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Limbania, the translation worked perfectly and we say the same here. It made me laugh!
 Yes you are right it is one of yours, and beautiful it is too! I am really enjoying making these spools/reels even though I have not decided on the finished design yet. I have two sets of reels so 82 in all. Enough to make a kingsize quilt I think. The appliqued vine will not work to scale as well with that size so I will have to re-think that idea. I was going to do something like Rosemary's idea but I don't want to cut anybody's reels down now that I have them.I have also been trying to think of a way of keeping a record of everybody's reels so that they can be identified if ever anybody is interested in the future. (That is if the tea-dyed fabric doesn't erode the whole thing to dust first.  ) I have kept everybody's name-tags pinned to the back of their spools for now. Obviously they will have to come off when it is being quilted. All I can think of is to write the name of each maker on the back of the quilt to correspond with their spool on the front. Has anybody thought about this and what they might do. Or is that OTT?  |
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Wow Rita you work fast! "I want to be like you when I grow up" - this is a translation of a Mexican saying, hope it makes sense
 . I was looking at the photo of your reels again and seems the gold on the top righ might be one of the ones I made. |
 From México, living in sunny Arizona. "Let your smile change the world... but don't let the world change your smile" |
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Thanks Limbania.
 32 done lots more to go. Bren, I feel the same way when I finish a quilt. It's probably a bit like pregnancy and birth and then the baby blues. For me it's always a wrench to actually hand the quilt over to it's intended recipient and worrying about whether they will take care of it properly. Gosh, what am i like? You are very lucky to have Eleanor Burns sister Patricia coming to your guild. I think she is a very talented lady. Her colour sense and designs in quilting are always lovely. Enjoy the meeting and will you do a blog about it? And get out into that rain and happy dance again - it might bring more! |
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Bren, so happy to hear the fire is under control and even more about the rain. Doing the happy dance for you
enjoy your quilting time. After so many stressfully days you deserve time to relax and have fun.  Your quilt is beautiful! Rita, love your reel blocks, make me want to start working on mine  |
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From México, living in sunny Arizona. "Let your smile change the world... but don't let the world change your smile" |
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PosyP wrote:
Bren , delighted to hear that you are safe & well, your newly finished quilt is wonderful, and pleased to see a little bit of green in your photo. Thanks kiddo, That picture really does look green doesnt it... probably because I took it really early in the morning before the sun was out crisping everything up! LOL! So have you descided on a design, people like you, amaze me.... I just cant seem to design my own anything... LOL! Cant wait to see what you come up with! I havent been on for a long time so let me know if you posted any photos. I dont want to miss out! Have a great Day! |
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suehenyon wrote:
You should win First Place! This quilt is gorgeous. Thanks Susan. I loved making it! I always get a little sad when it is done tho, I'm not sure why that is.... Any ideas? Have a great day! |
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LoriReid wrote:
Bren Thanks Lori, I am SOOOOO glad the fires are gone too! If quilt gets a ribbon good... if not I hope someone deserving gets it! Either way I win with a new quilt on my bed! I think it was my turn to get one! LOL! Have a good day! So glad to hear all is good in your area and that you are getting a well deserved break. Your quilt is beautiful - hope a ribbon is in your future. Lori |
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Reetzbobeetz wrote:
Bren, so glad you made it through the fire. And what a lovely quilt. I am sure it will be well received. Thanks kiddo, I hope so and if not, I will really love having a new quilt on my bed. My old one is really getting worn! |
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tbrown0307 wrote:
Bren, So glad to hear the fires are dying down and the danger is gone. And very glad that you are safe. I love the quilt it is beautiful. Whose pattern is it? The pattern is by Marti Michell. And everything fits perfectly! I made paper templates from her directions but she does sell a bunch of plastic ones also. I like to hand piece these types of quilts becasue one block will fit in a sandwich bag and travels well. I am doing another one now but I cant remember the name of it... it is softer in colors and very feminine in colors and blocks too! will post some photos later. so is anyone doing any swapping? My guild in Valentine, NE is doing a half sq triangle swap next month and the older ladies are freeking out about it... Not that I am a spring chicken or anything like that! LOL! but I think it will be fun if everyone keeps their cool! LOL! I wonder if it is the paper that they are worried about? Anyway how would you like to live in a town named "Valentine" it sounds so romantic doesnt it? Some of my best friends live there.. and I guess there are a lot of people who get married there on... Valentines Day! Plus they have a card contest every year to make a Valentine card and then people mail thier Valentines to the post master and they post mark them on Valentines Day from Valentine, NE, That is kind of cool I think... Anyway if you ever get to Valentine look we up I'm not to far from town and will travel in to town to see ya! Oh yeah Elenor Burns sister Patricia is coming to our mtg next month... Cool right? Look at me ramblin, I need to go look at the water standing out side in teh driveway, it finally rained here! c ya |
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lotti wrote:
if you're anything like me rosemary, then tidying up the sewing room is futile - you'd be messing it up again anyway when you're digging out fabrics... i'm going fabric shopping after work this afternoon - on the cheap - just bought a package of fabulous "sprungli" truffles (truffles of the day - i.e. absolutely no preservatives - just fabulous chocolate, fresh cream and in one case a little raspberry & of course the flavoured water of the bacteria free variety mmmmmh ) i think Andrea enjoy these - and i'll enjoy digging through her fabric extras - you're wondering where? my colleague robi's partner has her own business - she sells designer fabrics to interior designers - decorators - whatnot - and has been sorting through the collections - getting rid of the "old" stuff. you might remember me getting all these fabulous lucious bits and pieces about a year ago.... well there shouldn't be as much this year - but... tomorrow's our national holiday - 1st august - the 4th of july of switzerland - so we're going to enjoy some fireworks tonight - heading for the hills tomorrow morning and a little walkabout tomorrow afternoon - hopefully with a bbq'd this or that on the way - won't have time to wash the fabrics - but hope to get a few nice pictures out of it all - will let you know  )I wish I could shop with you Lotti! |
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Bren, so glad you made it through the fire. And what a lovely quilt. I am sure it will be well received.
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