tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post1817775228921881469..comments2024-03-29T09:56:48.608-05:00Comments on Life In Pieces: 15 Minute Challenge - Know Your AudienceKatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02876375845688651131noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-45714193247367653872013-04-14T23:18:43.552-05:002013-04-14T23:18:43.552-05:00i hope/assume that the storm didn't do any dam...i hope/assume that the storm didn't do any damage too terrible? <br />i really can't imagine living with this sort of a threat. sometimes i think/dream about living somewhere with a longer growing season but i'm positive that i do not want to make that sort of trade-off~!<br />it does sound like you have the safety and preparedness thing down pretty good though.<br /><br />when i quilt for someone in particular i do think about what i know of the person such as favorite colors, personality, etc.<br />i'm also pretty slow so i have to really think ahead in order to get things done on time and that limits how many quilts (or other projects) that i complete. if someone is getting a quilt as a gift from me it's usually a very important event/milestone and i do know them fairly well so that helps.<br />often i make small items for community fundraisers and there are people who tell me whether or not they received the item. if they haven't, they ask me to repeat a similar type of item so that they can have another opportunity to win. i live in a small rural town so "everybody knows everybody". anyway, it takes care of a lot of decision making for me.<br /><br />stay safe and take care during this stormy season.<br /><br />:-)<br />libbyQlibbyquilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03360109482795842401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-18510905524126839632013-04-10T18:39:23.802-05:002013-04-10T18:39:23.802-05:00I did a little hand-quilting last Tues and Wed, bu...I did a little hand-quilting last Tues and Wed, but it didn't merit a whole post. <br />I love your questions this week! Observation plays a big part in the colors and patterns I choose. New color combinations are everywhere- gardens, the mall, crafty blogs. <br />When a quilt is for donation to charity I pray for the person who will receive it while working on it. Some projects are special requests from friends and family. I try to do just what they ask. When something is just for me- anything goes. make.share.givehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01576370591210075243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-17844272038082219702013-04-10T00:54:00.367-05:002013-04-10T00:54:00.367-05:00I enjoyed the quilting/sewing/crafting tie in with...I enjoyed the quilting/sewing/crafting tie in with the weather. Hope the storms pass you by.<br /><br />Another great week sewing-wise. theahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08621187880594813876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-6863035789796104262013-04-09T18:52:55.541-05:002013-04-09T18:52:55.541-05:00A very interesting read, Kate, for the info about ...A very interesting read, Kate, for the info about preparing for tornadoes as well as finding the "right" quilt design.Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07760744006915967397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-61491557053157424932013-04-09T17:44:50.612-05:002013-04-09T17:44:50.612-05:00Pray you don't get anything too nasty coming t...Pray you don't get anything too nasty coming to you! We've had non-stop rain since yesterday; there have been flood warnings, but typically it is not an issue.<br /><br />When making quilts for others I have a few things to consider; size, favorite colors or colors of the room it is to be used in, and then pattern. I know there are those that will appreciate my quilts more than others and those are the ones I will usually use a more complex pattern, unless requested otherwise. I used to always make bed quilts for people, but have gotten back into doing lap size again. Not only because of time and sometimes cost, but because I want them to be able to enjoy it as much as possible and not only at bedtime when the lights are out!Keep Stitchin'https://www.blogger.com/profile/01789588483186678013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-53357409353012449502013-04-09T17:37:29.867-05:002013-04-09T17:37:29.867-05:00Great week by the way. I rarely make quilts for o...Great week by the way. I rarely make quilts for others, but I when I do I try to always have the person in mind. It is sometimes hard to incorporate someones else's taste into a quilt that you are working on it may very well take you out of your comfort zone which I don't mind. But there is always that nagging doubt in your head are they going to like it. seabreezequiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05210564993790938890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-41876818061494051082013-04-09T16:56:24.368-05:002013-04-09T16:56:24.368-05:00Often when I make quilts for others I try to choos...Often when I make quilts for others I try to choose fabrics and colours that I think suit their personality. My sister in law for example is not at all girly so I went with brown and aqua. My sister is totally girly so I often incorporate florals. I find mens quilts quite difficult to make though. Many fabrics arent all that masculine !Shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11032969125788408807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-523192862167972002013-04-09T14:05:01.665-05:002013-04-09T14:05:01.665-05:00Ha, I vacuumed the shelter last night...just in ca...Ha, I vacuumed the shelter last night...just in case! Are you also supposed to get the winter storm tomorrow? Oklahoma, you're so weird.<br /><br />I've noticed that I've become a better observer since I started quilting - if a quilt is going to be a gift, I want people to like it, so I pay more attention to what they wear or what they like. I think it's helped me a lot, in general, to think about what others might like.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15494557452802595536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-15980063780355159922013-04-09T10:26:48.412-05:002013-04-09T10:26:48.412-05:00Great post, on both the weather front and quilt de...Great post, on both the weather front and quilt design!<br /><br />After listening to the weather report last night, I thought I should pack my ready bag today. I have a feeling the clothes that are in in from last year no longer fit. I wish we had a safe room but the best we've got is an inside closet. My oldest is in Tulsa and I hope she has an emergency plan. This one looks fairly serious, at least it's the first time they have mentioned tornadoes in the forecast.<br /><br />I don't always know someone's color choices when I make a quilt. Sometimes I let the theme of the quilt dictate the colors.<br /><br />I haven't done any sewing this week. I've been trying to decide what project to start next, and I want to put my energy into a house project. I am going to try to get some paper piecing done too though.Martihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03559847090671071342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-49630913812025743152013-04-09T07:35:29.302-05:002013-04-09T07:35:29.302-05:00Hopefully you don't have anything to severe he...Hopefully you don't have anything to severe head your way!<br /><br />Way to go on the 7 for 7! Love that OSU quilt pattern and I'm sure the recipient will adore it!lesleyworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847354811834332440noreply@blogger.com