Hello Cuties! One day last week a lady in my quilting group sent me a text of a runner. She asked if I had the pattern, which I did not, or could I make ‘us’ one.
I told my husband I may go to all the trouble to figure one out and she may not even make it, because of all the Y seams. Anyway, I made up the pattern shapes and even started to ‘test’ sew it, until I ran out of big enough blue scrap pieces. I usually make a pdf but I couldn’t, for whatever reason, so I took a scan of the pattern pieces with a 1 inch guide so she can adjust on her printer, wrote up the instructions and sent her a picture of my test stitch out. I telephoned her and asked her to let me know when she got it and IF she was able to print it from the scan. That was days ago….In the meantime I got to thinking I would use the block in a baby quilt. So I looked at tumbling blocks on the internet and I like the stacks of them and also the ‘floating’ boxes or blocks. This is what I came up with. It’s 39x49 after quilting. I tried quilting by stitching in the ditch around the stacked and floating blocks, then just stippling the rest. I pieced my binding just to give color on the edge.
#1&2 front and back baby quilt
#3 is test pattern- another blue triangle should have been on top left side, but I ran out of blue
#4 is the picture Emily sent me of the runner she wanted to make
I hope if you like it you’ll let me know. I think you will, Cuties usually do. When someone doesn’t respond after you do something they request it sure makes you feel used. Maybe I’m just feeling like a cry baby.
Have a good night/day Cuties. I really wish you all good health during these trying days.❤️Toogie
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What a great job! Those floating boxes look like one could pick them up from the quilt. Once again you amaze me with your quality work.
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18140Your version is great and whoever finally gets it will surely treasure it. it is sad that folks are so self centered and can't be bothered to think about anyone other than themselves. I guess you could look at figuring out the design as a good exercise is keeping those "little gray cells" active and alert!! When my ( non sewing)friends wonder about why I am making a quilt I tell them it is challenging my brain and more productive than crossword puzzles and that always gets a chuckle.
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by toogie
26 Aug 2021
My mom liked to work crossword puzzles and still got dementia. I used to cross stitch on Sunday porch visit at my mother-in-laws. One brother-in-law acted like I was wasting time, because it was slow work. So one time I came out and asked him, what did he have to show for his afternoon spent. Sometimes I think my "little gray cells" are too active. They don't stop!-lol
Today I pieced me a runner like the brown photo above but different fabrics. Now I have to find a backing fabric and quilt it.
I also texted her today and told her I enlarged the pattern because my first try was only 9 inches wide. This one is 18 inch before quilting. She hasn't responded yet. In all fairness to her, it's a lot going on here and maybe where she lives too (20 miles away). Carol is her friend too/
8230Wow! Dear Toogie, I'm sitting here crying after reading your story. I can't fathom the heartache you must be going through with all those friends of yours dying.
Your generosity never ceases to amaze me and you have the kindest and most giving heart.
May you be lifted up by all the wonderful comments on here from your friends. Bless you in everything you do to help brighten people's lives with these fabulous quilts. So glad your hubby can help too, Love Chris
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234497Wow, What a great quilt.!! You are soooo very generous.
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by toogie
26 Aug 2021
Thank you. Little girls are a rarity in my family but someones little girl will benefit. Thank you
2267Don't tell her it is a wonderful quilt , or she will want one, if you go to so much trouble to work up one like this , she is not the friend she should be. keep it for someone special you did a beautiful job on this one, as always.
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27358Toogie, this is wonderful! As my 3 year old told me once, you sure can Math!
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by toogie
25 Aug 2021
Kids can the darnest things as Art Linkletter used to say! Like our Lanie when about 6 when she ate Papaw’s tea cakes (not a sweet cookie) , he sure can’t make good cookies! Thanks!
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113914Toogie you are so kind and generous. This quilt is just so cute. Some little child will cherish it. I am so sorry you fried has not thanked you for the work you put in making the pattern for her. Big hugs for you.
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by toogie
24 Aug 2021
Thank you Shirley I should look in my stash for fabrics to make a runner, show her and see if she responds then. Lol
by asterixsew
25 Aug 2021
Remember the last time you finished a quilt off... If you do make a runner dont let her have it as you dont want a repeat of the quilt
52686Oh another beauty
I almost went cross eyed trying to work out how you stitched the blocks on the quilt. I gave up no where near as smart as you.
Keep your Hubby busy so you can show us more of your wonderful work.
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by toogie
24 Aug 2021
Lol- My husband was watching too how I figured the pieces to fit. Not sure what the next project will be. It hasn’t ‘hit’ me yet.
29726I love your tumbling blocks and how you floated them on the ever so pretty baby quilt. I can imagine the tears you shed making it; so many deaths, so many lives lost.
I am sorry your friend did not acknowledge your work in figuring out the pattern for her. And it is no consolation it happens to all of us now and again. But I am sure someone will be over the moon getting this quilt for her child!
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145304That can happen even with family members. Each year at Christmas, I make gifts for my brothers (3 now, as one pass away last year). I never hear anything about what they thought - if they liked them or anything. When one goes to the trouble of doing something for someone (just like you did) - it means a lot, when it is acknowledged and is even kind to be thanked. I hope she is at home right now, making you your favorite dessert and writing you a big thank you note! That is what I hope - please let us know if she ever thanks you!! You are generous and deserve bunches of hugs! Laura
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by toogie
24 Aug 2021
Ah Laura, thanks but I don't need anything. Emily is a very good cook though. Sometimes she brings a strawberry pie that I LOVE, to our quilt days. Yummy!
You might expect that from most men but a woman, never. Sorry your giving is not acknowledged.
96275Unfortunately some people have no clue as to how much time and effort is put into fulfilling their requests. My brother and SIL once asked me to embroider a camper and their first names on shirts for their square dancing group. I found a camper design and showed them, but it was not to their liking, so I began trying to digitize one myself. I spent a good bit of time on their project only to have them inform me that they had paid a company to do a camper on all the shirts and could I just add the names. I did, but the next favor they asked, I suggested they get it commercially done as it would be a long time before I could get to it. At least your effort was not totally in vain, your test block and quilt are wonderful.
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by toogie
24 Aug 2021
Yes you were justified in pointing her in another direction. Being used is not a good feeling for anyone.
Thanks about the quilt. I’m so glad my husband watches me at the cutting/ figuring out table. I think it makes him appreciate the work although he would die before he would give you a compliment. I have learned to accept that for who he is but I can see the pride he has when someone looks at my quilts. As I said before, he holds my rulers from slipping as I cut and I’m glad to involve him. We have been under a heat advisory so it’s too hot to get out and do anything. If he didn’t help me with cutting, he would be glued to TV, so it works out for everyone. Keeps his mind occupied and mine figuring and someone gets a quilt. Win, win win!
11506Toogie, to me you are an amazing and generous woman and you always will be. You have made not only the pattern but a lovely quilt that will someone very happy. Your quilting ability never ceases to amaze me nor do I ever tire of seeing your projects. I know hightechgrammy beat me to it but I add my thanks for your talent and your generosity of sharing so much with so many.
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by toogie
24 Aug 2021
Wow Karen, you help lift me up.
This quilt has many tears in it. Saturday my first cousin Phillip was buried. My friend Carol’s husband Gary’s funeral was yesterday. After the funeral and they were home again Carol got a call her daughter Lindsay (age 39) died too. All had Covid. I was so heartbroken I just boo-hooed. It’s too many deaths and my heart aches for Carol.
Gary was a Christian and his service was on Facebook. That made it nice for all of us that couldn’t attend. Carol really didn’t want a funeral (because of Covid) but her son did. I think it was mostly close family. Carol didn’t /doesn’t want any family to go through this. Everyone who did attend HAD to mask up and seating was marked off for distancing. I can’t imagine losing my husband and my daughter the same week. I know you will pray for Carol so I will thank you now. One of the last things Gary said to Carol was , “I need you to be strong”.
by sewtired
24 Aug 2021
So sad, and still people believe it is a hoax. Prayers for Carol and family.
by toogie
24 Aug 2021
It is sad- Carol was the only one vaccinated and although she got Covid too she didn’t get too sick. Got meds and stayed home. Her recovery was quickened and illness not severe. She doesn’t say why they chose not to vaccinate and I won’t ask. Regrets can’t be reversed.
by dailylaundry
24 Aug 2021
So sorry, Toogie - no wonder you are feeling down. Prayers especially for your friend, Carol. She must be going through so much! Such sadness. You are right, regrets cannot be reversed. Hugs!!
169064Great job, Toogie...and trust me, I know exactly what you mean about acknowledgements...happens to me all the time with my designs. Requests for me to send them and so many times the requester can't even be bothered to leave a comment on a projects post or even acknowledge the fact that I sent the design files. One of the reasons I have been reluctant to share my designs with some people...
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by toogie
24 Aug 2021
It is discouraging so we just have to pray for those people and move on. I know I appreciate all your talent and generosity. You not only help and make me happy my family benefit too. We all remember our Snowball Christmas! Thanks to you!
by dragonflyer
24 Aug 2021
Aw, thanks, Toogie... my new stuffie this year is a large snowball that I have finally figured out how to digitize it so it is done totally in-the-hoop....absolutely no sewing on the sewing machine... They are about the size of a softball, or perhaps a bit larger depending upon how you stuff them! I think the kids will be very excited to have these monster snowballs to go with the other ones....
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by toogie
26 Aug 2021
I would love to see a stitch out in action. How in the world can you stuff them and do everything ITH?!!! I will leave digitizing to you and others as I can barely turn on a computer.-lol-
318455Toogie the quilt you have made is as ever beautiful. I never tire at looking at your lovely work and wonder just how you get so much achieved. As crafter2243 says as moderators we send PM's or reply to questions and never receive a reply. Frustrating to say the least. Learning to say NO is difficult but quite satisfying. Currently I am going through this one too!!
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by toogie
24 Aug 2021
Thank you, you always let me know you saw and liked my projects. …Speaking of getting things achieved, after the blue jean quilt I told a friend here at home that I was punished from quilting. She said oh my, what did you do? I said it’s what I haven’t done! I told her I punished myself, no quilting until I cleaned house!-lol- so now my house is done I was able to make this quilt!!!
115756Toogie, I know what you mean. I have made quilts and mailed them and never hear from the person for whom I made the quilt! Unreal. You do such nice work. I have a friend who is always asking me to digitize things and for some reason I keep on doing it. It really bugs me too when then she doesn't even make what she asked me to do. How do you tell them no??? grrrrr
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by toogie
24 Aug 2021
It is a ‘shame on them’ because it seems we have all ‘been there and had that done’ to us. Some people don’t mind asking for anything. I think of the time and expense so even if I really like something, a lot of times I won’t ask.
Show some of your quilts. I bet they are pretty and may give me a new idea for one. I asked hubby last night, “ So what’s our next quilt?”-lol thanks Jan
59631Manners these days are few and far between.
A baby quilt sounds lovely, and who ever gets it will definitely say the magic words "Thank you".
You are so kind and my darling always says the "Good Samaritan is always used."
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by toogie
24 Aug 2021
I won’t hear the ‘thank you’ for this quilt but no matter, it is for charity/donation. I had fun figuring it out. Thank you
by hightechgrammy
24 Aug 2021
You are always so nice, Toogie. I never expect a thank you for the quilts I make for our quilt group who give them to people who are going through something really tough in their lives. They don't know which of our group made the quilts. Let me say THANK YOU to you, Toogie for giving of your time, talents and love.
by toogie
24 Aug 2021
Awe that’s sweet of you and I can say the same thing to you. THANK YOU for giving your all!
1899Love those tumbling blocks. Makes me want to catch them.
Unfortunately we live in times where some do not feel it necessary to say thank you. Do not take it personal. Yes it is frustrating when you spend your precious time filling a request and never hear from the receiver. Happens to us moderators all the time. I found if I do not expect it I will not be disappointed. Enjoy your craft and the giving. Hugs
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by toogie
edited 23 Aug 2021
I see you’re up, I should call you….
Sadly it is true about people and they don’t seem to get any better. Glad you like the tumbling blocks too. Thanks!
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