tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post5535373162902142326..comments2024-02-24T05:37:39.353-05:00Comments on Karen's Quilts, Crows and Cardinals: Teardrops of Love Part 3: Stitching Basics - Long Edges and Easy TurnsKarens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-13831425806823740322017-06-15T10:31:58.340-04:002017-06-15T10:31:58.340-04:00in your cardinals tutorial I see no link for cardi...in your cardinals tutorial I see no link for cardinal template. it says printer version but no where to get to it. can you send me template in my mail. Kathy simmons <br />terriblewayne@yahoo.com<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-83053680767486017982014-01-26T11:11:58.743-05:002014-01-26T11:11:58.743-05:00Janet thanks for the great tip for me and for the ...Janet thanks for the great tip for me and for the readers. I hope to incorporate this into the summary post for the tutorial and I really appreciate your sharing it with us. Happy stitching and thanks for your kind words. KarenKarens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-40385817189289990202014-01-26T11:10:46.009-05:002014-01-26T11:10:46.009-05:00Thank you Silvana... practice makes perfect so hop...Thank you Silvana... practice makes perfect so hope you can give it a try -- thanks again for your kind words. KarenKarens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-25840147922896131312014-01-26T11:09:55.675-05:002014-01-26T11:09:55.675-05:00Awe Becky it was so nice to hear from you. I'...Awe Becky it was so nice to hear from you. I'm really thrilled that you enjoyed the tutorials and are inspired to give it a try. Please let me know if you run into any trouble - start some needle turn practice with the teardrop and heart before moving to the Redbird. I would Love to see the mini quilt you create. We too have a small vacation cottage on a lake -- how is that for coincidence ? I'm excited for you so do keep me posted... Thanks for your kind words and for stopping by. KarenKarens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-51669679200802400192014-01-26T08:40:00.813-05:002014-01-26T08:40:00.813-05:00You make probably the absolute best tutorials I...You make probably the absolute best tutorials I've come across on the web. And I read a lot of them. I love how you tell it once, then tell it again with words on your images. I've done a tutorial blog and it's very time consuming so I truly appreciate the effort you went to in this one. That saying, you've increased my crafting world! I've never attempted needle turn but you've inspired me. We have a vacation house about 2 hours away and needle turn is the perfect activity for those long drives. We have cardinals too so your mini-quilt on Sew Mama Sew grabbed me. Now two hours and 3 of your tutorials later, I'm going to give it a try. That mini-quilt is perfect for a winter wall hanging in my home. Thank you again. Well done. Becky Thompsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-91878493661105213682014-01-15T19:25:36.411-05:002014-01-15T19:25:36.411-05:00What a great tutorial, Karen! Your pictures and de...What a great tutorial, Karen! Your pictures and detailed explanation make it look so easy! Well done! ;)Silhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10151087502133610690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-39179148818728868192014-01-13T19:32:18.608-05:002014-01-13T19:32:18.608-05:00Nicely detailed tutorial Karen. Regarding the warn...Nicely detailed tutorial Karen. Regarding the warning to not pull your stitches too taut: about every 2 or 3 inches I lightly pinch the area just stitched between my thumb & finger and just pull from right to left. It releases any too tight areas. I tend to be a tight stitcher and this tip from Ami Simms book helps. Your stitches are beautiful and obviously it's not a problem for you.JanetDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152147363890817086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-91355702198552171072014-01-10T19:13:50.513-05:002014-01-10T19:13:50.513-05:00This is fabulous. I LOVE needle turn applique and...This is fabulous. I LOVE needle turn applique and never do it. This is the best tutorial I've seen on the subject. I always have trouble with sharp corners. This was very helpful. Thank you so much for sharing. I'm going to tweet this out. Oh, and I'm a new follower. :)Sweet Woodruffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01926424938367611947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-5486806099574482692014-01-09T14:53:04.925-05:002014-01-09T14:53:04.925-05:00what a great tutorial, Karen! Your pictures and d...what a great tutorial, Karen! Your pictures and detailed explanation make it look so easy!<br /><br />Thanks a bunch for linking up to Needle and Thread Thursday!<br /><br />:) Kelly @ My Quilt InfatuationKelly @ My Quilt Infatuationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13383511246261347442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-28934492915578418882014-01-03T18:39:05.679-05:002014-01-03T18:39:05.679-05:00well done! your close up photos are really good an...well done! your close up photos are really good and show a lot of detail.Carrie P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10063988589711911820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-22857412631889807462014-01-02T18:23:36.107-05:002014-01-02T18:23:36.107-05:00One of the best applique tutorials I've seen! ...One of the best applique tutorials I've seen! I cannot imagine how long it took for you to put this post together! Nice work!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12460244411628464458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-59561506196942135522014-01-02T13:42:32.678-05:002014-01-02T13:42:32.678-05:00Thanks Karen, I need this as I have never done any...Thanks Karen, I need this as I have never done anything like BB before I am going to bookmark your site.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03116464500103973530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-7295920002884798352014-01-01T20:42:54.905-05:002014-01-01T20:42:54.905-05:00What a wonderful tutorial Karen and great photos! ...What a wonderful tutorial Karen and great photos! Thanks for sharing.<br /><a href="http://conniekresin.com/p/linky-party-tuesdays.html" rel="nofollow">Freemotion by the River Linky Party Tuesday</a>Connie Kresin Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02522467890442085228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-72846823514567680752013-12-30T23:07:10.241-05:002013-12-30T23:07:10.241-05:00Hi Kim -- thanks for the feedback and for your kin...Hi Kim -- thanks for the feedback and for your kind words on the tutorial. I would love to learn how you do your freezer paper prep and hear feedback on my technique as well. Thanks for stopping by and have a Blessed New Year!Karens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-48702301280960844242013-12-30T23:04:13.407-05:002013-12-30T23:04:13.407-05:00Hi Heidi -- thanks so much for your kind words. I...Hi Heidi -- thanks so much for your kind words. I do appreciate you're stopping by.Karens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-64466876878100457122013-12-30T23:03:05.158-05:002013-12-30T23:03:05.158-05:00Awe -- thank you Angie. I love when the backgroun...Awe -- thank you Angie. I love when the background looks tidy and burying that starting knot makes a difference. Thanks for stopping by. Hugs....Karens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-63001514602351516752013-12-30T23:01:05.651-05:002013-12-30T23:01:05.651-05:00Awe Hi Raewyn -- thanks for stopping by and for yo...Awe Hi Raewyn -- thanks for stopping by and for your kind words. Sometimes I struggle with what to put in and what to leave out. I have been accused of too much detail in my work environment. I love to do it so when it helps others it makes me happy. Happy New Year to you too!Karens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-31730248088175257892013-12-30T22:59:01.086-05:002013-12-30T22:59:01.086-05:00Hi Lyn - thanks so much for your kind words and fo...Hi Lyn - thanks so much for your kind words and for hosting the BOM Linky party -- what a lovely way to share inspiring work with everyone. Let me know how you make out on that Quilters Knot -- I LOVE to use it. Karens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-66921509602526974702013-12-30T22:57:54.069-05:002013-12-30T22:57:54.069-05:00Hi Joanie -- I've not been up to nearly as man...Hi Joanie -- I've not been up to nearly as many wonderful things as you!! I did have alot of fun with the tutorial - keeps me sane ; ) Thanks for your kind words and for stopping by. Hugs, KarenKarens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-79613128768465430462013-12-30T22:56:28.049-05:002013-12-30T22:56:28.049-05:00Great advice Val -- keeping stitches at 1/8 of an ...Great advice Val -- keeping stitches at 1/8 of an inch or less. It helps secure your applique piece and allows for smooth turns and points. I can't wait to see your applique quilt completed... how exciting! Thanks for stopping by and for your kind words.Karens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-30884732209934024142013-12-30T22:54:59.349-05:002013-12-30T22:54:59.349-05:00Hi Kate -- I make it look easy like you make embro...Hi Kate -- I make it look easy like you make embroidery look easy ;)<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by and for your kind words. I so admire the work you do.<br /><br />KarenKarens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-70949124788418159032013-12-30T22:53:15.949-05:002013-12-30T22:53:15.949-05:00Hi Wilma -- thanks so much for stopping by and for...Hi Wilma -- thanks so much for stopping by and for your kind words. It's alot of fun to put together tutorials for the blog - it helps me document my techniques and opens the door for others to share theirs as well. I would be honored for you to put a link up on your blog. Thanks so much for doing that. Maybe I should make a button (gosh I never thought of that). Take care now and Happy New Year!Karens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-63703798144619662522013-12-30T22:30:07.800-05:002013-12-30T22:30:07.800-05:00Thanks so much that is a very clear tutorial,I nee...Thanks so much that is a very clear tutorial,I need to practice this technique as I am getting tired of freezer paper prep every time I want to applique.<br /><br />Happy sewing and a blessed 2014 to you and yoursKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05430521425239584348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-46757255995649777102013-12-30T15:32:40.691-05:002013-12-30T15:32:40.691-05:00A+ Tutorial, and I love the teardrops!A+ Tutorial, and I love the teardrops!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00546043492549930952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-24419354211194587172013-12-30T13:22:18.729-05:002013-12-30T13:22:18.729-05:00Bury the knot - what an excellent idea! Another f...Bury the knot - what an excellent idea! Another fab tutorial. Thank you!Angie in SoCalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01689281551068732574noreply@blogger.com