tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post6574370073512417346..comments2024-03-18T07:01:24.497-07:00Comments on Live a Colorful Life: Free Motion Quilting for Beginners/Quiltmaker's 100 BlocksLive a Colorful Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06258513987513144582noreply@blogger.comBlogger215125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-54730892973235866382014-11-24T17:17:36.941-08:002014-11-24T17:17:36.941-08:00I prefer to work with solids.. but prints can add ...I prefer to work with solids.. but prints can add some fun and funky to a project tooAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08106518751299164563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-16276164118801392612014-11-23T21:10:49.764-08:002014-11-23T21:10:49.764-08:00Yeah, stippling not so easy to start with. Loops ...Yeah, stippling not so easy to start with. Loops and swoops were much more natural for to start with. I enjoy using a combo of prints and solids.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11417732696351274755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-30951425229174501342014-11-23T13:04:49.251-08:002014-11-23T13:04:49.251-08:00I really like your blocks; so colorful and scrap f...I really like your blocks; so colorful and scrap friendly. I find lots of uses for solids. The words "free motion quilting" makes me break into a sweat. I'm still doing grid and SID. On the rare occasions when I try FMQ, I have to go change my shirt afterwards.<br />swalker287(at)aol(dot)comSandyMayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05895707158213502592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-3578923803384509952014-11-23T09:15:56.141-08:002014-11-23T09:15:56.141-08:00I love solids and prints. Just depends on the proj...I love solids and prints. Just depends on the project and what I am looking for in contrast.Emily Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330290875191349258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-89385337617031299252014-11-22T22:10:01.151-08:002014-11-22T22:10:01.151-08:00I just took a course in machine quilting. So far F...I just took a course in machine quilting. So far FMQ is not very comfortable for me. <br />I'm currently using solids in a pixel quilt. Otherwise, I mostly use prints.Laura Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00874889561929236906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-64441154254739910472014-11-22T20:04:11.669-08:002014-11-22T20:04:11.669-08:00I'm a beginning sewer/quilter and haven't ...I'm a beginning sewer/quilter and haven't been brave enough to try FMQCarmen Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11008548250481788853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-46760833992253179282014-11-22T20:02:59.524-08:002014-11-22T20:02:59.524-08:00I so need Molly's book! I've tried FMQ and...I so need Molly's book! I've tried FMQ and yes, tried stippling first. It didn't look to hard, well it was, hehe. All I do is the straight line quilting and would really love to learn FMQ. <br />Congratulations on having your block in Quiltmakers 100, Vol. 10! Lovely block. I use mostly prints but am wanting to make a quilt using some of Kona's beautiful solids. I like trying new things and stepping out of my box.<br /><br />Thank you for a super giveaway and a chance to win.<br /><br />usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)comJodi - usairdollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05268097731821750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-48645998336810017992014-11-22T19:43:38.284-08:002014-11-22T19:43:38.284-08:00So far, my quilts rarely have a solid in them unle...So far, my quilts rarely have a solid in them unless they are part of an applique. However, I think I would like to try one with solids if the pieces were small enough and there was still lots of fabric/color variation.J-Nessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02922151459679895512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-53723857698720935042014-11-22T19:37:30.073-08:002014-11-22T19:37:30.073-08:00I have not tried free motion quilting. Like you I...I have not tried free motion quilting. Like you I have only done straight lines, grids and matchstick quilting.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00805674914418427899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-15185373579330998072014-11-22T19:01:38.331-08:002014-11-22T19:01:38.331-08:00I am just beginning to explore free motion quiltin...I am just beginning to explore free motion quilting, but did not try stippling first! I began with free-form loops and stars.Pat V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03308805512890619949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-54722228286857686802014-11-22T19:00:21.053-08:002014-11-22T19:00:21.053-08:00I have a lot of difficulty working with solids. I...I have a lot of difficulty working with solids. I usually end up with some type of pattern in the fabric, even if it's tone on tone.Pat V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03308805512890619949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-19236797362365620592014-11-22T18:52:40.837-08:002014-11-22T18:52:40.837-08:00I haven't done a tone of work with solids, but...I haven't done a tone of work with solids, but an amish style quilt is on my bucket list.Melvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136209056960798231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-65817379069162713082014-11-22T18:22:34.977-08:002014-11-22T18:22:34.977-08:00No need to enter me in the book giveaway, if you p...No need to enter me in the book giveaway, if you please. Just wanted to say that I'm happy for you to be giving FMQing a go. You might guess that I'm a big advocate for quilters quilting their own quilts. You're taking the right steps toward making your quilting even better. Yay you! And I'm happy for you to be in the Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks magazine. You're a rock star! FlourishingPalmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13191140553844000267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-81321539948720675192014-11-22T13:33:39.523-08:002014-11-22T13:33:39.523-08:00Congratulations on having your block in the 100 bl...Congratulations on having your block in the 100 blocks issue! I don't work with solids very often but do use them for some applique and in Amish colour blocks.<br /><br />I am just starting to try FMQ and have done a bit if stippling and continuous circles. There is so much to learn and to practice! Debbie Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00027594558125234817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-89884320791721944652014-11-22T13:32:07.264-08:002014-11-22T13:32:07.264-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Debbie Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00027594558125234817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-47059658223776903852014-11-22T09:59:12.969-08:002014-11-22T09:59:12.969-08:00I have just started using solids on my projects re...I have just started using solids on my projects recently -- love the effect.Catskill Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15327243220995371935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-43589051153712653602014-11-22T05:30:50.761-08:002014-11-22T05:30:50.761-08:00I long arm quilt a little but mt stippling sucks! ...I long arm quilt a little but mt stippling sucks! Yes, I love solids especially Moda Bella solids.b.j.day68@gmail.com Betty Woodleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05116226608972890469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-19447275289725098792014-11-21T22:23:30.337-08:002014-11-21T22:23:30.337-08:00What great blocks -- I look forward to seeing more...What great blocks -- I look forward to seeing more of your back-posts (and new posts from now on!).<br />debiscfc@yahoo.comDebihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05824714953902177273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-75484968515434186202014-11-21T21:31:22.593-08:002014-11-21T21:31:22.593-08:00This book is on my Christmas list! I must know eve...This book is on my Christmas list! I must know everything! :) also, I prefer prints.Veronikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15926021262479545536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-57857432371495872152014-11-21T18:12:03.040-08:002014-11-21T18:12:03.040-08:00I would really love to learn to quilt on my sewing...I would really love to learn to quilt on my sewing machine. That sounds like it could be my New Years resolution.dorthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18017391172686742385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-56620044730554614932014-11-21T17:57:24.581-08:002014-11-21T17:57:24.581-08:00I have done some free motion. Would love to become...I have done some free motion. Would love to become more skilled with it. Love your block!Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16296644026049980090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-5114317099297107242014-11-21T17:35:55.617-08:002014-11-21T17:35:55.617-08:00I'm right there with you on the FMQ thing Cind...I'm right there with you on the FMQ thing Cindy. I've been trying to be brave this week and quilt my QuiltCon entry. Needless to say I know it can be much much more than what I've managed to do. But hey, I gotta start somewhere right. Would love to win this book and maybe get over my FMQ phobia. Just saw your block in the magazine today too. Congrats all around for the block and the quilt in Modern Patchwork. Great work!!!Anne / Springleaf Studioshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06114887911414187175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-85042081639116740302014-11-21T16:07:41.979-08:002014-11-21T16:07:41.979-08:00I haven't done much free-motion quilting but I...I haven't done much free-motion quilting but I plan to give it a try for my next quilt.<br /><br />Congratulations on having your block in the 100 Block blog hop. I like to use a combination of prints and solids.<br />wlinda_ca at yahoo dot comlindawwwwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11683224760241468525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-75327973178565884762014-11-21T15:41:20.706-08:002014-11-21T15:41:20.706-08:00I love FMQ and would recommend this book to any be...I love FMQ and would recommend this book to any beginner free-motion quilter and those who think they can't. Great way to learn FMQ.<br /><br />Congratulations on your block being in Quiltmakers 100 blocks. It is a lovely block with a modern flare that looks like it would be fun to create a quilt using your design.<br /><br />SewCalGal<br />www.sewcalgal.blogspot.comSewCalGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02062059207544865569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-10224286675324284482014-11-21T15:19:30.417-08:002014-11-21T15:19:30.417-08:00Now that I think about it (since you asked!), I ra...Now that I think about it (since you asked!), I rarely sew with solids. I prefer the tone on tone if it's one color, just so I have a pattern. I need to venture into that solid corner more!Kathy E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15326822392780979118noreply@blogger.com