tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post2825008919261752460..comments2024-03-28T01:40:39.332-05:00Comments on Life In Pieces: Weekend Stitching: Back to the Fun StuffKatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02876375845688651131noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-48399719985863192422019-01-26T13:34:12.170-06:002019-01-26T13:34:12.170-06:00Oh yes, much better with a face on the nutcracker....Oh yes, much better with a face on the nutcracker. I like the fabric choice for the backing and it does look a little Christmas-y when it is next to your holiday fabric.Martihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759049156534654631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-13137007048916130822019-01-24T09:45:04.285-06:002019-01-24T09:45:04.285-06:00So glad you chose to add features to his face. He ...So glad you chose to add features to his face. He looks so handsome now. I am feeling very attracted to his mustache:-) But your Dresden with two different blade sizes has me intrigued. How did you do it???Preetihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15363550140143647850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-29569193725612946162019-01-22T20:34:54.813-06:002019-01-22T20:34:54.813-06:00Yes, he looks much nicer with a face. Very handso...Yes, he looks much nicer with a face. Very handsome fellow! Your green and gold looks great! I would absolutely believe it was a Christmas fabric when paired with this quilt top.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425977539640711969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-7466605594061001272019-01-22T14:26:05.097-06:002019-01-22T14:26:05.097-06:00This quilt is so adorable and I love that backing!...This quilt is so adorable and I love that backing!Alison V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01083271975458964740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-19881393577411216542019-01-22T05:59:46.166-06:002019-01-22T05:59:46.166-06:00Oh I just love that Nutcracker. It will be wonder...Oh I just love that Nutcracker. It will be wonderful to get this finished well in time for Christmas 2019!Cut&Alterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05513430347949305435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-4645017794626801662019-01-22T03:33:21.646-06:002019-01-22T03:33:21.646-06:00I'll send some of our heat your way if you lik...I'll send some of our heat your way if you like its going to be 44C here on Thursday and I'm going to see Mumford and Sons those English boys are going to melt on the stage. The Nutcracker is cute now. seabreezequiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05210564993790938890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-81505046213192250552019-01-21T13:01:10.948-06:002019-01-21T13:01:10.948-06:00That backing works really well, and your Nutcracke...That backing works really well, and your Nutcracker block is looking really good with his face added! piecefulwendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02256164519304112032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-13480371444244456302019-01-21T12:35:18.104-06:002019-01-21T12:35:18.104-06:00you are zippin right along with your projects this...you are zippin right along with your projects this year--good for you--<br />like the face you put on your nutcracker--I am a face person--at least eyes--<br />need eyes on angels and such--even my tiny birds I stitch have to have an eye-I mean we wouldn't want the little birdy's flying into the trees head on, now would we???<br />luv, diQUILTING IS BLISSFUL, DIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09347815945554965185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-65012121117777741272019-01-21T10:25:03.949-06:002019-01-21T10:25:03.949-06:00I think that’s a perfect fabric for your back. The...I think that’s a perfect fabric for your back. The brain tells us that it’s Christmas fabric even if it isn’t. Also, I love what you did with the face on the nutcracker. The blank faces are typical of Ruth McDowell’s patterns, like on my brother’s quilt, but your embroidery improved the nutcracker, so good going!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05835208971743967582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-14982327124270648802019-01-21T10:21:57.558-06:002019-01-21T10:21:57.558-06:00It's always a good feeling to finish getting a...It's always a good feeling to finish getting a quilt prepped for quilting! Love the backing for your Christmas quilt - it's a beautiful green!LIttle Penguin Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05963436433585505550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-75151861317783278922019-01-21T09:48:40.475-06:002019-01-21T09:48:40.475-06:00Way to go in finishing up the monthly goal early. ...Way to go in finishing up the monthly goal early. GIves you lots of time now to play - or work toward goals on the list. Love that swirly green you chose for the backing.Vroomans' Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07258050499246235109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-83289867591495574422019-01-21T09:19:07.276-06:002019-01-21T09:19:07.276-06:00Yay to finishing 1 goal and prepping for the next!...Yay to finishing 1 goal and prepping for the next! chrisknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927945292086841275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-47955654279056967672019-01-21T07:21:56.467-06:002019-01-21T07:21:56.467-06:00Your nutcracker looks pretty cool with his added f...Your nutcracker looks pretty cool with his added facial features - great job! I like the backing you chose for your Christmas Mystery quilt. I think it's perfect!Beth @ Cooking Up Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08786023962755107152noreply@blogger.com