tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6709593576307112526.post4641497516977122949..comments2023-09-19T14:12:46.685-07:00Comments on Keeping You in Stitches: {Post 1,511} Alone Again and Still Tumbling~Joanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05599647758618747101noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6709593576307112526.post-72043021120671438152016-01-31T07:55:59.068-08:002016-01-31T07:55:59.068-08:00We are far from some of our grandchildren too, but...We are far from some of our grandchildren too, but plan to visit them soon (I hope). I have a plastic bag that something came in - maybe sheets - that is stuffed with triangles. Sometimes, I make pinwheels out of them or HSTs and then put them into a bag that just has HSTs. I can't stand to throw any fabric away. Your tumbler quilt is amazing! Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11912222251238739813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6709593576307112526.post-55873734172494504852016-01-28T15:46:33.833-08:002016-01-28T15:46:33.833-08:00Ahhh, lucky you, living within driving distance of...Ahhh, lucky you, living within driving distance of your grandchildren.<br />You know, I gave up on the trimmed off triangles. I probably just didn't try hard enough. But now, I avert my eyes and drop them in the trash can.<br />The wonky stars are a favorite of mine, too. Altho' I think mine are a little wonkier than yours. ;-) I just sew that chunk of fabric on --the chunk size dictating the wonkiness-- and give it a quick trim with my scissors, ala Bonnie Hunter.<br />I really like your tumblers. So far, I have resisted the tumbler trend, but yours have made me a convert. I resonate with the pieced fabrics and the cut-down 4-patch. I have some leftover blocks that could easily be cut down into tumblers. Add a bit of interest. I like that idea. I make lap quilts for one of our local hospitals and I like to make them as pretty and fun and interesting as possible. --still keeping an eye on the expenses. Tricky with today's cotton prices.<br />Blessings!<br />LindaLindahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08450792092084530798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6709593576307112526.post-25442421444463542132016-01-28T09:56:14.096-08:002016-01-28T09:56:14.096-08:00I've seen stars on other blogs that were made ...I've seen stars on other blogs that were made with intentionally wonky star points. I love they way they look more twinkly than regular stars, but I have never tried them. I think even Bonnie Hunter may have a pattern for them.<br />Love your patchwork tumblers!Janet O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05083607398709252597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6709593576307112526.post-7419592720748234172016-01-28T09:52:15.853-08:002016-01-28T09:52:15.853-08:00I've seen stars with intentionally wonky point...I've seen stars with intentionally wonky points on lots of blogs. I like that they look really twinkly to me, but I have never tried making them myself.<br />Love the patchwork tumblers!Janet O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05083607398709252597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6709593576307112526.post-19371801479459328452016-01-28T09:42:22.906-08:002016-01-28T09:42:22.906-08:00A dear friend is making dog beds for the local she...A dear friend is making dog beds for the local shelter to sell in their thrift shop. I now toss all such small pieces into the bag for her to use as stuffing. We only have one lifetime to use up our fabric. It's okay to let the small pieces go. Beautiful tumbler quilt. Thanks for sharing.Gypsy Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18192303145122990677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6709593576307112526.post-45436248454851670412016-01-28T07:22:04.764-08:002016-01-28T07:22:04.764-08:00You have found free time again now that your grand...You have found free time again now that your grandchildren are at home. You are making good use of it with your quilting.Shelina (formerly known as Shasta)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03290945204269323129noreply@blogger.com