tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893619710941204763.post5530740587489678766..comments2023-11-08T11:16:17.687+00:00Comments on Smiles From Kate: Where I'm up to nowKate @ Smiles From Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17525561534884021883noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893619710941204763.post-68321396805718329262017-07-19T15:21:22.055+01:002017-07-19T15:21:22.055+01:00What a cute snowman! And having him juggle various...What a cute snowman! And having him juggle various things is great. Thanks for sharing.Seacoast Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04822080887017679059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893619710941204763.post-67634724623527699082017-06-29T03:36:29.905+01:002017-06-29T03:36:29.905+01:00I am happy to hear your son is doing better. Life ...I am happy to hear your son is doing better. Life just gets in the way and the fun stuff has to be set aside until there is time for it again. <br />I cannot believe the gorgeous embroidery Kate. You are really talented!! It looks just perfect. I look forward to seeing that little piece finished off. It is lovely.Bernie Kringelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00753481379287809548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893619710941204763.post-45517269514501402262017-06-28T03:22:37.826+01:002017-06-28T03:22:37.826+01:00A post full of beautiful works. Fun bee blocks!! ...A post full of beautiful works. Fun bee blocks!! I like the music background fabric you used. The sampler blocks are beautiful. They make me think of woodland. I think the new fabrics blend in quite nicely with rest of the blocks. The circle quilt looks great, too. Your embroidery is gorgeous, Kate! They remind me of my mother’s embroidery. <br /><br />-SomaSoma @ inkTorrents.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17820728287018415555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893619710941204763.post-66994755418164195662017-06-27T14:29:14.462+01:002017-06-27T14:29:14.462+01:00You've been working on lots of things lately! ...You've been working on lots of things lately! Thank you for sharing your progress! And thanks for linking up to TGIFF!Slice of Pihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699105122578141913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893619710941204763.post-31801512999896033532017-06-26T16:21:39.302+01:002017-06-26T16:21:39.302+01:00I'm so jealous, Kate! You really have got a l...I'm so jealous, Kate! You really have got a lot of things done! I already know you're a great piecer and quilter but I am also impressed by your embroidery. That really is beautiful! What will you be doing with it when it is all done?Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03273687525439282478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893619710941204763.post-35004697478466278692017-06-26T09:35:17.023+01:002017-06-26T09:35:17.023+01:00It's really a great and useful piece of info.
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I think the brown works....and I am curious about the circles so I guess I will have to scroll back to check them out.Lisa J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16367339236614679822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893619710941204763.post-2185783742454098342017-06-24T05:03:40.602+01:002017-06-24T05:03:40.602+01:00Marcel is just precious! How do you keep up with a...Marcel is just precious! How do you keep up with all of those project? I can barely handle two at a time. Never more!<br />I like the brown in your sampler. In fact I think you can add additional colors so long as you don't stray too far from what you have. They are pretty amazing already. It's obvious you are enjoying this project.Mary Marcottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14569619947909529203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893619710941204763.post-39145458180381173082017-06-23T17:19:59.013+01:002017-06-23T17:19:59.013+01:00You have a lot of progress anyway ! Your circle qu...You have a lot of progress anyway ! Your circle quilt and your modern sampler look great.Sophie Zaugghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14596754883237566632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893619710941204763.post-87658578666092132072017-06-23T15:37:43.050+01:002017-06-23T15:37:43.050+01:00Beautiful embroidery! I also think the brown will...Beautiful embroidery! I also think the brown will work if you use it in some other blocks...you've got a lot of projects going and it's great to see the progress in spite of the life issues.jannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09409940251434637045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893619710941204763.post-24908588541270144332017-06-22T03:26:43.821+01:002017-06-22T03:26:43.821+01:00Marcel is very cute! You may have had little time...Marcel is very cute! You may have had little time for sewing, but you're making great progress on your projects.Anja @ Anja Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10717143609774358153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893619710941204763.post-10204211489924590342017-06-22T00:53:52.944+01:002017-06-22T00:53:52.944+01:00I love that embroidery, Kate! Take things in thei...I love that embroidery, Kate! Take things in their own time and don't worry about going missing; we'll be here when you come back after an absence. Glad to hear things are okay for the moment.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425977539640711969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893619710941204763.post-37211758204800016042017-06-21T17:04:06.489+01:002017-06-21T17:04:06.489+01:00Thank you for sharing the sampler blocks - love th...Thank you for sharing the sampler blocks - love the colors! Even though you not quilted much lately, you've still gotten a lot done.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020294112107230403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893619710941204763.post-5485592397179059512017-06-21T16:57:11.438+01:002017-06-21T16:57:11.438+01:00Your embroidery is stunning, gorgeous and amazing!...Your embroidery is stunning, gorgeous and amazing!! I love looking at all the detail! Marcel is quite cute! I can imagine there were a few interesting spots, but he was well worth it! I can relate to the an elderly parent with health issues. The end of the month I'll be meeting up with my sisters to pack and move my mom back to Oregon. Her mind is sound, but her body not so much! Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12719432822327081144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893619710941204763.post-56460824060299470222017-06-21T15:59:48.509+01:002017-06-21T15:59:48.509+01:00I agree with the other comments, Kate -- you have ...I agree with the other comments, Kate -- you have been busy, both with quilting and with life. It's been really fun to see what you are working on. I think I'd leave the brown fabric for a little bit and see if you warm up to it. It'll tell you one way or the other soon. Enjoy your day! piecefulwendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02256164519304112032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893619710941204763.post-22664683737623800582017-06-21T12:41:51.437+01:002017-06-21T12:41:51.437+01:00My goodness, Kate! You certainly have been a busy ...My goodness, Kate! You certainly have been a busy stitcher! All of your projects look fantastic, but of course you have to know I am a sucker for a block that represents anything animal. Love your sweet poodle! Marcel is certainly worth all the trouble he caused you. I have not participated in any bees, so I enjoyed reading about how you felt it was a great opportunity to try something new without the commitment of having to make a whole quilt. And about the quilting when it runs parallel to the less stretchy, straight grain on the backing.... I pin baste, but had that same experience!Lorna McMahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911462547010295684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893619710941204763.post-11842080507391446932017-06-21T11:11:13.514+01:002017-06-21T11:11:13.514+01:00So you were NOT blogging for a couple of weeks and...So you were NOT blogging for a couple of weeks and then you return with a BANG!!! Oh my such a rich post - it is like drinking from a fire hose. I love the poodle very much. I will make at least one and include it on my sampler quilt. The embroidery is so delicate and exquisite. And I am sure you will figure out the rest. Give up on you? No way.<br />Lots of Hugs,<br />Preeti.Preetihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15363550140143647850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893619710941204763.post-7076917001653399292017-06-21T10:13:31.753+01:002017-06-21T10:13:31.753+01:00You're certainly making up for lost time at th...You're certainly making up for lost time at the sewing machine. Marcel is simply adorable. Looks like he's strutting his stuff! My 'to go' project this year is orange peels. I use the freezer paper method and hand applique. I think you should wait before deciding whether to keep the blocks or not. Once you've introduced more blocks and more of that fabric into the mix, I think you'll find it all blends together very well. I, personally, love your fabric choices! Circles is looking just fine! Once it's laundered, it will be perfect! What batting are you using? Kate, that embroidery piece is a stunner! I am SO impressed! KaHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02528677007819875856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893619710941204763.post-19617584149927634932017-06-21T08:00:41.424+01:002017-06-21T08:00:41.424+01:00your poodle looks so proud strutting along, it l...your poodle looks so proud strutting along, it looks very complicated to do. Likewise the orange peel I have tried a little applique but did not like how it feels stiff when using bondaweb or similar. Glad you said the circles seemed a bit puffy but iron out okay as I am doing some at the moment and mine too are puffy but will iron when completed was thinking of unpicking them but you have put my mind at rest. Loving the embroidery both pieces the stumpwork is delightful. Hope Mum is feeling a bit better now. Good to read what people have said about crinkling etc when quilting and lots of advice. Re the brown I think it works providing you use it in some more blocks too margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14225676137708827434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893619710941204763.post-20067302822908442902017-06-21T05:29:54.494+01:002017-06-21T05:29:54.494+01:00My poodle block took forever to put together as we...My poodle block took forever to put together as well and I was ready to throw it into the corner and walk away a couple of times. Yours looks really good though, so the outcome might be worth it. I was going to name mine Marcel as well after the poodle we had when I was growing up. I'll have to choose another name - maybe Deefer or Rolf...I love your embroidery project - the colours are so soft and gorgeous! Look forward to seeing more after your weekend away. Hope your parents and in-laws stay healthy-ish for a while.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10899292686129929509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893619710941204763.post-55778089114129602572017-06-21T02:02:04.330+01:002017-06-21T02:02:04.330+01:00Oh, your embroidery piece is just lovely, Kate! Th...Oh, your embroidery piece is just lovely, Kate! The 3D pieces make it so special. Completely understand where you are with aging parents. My in-laws and my Dad are in their 80s, my Mom in her late 70s. And Mom has a new life partner who is in his 90s!! We count ourselves lucky that the medical issues are still mostly minor with all of them.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06306854459459257368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893619710941204763.post-35948805780130387922017-06-21T00:45:49.934+01:002017-06-21T00:45:49.934+01:00Marcel is a handsome poodle!! He doesn't look ...Marcel is a handsome poodle!! He doesn't look at all like he gave you trouble. Sorry, I chose a hard block but gosh just look at that face on Marcel. Doesn't it just make your heart melt? One can almost hear him sing err. bark. He will be a delight to have come to play with all the other poodles, when they arrive, and be sewn into a quilt. If I can catch them all and get them stitched down before they turn my house upside down. <br /><br />I totally understand about aging parents and the care they require. It's not easy physically or mentally or emotionally to watch them go thru ill health in their later years. And it's just plain a lot of work for those who provide care. I guess none of us wants to admit what the final outcome is for any of us. It's just plain hard. KarenTu-Na Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06556292032780405882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893619710941204763.post-24460857363041425652017-06-20T21:04:18.291+01:002017-06-20T21:04:18.291+01:00You have so many amazing projects going on, I don&...You have so many amazing projects going on, I don't know where to start. I guess I'll start with Marcel. What an absolutely adorable little poodle...and the name just fits so well. The colors of your sample blocks go so well together. It will be a lovely quilt when you're finished. Now for your embroidery...it is the most exquisite embroidery I've seen in a long time. Your work is outstanding. <br /><br />Sorry to hear about your parents. My husband and I are in the same spot right now with four aging parents between the two of us. It seems that at least one of them is laid up in bed or at the hospital at any given time. Glad you are able to feel some normalcy when you get to work on your projects. --AndreaGoofin' Off Around the Blockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00132019340570146841noreply@blogger.com