tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post351750797197437895..comments2023-10-07T21:22:42.209+10:30Comments on Quilting in My Pyjamas: The 15 minute Challenge with KateShayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11032969125788408807noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-68144392482262340612011-10-19T01:41:09.815+10:302011-10-19T01:41:09.815+10:30You never cease to amaze me. Hamish's quilt i...You never cease to amaze me. Hamish's quilt is so amazing. I love the colors and fabrics! Wow!<br /><br />And that Wonky Blocks quilt is so pretty. I love the cool colors in it!<br /><br />But, I think that the blue and brown quilt is my favorite. Love the colors. Love the fabrics. Sorry you and basting aren't getting along. If I told you how I baste, you would probably have an aneurism because of the shoddyness of it.<br /><br />Glad you and your fabric basket are friends. Again, love the colors and fabrics. You have a really great eye for beautiful combinations.<br /><br />xo -EElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07980461113595763030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-81826514940509769322011-10-14T22:01:52.406+10:302011-10-14T22:01:52.406+10:30Good for you! You got one basted AND got some oth...Good for you! You got one basted AND got some other things done while avoiding the task - win, win!Vesuviusmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08447649002367621196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-73307127442548293642011-10-13T21:06:58.854+10:302011-10-13T21:06:58.854+10:30Ahh, it will all work out in the wash.... the puck...Ahh, it will all work out in the wash.... the puckers i mean, and we all get them! Basting sucks at the best of times but i think at a table it wouldnt be so hard on your back ...or knees...It all looks magnificent ! ( You put me to shame woman! )melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13549068405128511290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-13524404938278057312011-10-13T11:14:56.680+10:302011-10-13T11:14:56.680+10:30Love the wonky blocks quilt and the blue and brown...Love the wonky blocks quilt and the blue and brown quilt is gorgeous!<br />Don't you have that spray baste it stuff over there? That's all I use now. I'm getting too old to crawl around on my hands and knees on the floor. Besides the view from the rear might ruin someones eyesight!Charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12712944961899873052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-20124859930165761002011-10-13T07:43:00.311+10:302011-10-13T07:43:00.311+10:30My floors are unsealed so far too filthy to lay ou...My floors are unsealed so far too filthy to lay out a quilt for basting! I use bulldog clips on my dining table and it works for me (although there have been a few quilts that have been pinned numerous times as I can't get all the wrinkles out of the back). Actually the hardest thing, I find, is getting the front centred over the back.....it's always a little wonky for my perfectionist streak!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17335390760156436642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-2188164179270315122011-10-13T04:58:59.118+10:302011-10-13T04:58:59.118+10:30oh! I hate basting! mostly because of the sore b...oh! I hate basting! mostly because of the sore back, but also because its nearly impossible with a toddler in the house. I use a tile floor when I baste and haven't had a problem with tape unsticking. I use regular masking tape. Maybe try duct tape?KendasCraftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17484850519371459596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-68438992546644511092011-10-13T03:47:54.142+10:302011-10-13T03:47:54.142+10:30While I think basting is hard on the knees, I stil...While I think basting is hard on the knees, I still dislike the actual quilting, and of course the binding, even more. I've probably got a half a dozen basted quilts rolled up ready to be quilted, but the thought of sitting at the machine for a couple of hours sewing straight lines back and forth doesn't hold much appeal compared to going through my stash and holding pretty much every single fabric next to every other fabric and picking my favourites. I'm definitely a piecer, not a quilter.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11266313274046316499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-54963874104638334032011-10-12T23:04:13.252+10:302011-10-12T23:04:13.252+10:30It seems that blogger hates me more than your fear...It seems that blogger hates me more than your fear of basting, it wont let me comment on any of my favourite blogs except yours. The little imperfections that we sew into our works of art are what labels them as handcrafted masterpieces,its what makes them individual, one of a kinds. And in my world if you fold it just right and dont point out the mistakes then no one will ever know. Those beautiful quilts etc we see in glossy magazines and blogs just dont show the bad bits the same as cookbooks dont show you the burnt bits. Im glad I at least get to coment on one funny blog and Im glad its yourstake the cakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01049725055695994621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-72895085110726501062011-10-12T22:36:30.242+10:302011-10-12T22:36:30.242+10:30Love the fur brothers quilt - beautiful colours.
W...Love the fur brothers quilt - beautiful colours.<br />Wonky is looking very good.<br />Let it go - the quilting will deal with the wrinkles, besides you're always looking for the wrinkles when you wash the new quilt.<br />Enjoy the quilting.Misteahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00041179627345053724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-49297269774817928112011-10-12T21:39:21.794+10:302011-10-12T21:39:21.794+10:30Loving the Oreo quilt :-) I like reading your co...Loving the Oreo quilt :-) I like reading your comments, full of little tips that will one day stop me from crying on the floor also!Baa-Me Kniitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00532601173550095905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-27775355085439555422011-10-12T13:32:38.104+10:302011-10-12T13:32:38.104+10:30love all your quilts - specially the brown and tur...love all your quilts - specially the brown and turquoise one...and i hate basting so much i bought a long-arm - and another fellow aussie - i'm in melbourneShocking Hockinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02724399779922603522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-2119716919066827682011-10-12T13:21:07.518+10:302011-10-12T13:21:07.518+10:30For a procrastinator you certainly got a lot done!...For a procrastinator you certainly got a lot done! I just love that Wonky quilt! Maybe it's 'cause I'm a Wonky sorta girl.<br /><br />I don't have a floor large enough to baste quilts, sticky or no. I guess that's why I don't ever get them quilted. I love making the tops though!Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09662565253955618120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-92091236340337625392011-10-12T12:52:50.686+10:302011-10-12T12:52:50.686+10:30I really like Hamish's quilt; you did a great ...I really like Hamish's quilt; you did a great job .. how big is the quilt? Looks like you're making great progress on your finishes .. and I love the bag too!theahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08621187880594813876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-56642051151132398722011-10-12T12:30:35.479+10:302011-10-12T12:30:35.479+10:30Umm, I can honestly say, you "can" tickl...Umm, I can honestly say, you "can" tickle yourself. If you can't, just be thankful.<br /><br />:)Sarcastic Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08260818745110503205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-72563600062139325392011-10-12T11:28:54.503+10:302011-10-12T11:28:54.503+10:30Wow, you had a busy week at the House of Pyjamas. ...Wow, you had a busy week at the House of Pyjamas. I love the Wonky Blocks quilt and the blue/brown quilt. At least all your projects are evenly distributed throughout all the phases. <br /><br />You can tell what a great wimp I am. I don't quilt any of my quilts. I'm too chicken.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02876375845688651131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-50585191170724921172011-10-12T10:07:49.836+10:302011-10-12T10:07:49.836+10:30I'm glad I'm not the only one having troub...I'm glad I'm not the only one having trouble getting any tension on the tiled floor. That's what I blame for the disasters I've had with this basteing trick. I have been sending my quilts off to be quilted - very expensive - and so have not really made many quilts. I might give this spray basteing a go for my next project and see if that helps.<br />Cheers<br />PS. Your nephew will be delighted with his quilt , it looks fab!Helsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136273834165751276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-37592854672142449982011-10-12T10:00:46.110+10:302011-10-12T10:00:46.110+10:30All your quilts are fabulous! Thanks for showing t...All your quilts are fabulous! Thanks for showing the picture of Brownie Blue and how you pin-basted it. That really helps me, as I had to pull Flurry up off the floor today due to some babysitting of the great-nieces. I'll have to re-baste it. Yikes!<br /><br />You still amaze me at all you accomplish. Happy Wednesday! ☺Larrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05551141093395055894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-59409702867540400382011-10-12T09:28:37.343+10:302011-10-12T09:28:37.343+10:30Basting is not my favorite job either. Congrats o...Basting is not my favorite job either. Congrats on getting so much done. It feels good, doesn't it?Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04318579259533634608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-71000128919618379112011-10-12T09:11:46.845+10:302011-10-12T09:11:46.845+10:30Your quilts look amazing, as usual, great work ove...Your quilts look amazing, as usual, great work over there! When I pin-basted my quilts, I just kind of smoothed them out on the carpet and pinned the crap out of 'em. Sure, I pinned them to the carpet here and there and they were not perfectly smooth, but I figure, once you wash 'em and crinkle 'em - who knows? (Now I have a frame for my machine so I can pin my quilts to leaders (no floor crawling - yay for my old self)Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11123520405709193418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-76200554043227396502011-10-12T08:56:51.990+10:302011-10-12T08:56:51.990+10:30I'm with you on that......don't like doing...I'm with you on that......don't like doing it either......but as Amanda says, use lots of pins. But I like even less the idea of using chemicals on my quilts, so I prefer not to use basting spray.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04461697058136548513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-74814875612397093422011-10-12T08:55:29.031+10:302011-10-12T08:55:29.031+10:30You are going to make it in your quest to do these...You are going to make it in your quest to do these seven quilts! Amazing progress, and i love them all. Keep changing my mind about which one is my favourite.Canadian Abroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13358781396739230934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-18292771506146324412011-10-12T08:13:46.362+10:302011-10-12T08:13:46.362+10:30The last few quilts I have spray basted but I don&...The last few quilts I have spray basted but I don't usually do it on my own unless it only a small quilt. I also don't like the way the glue gums up my needle but if I am in a hurry I do it that way<br />A few tips for table top pinning.<br />I use 10 bulldog clips to hold my quilt down, the key is in how many pins you use and I probably use at least twice as many as you Don't do them all the same way and in rows. And if you have to reposiition the quilt don't do the pins up before you pin the whole quilt (yes you get stuck) but it doesn't pull on the fabric so much and put holes in the quilt top.seabreezequiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05210564993790938890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-58997310368694835392011-10-12T08:02:09.947+10:302011-10-12T08:02:09.947+10:30First of all, love the quilts! Second of all, con...First of all, love the quilts! Second of all, congratulations on getting that beauty basted! I know how you feel. Basting is not one of my favorite tasks, but I do have to do a lot of it since I quilt for others and don't have a longarm... but, with that said, you can have a longarmer baste your quilt for you believe it or not. I've never had it done, but I know that some will do it. <br />Lastly, hilarious post! You made me laugh!Keep Stitchin'https://www.blogger.com/profile/01789588483186678013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-9580371181181699382011-10-12T07:18:50.685+10:302011-10-12T07:18:50.685+10:30UH!!!! Those blues and browns are GOREGOUS. Your ...UH!!!! Those blues and browns are GOREGOUS. Your quilts make me want to quit my job and just quilt ALL THE TIME. I'd have to learn how first. Which means I'll need to quit both of my jobs. Hmmmm this sounds like it could work! Or not. But wow, when I do learn to quilt someday, I'm copying every single one of your quilts.TheLabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15805494195436969713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-6631535589933870132011-10-12T07:14:00.955+10:302011-10-12T07:14:00.955+10:30I'm with you sister, I hate basting. I've ...I'm with you sister, I hate basting. I've tried basting on the dining table and so far I've had good results. I also use basting spray and that's been great, but I also use some pins just in case the basting spray fails.<br />Love all of your projects, but I especially love Wonky Blocks, that is one seriously handsome quilt top.<br />I'm disappointed that there was no punchline, couldn't you have just made something up?Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09659940271976716013noreply@blogger.com