tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post1950399322929896254..comments2024-02-24T03:23:31.722-08:00Comments on Writing With a Texas Twang: Quilts - Saturday SnapshotsSandra Nachlingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16906884446237370105noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-56080573151324505422014-07-06T12:49:49.579-07:002014-07-06T12:49:49.579-07:00Wonderful quilts Sandy. I've been wanting to s...Wonderful quilts Sandy. I've been wanting to start making them. Just started doing needlepoint again so it'll have to wait.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01389166069810454182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-12893243446136234252014-07-06T04:33:54.269-07:002014-07-06T04:33:54.269-07:00I envy this talent of your Sandra and I love seein...I envy this talent of your Sandra and I love seeing your quilts! No one in my family ever quilted, so I fear I never developed a passion for wanting to try it...but I sure love seeing and feeling them.jacquiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07319760774255347751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-20645182029323898062014-07-05T22:48:12.505-07:002014-07-05T22:48:12.505-07:00I love to make baby quilts! They go together quick...I love to make baby quilts! They go together quickly so there's not that long wait for gratification. Besides, I like to imagine the baby snuggled up in something I created. I'm sure your mother's quilts were lovely.Sandra Nachlingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16906884446237370105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-70789623363699796842014-07-05T22:38:07.169-07:002014-07-05T22:38:07.169-07:00I love the warmth and homey feel of a handmade qui...I love the warmth and homey feel of a handmade quilt. My mother used to spend hours making them for newborn babiesLindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07716003019499843582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-82445473189677881632014-07-05T10:04:26.462-07:002014-07-05T10:04:26.462-07:00I'll admit that I have a couple of UFOs (unfin...I'll admit that I have a couple of UFOs (unfinished objects) stashed away too. Maybe the colder weather this winter will inspire me... unless a new design captures my imagination first! Sandra Nachlingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16906884446237370105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-61030121612178712252014-07-05T09:46:29.585-07:002014-07-05T09:46:29.585-07:00That is lovely! I admire creative people. I can se...That is lovely! I admire creative people. I can sew, but somehow quilting has eluded me. I've been working on a quilt for the past 30 years and it's still not finished. I think the project will outlive me. Leslie (Under My Apple Tree)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17822229389189435951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-24714492605153152792014-07-05T08:56:29.174-07:002014-07-05T08:56:29.174-07:00What a beautiful quilt! I admire your patience and...What a beautiful quilt! I admire your patience and your creativity!guiltlessreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966826359454179677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-6358358599964855602014-07-05T08:49:59.030-07:002014-07-05T08:49:59.030-07:00Thank you. I like the idea of taking little bits a...Thank you. I like the idea of taking little bits and pieces of leftovers and creating something useful and comforting out of them.Sandra Nachlingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16906884446237370105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-44891214095319989672014-07-05T08:48:53.602-07:002014-07-05T08:48:53.602-07:00I've taken several quilting classes but I'...I've taken several quilting classes but I've never been to a quilting bee. I'll bet that's fun.Sandra Nachlingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16906884446237370105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-44738098272180302432014-07-05T07:50:04.270-07:002014-07-05T07:50:04.270-07:00Amazing! Can't imagine such exquisite handiwor...Amazing! Can't imagine such exquisite handiwork is made from scraps. There's wisdom in there, not only beauty. Artihttp://rippleeffects.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-72861229513154540692014-07-05T07:47:28.813-07:002014-07-05T07:47:28.813-07:00I never quite realised what a feat of construction...I never quite realised what a feat of construction a quilt is! Your work is beautiful. I really like the first one. Louisehttp://astrongbeliefinwicker.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/le-tour-de-france-exposition-2013.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-33120834830656283682014-07-05T07:45:33.248-07:002014-07-05T07:45:33.248-07:00This is the first quilt I've made using black....This is the first quilt I've made using black. I think the black stripes and border really make the colors pop.Sandra Nachlingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16906884446237370105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-27993670816116136652014-07-05T07:44:34.161-07:002014-07-05T07:44:34.161-07:00Thank you. I've made baby quilts in pastel col...Thank you. I've made baby quilts in pastel colors, but I prefer vibrant jewel colors for myself.Sandra Nachlingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16906884446237370105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-88339018735810839422014-07-05T07:43:55.219-07:002014-07-05T07:43:55.219-07:00It's relaxing to me.It's relaxing to me.Sandra Nachlingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16906884446237370105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-53910426068164217052014-07-05T07:43:29.652-07:002014-07-05T07:43:29.652-07:00Thank you, Dace. The string quilt was very easy to...Thank you, Dace. The string quilt was very easy to make. I'll be glad to show you the steps sometime!Sandra Nachlingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16906884446237370105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-55841418112874119812014-07-05T06:51:01.623-07:002014-07-05T06:51:01.623-07:00How gorgeous! I love quilts, but have never made ...How gorgeous! I love quilts, but have never made one. I have had a few over the years that my mother made...some I hung over the railings of my loft in the townhouse I showed a few weeks ago, but I don't think I had any photos of them...darn! When I think of quilts, I remember tagging along with my mom when she went to a quilting bee. I was fascinated!<br /><br />Here's <a href="http://snowconnections.wordpress.com/2014/06/27/creative-saturday-fun-in-the-sun-etc/" rel="nofollow"> MY SATURDAY SNAPSHOT POST </a>Laurel-Rain Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101090217639410913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-75805491136942010992014-07-05T06:36:15.291-07:002014-07-05T06:36:15.291-07:00The quilts I've seen were mostly pastel colors...The quilts I've seen were mostly pastel colors. I do love the bright tones of yours!<br />Harvee<br /><a href="http://bookdilettante.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Book Dilettante</a><br />Harveehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03490108303790217277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-88174808438478528802014-07-05T06:18:28.761-07:002014-07-05T06:18:28.761-07:00This is so impressive. Those red fabrics really st...This is so impressive. Those red fabrics really stand out. <a href="http://paulita-ponderings.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Here's Mine</a>Paulita https://www.blogger.com/profile/14237320966048538408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-32936836196509349412014-07-05T06:08:51.127-07:002014-07-05T06:08:51.127-07:00I love the rich colours that are some of my favour...I love the rich colours that are some of my favourites.Jackie McGuinnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15946085131678256211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-71855208546851357352014-07-05T01:34:56.321-07:002014-07-05T01:34:56.321-07:00Wow I love your quilts. You have used such gorgeou...Wow I love your quilts. You have used such gorgeous rich colours.Ginx Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568871409793988717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-8678723773634459622014-07-04T23:05:18.020-07:002014-07-04T23:05:18.020-07:00Very clever!
I've never had the patience for s...Very clever!<br />I've never had the patience for sewing, so I admire anyone who can create something so beautiful with fabric and thread :-)Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993930617464275848.post-46438529321644755882014-07-04T23:04:31.495-07:002014-07-04T23:04:31.495-07:00Oh, Sandy! What gorgeous quilts! I'm so glad y...Oh, Sandy! What gorgeous quilts! I'm so glad you shared with us. I especially like the string quilt. The black framing really makes the colors pop. Just WOW!!!Dace Pedecishttps://wordpress.com/my-blogs/noreply@blogger.com