tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post3615349058987304217..comments2024-01-27T07:54:17.805-05:00Comments on BuzzinBumble: A Change of Plans & Prewashing Shot CottonsLara B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15135992633781076268noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-69960727850199609982015-04-23T12:19:58.257-04:002015-04-23T12:19:58.257-04:00I just found your blog and love your work! I'm...I just found your blog and love your work! I'm new to blogland and quilting. Your mock up for Sam's quilt is fantastic and I had exactly the same sewing experience as you when I first pieced that type of block. LOL, I was so confused......but now, as long as I don't try and hurry they come out better. But I am still struggling with those points. I had no idea how wrinkly those shot cottons were. I've got a stash of Kaffe shot cottons, some Oakshott and Peppered Cottons, too. I favor the weight of the peppered cottons best - but the shimmer in the others cannot be denied!<br />I think I'm going to give your block a whirl in the near future. I just love the pattern. Thanks for sharing.Pamela Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05116933762608408683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-2189385745642818402015-03-29T16:48:04.680-04:002015-03-29T16:48:04.680-04:00That mock up looks great! It sounds like a lot of ...That mock up looks great! It sounds like a lot of work to me though :) Good luck with all those points! Plus a cute pic!Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15409349556815617229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-35338831842599041292015-03-26T08:19:32.131-04:002015-03-26T08:19:32.131-04:00This is going to be great! I don't think I wou...This is going to be great! I don't think I would like the paper piecing of it all but the result is grand!Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10878998557547047744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-73056489368645093302015-03-25T17:05:36.402-04:002015-03-25T17:05:36.402-04:00Your quilt is awesome! I am not much on solids bu...Your quilt is awesome! I am not much on solids but this is spectacular!dqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08186878644626859511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-36611917786775170902015-03-25T11:36:51.967-04:002015-03-25T11:36:51.967-04:00I love this pattern and I think it looks fabulous!...I love this pattern and I think it looks fabulous! My son is going to college soon, too and I want to make a quilt for him. I like that you had yours pick out his own pattern, even if it's proving to be a challenge - I think I'll do the same for mine (gulp). It will be interesting to see what he comes up with...Thanks for sharing. Oh, and love the colors you chose as well..the zen quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109269989556411207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-15627862176602147232015-03-25T11:06:22.997-04:002015-03-25T11:06:22.997-04:00really like the colors you're usingreally like the colors you're usingMargarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16266077764249556709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-45090607588576637322015-03-25T10:27:56.259-04:002015-03-25T10:27:56.259-04:00Yes, she is adorable as is her bag! I really like...Yes, she is adorable as is her bag! I really like your modern design quilt and I don't usually like modern. Can't wait to see it done.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02416966548835044422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-16726903743807209242015-03-25T10:26:09.275-04:002015-03-25T10:26:09.275-04:00I love the quilt and it will be gorgeous when fini...I love the quilt and it will be gorgeous when finished. I use tons of shot cottons and always prewash them. They do wrinkle a lot, but starch and an iron work wonders. I haven't had any trouble washing a quilt made with shot cottons. Sometimes there is a little 'pilling' but they wash great. And if you can pull them out of the dryer before they are dry! I have never used oakshott...one day. Peppered cottons are gorgeous!Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12719432822327081144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-23939997405004270262015-03-25T09:50:43.343-04:002015-03-25T09:50:43.343-04:00Fantastic tips, using shot cottons for the first t...Fantastic tips, using shot cottons for the first time and will remember to not dry all the way!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507562992976793622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-85838789545248517202015-03-25T01:04:03.907-04:002015-03-25T01:04:03.907-04:00Your son has excellent taste. It is going to be a ...Your son has excellent taste. It is going to be a beautiful. I usually don't prewash my fabric so I'm glad you are sharing your experience with oakshott cotton. Thank you. By the way Penny is soooo cute!<br />I can't wait to see more of your progress. Martha https://www.blogger.com/profile/09758992129692347204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-44547851946893246142015-03-24T22:43:36.143-04:002015-03-24T22:43:36.143-04:00That is interesting how paper piecing saved the da...That is interesting how paper piecing saved the day, good tip too. Thanks for sharing your process for the HRT. The quilt is going to very striking! I also had no idea that shot cottons wrinkled so much. That is good to know in advance as I'm not a pre-washer of my fabrics. Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16645436332365961388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-66019133278611115362015-03-24T18:33:54.839-04:002015-03-24T18:33:54.839-04:00This post is full of sweetness! Penny is adorable...This post is full of sweetness! Penny is adorable! Your cousin's daughter is cute as a button! <br /><br />I had no idea shot cottons wrinkled so much, so I'm really glad to have seen your post. They pressed out nicely too. I absolutely love that pattern you've created in EQ7. I also love that you can paper piece those blocks!! Have fun creating that quilt... it's going to be fantastic!!Christine Slaughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16914772868998376761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-3372210354184830442015-03-23T09:55:17.304-04:002015-03-23T09:55:17.304-04:00I love how your diamonds turned out! That is one ...I love how your diamonds turned out! That is one thing I have not tried out because I know mine would not turn out very well.Missy Shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05209549470700130606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-9685745221702772042015-03-23T08:59:30.872-04:002015-03-23T08:59:30.872-04:00Yes, people are ever changing... I have 2 metres o...Yes, people are ever changing... I have 2 metres of rainbow fabric sitting on a shelf. I was supposed to use it for a quilt for a boy (at his request), but he changed his mind. I think the change came with the realization that there's a pink stripe in that rainbow. No amount of persuasion from me could make him believe that pink is find for boys too. lol <br />Will you continue to work on the flannel quilt? I went for a look at your flannels and they are quite beautiful. And the pattern that was chosen, combine with those flannel, makes a great fall/winter quilt. Or a great log cabin quilt (the real cabin, not the pattern...).<br />The diamond quilt will be gorgeous too. It will be possible to use it all year round as it will be made of cotton in lighter colors. That was very clever of you to make a pp pattern for this shape (no surprise there). It would for sure help me with the points. (Not at midnight, thought. Nothing could at this hour.) To me, your centre seams look perfectly find. Once quilted, I don't think anyone would notice if 1 mm is missing or not.<br />I personally wash every pieces of fabric when it enter my house. I prefer it if the fabric distort or bleed before I start using it. And I know that every single piece on my shelves has been washed and can be used together.France Nadeau ❅ inspiration imagination creationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17984624117899878826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-71003414359588714432015-03-22T20:29:34.358-04:002015-03-22T20:29:34.358-04:00Love your idea and seeing it come alive!!! Cannot ...Love your idea and seeing it come alive!!! Cannot wait to see the finished quilt!!! Have Fun!! :^)Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06711094854123479172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-24108674817929104962015-03-22T20:26:40.918-04:002015-03-22T20:26:40.918-04:00Thanks for sharing your process! I've had my e...Thanks for sharing your process! I've had my eye on this block as well. I can see it's not as easy as I thought! Your quilt will be great!! The fishy picture is ADORABLE!!!Christine Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16243353421237619009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-21882625704307641172015-03-22T17:21:21.800-04:002015-03-22T17:21:21.800-04:00I have never done any work with shot cottons befor...I have never done any work with shot cottons before. So I really appreciate you sharing your experiences. I am not a prewasher except for flannel. Your hrt's look fabulous and I'm sure you will master them as you progress. Cute, cute dog you have there! And a super sweet big sister with her new bag and book! Thanks for sharing those pics!Lorna McMahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911462547010295684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-6500196767826191252015-03-22T12:05:33.083-04:002015-03-22T12:05:33.083-04:00Haha, nothing like making quilts two or three time...Haha, nothing like making quilts two or three times for the same person. It is looking wonderful, the paper piecing definitely gives it the correct look. Not to mention it will be so much easier to sew together if the blocks are all the same size! Loved your comment about his tastes changing again! LOL better hurry with this one! Pam @ Quilting Funhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14562116355849743211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-18942169450962524942015-03-21T23:44:35.647-04:002015-03-21T23:44:35.647-04:00You have really been busy Lara and how cute to see...You have really been busy Lara and how cute to see little Penny wanting to play. Sounds like paper piecing was the right way to go and it will be beautiful!Connie Kresin Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02522467890442085228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-19517319901445235222015-03-21T16:53:19.090-04:002015-03-21T16:53:19.090-04:00That's going to be fantastic! And I too have ...That's going to be fantastic! And I too have a difficult time getting the HRTs to turn out just right. :/ I'm hoping getting my die cut machine will help with that. Also...how cute is that little girl?!The Cozy Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03155024302353346661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-52762158427567262062015-03-21T08:47:00.964-04:002015-03-21T08:47:00.964-04:00Adorable she sure is, and that fish purse looks ad...Adorable she sure is, and that fish purse looks adorable on her arm. You are so thoughtful, Lara. Sam's quilt is going to be spectacular. How unusual that both kids picked triangles. (You know the ancient powers, symbolism there I'm sure.) Great idea to paper-piece them too. Great tips on the washing, pressing, assembly, wow, so much good useful information you are sharing here, and sharing your wonderful sense of humour - snort, ("cocky-over-confidence..." and "read half done and put off too many times" - ha been there, still livin' it) Penny is just too sweet. Love the expression on her face!Sandra Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17737049269550479188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-18412746545196104372015-03-21T02:58:28.414-04:002015-03-21T02:58:28.414-04:00This is going to be such a great man quilt. I lov...This is going to be such a great man quilt. I love the colours and you're using shot cottons which means there'll be lots of lovely subtle changes and variations. I love how you work out a problem too - your paper pieced blocks look very neat. Kajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08417544341324291385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-65027124328022328192015-03-20T23:16:54.686-04:002015-03-20T23:16:54.686-04:00Wow. You worked out lots of problems. Thanks for a...Wow. You worked out lots of problems. Thanks for all the insights and references. I love the way you write! And from personal experience, getting quilts for (even grown) kids finished quickly is important. His future wife will definitely have different tastes if it's not done.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-79376634910792374772015-03-20T20:06:08.013-04:002015-03-20T20:06:08.013-04:00I have this pinned as a quilt idea as well on Pint...I have this pinned as a quilt idea as well on Pinterest. My nephews wife chose this design so I have been considering how to do this and my final thought was paper piecing as well. <br />Glad you figured it out. Can't wait to see yours all done. Oh, my nephews wife wants all neutrals. And she was very particular on what neutral colors as well. Barbara Sindlingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05864004276255587051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-91564776353227283882015-03-20T15:51:10.153-04:002015-03-20T15:51:10.153-04:00Your quilt is going to be gorgeous! Sam is sure to...Your quilt is going to be gorgeous! Sam is sure to love it! Wow!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06755191961134444671noreply@blogger.com