tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post1158423873834390355..comments2024-02-24T05:37:39.353-05:00Comments on Karen's Quilts, Crows and Cardinals: Quilting the Garden - Summer Cottage ProgressKarens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-60413077758793675372014-04-23T20:30:04.219-04:002014-04-23T20:30:04.219-04:00I am trying to get back into machine applique, so ...I am trying to get back into machine applique, so thanks for the inspiration! I found you on Freshly Pieced Linky!<br />Cheri<br />www.fabricandmemories.blogspot.comCheri the Quilting Nannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06961524021921403281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-81598854608412328962014-03-10T19:13:06.052-04:002014-03-10T19:13:06.052-04:00Aw thank you Esther -- I'm so glad you stopped...Aw thank you Esther -- I'm so glad you stopped by. KarenKarens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-32321173049208545302014-03-10T19:12:36.423-04:002014-03-10T19:12:36.423-04:00Hi Deb -- thanks so much for jumping over here to ...Hi Deb -- thanks so much for jumping over here to reply. I just love that quilt block and thrilled to know where it came from. Thanks for your nice comments on the Cottage -- those curtains were fun! Karens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-8481333791431535962014-03-10T19:11:42.441-04:002014-03-10T19:11:42.441-04:00Hi Kathy -- oh I would love for you to give Needle...Hi Kathy -- oh I would love for you to give Needle Turn a try -- you let me know if you decide to and be sure to reach out if I can help at all. Thanks for stopping by. KarenKarens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-78454636437802568612014-03-10T19:10:39.466-04:002014-03-10T19:10:39.466-04:00Hi Esther -- thanks so much for stopping by - I re...Hi Esther -- thanks so much for stopping by - I really appreciate your feedback and I'll be anxious to hear how the water works out for you. Have a wonderful week and as always, thanks for inspiring us with your beautiful work! KarenKarens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-85570667367986536182014-03-10T19:09:15.750-04:002014-03-10T19:09:15.750-04:00Hi Nicole - I usually use my hera marker right aft...Hi Nicole - I usually use my hera marker right after I mark the piece and while it is still on the sandboard - But I think any hard surface would work fine. Thanks for your nice comments -- I love this cottage too - it is sweet -- Thanks for stopping by AND commenting... : ) Karen<br />Karens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-5646651416394778872014-03-08T16:09:56.834-05:002014-03-08T16:09:56.834-05:00What a cute project! The fabrics are so lovely tog...What a cute project! The fabrics are so lovely together!<br />Esther<br />esthersipatchandquilt at yahoo dot comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-9000767482934683492014-03-08T12:10:05.592-05:002014-03-08T12:10:05.592-05:00This is such a cute block...those little curtains ...This is such a cute block...those little curtains in the front...lol love 'em ! <br /><br />Karen I answered about my red and green block on my blog but came over to answer here as well to make life easier for you : ) <br /><br />Karen it’s from “Quilts in Red and Green and the Women Who Made Them” by Nancy Hornback and Terry Clothier Thompson…they have adapted patterns in the book for some of the quilts shown, and there is enough in there, template / pattern wise that a person could adapt them or make up their own going forward. I like it because of the history stories and photos in addition to the patterns.<br />Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-77107874255502147542014-03-07T11:10:05.067-05:002014-03-07T11:10:05.067-05:00I love your tutorials-as I have not tried this yet...I love your tutorials-as I have not tried this yet-thanks so muchkathyinozarkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01644138355524729156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-51476296037161793602014-03-07T00:11:44.356-05:002014-03-07T00:11:44.356-05:00What a great block, I love it! The fabrics are cha...What a great block, I love it! The fabrics are charming and I love you tip for pin holes too, I'll have to give that a try. Esther Aliuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760874340919976083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-9151776278061733032014-03-06T20:42:44.628-05:002014-03-06T20:42:44.628-05:00Oh Karen I am in love with your cottage I would ju...Oh Karen I am in love with your cottage I would just love to live in that little house! I have yet another question when you use the herra marker what do you typically have the fabric on top of? (ie cutting mat, hard surface, sandpaper board?) just curious if one type of surface is better than another? Love your work and your work in progress literally so much fun to see how different shapes work out! Thanks again for everything!Nicole Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02758064638481953577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-82359508459408678912014-03-05T22:27:01.377-05:002014-03-05T22:27:01.377-05:00Thanks Lori -- appreciate you stopping by -- and t...Thanks Lori -- appreciate you stopping by -- and those quilts you posted today -- WOW -- I want to retire so I can make more. Have a great run this weekend. KarenKarens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-60156833021591357872014-03-05T22:26:14.020-05:002014-03-05T22:26:14.020-05:00Thank you Gosia - it's sweet of you to stop by...Thank you Gosia - it's sweet of you to stop by. And congrats on that beautiful sack you made -- the detail is just spectacular. KarenKarens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-20439935519003363812014-03-05T22:20:03.352-05:002014-03-05T22:20:03.352-05:00Thank you Karen -- its' so very sweet of you t...Thank you Karen -- its' so very sweet of you to stop by and comment. I hope you have a chance to review the "Teardrops of Love" tutorial. Lots of fun tips in there. Please let me know if I can help in your mission at all this year -- I love sharing Needle Turn... hugs, KarenKarens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-17688569936461363662014-03-05T22:18:44.199-05:002014-03-05T22:18:44.199-05:00Aw thanks Bea -- I'm glad you're enjoying ...Aw thanks Bea -- I'm glad you're enjoying the visit and so happy that you've decided to follow. Such fun -- hugs, KarenKarens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-51594007553815536482014-03-05T22:17:55.790-05:002014-03-05T22:17:55.790-05:00Thanks Karen -- they kinda take the "plain&qu...Thanks Karen -- they kinda take the "plain" away -- I appreciate your feedback. Hugs, KarenKarens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-16434163014948391092014-03-05T22:17:19.790-05:002014-03-05T22:17:19.790-05:00Heather -- did you blog about it after you made it...Heather -- did you blog about it after you made it ? I would love to see it. Your applique is always so beautiful! We're lucky to own such lovely fabric aren't we ? Hugs, KarenKarens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-88324640349075124492014-03-05T22:16:12.163-05:002014-03-05T22:16:12.163-05:00Aw thank you Linda -- you are too sweet. Those st...Aw thank you Linda -- you are too sweet. Those stained glass windows were a gift from my friend / mentor Debbie. She is a fantastic stitcher and has an eye for fabric (lucky me). I'm so glad that the tutorial and tips are helping you -- makes it all worthwhile. Hugs, KarenKarens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-67589026284707223072014-03-05T22:13:42.868-05:002014-03-05T22:13:42.868-05:00Thanks Liniecat - I think I'll take your advic...Thanks Liniecat - I think I'll take your advice and add some embroidered/stitched roses into the mix, maybe draping them over the side of the boxes ? What do you think ? I thought everything looked a little too perfect - but I'll wait until after I add the 20 leaves and handful of flowers into the mix. I appreciate your feedback and your nice comments. Hugs, Karen Karens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-24413385176141041512014-03-05T22:11:36.408-05:002014-03-05T22:11:36.408-05:00EvaRose -- if you can do a blind stitch -- you can...EvaRose -- if you can do a blind stitch -- you can needle turn. Be sure to check out "Teardrops of Love" on my blog header and/or sidebar. This 4 part series goes into depth on the Needle Turn method I use. I would love to help you get started so let me know if you have any questions. Start small -- practice the teardrops following the tutorial. You can do it!! KarenKarens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-71727075846963882102014-03-05T22:09:44.591-05:002014-03-05T22:09:44.591-05:00Debbie -- the cardinal has special meaning to me a...Debbie -- the cardinal has special meaning to me as well -- isn't it wonderful how such a beautiful bird can represent so many wonderful things ? I had fun with Redbird and Berries (always trying to find a way to do some quilting ;) I hope you can give it a try. You're McTavishing practice is coming along nicely -- don't be too hard on yourself - it's beautiful!. Thanks for stopping by. Hugs, KarenKarens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-24226317501220714892014-03-05T22:07:09.122-05:002014-03-05T22:07:09.122-05:00Thank you Sheila -- they were fun -- maybe I need ...Thank you Sheila -- they were fun -- maybe I need to add a little bit of embroidery stitching around them, kinda have some flowers hanging off the side of the boxes. Thanks again for stopping by. KarenKarens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-4264116261893230292014-03-05T22:06:13.540-05:002014-03-05T22:06:13.540-05:00Aw thanks Cathy -- you are so sweet ! I just love...Aw thanks Cathy -- you are so sweet ! I just love the Blackbird Designs books and patterns -- so interesting and scrappy. Would love to see anything your making and keeping an eye on the Ben Biggs applique. Hugs, KarenKarens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-30169097151271233652014-03-05T22:04:51.551-05:002014-03-05T22:04:51.551-05:00Thank you Cindy -- It makes my heart sing to see o...Thank you Cindy -- It makes my heart sing to see others get interested in needle turn or wool applique -- it's such fun. Thanks for continuing to share your beautiful artwork on your blog. Hugs, KarenKarens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-33435268747089928732014-03-05T22:03:32.768-05:002014-03-05T22:03:32.768-05:00Thank you Ruth -- I appreciate your stopping by. ...Thank you Ruth -- I appreciate your stopping by. The cushion on the side bar is free to download. Let me know if you have any questions on it. Cheers ! KarenKarens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.com