tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post7736256514071164995..comments2024-03-28T17:44:59.525-04:00Comments on From Bolt to Beauty by Michelle Cain: Desperate for a Finish / Beauties Pageant 78Michelle @ From Bolt to Beautyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04859748817323229803noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-16984343306788978992020-04-26T11:25:06.608-04:002020-04-26T11:25:06.608-04:00Hmmm.... I remember those days. I admit I am gla...Hmmm.... I remember those days. I admit I am glad I don't have young children during these quarantine times. Hang in there and my only advice is to lock the bathroom door and pretend you can't hear them knocking. Haha.<br /><br />I have made a couple of larger quilts and it is so much harder. I suppose just take it one step at a time and remember it isn't a race. Do you plan to quilt it? That was the biggest challenge for me. I did it but I can't honestly say I enjoyed it. It did make me feel good to look at it when finished and feel that sense of accomplishment though.Bernie Kringelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00753481379287809548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-32850730576300654492020-04-26T11:13:37.545-04:002020-04-26T11:13:37.545-04:00I’m so sorry that you’re not finding moments for y...I’m so sorry that you’re not finding moments for yourself. That’s certainly tough when you’re trying to run a quilting and pattern business. Makes me appreciate that our kids are grown and far away. Too far, though distance is irrelevant these days. I completely understand the haphazardness of your sewing room projects, though! We’re all doing that these days. I have five going concurrently, and my room is a mess! Nothing’s getting finished either. I have to believe this is a condition that’s a result of the pandemic. We’re accustomed to life’s variety of activities, and need to keep that going, even when our world is smaller. Hang in there. You’re among friends. FlourishingPalmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13191140553844000267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-31841278008522683542020-04-25T16:43:45.056-04:002020-04-25T16:43:45.056-04:00My recent finish was a 89" square quilt. Jus...My recent finish was a 89" square quilt. Just take it one section at a time and keep reminding yourself how nice it will be when it's done! I sent it to a long armer and then had the dreaded task of binding it. It wasn't as bad as I thought. You can do it!Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07299547549826884460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-10516670446847214792020-04-25T13:28:42.236-04:002020-04-25T13:28:42.236-04:00Hang in there Michelle!Hang in there Michelle!Cynthia Brunz Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03493041529014071142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-87958322353510136812020-04-25T08:22:37.551-04:002020-04-25T08:22:37.551-04:00I can relate, though I do get to shower in peace. ...I can relate, though I do get to shower in peace. <br /><br />In regards to working on larger quilts--I think it helps to work on them in smaller chunks. Make smaller bits of them at a time, or just work on it until you are bored with it, then switch to something else for a while. Also, king size quilts are really heavy. Take lots of breaks to avoid strain on your body.Anne-Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12259126076998854471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-59082462913579830812020-04-24T13:59:48.740-04:002020-04-24T13:59:48.740-04:00Sympathies for your travails!Sympathies for your travails!Myra @ Busy Hands Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17387315332836767140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-33924868648524020152020-04-24T12:11:19.595-04:002020-04-24T12:11:19.595-04:00Gorgeous! I love everything about this quilt - the...Gorgeous! I love everything about this quilt - the design and the fabrics. I’m sorry you’re not getting any piece and quiet. That’s got to be frustrating! <br /><br />It’s been a long time since I made a king sized quilt, but I think the best strategy is to remember that it’s a marathon. You need to get accustomed to the idea that this will take far longer than you are used to, and that it’s okay for it to take a long time. (I hope that makes sense.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-6423426712220651212020-04-24T10:35:31.955-04:002020-04-24T10:35:31.955-04:00What a math problem to be presented with in the sh...What a math problem to be presented with in the shower! I think the key for larger quilts is to think about how many lap size quilts fit into one top and then consider that when you are thinking how long it will take. It requires patience, especially when pressing those long seams. I know you can do it!Yvonne from Quilting Jetgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705160384198590025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-51946499486529630882020-04-24T10:25:59.436-04:002020-04-24T10:25:59.436-04:00I think one should be able to shower and poop in p...I think one should be able to shower and poop in peace! lol. But this is temporary and it is different for the kids too. I was just telling my adult daughter that when the stay at home ban is lifted, school should just resume. The quarantine should be counted as summer break. I don't have kids at home but the office I manage provides essential services which means I have to go in to the office everyday, though sometimes I think about how much sewing I could do if I got to stay home. I see the photo-bomber! lol. I really like your warm & cool coin pattern. It looks like a fun one to make. I just finished piecing a king size quilt. Just the flimsy is heavy and hard to photograph! Hang in there and good providence.Zenia Renehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09444939607069291838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-20715336607252376102020-04-24T08:48:20.127-04:002020-04-24T08:48:20.127-04:00Your post reminds me of that children's book &...Your post reminds me of that children's book 'Five Minutes Peace' by Jill Murphy. I can remember reading it to my children and feeling so much sympathy for the Mummy who just wanted 5 minutes peace! Your quilts are lovely and it's remarkable you've made any progress at all with all the interruptions!Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00815741923418492777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-15173158651495691902020-04-24T08:14:57.810-04:002020-04-24T08:14:57.810-04:00Hi Michelle! No, I don't see the photobomber ...Hi Michelle! No, I don't see the photobomber darn it! I just love that pup. Of course, he is glued to your side. Wouldn't you be?!! You might be doing something that might involve food of some sort because we all know that cooking is a never-ending event now. Sue and I really laughed over the urgent math problem during your morning shower. MOM! Yes, it was that life-threatening of an issue that warranted shower interruption. I have not made a king size quilt, but one year I made four queen size quilts within a few months. I feel your pain about ironing it being a PIA because I recall lamenting about it. Whether you work in rows or columns you can keep the segments fairly small until the very end when you sew the final two segments together - that helps manage all that fabric. Good luck - on and definitely get a 108" wide backing rather than piecing your backing. No wrestling with that after your quilt top is together. ~smile~ RoseanneHome Sewn By Ushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13943739387560629258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-60301349220605618052020-04-24T07:37:03.250-04:002020-04-24T07:37:03.250-04:00Wishing you some peace soon!!! Just take the king ...Wishing you some peace soon!!! Just take the king size quilt one part at a time - and maybe break up the sashing. Sewing mutliple 100" seams requires some patience and fortitude. :DSarah Fredettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01237639103024860254noreply@blogger.com