tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post8647009549440948450..comments2024-03-22T07:42:07.436+00:00Comments on Lily's Quilts: 12 down, 99 to go, advice pleaseLynne (Lily's Quilts)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12706577666898878440noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-75767663545089506722011-06-21T09:19:57.548+01:002011-06-21T09:19:57.548+01:00Love your blocks Lynne, you are not colour blind ...Love your blocks Lynne, you are not colour blind but colour fabulous.<br />Wish I could join in the sit n sew, bit far from Down Under though.<br />I do go and sew with my sis in law who is also fwsing, she has actual animals at her house, even a chook that insists on sitting in the fireplace...not a smart move at the moment as its winter here...LOL Now I want to have us talk like farmers wives too, hmm they don't sound that different here to anyone else really so thats a bit of a problem. ROFLLinnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09865181271230336516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-90701682958281562932011-06-14T03:03:08.397+01:002011-06-14T03:03:08.397+01:00I think you should keep going as your doing. I LO...I think you should keep going as your doing. I LOVE your blocks and how they look! I also like the look on point, and the assorted background lighting - it looks like assorted grey solids and looks stunning!<br /><br />My friend Mo and I have been texting each other in Southern accents at the moment... we're both reading The Help. Love playing with accents!happy zombiehttp://thehappyzombie.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-27468865692005427012011-06-13T16:44:47.397+01:002011-06-13T16:44:47.397+01:00Loving it so far, Lynne! As always, there is heaps...Loving it so far, Lynne! As always, there is heaps of great advice here, but I'll chime in my bit: If you don't truly want a red/aqua quilt, now might be the time to branch out a bit with more lime, butter yellow, orange and maybe even lilac/purple. In any finished quilt, red will draw the eye, so it's good to either have it evenly distributed, or concentrated in a focal point. <br /><br />Have a wonderful wifey day. It will be so much fun, and bonus, no cows to milk!Poppyprinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08251892807966340175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-88066485111087354832011-06-13T16:29:03.998+01:002011-06-13T16:29:03.998+01:00Hmm... I see red and dusky gray tones standing out...Hmm... I see red and dusky gray tones standing out so far. You could go for more aqua so that the red and aqua come across and the rest of the colors are scrappy.Rachel at Stitched in Colorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187626491695441387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-52343041575559023992011-06-13T05:59:27.242+01:002011-06-13T05:59:27.242+01:00Hi Anne, I cannot get back to you directly through...Hi Anne, I cannot get back to you directly through your blogger account so am replying here and hope that you pick this up. The tutorial you were looking for has been taken down as it will be coming out in a book which comes out this autumn. However, there is another union jack tutorial on my blog which was published on the day before the royal wedding - DOuble Fat Jack so scroll back to the end of April and see if you can use that one instead. Let me know how you get on!Lynne (Lily's Quilts)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12706577666898878440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-12292991362997514812011-06-13T00:54:13.702+01:002011-06-13T00:54:13.702+01:00I made a Dear Jane quilt with 59 blocks. You can s...I made a Dear Jane quilt with 59 blocks. You can see it on my profile on The Quilt Show (KellyV.) I paid absolutely no attention to color as I made the little 4 1/2 blocks. I picked fabrics that made me happy. I didn't worry about backgrounds matching either. In fact I repeated very few fabrics in either my backgrounds or in the patterns. What pulled it all together was the sashing and border material. It was so much fun to play with all that different fabric.KellyV (Kelly the Fifth)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04404843482113947455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-15249369667807533672011-06-13T00:50:53.453+01:002011-06-13T00:50:53.453+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.KellyV (Kelly the Fifth)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04404843482113947455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-55951093508627070282011-06-12T23:48:20.620+01:002011-06-12T23:48:20.620+01:00Hello Lynne. I just become a follower of your blog...Hello Lynne. I just become a follower of your blog - just love it! I found a mention of a Union Jack tutorial but when I tried to access it, I couldn't get it. As an expat living in Canada, I just love all things British. Is there any way I could get the tutorial? Many thanks.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12511546026043432498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-86144141191708919502011-06-12T21:37:55.091+01:002011-06-12T21:37:55.091+01:00keep going scrappy like you are, and make sure to ...keep going scrappy like you are, and make sure to use the fabrics in at least one other block and it will look fantastic, love that Army star you did!Ann Marie @ 16 Muddy Feethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18043510561974011878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-68083590732472783002011-06-12T04:05:54.499+01:002011-06-12T04:05:54.499+01:00I find the fact you consider yourself fabric blind...I find the fact you consider yourself fabric blind just hilarious - your blog is one of my absolute favourites for your amazing fabric combinations, you have an incredible talent with colour and fabric choice.<br /><br />I think all of your blocks have a bit of white in them, even if it's just in a small polka dot - that plus the way you have photographed them on the white background brings them all together for me. <br /><br />I'm waiting for my book and am also struggling with the theme or no theme concept. A lot of my quilts have white in them so I think i may have to go with that to keep sane (maybe that's why i love yours so much??). But then I am so in love with Katy's that I would love to do a Liberty oneā¦Michelle @ the quilted tortoisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07719802145673735205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-59731396891116367702011-06-12T01:24:48.800+01:002011-06-12T01:24:48.800+01:00Oh, just embrace the scrappy!
Seriously, I thin...Oh, just embrace the scrappy!<br /> <br />Seriously, I think you'll find as you go that you are choosing colours and combinations that please you. And remember the sashing will help the colours blend together more.katharinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-40834344910831179532011-06-12T00:37:58.477+01:002011-06-12T00:37:58.477+01:00These look great. You worry too much. :-) Enjoy yo...These look great. You worry too much. :-) Enjoy your FW day ;-) xIsisjemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13639503578526424947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-75259874285734438962011-06-11T23:49:26.689+01:002011-06-11T23:49:26.689+01:00Oh you are too funny!! Continue on; it looks wond...Oh you are too funny!! Continue on; it looks wonderful; reallymarjoriehttp://marjoriesbusycorner.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-89425065706354392142011-06-11T23:33:50.639+01:002011-06-11T23:33:50.639+01:00How scrappy do you want it to be?
1. Completely ...How scrappy do you want it to be? <br /><br />1. Completely scrappy - no holds barred, anything goes, every fabric welcome! (Add a greater variety of shades - your light pink check and grey star background are the only non-POW! fabrics right now.)<br /><br />2. Limit it slightly and say bold fabrics only, but any color family welcome. (You're on track for this except for the two colors I mentioned above. Don't use too many of these softer colors in future blocks.)<br /><br />3. Limit it further and feature several colors heavily, while inviting others to play in moderation. (You're leaning this way, too - strongly emphasizing red, aqua and navy/black, with whimsical accents of lime, pink, orange and others. Make sure the majority of your blocks incorporate at least one of the three main colors, but feel free to include other fabrics in smaller proportions.)<br /><br />Once you've chosen one of the three directions above, you'll have a better sense of how to move forward. Any of these options will be wonderful, it just gives you a set of guidelines that will help you select fabrics.<br /><br />I think you're doing a beautiful job!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-54209427032911975972011-06-11T22:10:20.722+01:002011-06-11T22:10:20.722+01:00I think you just go on the way you do now without ...I think you just go on the way you do now without trying to much. This looks already good. Besides you still have 90 % to go so much to early make any decisions on colour.Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04726377625328937005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-30767808958143958632011-06-11T21:54:43.121+01:002011-06-11T21:54:43.121+01:00Hi Lynne, Wow, what you got looks great so far. M...Hi Lynne, Wow, what you got looks great so far. My 5 cents worth is that you've only just made about 10% of the total blocks you're going to make. Keep on going, keeping the scrappy theme, your eye will keep on guiding you when it comes to fabric choice (as it is already). When you get to about 70% of the blocks made then lay them out and look at what is 'missing' and what you need more of. <br />It would be so easy to get involved in another project because I'm enjoying the thrill of seeing the new blocks you and the others post as they're done, but think I should finish a WIP instead. Good luck.Wendzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17894100191681887301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-708696570130175202011-06-11T20:01:59.407+01:002011-06-11T20:01:59.407+01:00Don`t plan. Go scrappy. Lose control.Don`t plan. Go scrappy. Lose control.Annabellahttp://www.kechquilts.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-52698037688062904392011-06-11T19:23:37.509+01:002011-06-11T19:23:37.509+01:00they are beautiful- i say go scrappy with it! and ...they are beautiful- i say go scrappy with it! and dolly parton? i didn't see that coming! ha! ;)littlemissmkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16502843422299471556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-88446078316118670352011-06-11T18:50:34.309+01:002011-06-11T18:50:34.309+01:00the part about herding your dog around like live s...the part about herding your dog around like live stock made me laugh! ah sounds like fun.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12395240470018346662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-76774429486217566252011-06-11T17:16:39.020+01:002011-06-11T17:16:39.020+01:00you know me...I stress out over this more than you...you know me...I stress out over this more than you! I think your blocks look good so that might mean you are in trouble with color choices. Ha! Ha! But, the orange one sort of doesn't belong and I love orange!www.randomthoughtsdoordi.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14710810905602057566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-66834143255285328802011-06-11T16:48:33.185+01:002011-06-11T16:48:33.185+01:00I really hate that you've added another projec...I really hate that you've added another project to my summer! Drat your talented self, lol! I love your blocks so far--I really like how not all of your backgrounds are the same or even all solid. When I do true scrappy (not planned or coordinated in colors) I find that given enough of everything (I try to include a print or color at least three times somewhere, but sometimes just once if that's all I've got) it all blends well--it's really about which blocks you place next to each other and if you do a sashing, choosing carefully. <br /><br />And I guess if you won't torture yourself for a tutorial (can't blame you), I'll make do with the template. ;)Shayla Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13710155633524566853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-19212580785365754862011-06-11T16:40:43.720+01:002011-06-11T16:40:43.720+01:00Your choices have been great so far. The only thi...Your choices have been great so far. The only thing I would suggest is to add more of the green you have in only one block that I can see. Otherwise, just keep on going like you have been. You always create wonderful works.Miki Willahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01903615512823465964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-85925847554296629782011-06-11T16:14:45.665+01:002011-06-11T16:14:45.665+01:00I'd just keep on going. I love what you have ...I'd just keep on going. I love what you have so far. You have convinced me to join up. I love the way your blocks are coming out. I was really on the fence about doing this QAL, but I think it will make a fabulous quilt. Looks like I need to order that book from Amazon.Katihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09609256565071955410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-91046382269441046902011-06-11T16:13:36.926+01:002011-06-11T16:13:36.926+01:00I'd stick with those colours,adding more lime ...I'd stick with those colours,adding more lime and navy in parts. It's looking really good to me so far.suzan almondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05093130414308570219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-63886032115444660462011-06-11T16:11:19.199+01:002011-06-11T16:11:19.199+01:00The blocks look great. :)
Anna Maria Horner gave s...The blocks look great. :)<br />Anna Maria Horner gave some fabulous advice somewhere... she said she often decides a look by what colors she excludes, rather than includes. I went with that approach for my pickle dish and was really happy. It looks scrappy, and yet still somewhat unified... even if you can't quite figure out why... :)Tracey Jacobsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15496520043332895745noreply@blogger.com