tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772130163577468176.post5732767257992136435..comments2024-03-28T17:22:01.323-04:00Comments on Sew Preeti Quilts: Elephant Under My NeedlePreetihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363550140143647850noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772130163577468176.post-65101578636152339302017-06-14T12:48:40.058-04:002017-06-14T12:48:40.058-04:00This is such a great quilt! I love how the navy ba...This is such a great quilt! I love how the navy background really makes the prints shine in all their prettiness.Preetihttp://rambling-roses.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772130163577468176.post-36679993051394168122017-06-10T22:08:40.785-04:002017-06-10T22:08:40.785-04:00What a great pattern to show off those pretty fabr...What a great pattern to show off those pretty fabrics. Great job!Jasminehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18247780468856514907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772130163577468176.post-51803815023663912162017-06-06T11:35:08.669-04:002017-06-06T11:35:08.669-04:00I think it's beautiful. The colors on that nav...I think it's beautiful. The colors on that navy blue background are so lovely. And the idea of mistakes showing love is grand. Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06412341664506380343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772130163577468176.post-6100058300445655412017-06-06T08:06:23.057-04:002017-06-06T08:06:23.057-04:00What a beautiful quilt and I love your story about...What a beautiful quilt and I love your story about the mistakes showing someone is loved! I'll remember that. Thanks so much for sharing.Connie Kresin Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02522467890442085228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772130163577468176.post-60981675724274648202017-06-05T08:56:38.179-04:002017-06-05T08:56:38.179-04:00It's a beautiful quilt, and I LOVE the idea th...It's a beautiful quilt, and I LOVE the idea that mistakes show you are loved! What a great story!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425977539640711969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772130163577468176.post-37225892910712413732017-06-04T18:56:26.552-04:002017-06-04T18:56:26.552-04:00you;re so fun! I'm sending notice of a challen...you;re so fun! I'm sending notice of a challenge I believe you'll like, LeeAnnaLA Paylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06553491768819243802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772130163577468176.post-7283550888859255462017-06-04T09:55:10.079-04:002017-06-04T09:55:10.079-04:00Yes, it was sooo fun to meet! I am proud you made ...Yes, it was sooo fun to meet! I am proud you made the deadline and I guess you are really happy :) I like the quilting, especially your idea of how to do it(straight lines apart and then wiggle in between) Ingenious in my opinion. Will probably copy that on day...Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09648673968340281829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772130163577468176.post-90350126724769243422017-06-04T03:40:39.883-04:002017-06-04T03:40:39.883-04:00Yes, it gives me heart to see people turn against ...Yes, it gives me heart to see people turn against the hateful views of the current Republican administration. I keep reminding myself that most Americans don't support them either. <br />Your quilt and its quilting is lovely. Congratulations on a charming gift.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772130163577468176.post-26476493341070580312017-06-03T08:52:32.348-04:002017-06-03T08:52:32.348-04:00Good for you for getting through that quilt! I kn...Good for you for getting through that quilt! I know how it is when you fall out of love with a project. That's when quilting feels like work.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16064129372930669591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772130163577468176.post-79532676874815709242017-06-02T23:18:55.579-04:002017-06-02T23:18:55.579-04:00What an amazing bag. With custom-made fabric--that...What an amazing bag. With custom-made fabric--that's really special (and fun to read)! About the mistakes? If you do it twice, it's a design element. Or even if you do it once. :) I understand your (temporary, I hope) hatred of your quilt. I get to that point at some time with almost every large quilt I make as a gift. I don't know why. Well, maybe I do. I think I suddenly start doubting myself--and then if there are challenges, that intensifies the feeling and I think the recipient won't like it. I never have that feeling with quilts I give to unknown recipients. Those are always pure joy. Strange, isn't it? I like the lesson of the knots.JanineMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13475847392355523001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772130163577468176.post-9010345093393206502017-06-02T19:03:22.283-04:002017-06-02T19:03:22.283-04:00Your quilt is going to be a wonderful gift. I am ...Your quilt is going to be a wonderful gift. I am sure it's going to be loved and appreciated. As for your mistake--big woo, it's artistic license. I love the quilting. And I have a rule for machine quilting, twin size is my limit and thankfully have a long arm quilters who does a wonderful job and is not expensive.somethingrosemade14@blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02973160061640897272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772130163577468176.post-33665308592532444602017-06-02T12:05:45.879-04:002017-06-02T12:05:45.879-04:00A lovely design accentuated by your great fabric ...A lovely design accentuated by your great fabric choices. I think I spotted the mistakes, they took some searching for though and I'm sure only you would have noticed. It's a wonderful gift.Kate @ Smiles From Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17525561534884021883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772130163577468176.post-22138531256842410622017-06-02T09:40:42.896-04:002017-06-02T09:40:42.896-04:00Your quilt is lovely. I am so impressed you actual...Your quilt is lovely. I am so impressed you actually quilted it on your sewing machine! You are a brave woman and isn't the thrill of being finished a wonderful feeling! Happy sewing on your next project.Gretchen Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772130163577468176.post-49816217452675551332017-06-02T08:17:15.947-04:002017-06-02T08:17:15.947-04:00Lovely! I commend you for quilting this beast on y...Lovely! I commend you for quilting this beast on your home machine and above all, for finishing it!! Marysehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06817242020277424728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772130163577468176.post-6078556446938572232017-06-01T21:13:27.138-04:002017-06-01T21:13:27.138-04:00It's really neat to read your story of the qui...It's really neat to read your story of the quilt - I love the idea of the mistakes being extra love for the recipients! Congratulations on getting it done! I often fall out of love with a quilt when I am quilting it, but usually like it again as I finish the binding! I am sure it will be loved! Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011158260769958981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772130163577468176.post-64987876232731692942017-06-01T14:18:11.431-04:002017-06-01T14:18:11.431-04:00Wow, Preeti, you have many opportunities to meet q...Wow, Preeti, you have many opportunities to meet quilters, bloggers and friends. Aren't you lucky! <br /><br />Before getting the long-arm, I made several queen quilts on my Bernina. It was hard! Oddly almost all the quilts I made before the long-arm were large. Now I'm okay with mixing it up and making more of the smaller quilts. You were very smart about pushing through and meeting the deadline: sending that quilt via mail would have cost a small fortune. It makes sense that the small fortune you saved could go toward new fabric. Now doesn't that work out well? Mary Marcottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14569619947909529203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772130163577468176.post-54605519212545886962017-05-31T23:46:59.056-04:002017-05-31T23:46:59.056-04:00I have only done one queen size quilt on my domest...I have only done one queen size quilt on my domestic machine. It was so difficult. I totally get your frustration. But you persevered!! Great finish.<br /><br />Yay for meeting up with another quilty friend. Lucky you. :-)Bernie Kringelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00753481379287809548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772130163577468176.post-33621940018770465922017-05-31T19:31:29.313-04:002017-05-31T19:31:29.313-04:00Oh dear! If I gave myself a fabric reward after ev...Oh dear! If I gave myself a fabric reward after every finish, I'd have nowhere to sleep. But, after wrestling this quilt under a domestic machine, you do deserve some fabric - several yards! Congrats on a marvelous finish - the quilt is beautiful, and the soft wiggly lines add to charm. Thank you so much for sharing this finish at Midweek Makers!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020294112107230403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772130163577468176.post-3691715618514473502017-05-31T16:58:31.299-04:002017-05-31T16:58:31.299-04:00I love the quilt for your May OMG, simple but stun...I love the quilt for your May OMG, simple but stunning!Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358441492114225772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772130163577468176.post-24607369211073149842017-05-31T11:55:27.411-04:002017-05-31T11:55:27.411-04:00What a beautiful quilt and an amazing gift! Congr...What a beautiful quilt and an amazing gift! Congratulations on your finish, Preeti! I always enjoy the stories you tell in your posts; thanks for sharing them with us.LIttle Penguin Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05963436433585505550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772130163577468176.post-88126662177427569592017-05-31T11:28:21.750-04:002017-05-31T11:28:21.750-04:00The quilting is perfect. I need to try these curv...The quilting is perfect. I need to try these curvy lines someday. And I had to really search for your "design enhancements". If you hadn't told us, no one would have known. Angela Walters says pointing out mistakes is one of the five things quilters should STOP doing. I think she is right, but it's really hard, especially if you are a perfectonist.<br />Pat<br />MissPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807348837446241284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772130163577468176.post-34625411500857258752017-05-31T10:57:39.526-04:002017-05-31T10:57:39.526-04:00Love your OMG finish. I always find a navy blue m...Love your OMG finish. I always find a navy blue makes a wonderful, soft looking background. I also bought a nice big piece of that extra wide backing...lol and I so AGREE about our current american leadership!! I wish I still had my Canadian immigration status. I.d be moving. Have a great day!Kat Scribnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973680119735443740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772130163577468176.post-63482039296889455232017-05-31T08:40:49.653-04:002017-05-31T08:40:49.653-04:00Queen quilts are a royal pain to quilt on a domest...Queen quilts are a royal pain to quilt on a domestic machine! But I love what you did. Going with curves was a very good choice. I'm sure your brother will love it and isn't it lucky your sister is going to India and she can take it!!Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12719432822327081144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772130163577468176.post-58917776095529552292017-05-31T07:06:35.691-04:002017-05-31T07:06:35.691-04:00That is such a lovely quilt and the quilting reall...That is such a lovely quilt and the quilting really enhances it - I would probably have used a navy (since I'm a bit chicken about how the quilting will show) but yours looks so good using a colour that contrasts. A beautiful gift. Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06802006440070002510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772130163577468176.post-24692946308112270462017-05-31T01:15:26.067-04:002017-05-31T01:15:26.067-04:00I love that story about the mistakes showing love ...I love that story about the mistakes showing love in the project--made me smile. I did spot your two mistakes but only AFTER you mentioned there were mistakes. The quilt is so lovely and will be treasured, I'm sure. AnnieOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06619125197850685345noreply@blogger.com