tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post7631051655313698300..comments2024-03-18T08:14:00.687-04:00Comments on Fun With Barb: Cantaloupe Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08619642267222624728noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-7234386087589643742021-07-30T07:19:43.344-04:002021-07-30T07:19:43.344-04:00So refreshing on a hot summer day! I had a little...So refreshing on a hot summer day! I had a little suitcase like that when I was little. I kept my doll clothes in it! Glad to see your quilt is Nutmeg approved! The Cozy Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17865939114162214245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-89508611425258830382021-07-24T14:33:55.568-04:002021-07-24T14:33:55.568-04:00It's a summery delight, Barb. Love the backin...It's a summery delight, Barb. Love the backing! (I saw the Frida Kahlo exhibit at the College of DuPage this week. Right near your former neighborhood!)Nannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09239289676429380866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-90737293166103940662021-07-24T07:57:58.669-04:002021-07-24T07:57:58.669-04:00What a wonderful finish, Barb! Now when I cut into...What a wonderful finish, Barb! Now when I cut into a cantaloupe I think of your quilt and it makes me smile :) Great colors and stitching. And I love the backing--it's perfect. Nice to see Nutmeg helping out :)Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096467148134599354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-16801732971246368002021-07-21T10:59:10.696-04:002021-07-21T10:59:10.696-04:00I love the quilt but I think the backing is superb...I love the quilt but I think the backing is superb. It's great because you didn't have to cut into it!<br />Love the sewing case that Wendy gifted you. It's perfect for those threads and supplies.<br />Nutmeg is too cute!!!<br />Can't wait to see what's up next!....Randy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06174816898354217740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-80007914729113470322021-07-20T18:39:47.298-04:002021-07-20T18:39:47.298-04:00And what is Cantaloupe in French? That's right...And what is Cantaloupe in French? That's right! You found the most perfect fabric for the back. Very well done. Congrats! ;^)Chantalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14772079099766225814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-55898334170717255732021-07-20T17:31:22.017-04:002021-07-20T17:31:22.017-04:00And love the Frieda fabric for the backing!And love the Frieda fabric for the backing!QuiltGranmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09225951118220180796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-33504563634069289582021-07-20T04:21:31.495-04:002021-07-20T04:21:31.495-04:00Oh i love everything in this quilt !
Bravo Barb !...Oh i love everything in this quilt ! <br />Bravo Barb !!<br />Happy summer et good luck to your husband and son for the race !! CecileDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16707846981573532652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-73347139792680408002021-07-19T19:50:10.381-04:002021-07-19T19:50:10.381-04:00I agree with all the kudos by your other commenter...I agree with all the kudos by your other commenters! A successful quilt in every way. 👏🏻 I’m inspired to try a bit of “big stitching” myself soon.gladiquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650491174081825382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-17126691342379614472021-07-19T17:31:09.289-04:002021-07-19T17:31:09.289-04:00It is such a fun quilt and I love your big stitch!...It is such a fun quilt and I love your big stitch! The backing is perfect. My daughter and her family planted about 5 cantaloupe plants and 5 watermelon plants, they are going to be eating a lot of fruit!Pinkadot Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11466115545346146469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-79446267807048846972021-07-19T14:31:49.983-04:002021-07-19T14:31:49.983-04:00This is such a fun cheerful project. I love the b...This is such a fun cheerful project. I love the big stitch/machine stitch combo with different colored thread. It really adds depth to this playful quilt. Beautiful job.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14423024947233260195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-88174230974465251542021-07-19T12:30:15.093-04:002021-07-19T12:30:15.093-04:00Oh it is simply smashing - oh wait that is for pum...Oh it is simply smashing - oh wait that is for pumpkins not cantaloupes! I love the big stitch addition. What super texture! I knew you would find a good use for that little case. So cute!Wendy Caton Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122151466664580872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-87325671693562858092021-07-19T12:29:17.826-04:002021-07-19T12:29:17.826-04:00Love your combination of straight line and big sti...Love your combination of straight line and big stitch. And that thread case was an awesome find and gift!! So cute.<br />Kathleen - kakingsbury at verizon dot netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-35051028508492002702021-07-19T11:46:48.109-04:002021-07-19T11:46:48.109-04:00Fun quilt! Reminds me of the jazz classic, "C...Fun quilt! Reminds me of the jazz classic, "Cantaloupe Island", by Herbie Hancock.Ginger Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08351150868491028710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-49559694312211798472021-07-19T11:24:03.141-04:002021-07-19T11:24:03.141-04:00THe quilt is pieced beautifully and the quiltin ju...THe quilt is pieced beautifully and the quiltin just completes and enhances it.Linda Swanekamphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07291121742617818637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-52162018429546807942021-07-19T11:19:07.265-04:002021-07-19T11:19:07.265-04:00I love the color scheme of this quilt and I like t...I love the color scheme of this quilt and I like the large stitch quilting. Happy Summer! take care, cwcspoonquilthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12208734125086492218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-90402420964636297252021-07-19T09:32:47.748-04:002021-07-19T09:32:47.748-04:00Combining machine quilting and big stitches with P...Combining machine quilting and big stitches with Perle cotton gives lots of great texture.Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04492645548495218076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-60680049423037061982021-07-19T04:31:11.504-04:002021-07-19T04:31:11.504-04:00Love the backing and the big stitch quilting.Love the backing and the big stitch quilting.ButterZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084063742704511352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-75378681735375894382021-07-18T22:51:37.302-04:002021-07-18T22:51:37.302-04:00Cantaloupe has a wonderful beachy vibe, love the c...Cantaloupe has a wonderful beachy vibe, love the combination of hand and machine quilting! And the backing is perfect! Just wonderful.Quilting Babciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16225825007525655805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-58488072693924159432021-07-18T22:49:08.660-04:002021-07-18T22:49:08.660-04:00Cantaloupe has a wonderful beachy vibe, love the c...Cantaloupe has a wonderful beachy vibe, love the combination of hand and machine quilting! And the backing is perfect!Quilting Babciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16225825007525655805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-51903484697219011242021-07-18T22:12:59.220-04:002021-07-18T22:12:59.220-04:00Love your Cantaloupe quilt. You have inspired me t...Love your Cantaloupe quilt. You have inspired me to finally try plain cottons. ☺Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05479013420526089505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-35018553967773717652021-07-18T21:45:15.797-04:002021-07-18T21:45:15.797-04:00Cognate! Whoa, I learned something new. I had neve...Cognate! Whoa, I learned something new. I had never heard that before. Yes, hungry for cantaloupe now. :) Sweet gift from a friend, love that little tote. Quilt friends are the best ever! Enjoy what's left of summer, fall will be soon upon us.<br />Rondirondiquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02427819258052227241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259558187936840360.post-72419226125232673682021-07-18T19:43:19.888-04:002021-07-18T19:43:19.888-04:00Canteloupe looks great..........I must do some qui...Canteloupe looks great..........I must do some quilting like that........Chookyblue......https://www.blogger.com/profile/03673183082274488600noreply@blogger.com