tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post8621778306075789622..comments2024-01-27T07:54:17.805-05:00Comments on BuzzinBumble: Turn That Thing Down! – Low Volume Fabric & InvitationLara B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15135992633781076268noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-64792339601506457102015-05-13T10:08:33.378-04:002015-05-13T10:08:33.378-04:00What a fabulous idea! Thanks for the invite to jo...What a fabulous idea! Thanks for the invite to join your board, Lara. You have a great start and it is wonderful to have so many helpers adding pins. Love your stash of low volume. What a pretty pile!Lorna McMahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911462547010295684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-81861199703558090852015-05-13T09:30:16.423-04:002015-05-13T09:30:16.423-04:00This is such a wonderful explanation of low volume...This is such a wonderful explanation of low volume! It's something I definitely see ALL THE TIME now online, and your fabric examples do such a great job demonstrating the concept. <br /><br />I came here from the Let's Bee Social link-up, and wanted to invite you to one we host called Crafty Comment Karma. It goes up each Friday and is open to any crafty, quilting or sewing links! I hope you'll come join us: http://www.prairiesewnstudios.com/search/label/Crafty%20Comment%20KarmaLaura Chaneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04654731270860736892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-88150504131750325452015-05-13T04:37:45.377-04:002015-05-13T04:37:45.377-04:00A lovely collection of low volume, and so well exp...A lovely collection of low volume, and so well explained. A great idea to get an inspiring collection together on a shared board!Sew of Coursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14851056498007889151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-7527344405342644562015-05-12T18:23:24.355-04:002015-05-12T18:23:24.355-04:00I am following your board (I've ALWAYS loved l...I am following your board (I've ALWAYS loved low volume quilts) also creating a background fabric of a variety of fabrics that all read the same for use as either a background for appliqué, other patchwork, or even to construct a garment (made a few couple jackets...). I am following your board and would like to pin Seaside Rose, as an example.<br />http://musingsofamenopausalmelon.blogspot.ca/2013/11/seaside-rose-finish.htmlSandra Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17737049269550479188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-54252288199869757652015-05-12T10:56:34.724-04:002015-05-12T10:56:34.724-04:00The lady over at Every Stitch has been working on ...The lady over at Every Stitch has been working on an auntie green in neutrals. She's not shown the entire quilt...only glimpses, as it is a gift but if you want to have a peek, if you've not seen it yet she's got a few shots in this post :<br />http://everystitchblog.blogspot.com/2015/04/today.html<br />Her applique is finished and she's been hand-quilting it for a few months now. Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-18543370909344217242015-05-12T05:22:33.278-04:002015-05-12T05:22:33.278-04:00I share the westwood acres bundles every month wit...I share the westwood acres bundles every month with a friend and they call their low volume club Inside Voices - i quite like that. again it seems to fit but i don't know why!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507562992976793622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-68279098030260703112015-05-12T01:01:42.125-04:002015-05-12T01:01:42.125-04:00I love low volume quilt. I love the idea of creati...I love low volume quilt. I love the idea of creating a collective Pinterest board. I'd love to be part of it.<br />Your low volume fabric collection is amazing! Martha https://www.blogger.com/profile/09758992129692347204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-77064250039193464042015-05-10T12:49:08.236-04:002015-05-10T12:49:08.236-04:00Great start on your stash! I have always liked to...Great start on your stash! I have always liked to use multiple fabrics of the same value for mixed backgrounds,sashings, and borders. One of the first classes I even took--too many years ago---was with an artist turned quilter. In her first quilt, she ran out of fabric and was unable to find any more for the border. Instead of panicking she simply used 4 different fabrics of similar print/style/value to finish off the quilt....and it was beautiful. It was my first introduction into value, and I learned my lessons from it. As for your stash, the log cabin block is quite versatile and looks great done in low volume fabrics. Ditto for most traditional blocks....like bow tie and churn dash. Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14418828972427644899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-15017086363769474552015-05-10T11:44:03.049-04:002015-05-10T11:44:03.049-04:00What a great Idea to show your progress as a "...What a great Idea to show your progress as a "low volumer." It really shows what studying the technique can do. Ii'd like to co-pin, too..Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-71873505545136314022015-05-10T07:41:08.400-04:002015-05-10T07:41:08.400-04:00I don't have many low volume pieces in my stas...I don't have many low volume pieces in my stash at all, but after reading your post, Lara, I'm going to have to start looking for some myself. Low Volume quilts are almost like a secret to me....from afar they don't look like much, but get up close and you can see all of the surprises in the fabrics. Your collection is great! I'll look forward to seeing what you create from these.Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08372490691404713146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-85051812250365744092015-05-10T02:02:56.346-04:002015-05-10T02:02:56.346-04:00What a great idea, and very thoughtful post. I lo...What a great idea, and very thoughtful post. I love the serene look that people often get with low volume fabrics, but also the way they can be used for contrast to make the strong colours sing. I don't really have much LV in my stash but some day I want to try this. I'd love to be a co-pinner.Kajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08417544341324291385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-74546908245924762522015-05-09T22:08:11.643-04:002015-05-09T22:08:11.643-04:00Lengthy and thoughtful comments are the very best ...Lengthy and thoughtful comments are the very best Sarah! I adore NY Beauties and that is a great idea to do one in LV fabrics. Check out what Linda just pinned on "Turn That Thing Down" - A gorgeous low volume Plus patterned quilt! Great minds think alike, LOLLara B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15135992633781076268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-67211217463494564462015-05-09T11:21:01.110-04:002015-05-09T11:21:01.110-04:00I enjoyed this post as much as the others who have...I enjoyed this post as much as the others who have already commented. Your collection is beautiful, and I especially love the choices you're making as you become more adventurous. It's so funny that the "best" quilts are usually the ones where the maker tries something unexpected, yet most people think it's better to go the safe route. I think I would like seeing a low-volume quilt that has just a punch of color, like a strip of flying geese blocks, slightly off-center.Amy DeCesarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16607540522393512064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-34611755104163608952015-05-09T11:05:39.457-04:002015-05-09T11:05:39.457-04:00Love your LV stash. Your Pinterst board is off to ...Love your LV stash. Your Pinterst board is off to a great start. I can't get that Dimensions (Amy Ellis) quilt out of my head. That would be so awesome to make! Going to check out your movie poster maker too! What a blast!Colleenhttp://fancyfootfarm.com/wpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-26486095403206911952015-05-09T09:04:23.978-04:002015-05-09T09:04:23.978-04:00Most of my low volume stash involve text. . . I do...Most of my low volume stash involve text. . . I don't know why but I'm a bit obsessed! :) I just love the look of a block with a bright solid and text background! No, haven't made a quilt like that yet but I have the stash to accomplish the task :D Judy@Quilt Paradigmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04853567189199120222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-66157260577469787772015-05-09T06:55:15.826-04:002015-05-09T06:55:15.826-04:00I have just started collecting low volume prints. ...I have just started collecting low volume prints. I would love to make a low volume quilt. I am following your pinterest board when I get more of a collection I can get some inspiration from it.Stitchin At Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11471519132184672810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-32528221812476626222015-05-09T02:11:50.154-04:002015-05-09T02:11:50.154-04:00Hello Lara! I read your post with the highest inte...Hello Lara! I read your post with the highest interest as I discovered myself quite recently the "low volume" expression used for quilts. I was instantly attracted. Well I did not philosophize on the subject, I just figured out that it should mean quilts with no strong contrasts, that all the prints should be the same low value (in terms of tonality). I would say like Moliere's Mr Jourdain : I was making low-volume quilts and did not even know it!<br />I thank you for your invitation and would love to become a co-pinner of your board on Pinterest. How can I do so?<br />PS : Most of my scrappy quilts are not done with scraps!Quilting Storieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08452509937736643935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-11617296166752758942015-05-08T20:14:19.705-04:002015-05-08T20:14:19.705-04:00I was hoping you would post that link Susie. I lo...I was hoping you would post that link Susie. I love your low volume forest! And your great sense of humor too!Lara B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15135992633781076268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-28257592846096484712015-05-08T19:35:58.499-04:002015-05-08T19:35:58.499-04:00I love your collections of Low Volume fabrics! Th...I love your collections of Low Volume fabrics! This is a wonderful post, filled with lots of interesting things to think about !<br />I'll share a link - I recently made a mini quilt, using all low volume fabrics..... at http://susiessunroom.blogspot.com/2015/05/a-low-volume-forest.html. I will love seeing what you make with your LV stash!! <br />Susielegato1958https://www.blogger.com/profile/16208915102782088469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-36411561712419590362015-05-08T18:45:16.172-04:002015-05-08T18:45:16.172-04:00I don't have much LV in my stash but I sure do...I don't have much LV in my stash but I sure do like the look. I accepted the invitation and will be keeping my eyes open, you already have some of my favorites on the board. Dana Gaffneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02023202806714127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-59765611243011161012015-05-08T17:39:32.674-04:002015-05-08T17:39:32.674-04:00Fun post! It is scrappy if it comes from scraps an...Fun post! It is scrappy if it comes from scraps and it's a "scrappy look" if it doesn't ... I am a fan of scrappy (look) quilts and it doesn't always comes from scraps (I don't have enough scraps anyway). :-) I love low volumes, but I think it's at its best with bits of colors, not only black and white. tan and black, etc ... Just like the third bundle, I LOVE IT!! These little cats are very cute ... :-) Marysehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02000465859017119743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-4828163320342910922015-05-08T16:28:36.876-04:002015-05-08T16:28:36.876-04:00Great post, Lara! I am oohing and aahing over you...Great post, Lara! I am oohing and aahing over your low volume stash enhancements. I have a deficit of low volume stash, which I think must be rectified soon. Going to check out your Pinterest board!Paulettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06181665241824945247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-23092241607979531022015-05-08T16:04:13.523-04:002015-05-08T16:04:13.523-04:00Your post is a fun approach to LV...and I love see...Your post is a fun approach to LV...and I love seeing how you grew your stash! I think a super LV pattern is the Plus pattern with brights/solids as the plusses and LVs in the background...I also love to see them in New York Beauties...don't ask me why, but these are the two LV options that came to mind :) Way back when (late 80s?) I made a Log Cabin...one of my first forays into machine piecing, and my goal was to make it look really soft, and yes, quiet..already well loved..each "cabin" was half muslin and the other half used small scale various colored logs...it was fun to remember that quilt when low volume began to be "a thing"...and to think "huh, I'm on the same page already" :) (apologies for the too-lengthy comment....home alone, too much time on my hands, lol!) SarahZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17848104380274247158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-44555232530715577352015-05-08T15:16:33.576-04:002015-05-08T15:16:33.576-04:00Great post! I shared it with my modern guild. We...Great post! I shared it with my modern guild. We are having an upcoming low-volume swap and the info you gave is very helpful. ThanksLinda https://www.blogger.com/profile/10618454907539384514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109527732253977468.post-64066999272004174822015-05-08T13:39:18.888-04:002015-05-08T13:39:18.888-04:00PS: This is a very thoughtful and thought-provokin...PS: This is a very thoughtful and thought-provoking post.Libby in TNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13709701255260085505noreply@blogger.com