tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post1522401480681046833..comments2024-03-27T23:09:18.304-04:00Comments on Fun With Barb: January = SanctuaryBarbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08619642267222624728noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-8143784532293320202016-02-14T17:03:23.990-05:002016-02-14T17:03:23.990-05:00I can just smell the beautiful scent from your con...I can just smell the beautiful scent from your concoction. It's such a great idea to naturally scent your home. How impressive is that Hawk, and that you managed to get such a great photo. I always love seeing your quilts used around your home. The Amish quilt looks great on your table. It was worth buying that balm for the fun tin it comes in. Your quilting is looking wonderful!Rachaeldaisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437603769773251690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-16510715833328729012016-01-25T12:56:39.551-05:002016-01-25T12:56:39.551-05:00I know exactly what you mean about using inspirati...I know exactly what you mean about using inspiration to make your own but not copying. I'm trying to get better about mentioning my initial inspiration too.audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18102559813211702736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-65487261542710623762016-01-21T23:26:25.275-05:002016-01-21T23:26:25.275-05:00I should put Amish quilt on my list of to do's...I should put Amish quilt on my list of to do's....loved it.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06622919657309096651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-66869889174227961392016-01-21T15:01:47.464-05:002016-01-21T15:01:47.464-05:00What a great idea - I think I will be simmering so...What a great idea - I think I will be simmering some of this over the weekend with the snowstorm coming. It will make the house cozy. I have made several Amish quilts. At one point in our lives we were going to move to Lancaster, PA. I made a large wallhanging, that now belongs to a friend of mine and a series of minis. Nice to go back an look at our previous quilty selves!Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02709760114063344064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-67128927743534289382016-01-21T14:57:18.578-05:002016-01-21T14:57:18.578-05:00gorgeous eagle...i use liquid bandage on my undern...gorgeous eagle...i use liquid bandage on my underneath finger...works like a charm and lasts a couple of days...no greasecityquilter gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16769584628450845408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-72417568415967122082016-01-21T13:20:49.886-05:002016-01-21T13:20:49.886-05:00Love your Alice Payne eagle. Really love the photo...Love your Alice Payne eagle. Really love the photo of your Amish quilt on the table--it's perfect. I know it's a quilt blog but does that table have a story? It is gorgeous whenever you show it!Roxannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135808223434462094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-20792904437034686122016-01-21T09:07:42.792-05:002016-01-21T09:07:42.792-05:00I look forward to more of your posts showing what ...I look forward to more of your posts showing what your inspiration was. I like seeing how your mind works in creating your quilts.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01816001950084090576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-80058591338217225402016-01-21T08:39:03.343-05:002016-01-21T08:39:03.343-05:00No, I've never made an Amish quilt but love ho...No, I've never made an Amish quilt but love how the black makes the colors stand out. Yours fits on your table perfectly. I wish I made interesting backings. Most (all) of the time, I'm ready to get finished and don't want to take the time for that. I really love your eagle. We aren't having any snow here, but I hope all the kids enjoy it in the east. I do love snow and wouldn't mind if we got a bunch - we're retired, so we can just stay home anyway. I have 2 young grandsons in VA and hope they get some.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11912222251238739813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-55956334142920354302016-01-20T20:09:38.564-05:002016-01-20T20:09:38.564-05:00Your eagle is looking great! I need to make borde...Your eagle is looking great! I need to make borders for my eagle quilt and then it will be ready for hand quilting (I hope). I love Bag Balm - I usually put it on last thing before bed. I will have to try your potpourri; I made gumbo on Sunday and I still haven't gotten the smell of roux and the "trinity" out of my kitchen!Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09365095115416468818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-69122335486748722292016-01-20T17:29:23.325-05:002016-01-20T17:29:23.325-05:00Do like your Amish quilt. Enjoy your hand quiltin...Do like your Amish quilt. Enjoy your hand quilting - but look after those fingers!pandchintzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946088061632823182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-69587850234165894262016-01-20T12:39:23.781-05:002016-01-20T12:39:23.781-05:00What fun shares! I'm pretty sure that I want C...What fun shares! I'm pretty sure that I want Coco's life. She looks like she's got it made. LOL<br />I'm staying busy but warm is another story. Hope you are safe and warm through the snow storms that are predicted. We might even see a flake or two in Georgia!Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08802717167713661424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-66209790125990542452016-01-20T10:39:58.233-05:002016-01-20T10:39:58.233-05:00I love looking back too. Your Amish quilt is beaut...I love looking back too. Your Amish quilt is beautiful. I have made only one and I donated it (somewhere) so I don't even have a photo (shame on me). I love your Alice Payne quilting. It is stunning and I can't see how any judge would fault any of it. You hawk is so beautiful I love birds of prey, especially the small ones. I think I can smell your concoction and I'm loving it! I used to do that on our woodstove, but we no longer have one. Don't know why I never thought of the range top. Thanks for sharing. BTW, thanks to Kyle's post (and reminder) this morning, I ordered your fan stencil. I'm looking forward to trying it in a big stitch like Kyle did. Love it!Wendy Caton Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122151466664580872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-50871018293036740902016-01-20T10:07:02.491-05:002016-01-20T10:07:02.491-05:00Your Amish quilt looks so nice on the table. You a...Your Amish quilt looks so nice on the table. You always find such great fabrics to put on the backs of your quilts! Alice Payne block is terrific. Beautiful quilting! Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096467148134599354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-90120846809071757302016-01-20T09:09:17.161-05:002016-01-20T09:09:17.161-05:00thanks Sarah for your thoughtful comments. Your e...thanks Sarah for your thoughtful comments. Your email didn't work. Thanks for visiting FWBBarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08619642267222624728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-35135352255657049952016-01-20T09:06:28.242-05:002016-01-20T09:06:28.242-05:00lol - yes, who would think to use it for quilting ...lol - yes, who would think to use it for quilting fingers. I had a friend who used it on her feet for dry skin.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08619642267222624728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-39201559327288084922016-01-20T07:49:28.182-05:002016-01-20T07:49:28.182-05:00Your early artsy work looks wonderful. I'm hav...Your early artsy work looks wonderful. I'm having issues too with my hand quilting at the moment, Stay warm!!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477948659411074859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-38869336027401579062016-01-20T07:47:42.074-05:002016-01-20T07:47:42.074-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477948659411074859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-32734619762950939832016-01-20T03:05:13.548-05:002016-01-20T03:05:13.548-05:00Your Amish quilt is sooo beautiful and yes ! I'...Your Amish quilt is sooo beautiful and yes ! I'm going to make one ! We will start the Amish Grace on the 1st of february as a QAL ! <br />I agree with you for using inspiration to make our own quilt ! I am setting your swap like that with bow ties ! I hope I will finish it for Spring.<br />Love Coco ! She is like a Queen .... :)<br />Hugs !!CecileDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16707846981573532652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-15197134743719104492016-01-20T00:56:24.311-05:002016-01-20T00:56:24.311-05:00Beautiful little Amish quilt--I have never made on...Beautiful little Amish quilt--I have never made one. You were the Queen of Clever Backings even then! :)<br />I was told once by a local quilt judge that in recent training they had been instructed that skipped back stitches through seams were acceptable in order to keep the top stitches looking even. I've never tested that, since I don't enter shows.<br />My Dad goes through the large tins of that bag balm--very dry skin.<br />Love your simmering combination. I've just used cinnamon, cloves and citrus. You take it up several notches.<br />(I love that you still have you angel tree up.)<br />Janet O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05083607398709252597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-18437614768999370932016-01-19T22:10:41.724-05:002016-01-19T22:10:41.724-05:00Your hand quilting is beautiful!! I wish I had a f...Your hand quilting is beautiful!! I wish I had a fraction of your ability to "make it your own"!! Love your inspiration piece, and your take on it. Coco all snuggled .... awwww!!Linda Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10162578643624041313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-21450861321996216302016-01-19T22:09:55.103-05:002016-01-19T22:09:55.103-05:00Love your cute little Amish quilt. I made a king-...Love your cute little Amish quilt. I made a king-sized trip around the world back in the day. Looks like you're having a wonderful January. I LOVE your hand quilting. I had no idea it would show direction -- I totally expect that out of machine quilting, but hand? Amazing! Happy January -- stay warm out there!!!Thimbleannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03650582809426872051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-57495138982868064132016-01-19T22:01:31.439-05:002016-01-19T22:01:31.439-05:00And to think I was simmering plain water today to ...And to think I was simmering plain water today to put humidity in the air! You can bet that tomorrow will find the kettle full of fruit and spices!<br /><br />I have made exactly one Amish style quilt, not even as large as yours. But, yes, I would like to make more! The color relationships of Amish quilts are so intriguing. Linda in NChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00693525680183768843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-50290574833114100232016-01-19T21:43:25.746-05:002016-01-19T21:43:25.746-05:00Chuckling over your explanation of bag balm's ...Chuckling over your explanation of bag balm's original use - for superficial abrasions. The "bag" refers to cows udders. You slathered it on when they got sore from milking... Hehelindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13105479829528692836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-70692597374599610062016-01-19T21:38:51.839-05:002016-01-19T21:38:51.839-05:00I love pulling out my Amish quilts in winter. The...I love pulling out my Amish quilts in winter. They brighten up everything. Yours looks lovely against the wood grain of the table. Gypsy Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18192303145122990677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-68795157450797391052016-01-19T21:10:25.562-05:002016-01-19T21:10:25.562-05:00I love seeing the behind the scenes of quilting --...I love seeing the behind the scenes of quilting -- how decisions are made, how challenges are faced, and how people get inspiration, so I'm really looking forward to reading the posts where you include that! I love your nine patch, and the inspiration one -- the nine patch is my favorite block. I have read about Amish quilts, and have made a miniature one, but I quilted it with big red stitching instead of the humbler black on black thread. Reading about Amish quilt making is facinating. sarah@forrussia.orgSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17483384474529466482noreply@blogger.com