tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post1436996027368649506..comments2024-03-28T11:58:20.555+09:00Comments on Queenie's Needlework: Christmas quilts from my stash - 3Queeniepatchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-41417132808022955362015-03-07T09:02:44.955+09:002015-03-07T09:02:44.955+09:00Merci beaucoup, thank you very much!Merci beaucoup, thank you very much!Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-4553763653399138412015-03-06T17:15:02.691+09:002015-03-06T17:15:02.691+09:00Magnifique: les couleurs, les broderies, tout!Magnifique: les couleurs, les broderies, tout!Bernapatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10652133825056075332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-86863815637229538772013-12-24T09:48:22.370+09:002013-12-24T09:48:22.370+09:00Yes, I liked this way of 'quilting' the th...Yes, I liked this way of 'quilting' the three layers together. Unlike the usual running stitch, though, this took time! Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-77671845555963271202013-12-24T01:18:29.072+09:002013-12-24T01:18:29.072+09:00Wow - I thought it was spotted fabric on first gla...Wow - I thought it was spotted fabric on first glance, but on closer inspection/reading I see it is beads.https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10321649853452019532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-41187634980314207182013-12-22T23:32:10.869+09:002013-12-22T23:32:10.869+09:00Yes, that's the kind of circles I meant. I'...Yes, that's the kind of circles I meant. I've used this to make a scissor case many years ago. I forgot it's called Japanese patchwork.Annethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06938803180320247229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-4826390574462333302013-12-22T08:15:14.726+09:002013-12-22T08:15:14.726+09:00Thank you Annet.
The Japanese patchwork blocks in ...Thank you Annet.<br />The Japanese patchwork blocks in the centre are very similar to cathedral windows in look but not construction. There is a clear tutorial here: http://craftycreativefriends.wordpress.com/2012/12/15/japanese-folded-patchwork-block-tutorial/Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-89970865315306299332013-12-22T02:20:14.958+09:002013-12-22T02:20:14.958+09:00Wow, this is a stunning quilt! First I thought it ...Wow, this is a stunning quilt! First I thought it was a cathedral window, but if I'm right it's made of circles.Annethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06938803180320247229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-74375741628149401832013-12-21T08:16:04.029+09:002013-12-21T08:16:04.029+09:00Thank you for your kind words. It DID take a lot o...Thank you for your kind words. It DID take a lot of time to make!Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-12633475162578961912013-12-21T05:05:16.134+09:002013-12-21T05:05:16.134+09:00All the work you put into this quilt has made it f...All the work you put into this quilt has made it fabulous. Over 3000 pearls and beads! Amazing and gorgeously done.JennyPennyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01044863693451568388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-13487464222400444272013-12-20T08:16:37.614+09:002013-12-20T08:16:37.614+09:00Thank you, Anneliese.Thank you, Anneliese.Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-74194096038897100862013-12-20T08:15:50.747+09:002013-12-20T08:15:50.747+09:00That's exactly what I was thinking while worki...That's exactly what I was thinking while working with my friend's gift of red dressmaking silk!Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-39965895458573497012013-12-20T08:14:53.937+09:002013-12-20T08:14:53.937+09:00It is so heavy and troublesome to wrap up and stor...It is so heavy and troublesome to wrap up and store hanging in the wardrobe that I actually do have it on display a bit longer. 'Lizzy' is lucky I am so busy with other things than storing quilts at this time of the year!Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-35109478348863496362013-12-20T07:20:01.767+09:002013-12-20T07:20:01.767+09:00It is just beautiful. I think I would display it ...It is just beautiful. I think I would display it a lot more than at Xmas.carorosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12976291590807462068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-36142689000734873192013-12-19T23:28:38.850+09:002013-12-19T23:28:38.850+09:00And once more: It could a the cut-out piece of Eli...And once more: It could a the cut-out piece of Elisabeth I's evening dress. Stitching Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06822641831988712014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-38367948165909831642013-12-19T23:27:01.638+09:002013-12-19T23:27:01.638+09:00A very rich quil and you really hit the Elisabetha...A very rich quil and you really hit the Elisabethan style.Stitching Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06822641831988712014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-43643824721076481612013-12-19T23:19:39.647+09:002013-12-19T23:19:39.647+09:00Lush is the right word. With those velvet flowers ...Lush is the right word. With those velvet flowers there is a plush feeling, the silk is slippery and the metallic thread sharp! Yes, I was lucky to get that material, and glad I could put it to good use in a quilt.Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-10817859930689326042013-12-19T23:17:16.621+09:002013-12-19T23:17:16.621+09:00Thank you! Have you got any Japanese Christmas qui...Thank you! Have you got any Japanese Christmas quilts on display?Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-62446393697736968662013-12-19T23:16:18.243+09:002013-12-19T23:16:18.243+09:00Paper piecing by machine! The lazy quilter!Paper piecing by machine! The lazy quilter!Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-82226250887743518172013-12-19T22:32:41.014+09:002013-12-19T22:32:41.014+09:00I think all those borders are fantastic ... especi...I think all those borders are fantastic ... especially all those little pointed pieces.Julie Fukudahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704374750710761269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-49696690761565897562013-12-19T20:00:57.980+09:002013-12-19T20:00:57.980+09:00It's a beautiful piece. I really enjoy readin...It's a beautiful piece. I really enjoy reading about your process!Cynthia@wabisabiquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04468196616148458645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-37342912714662110332013-12-19T19:48:44.602+09:002013-12-19T19:48:44.602+09:00This quilt is very rich and lush, I love all the e...This quilt is very rich and lush, I love all the embellishments and the design that you chose is beautiful. The material is lovely you were so lucky to get it from your friend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-19024192897743184162013-12-19T17:44:03.244+09:002013-12-19T17:44:03.244+09:00I am glad you like it. It is quite overpowering in...I am glad you like it. It is quite overpowering in looks, especially when there is light on it, with all those glitzy beads.Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-64439299931968764912013-12-19T17:42:45.469+09:002013-12-19T17:42:45.469+09:00Thank you. Yes, it is very heavy!Thank you. Yes, it is very heavy!Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-1513763087917161832013-12-19T15:01:54.441+09:002013-12-19T15:01:54.441+09:00this is a real beauty Queenie and good to read abo...this is a real beauty Queenie and good to read about how you made it, certainly lots of glitz and beads very christmassymargarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14225676137708827434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-29189740361254465102013-12-19T10:43:09.992+09:002013-12-19T10:43:09.992+09:00Absolutely beautiful! With all those beads, it mus...Absolutely beautiful! With all those beads, it must be quite heavy.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04207344791348560569noreply@blogger.com