tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post2012073606261762646..comments2024-03-18T07:01:24.497-07:00Comments on Live a Colorful Life: Fusion Blanket Crochet-Along Progress and MultitaskingLive a Colorful Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06258513987513144582noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-71250169867001863512019-06-13T15:41:36.918-07:002019-06-13T15:41:36.918-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-16870440861046459592019-05-19T21:48:21.582-07:002019-05-19T21:48:21.582-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-85542320723227860092012-09-11T10:39:18.753-07:002012-09-11T10:39:18.753-07:00So many good tips here, I should get off the compu...So many good tips here, I should get off the computer and get going. Love the Leaders and Enders tip. I am one of those who usually throws a lot of scraps away, and this would certainly be a way to clutter up my, oops, I mean, put all those little scraps to good use. I love the idea!<br /><br />Went over and saw the Simply Colors post you linked to. Now here's a random question (which I can put on this because no one but you is going to read it), why in heaven's name do people say they are going to be (direct quote from her blog) "pooping my pants" when they are happy? I never would connect the two. And I see a lot of "peeing my pants" as well. Haven't these people heard of just straight out being happy without a scatalogical reference? Just wondering random thoughts here, and it's not even Thursday. Okay, I'm off to the next post. I'm having a great time, by the way.<br /><br />:) ElizabethOPQuilthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08622702911207665333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-30441363507138739772012-09-05T22:49:11.074-07:002012-09-05T22:49:11.074-07:00I maximize my time by grabbing snippets of time in...I maximize my time by grabbing snippets of time in the sewing room whenever I can. Five minutes here and there add up. Darlington Delightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01901042800743021986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-14768481792197023712012-09-05T19:51:51.163-07:002012-09-05T19:51:51.163-07:00I have been trying to complete just one of the fus...I have been trying to complete just one of the fusion blocks and I might be overthinking it, but I can't figure out how to space the blanket stitches to make the crocheting come out right. I also need to get some thicker thread to do it with...embroidery floss doesn't see thick enough. I did add a nice touch to the block though and sewed a layer of flannel in between to make it a little heavier. I would really like to get the hang of this so please share if you find an easy method.fernehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17574438827016571137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-39046821565376420902012-09-05T19:27:48.927-07:002012-09-05T19:27:48.927-07:00I have to pry myself off the computer to become mo...I have to pry myself off the computer to become more productive... I do multiples of certain things at a time - if I'm doing pillowcases or mini totes, etc. Otherwise, I just try and get my sewing time in while my kids are in school. :)Carla Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09689496049007179643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-76086398673044539862012-09-05T19:14:16.116-07:002012-09-05T19:14:16.116-07:00I have so many simultaneous projects! I like to k...I have so many simultaneous projects! I like to keep the HST off-cuts from flying geese units paired together, then use them for small scrappy projects.Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17474892870929319187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-75788414247483192092012-09-05T16:40:31.992-07:002012-09-05T16:40:31.992-07:00I tried to get as far along on a project as possib...I tried to get as far along on a project as possible, and reward myself with the new projects when one completes. I keep smaller (totable) projects in a bag, and try not to work on those when I could/should be work on the bigger item. All the rules are boring, I know, but a bunch of UFOs would make me crazy. :)giddy99https://www.blogger.com/profile/09608060511419621133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-68057711568518808412012-09-05T15:11:57.197-07:002012-09-05T15:11:57.197-07:00I could spend a day, on a mountain, working on my ...I could spend a day, on a mountain, working on my fusion crochet blanket along. My procrastination project now includes a baby gift of a crochet edged blanket, crocheted hat and newborn mitties, and a diaper/wipe pack. I'm hoping our trip to Somewhere, MI in October will provide me with a lazy few hours of doing just that. Maybe by a beach. The Luedtke Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07308696764271755723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-83522966822499905002012-09-05T13:55:11.155-07:002012-09-05T13:55:11.155-07:00I am like you...I multi-task and jump from project...I am like you...I multi-task and jump from project to project in an effort to move a little bit forward on everything. I have finished 5 of my fusion blanket squares. Have you seen the ones that have lots done? I am jealous.charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14021922531444496300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-37535330571113715292012-09-05T07:04:49.965-07:002012-09-05T07:04:49.965-07:00I try to do multiples of whatever I'm sewing. ...I try to do multiples of whatever I'm sewing. Making pillow cases? Make 9 at a time. Making a quilt block? Make 4 at a time. Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13842933448274247062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-42983908677626529052012-09-05T03:16:13.746-07:002012-09-05T03:16:13.746-07:00I like to design or sew quilts early in the day. ...I like to design or sew quilts early in the day. It seems like I make fewer mistakes then and don't waste a bunch of time un-sewing. Also, if I do a bunch of cutting before starting to sew then the sewing goes really fast. I do make a few test blocks though -- I'd hate to cut pieces for lots of blocks and find out I didn't like them!Lisa Englandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15017561924541178564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-17237309019041271572012-09-05T03:07:03.660-07:002012-09-05T03:07:03.660-07:00When I read your post yesterday I thought you were...When I read your post yesterday I thought you were "Down Under" ....we have a Kings Canyon TOO! But then I noticed Spruce / pine / fir....or whatever those tall trees are!...Hey I'm procrastinating!....What I really should be telling you is the way I maximise creative time.. . . I have a "take-along" bag of a hand stitching project. It never gets attempted at home / always when I am out and about (long school waits / Doctor / airports etc) However when I do get home..I make sure this bag gets topped up with extra threads etc and a new block prepped....all ready to grab and go as I walk out the door. AND when I AM at home I do all the kind of quilting that isnt transportable. <br />Well thats the theory.Salleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573971147087926800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-80471357675806578472012-09-05T02:01:43.215-07:002012-09-05T02:01:43.215-07:00I maximise my creative time by ensuring that my al...I maximise my creative time by ensuring that my almost 4 year old still has an afternoon sleep :-)tartankiwihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15774906579757153958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-7398048905307166702012-09-04T21:14:21.442-07:002012-09-04T21:14:21.442-07:00I try to set a certain time aside a couple of time...I try to set a certain time aside a couple of times each week specifically for sewing. It's usually Tues/Thurs afternoons, and some on Saturday. I got a lot done this afternoon! :)WeaslerQuiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00467272733764363877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-69916029465829391702012-09-04T20:31:33.747-07:002012-09-04T20:31:33.747-07:00I try to do a whole bunch of piecing, before I get...I try to do a whole bunch of piecing, before I get up to press. It seems to go faster that way ; )Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927477648248371423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-20188597881256414022012-09-04T19:15:37.391-07:002012-09-04T19:15:37.391-07:00You don't suppose that Mark torched the two mi...You don't suppose that Mark torched the two missing blocks with that butane fuel and is too afraid to tell you! You know men. Yay for the leader/ender project!! Finally, you are listening to your big sister, Cindy!Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13368655338665362173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-44632617228650314802012-09-04T18:18:24.415-07:002012-09-04T18:18:24.415-07:00Maximize creative time? Ahh, does reading blogs co...Maximize creative time? Ahh, does reading blogs count? Carla taught me about leaders and enders quilts too. But I've taken it to an extreme and am piecing 1-1/2" unfinished squares to make 16-patch mini blocks. I think I'll the quilt I'll make from them will be finished in 2020 or so. Love seeing your Butane-enhanced creative crocheted squares. You're a hoot. FlourishingPalmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13191140553844000267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-2081649872053554542012-09-04T17:17:45.705-07:002012-09-04T17:17:45.705-07:00Great job on your crochet blocks. I still haven&#...Great job on your crochet blocks. I still haven't started mine. Maximizing my creativity....hmmmm, now that school's started, I don't know. I just try not to have idle hands while I watch TV or anything. But it drives my family nuts. LOL.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16842436821856738731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-76008471787451053582012-09-04T16:23:15.699-07:002012-09-04T16:23:15.699-07:00I am the worst at using my time creatively. Don...I am the worst at using my time creatively. Don't enter me in the giveaway, because it would only add to my fabric guilt! I hope you find your missing blocks, though. That's exactly what would happen to me in my disaster area of a sewing room. It's all got to come out in the next two weeks, though, making room for a parental visit. Yikes. Who knows, maybe I'll find your missing blocks in there...Poppyprinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08251892807966340175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-63993181145837343892012-09-04T16:19:37.145-07:002012-09-04T16:19:37.145-07:00I love reading your posts - your thought process s...I love reading your posts - your thought process seems just like mine! I do hope you sort out that white/snow puzzle!<br /><br />I haven't tried the leader/ender thing but I keep hearing about it. I go a bit crazy if I have too many WiPs so I force myself to finish one thing before I start another. At least in fabric. I probably have a gazillion designs drawn up but not yet started! ;)Kristy @ Quiet Playhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12676231528874212575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-88865937578922131242012-09-04T15:31:31.835-07:002012-09-04T15:31:31.835-07:00I like to have hand sewing projects to work on whe...I like to have hand sewing projects to work on when just sitting watching TV or riding in car. Ended up with a full size hexagon quilt with just hand sewing them in my spare time. I'm really bad though about sticking a project in a bag when traveling and then after I'm home can't find what bag it was in. Maybe thats what happened to your missing blocks. Thanks for the giveaway..https://www.blogger.com/profile/12395587358368056098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-83773864576507685402012-09-04T15:04:07.887-07:002012-09-04T15:04:07.887-07:00I try to do leaders and enders but generally i cha...I try to do leaders and enders but generally i chain sew whatever project i am working on. Camping looks fun!Andeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650632212794638703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-3049603082073127112012-09-04T14:13:47.979-07:002012-09-04T14:13:47.979-07:00I do the "leaders and enders" too-defini...I do the "leaders and enders" too-definitely helps me get more done! I try to pre-plan what I am going to need by my side to complete a project before starting so that I am not constantly getting up. I am really considering getting a small iron and board to keep right next to me at the machine.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01145262921843308115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527612360558538909.post-10827943907533540302012-09-04T12:29:13.502-07:002012-09-04T12:29:13.502-07:00thanks for a good laugh, Cindy. I did wonder about...thanks for a good laugh, Cindy. I did wonder about that butane, trying to figure out what you'd possible need that for while crocheting. Silly me! YOur block looks wonderful, I'm sure you'll conquer this whole fusion blanket, I totally gave up on mine. Svetlanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01361853417225808450noreply@blogger.com