tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post2139712034161505144..comments2024-03-29T08:54:05.713-04:00Comments on The Misadventures of Widowhood: A Quilt Full of Memories, Restaurant Hops and Moving OnMisadventures of Widowhoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-85210848387883694582015-06-03T21:00:27.969-04:002015-06-03T21:00:27.969-04:00P.S. I do think finishing the quilt is symbolic. A...P.S. I do think finishing the quilt is symbolic. Another baby step forward.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-47625314705934652572015-06-03T20:59:07.474-04:002015-06-03T20:59:07.474-04:00I used to sew all my own clothing and had several ...I used to sew all my own clothing and had several tailoring classes in college. I quit making clothing in the mid 70s and I don't have any desire to start in again. I would like to get my machine set up so I could tweak store bought things, though. I could use the shoulders reset on most of my clothing. I hope you find that tailoring class you've wanted. That would be a great wintertime Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-40456956306853710572015-06-03T20:51:39.475-04:002015-06-03T20:51:39.475-04:00Jean, The quilt is beautiful, and getting it finis...Jean, The quilt is beautiful, and getting it finished does seem like an important symbolic statement. I'm also hoping to get back to the creativity of sewing -- although in my case, it's clothing I'm interested in creating. -JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-26789409000280612082015-06-02T17:24:58.589-04:002015-06-02T17:24:58.589-04:00Thank you. I have one of those unfinished quits in...Thank you. I have one of those unfinished quits in a box too. I looked at it this week and I know I'll never finish it. It looks so simple and uninspiring now that I know more about quilting. <br /><br />You are lucking to have quilts made my your mom and grandma. I'm glad you treasure them. So many people don't anymore.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-85284374804276011532015-06-02T15:42:00.358-04:002015-06-02T15:42:00.358-04:00I'm so impressed by quilters of your skill. I...I'm so impressed by quilters of your skill. I have a friend who is a master of hand-piecing and hand-quilting. I've made one really super easy (tied) quilt and one I started and never finished -- it's in a box in my attic somewhere. Someday...???? I do have quilts hand-made by both my mom and grandma. I treasure them as keepsakes and marvel at the time and skill. Good for you todonnajurenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10799559087972759233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-79938658783071525892015-05-31T17:25:45.180-04:002015-05-31T17:25:45.180-04:00That's all any of us can do but try our best. ...That's all any of us can do but try our best. What you don't see of me, though, are my failures. If I'm not good at something after really giving it my best, I keep it mostly to myself and move on...with the exception of cooking. I'm kind of known for being an inept cook. LOL Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-13760557201100695922015-05-31T16:55:33.036-04:002015-05-31T16:55:33.036-04:00Jean :
reading your blogs always makes me realize...Jean :<br /><br />reading your blogs always makes me realize how untalented I am. I feel you are perfectionist whatever job you take on whether making quilt or looking after your dad or Don or ebaying you giver your best & do amazing job. I wish I can try to integrate that quality in me, but I am different I try to whatever I can do with my ability & then go with flow.<br /><br />Asha<brAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-57052197419558339112015-05-31T09:32:31.929-04:002015-05-31T09:32:31.929-04:00I used to get that morning feeling when I was care...I used to get that morning feeling when I was caregiving my dad, too. It's such a hopeless, don't want to face the day thing isn't it. <br /><br />Thank you about the quilt!Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-53575253581260887162015-05-31T05:07:39.305-04:002015-05-31T05:07:39.305-04:00That quilt is gorgeous. You are an artist.
I kno...That quilt is gorgeous. You are an artist. <br /><br />I know the feeling you are talking about in the early hours of the morning, I started feeling that when we moved to Dad's. I can't imagine having that feeling all day. I don't have it often now, but I do know how horrible it is. I'm glad you don't live with that all day anymore. I can't imagine how horrible that would Bella Rumhttp://bellarum.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-32731992541192443172015-05-29T17:44:38.881-04:002015-05-29T17:44:38.881-04:00I wouldn't even know where to start a landscap...I wouldn't even know where to start a landscape quilt. They are quite intriguing. I just know how often I repaint sections of paintings and I can picture me ripping out more than I sew. I can image shopping for fabrics could take hours. I just got back from the fabric store, bought some quarters for inspiration. I had forgotten all about quarters and I'm in love with them all over again.<Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-76332312828056391072015-05-29T16:19:27.662-04:002015-05-29T16:19:27.662-04:00The quilt is quite amazing! I am a machine quilte...The quilt is quite amazing! I am a machine quilter and I do landscape quilts! I have just recently started embellishing my quilts with yarns and toile. I realize I am on the doorstep of a whole new wonderland!<br />Your comment above concerning "proof" is interesting! I used to be a runner (until my body stopped cooperating with my desires). The internal satisfaction from that is Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-31618324302952817602015-05-29T10:33:45.051-04:002015-05-29T10:33:45.051-04:00Thank you. I was talking to someone recently about...Thank you. I was talking to someone recently about how some of us love crafts and others love sports and what makes us each that way. For me, if I'm going to spend a couple of hours doing something I want "proof" of how I spent my time at the end. People who love to do sports can get that same kind satisfaction from within. A woman who was in the same conversation plays cards four Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-19542374118219762452015-05-29T10:09:45.487-04:002015-05-29T10:09:45.487-04:00Love the quilt. Not a crafty bone in my body and ...Love the quilt. Not a crafty bone in my body and not a desire to create anything. I do appreciate those that do though.<br /><br />I think everyone grieves in their own way and I really doubt there is a formula that works for everyone. A very personal issue.<br /><br />Have a fabulous day. ☺Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-23910477442588542015-05-29T10:08:18.964-04:002015-05-29T10:08:18.964-04:00Thank you. The long-arm quilt lady says very few p...Thank you. The long-arm quilt lady says very few people are hand piecing quilts now days which is one of the reasons she wants me to show this one to her friend. I told her I wouldn't like doing them all on a machine. I did one sampler that way but will never do another. To me hand sewing the blocks is like busy work in front of the TV (or in the case of the quilt above in waiting rooms, too)Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-74253375132307046252015-05-29T09:40:22.127-04:002015-05-29T09:40:22.127-04:00My goodness! I am so impressed with the quilt, I ...My goodness! I am so impressed with the quilt, I have no words.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03399435237919718544noreply@blogger.com