tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2299914041974517331.post8396202907401203204..comments2024-01-08T21:19:32.362+13:00Comments on On Eagles' Wings: ImperfectionsJuleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08923641039706647805noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2299914041974517331.post-52425166650982877742013-01-06T07:24:00.561+13:002013-01-06T07:24:00.561+13:00Winterwren, what a lovely thing to say. I feel qui...Winterwren, what a lovely thing to say. I feel quite honoured.<br /><br />I'm glad the imperfection doesn't jump out and grab you. I know it's there but I'd like it to be unseen. Perhaps then I've succeeded?<br /><br />SchnauzerMom, as I get older I find that these pastimes are not as easy or pain-free as they once were. My wrists, elbows and shoulders can end up aching but I push through. I'm not ready to give them up yet.Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08923641039706647805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2299914041974517331.post-72005878885709992332013-01-05T15:46:20.945+13:002013-01-05T15:46:20.945+13:00Jules,
I just stared some more at that photo and ...Jules,<br /><br />I just stared some more at that photo and I still cannot see anything wrong with it.<br /><br />I like what you wrote about why you like quilting and knitting and also about the parts of both that you do not enjoy. <br /><br />And yes, you *do* obviously have natural talent! If I were a young single woman, I would try to marry into your family just to get ahold of one of your quilts. <br /><br />Kidding, just kidding. Sort of. ;)<br /><br />In any case, you have very lucky daughters-in-law. Mainly, I am sure, because they are married to such exceptional young men. But the quilts don't hurt. <br /><br />winterwrenwinterwrennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2299914041974517331.post-53355441292132983082013-01-05T12:54:25.611+13:002013-01-05T12:54:25.611+13:00I can relate to what you're saying. My quilts...I can relate to what you're saying. My quilts have all turned out very imperfect. I've had to quite quilting because it hurts my hands so much. But I can still enjoy looking at them and using them.SchnauzerMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14169794494360415699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2299914041974517331.post-82391849516107095852013-01-04T17:13:25.635+13:002013-01-04T17:13:25.635+13:00Winterwren, I always thought the intentional mista...Winterwren, I always thought the intentional mistake was true - until I started doing some research.<br /><br />Yes, this is the quilt. I think this particular block is the one where I had to patch two of the fence posts. I don't think it's the one where the colour bled. It's the pink used in the buds that has bled, and on drying, it's not as noticeable as I first feared.<br /><br />I love quilting and knitting and part of this is due to the fact that both force me to slow down and take my time and not expect something in a day. There are parts of both that I don't enjoy. For example, I hate sewing seams on something I've knitted, but I've got around this by pretty much knitting seamless items these days. And while I love hand stitching, I'm not fond of machine stitching, but it is quicker, which is certainly a consideration when you're making a to-the-floor-queen-sized quilt. <br /><br />I wouldn't say that I had natural talent either. Just lots of years of experience and learning from my mistakes.Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08923641039706647805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2299914041974517331.post-67565439848439196372013-01-04T16:00:23.683+13:002013-01-04T16:00:23.683+13:00Jules--
Is the quilt you wrote of the same as the...Jules--<br /><br />Is the quilt you wrote of the same as the quilt in the photograph? Because I do not see anything wrong with it--on the contrary, it is very beautiful. I love that blue. DId it bleed? Did another color bleed? I really cannot see it. <br /><br />Funny how I always just assumed that humility block myth was true. Also funny how I spoke of being perfectionistic in my last comment and then did not edit it at all. Ah, spelling. <br /><br />I wish I had your talent and patience. I love fabric and I love yarn, and I love quilts and clothing and knit goods, and I love being creative, and the process of creating, and I even love bookbinding, which involves some needlework (albeit my least favorite part), but I just do not love sewing and knitting. I want to, but I just never stick with it, partly because I always end up with tired eyes and a headache, and partly because I have no natural talent. Zero. Less than zero. I have tried and tried and prayed about it to no avail. I guess there is already never enough time in the day to do everything I want to do, nor do I take enough advantage of the time I do have, but looking at that quilt photo makes me think, *oh*, I wish I could do that! As your crafting photos often do. You are amazing!<br /><br />Be well. <br /><br />winterwrenwinterwrennoreply@blogger.com