tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post8552824692919225040..comments2024-02-13T10:31:52.266-08:00Comments on Quilting through Rose-colored Trifocals!: My 2015 Charity Quilt GoalMary Hueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09930632913728046516noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-82484185116389880862015-02-13T10:56:07.904-08:002015-02-13T10:56:07.904-08:00I love this quilt ! A very good idea tu use strips...I love this quilt ! A very good idea tu use strips :) And love the colors too :) Have you an idea for the quilting ?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14233523107905256179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-78914146014809204152015-02-03T09:19:26.888-08:002015-02-03T09:19:26.888-08:00A big tangle would definitely put me off. Thanks ...A big tangle would definitely put me off. Thanks for stopping by, Dasha!!Mary Hueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930632913728046516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-90222889363734378232015-02-02T03:16:32.817-08:002015-02-02T03:16:32.817-08:00I loved the way you used the landscape and the Car...I loved the way you used the landscape and the Cardinals to inspire you on this journey. And also the tips on the Jelly Roll quilt. I have balked at making one because I could see myself getting terribly tangled up in it. Your way seems a good way to avoid that. Dashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415154217182640049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-34728670774574524712015-02-01T15:12:43.160-08:002015-02-01T15:12:43.160-08:00Thanks, Carole! I split it in half, made two back...Thanks, Carole! I split it in half, made two backings -- now for the quilting!Mary Hueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930632913728046516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-41647834646412573812015-02-01T15:12:07.933-08:002015-02-01T15:12:07.933-08:00Thanks, Pat -- we still miss you at the group!! G...Thanks, Pat -- we still miss you at the group!! Glad to hear you are still doing good for others!Mary Hueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930632913728046516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-62045879363278936142015-02-01T15:11:15.887-08:002015-02-01T15:11:15.887-08:00Thanks, Vicki!!Thanks, Vicki!!Mary Hueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930632913728046516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-85899845223976607222015-01-30T19:39:23.228-08:002015-01-30T19:39:23.228-08:00I love your colour inspiration story, and the resu...I love your colour inspiration story, and the result is wonderful. Splitting it in half might be just the ticket! It looks great in a vertical orientation.Carole @ Fresh off the Framehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17022547397680969012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-5590310912009778692015-01-30T07:14:46.993-08:002015-01-30T07:14:46.993-08:00As usual Mary, you are an inspiration to me. I had...As usual Mary, you are an inspiration to me. I had never heard of the Jelly Roll 1600. I'm doing Charity quilts on a weekly basis now and this idea will be great to use the 2-1'2' strips and pieces I have accumulated. garrethsgranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06684980040664538105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-71134307823030756142015-01-29T07:13:26.607-08:002015-01-29T07:13:26.607-08:00I was just on a retreat too and worked on charity ...I was just on a retreat too and worked on charity quilts-it's so rewarding isn't it! Love your quilt.Vicki in MNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16155452692252270164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-45154093620948948032015-01-29T05:29:58.124-08:002015-01-29T05:29:58.124-08:00Thanks! I don't think all of my charity quilt...Thanks! I don't think all of my charity quilts this year will be that large, but I will say this is a pretty easy large quilt to piece! Now to get it quilted!Mary Hueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930632913728046516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-10391363154987577472015-01-29T05:28:32.681-08:002015-01-29T05:28:32.681-08:00Thanks, Heather -- now to get it quilted!!Thanks, Heather -- now to get it quilted!!Mary Hueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930632913728046516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-64570730815297298142015-01-29T05:28:10.430-08:002015-01-29T05:28:10.430-08:00Thanks, Karen -- I was surprised at how smoothly t...Thanks, Karen -- I was surprised at how smoothly the quilt looks!Mary Hueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930632913728046516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-6612485469912601422015-01-29T05:27:27.915-08:002015-01-29T05:27:27.915-08:00Thanks, Vicki -- I did split it half so I can give...Thanks, Vicki -- I did split it half so I can give it away and keep it at the same time!Mary Hueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930632913728046516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-21704043151394171452015-01-29T05:26:54.966-08:002015-01-29T05:26:54.966-08:00Thanks, Sheryl! Most of the time I make my own &q...Thanks, Sheryl! Most of the time I make my own "jelly rolls" by cutting 2 1/2" wide strips -- I have so much fabric already!?!Mary Hueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930632913728046516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-9354203810877813572015-01-29T05:25:18.569-08:002015-01-29T05:25:18.569-08:00There are lots of Youtube videos about how to make...There are lots of Youtube videos about how to make this quilt, Michele!!Mary Hueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930632913728046516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-40770862132382437262015-01-28T20:09:10.936-08:002015-01-28T20:09:10.936-08:00I love the elegant subtlety of this. It will be ha...I love the elegant subtlety of this. It will be hard to give away, but I know whoever receives it will adore it.<br />I too plan to make one quilt a month to donate - but my goal is much smaller as I plan to make one humidicrib-sized quilt a month!Granny Maud's Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14526026491886013457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-24415006793418966312015-01-28T06:47:27.176-08:002015-01-28T06:47:27.176-08:00I really like those colors and the way it came tog...I really like those colors and the way it came together. It will make some lucky person very warm and happy. HeatherK @ A Reformed Heath'nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00031311487392660785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-85011911219061770412015-01-28T06:46:48.358-08:002015-01-28T06:46:48.358-08:00I really like those colors and the way it came tog...I really like those colors and the way it came together. It will make some lucky person very warm and happy. HeatherK @ A Reformed Heath'nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00031311487392660785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-28535770801091849112015-01-28T02:09:00.135-08:002015-01-28T02:09:00.135-08:00Clever idea Mary and the finished quilt is pleasan...Clever idea Mary and the finished quilt is pleasantly relaxing with few colours and minimal piecing.Karen @ Pieces of Contentmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00719349569606790410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-60968494842761949122015-01-27T19:21:21.466-08:002015-01-27T19:21:21.466-08:00This top is gorgeous! I can see having a difficult...This top is gorgeous! I can see having a difficult time donating it.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11852812231015410588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-90201363166212238712015-01-27T13:25:49.135-08:002015-01-27T13:25:49.135-08:00This is really lovely with just a spot of colour. ...This is really lovely with just a spot of colour. We can't get jelly rolls here, they look a good idea.Sherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07967761486107175671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-34066590976943215432015-01-27T08:23:20.223-08:002015-01-27T08:23:20.223-08:00I am very interested in making a quilt like this.....I am very interested in making a quilt like this... I would have to read your instructions over carefully to understand how you did it step by step!! Thanks for inspiring ;-)Michele Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09807384185241255549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971040019183989110.post-54748868819819490652015-01-27T07:52:46.937-08:002015-01-27T07:52:46.937-08:00I love this quilt! The little pops of colour on th...I love this quilt! The little pops of colour on the neutral background are perfect! I would have a hard time parting with it so I think splitting it in two is a winning idea! Karen Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01166374693095867682noreply@blogger.com