tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554017499067305278.post6074319288689423903..comments2024-03-27T08:15:25.329-07:00Comments on runsewfun: bright yet neutralKaren @runsewfunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09975401086034999869noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554017499067305278.post-83033017576965058512016-05-25T23:43:51.861-07:002016-05-25T23:43:51.861-07:00Bright colors on neutral background is always succ...Bright colors on neutral background is always successful. Congratulations on the finish of this lovely baby quilt!Quilting Storieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08452509937736643935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554017499067305278.post-88123382639225398862016-05-24T11:22:17.650-07:002016-05-24T11:22:17.650-07:00Thanks so much Paige. One of the reasons I got bac...Thanks so much Paige. One of the reasons I got back into sewing was so when the time came I would be able to make baby quilts for my daughters and their friends. Tis the season! And I'm having so much fun!!!Karen @runsewfunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975401086034999869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554017499067305278.post-5564242169220207722016-05-20T19:18:26.866-07:002016-05-20T19:18:26.866-07:00Karen, turned out lovely! What a great idea using ...Karen, turned out lovely! What a great idea using the tri-recs ruler and the secondary designs created by rotating the blocks and color placement. And I just love your quilting. I'm sure your quilt will be well loved by mama and baby!Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09165119758309263620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554017499067305278.post-35149818328632321352016-05-19T17:50:12.316-07:002016-05-19T17:50:12.316-07:00Yes, especially when the "ribbon" is a s...Yes, especially when the "ribbon" is a scrap of fabric! Thanks for stopping by.Karen @runsewfunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975401086034999869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554017499067305278.post-40453229476445547162016-05-19T17:48:54.851-07:002016-05-19T17:48:54.851-07:00Thanks Jen. This was the first baby shower I'...Thanks Jen. This was the first baby shower I've attended where "no wrapping" was requested on the invite. (The mama is thinking "green"!) I agree that this is a perfect way to "wrap" a quilt and will do it again!Karen @runsewfunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975401086034999869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554017499067305278.post-56046581606138207602016-05-19T17:46:20.381-07:002016-05-19T17:46:20.381-07:00Thank you so much. I bought a queen size piece of...Thank you so much. I bought a queen size piece of request loft batting awhile ago because that's all I could find. I cut it up and have used it a few times now. It produces a beautiful drape and softness and I'm always surprised at the "poof". Even with lots of quilting, like here, and after washing!Karen @runsewfunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975401086034999869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554017499067305278.post-32526585050019127632016-05-19T17:39:55.936-07:002016-05-19T17:39:55.936-07:00Fresh and modern is what I was going for so thanks...Fresh and modern is what I was going for so thanks! The mama loved it and tells me it will work perfectly in the nursery she's creating. I'm happy to hear that as long as it doesn't become a decoration. I want it to be used and loved!Karen @runsewfunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975401086034999869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554017499067305278.post-27172901890481928922016-05-19T17:36:18.681-07:002016-05-19T17:36:18.681-07:00Thanks Abigail. I like the Essex because it adds ...Thanks Abigail. I like the Essex because it adds texture and I love that it's woven. I'm just noticing that Robert Kaufman also makes a Manchester yarn dyed fabric. I'm now trying to find out how it differs from the Essex. If I do I'll let you know.Karen @runsewfunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975401086034999869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554017499067305278.post-91185679164138925242016-05-19T14:53:33.625-07:002016-05-19T14:53:33.625-07:00This is a really nice quilt with cute backing, and...This is a really nice quilt with cute backing, and I like your idea for the wrapping. It's so pretty, why not have it be right out the in the open, tied with a ribbon! So fun! piecefulwendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02256164519304112032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554017499067305278.post-7689185234627317272016-05-19T12:00:17.199-07:002016-05-19T12:00:17.199-07:00The quilt turned out lovely! The backing fabric i...The quilt turned out lovely! The backing fabric is perfect and the "wrapping" is just adorable. Great job!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13942853868409355316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554017499067305278.post-45602525060197861712016-05-19T10:57:43.497-07:002016-05-19T10:57:43.497-07:00I always wondered how request would quilt up on a ...I always wondered how request would quilt up on a machine. This looks really nice, and I can just imagine the soft drape. Fun way to "wrap" your present. That's some lucky baby.JanineMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13475847392355523001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554017499067305278.post-85992431769124636022016-05-19T10:06:10.947-07:002016-05-19T10:06:10.947-07:00Very fresh, very modern, just perfect for a baby. ...Very fresh, very modern, just perfect for a baby. I am sure it will be received with squeals of joy.<br />Preeti.<br />http://sewpreetiquilts.blogspot.comPreetihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15363550140143647850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554017499067305278.post-27454868739359801212016-05-18T23:54:10.584-07:002016-05-18T23:54:10.584-07:00This is just gorgeous! Lucky baby .... I am sure ...This is just gorgeous! Lucky baby .... I am sure it will be treasured for years to come. I haven't used the Essex Yarn fabric yet but it looks wonderful. Cut&Alterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05513430347949305435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554017499067305278.post-59480219650572385682016-05-18T16:04:32.735-07:002016-05-18T16:04:32.735-07:00Thanks so much! I love those fun shapes and quilt...Thanks so much! I love those fun shapes and quilted around them (not each individual triangle) to accentuate them. Karen @runsewfunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975401086034999869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554017499067305278.post-46114835487017476572016-05-18T16:00:01.898-07:002016-05-18T16:00:01.898-07:00Thanks Heide. I've had that backing for awhil...Thanks Heide. I've had that backing for awhile but it just never seemed to work. Apparently it was waiting for this quilt. I love it here, too!Karen @runsewfunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975401086034999869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554017499067305278.post-27986686675993644182016-05-18T15:58:39.353-07:002016-05-18T15:58:39.353-07:00Thanks Lorna. And thanks for hosting this fun lin...Thanks Lorna. And thanks for hosting this fun link-up party!Karen @runsewfunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975401086034999869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554017499067305278.post-9251526688574488822016-05-18T15:57:26.768-07:002016-05-18T15:57:26.768-07:00Thanks so much Jayne! This is my favorite kind of ...Thanks so much Jayne! This is my favorite kind of quilting.Karen @runsewfunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975401086034999869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554017499067305278.post-82270323553306570052016-05-18T15:55:10.279-07:002016-05-18T15:55:10.279-07:00Thanks Alison. I sure hope so!Thanks Alison. I sure hope so!Karen @runsewfunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975401086034999869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554017499067305278.post-33158355262449725432016-05-18T15:24:58.110-07:002016-05-18T15:24:58.110-07:00Such a beautiful finish! This looks like a great ...Such a beautiful finish! This looks like a great quilt for if baby's gender is going to be a surprise. I also love the emergent shapes you got from your blocks. :)TheItinerantChemisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554474832448810944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554017499067305278.post-4040729931110048202016-05-18T14:21:03.673-07:002016-05-18T14:21:03.673-07:00Such a darling baby quilt, love the backing fabric...Such a darling baby quilt, love the backing fabric. Heidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10454548524595149916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554017499067305278.post-12621724482207341692016-05-18T10:58:58.161-07:002016-05-18T10:58:58.161-07:00Very, very sweet! I love the look of those solids ...Very, very sweet! I love the look of those solids against the soft grey background. Very modern and fun baby quilt, that I am sure mother and baby will love for years to come!Lorna McMahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911462547010295684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554017499067305278.post-46466231310621500182016-05-18T10:24:34.057-07:002016-05-18T10:24:34.057-07:00That is one gorgeous baby quilt! Love the color a...That is one gorgeous baby quilt! Love the color and the quilting is just perfection!Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12719432822327081144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554017499067305278.post-39217990695052572692016-05-18T07:27:48.888-07:002016-05-18T07:27:48.888-07:00Adorable! This will be loved and snuggled for a lo...Adorable! This will be loved and snuggled for a long time!Alison V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01083271975458964740noreply@blogger.com