tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post139318161870165460..comments2024-03-28T22:12:06.977-04:00Comments on Gretchen's Little Corner: 182 Day Solstice Challenge Quilt is Finished!Gretchen Weaverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-65573904063515413502017-05-28T18:03:13.988-04:002017-05-28T18:03:13.988-04:00I love your scrappy quilt! It is wonderful that yo...I love your scrappy quilt! It is wonderful that you are donating it -such a great cause. Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!Cynthia Brunz Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03493041529014071142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-16172490129148869192017-05-28T15:56:51.844-04:002017-05-28T15:56:51.844-04:00I love this quilt! And I think all the blocks go t...I love this quilt! And I think all the blocks go together quite well! I love scrappy. Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07299547549826884460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-28349058413173334102017-05-28T12:37:53.640-04:002017-05-28T12:37:53.640-04:00Thanks, I'm glad to know I'm not the only ...Thanks, I'm glad to know I'm not the only person who thinks like this. Gretchen Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-21065985381314939382017-05-28T12:37:01.660-04:002017-05-28T12:37:01.660-04:00Actually that is the very same red fabric in both ...Actually that is the very same red fabric in both blocks. I made the Carpenter's Wheel block before most of the Solstice blocks were made. I probably wouldn't have made it later, Solstice was full of HST's!Gretchen Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-5180088129090700402017-05-28T12:08:12.940-04:002017-05-28T12:08:12.940-04:00That's an excellent reason for preferring a bl...That's an excellent reason for preferring a block to others. And they look good too. I think the Carpenter's Wheels is welcome to join the other blocks, especially with your favorite block sporting the same (or very similar) red. Congratulations on this finish! ;^)Chantalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14772079099766225814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-1883339227278754652017-05-28T11:31:05.070-04:002017-05-28T11:31:05.070-04:00Not all projects resonate for me either. It happe...Not all projects resonate for me either. It happens. I agree done is better than perfect and it's going to a good cause, so all the work you put into it pays off. Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02876375845688651131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-80213962354507767732017-05-27T07:37:29.922-04:002017-05-27T07:37:29.922-04:00That's great you are making the quilt your own...That's great you are making the quilt your own way. We don't all have to like the same thing. I'm normally a hand appliquer but I did the applique for this quilt by machine.Gretchen Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-61385901497708721492017-05-26T20:24:41.066-04:002017-05-26T20:24:41.066-04:00I've been doing the,Solstice challenge, but I&...I've been doing the,Solstice challenge, but I've changed up some of the blocks (applique is not my thing) and down-sized that giantblock, but I didn't want a quilt as big as Pat's design. I'm two blocks behind, but plan to catch up this week.MissPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807348837446241284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-24373632745419338052017-05-26T10:52:12.743-04:002017-05-26T10:52:12.743-04:00I love how you powered through and made the quilt ...I love how you powered through and made the quilt work for you! Thanks for linking up to TGIFF!Slice of Pihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699105122578141913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-52587801047949962242017-05-26T06:32:37.874-04:002017-05-26T06:32:37.874-04:00I do like all your blocks and your quilt. I do agr...I do like all your blocks and your quilt. I do agree that the carpenters wheel colours aren't a real match but it is a quilt. It is what it is... I am still doing these blocks. I have been at a standstill since starting full time work after 25 years. It has knocked me about. I havent been working on my nearly insane for a couple of years and have moved on to Dear Jane....Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07816490142334340354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-65036610675173101522017-05-25T12:05:41.385-04:002017-05-25T12:05:41.385-04:00Thank you Roseanne. Quilting is supposed to be fun...Thank you Roseanne. Quilting is supposed to be fun, I finished the quilt because I didn't want the blocks laying around. I doubt Pat Sloan is going to be upset with me and I have a charity quilt to donate.Gretchen Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-33425798653253517502017-05-25T10:57:56.265-04:002017-05-25T10:57:56.265-04:00Hi Gretchen,
I love your outlook and attitude. Th...Hi Gretchen,<br />I love your outlook and attitude. There isn't a quilting police that I'm aware of - I wish I would have continued on the Solstice challenge. Early on there were a couple blocks that I didn't care for - why didn't I just skip them?!!! Oh well. Not meant to be. I love your quilt! ~smile~<br />RoseanneHome Sewn By Ushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13943739387560629258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-87417110995475678532017-05-25T06:19:04.446-04:002017-05-25T06:19:04.446-04:00Thank you. My fabrics didn't work like I thoug...Thank you. My fabrics didn't work like I thought they would. It was nice to work with 12" finished blocks instead of tiny ones for a change.Gretchen Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-19824925005494692982017-05-25T06:18:01.418-04:002017-05-25T06:18:01.418-04:00I did not need any more blocks from an unfinished ...I did not need any more blocks from an unfinished project laying around here! It feels so good to have it finished and ready to leave.Gretchen Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-86915139415388336172017-05-24T16:44:51.671-04:002017-05-24T16:44:51.671-04:00A great scrappy colouful quilt! I did have a littl...A great scrappy colouful quilt! I did have a little giggle when I read about your favourite block! Thanks for linking up to 'sew stitch snap SHARE'Linda @ kokaquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01942832808800906728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-70118262027850822372017-05-24T12:51:11.886-04:002017-05-24T12:51:11.886-04:00Great quilt top and good for you for getting it do...Great quilt top and good for you for getting it done! Thanks for linking up!Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02950005795704227435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-52023820302381569742017-05-24T10:12:26.284-04:002017-05-24T10:12:26.284-04:00I'm impressed that you stuck with it!I'm impressed that you stuck with it!LethargicLasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08959531120975981672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-42019110025553340542017-05-24T08:37:19.493-04:002017-05-24T08:37:19.493-04:00Well, Gretchen, I have to hand it to you, I would ...Well, Gretchen, I have to hand it to you, I would have stopped before I began on this quilt! those I love your Carpenter's wheel!!!! You get the award of the year for Perseverance. Nothing against Pat, but this one is well beyond scrappy! My eyes are all over the place! But great that it is going to charity - someone will love this puppy!Chopin - A Passionate Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01070576868549479492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-30974137763120261472017-05-24T08:32:26.993-04:002017-05-24T08:32:26.993-04:00That is my kind of quilt! Scrappy and beautiful!That is my kind of quilt! Scrappy and beautiful!Wendy Caton Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122151466664580872noreply@blogger.com