tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post3682188234153052845..comments2024-02-19T05:35:51.722+00:00Comments on Charly & Ben's Crafty Corner: Happy Sad!Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06507562992976793622noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-55713909296567737132017-08-30T17:12:32.355+01:002017-08-30T17:12:32.355+01:00Ruth, I'm glad that you went anyway... sometim...Ruth, I'm glad that you went anyway... sometimes that helps more when you are mourning the loss of a loved one. I totally understand the happy/sad mix. <br />Your idea for using the children's mats as a blocking process is brilliant! (We don't have rugs either, on account of the dogs.)<br />You and Tomomi make the best team... Your Rainbow Rose turned out so stunning! I am in awe. Congratulations on the honor of having it chosen to represent Ireland! Wow Wee!Lara B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15135992633781076268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-29679267858658136992017-08-29T11:44:48.253+01:002017-08-29T11:44:48.253+01:00Thanks Michelle, I got that tip from Paula Raffert...Thanks Michelle, I got that tip from Paula Rafferty and then went hunting for playmats - found Argos had the best price and they stack nicely together under the bed when I don't need them!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507562992976793622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-85887553161539237372017-08-29T00:46:37.007+01:002017-08-29T00:46:37.007+01:00Thanks for sharing your blocking process. Your sol...Thanks for sharing your blocking process. Your solution to a carpet-less house was brilliant! Sweet Wilbur: you're moving forward but still taking him with you. : )Michelle @ From Bolt to Beautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04859748817323229803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-23470122016597778082017-08-28T17:43:33.763+01:002017-08-28T17:43:33.763+01:00Thanks so much Julie!Thanks so much Julie!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507562992976793622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-3090785205435097842017-08-25T10:30:20.972+01:002017-08-25T10:30:20.972+01:00Such bittersweet sentiments. I am thrilled for you...Such bittersweet sentiments. I am thrilled for your good news, but know I feel your heaviness too. I'm so sorry.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02834496271292973632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-43897267015352018872017-08-24T23:36:55.884+01:002017-08-24T23:36:55.884+01:00Such bittersweet sentiments. I am thrilled for you...Such bittersweet sentiments. I am thrilled for your good news, but know I feel your heaviness too. I'm so sorry.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02834496271292973632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-77216529168687348782017-08-20T22:21:07.455+01:002017-08-20T22:21:07.455+01:00Thanks Carla! I wondered about that with those who...Thanks Carla! I wondered about that with those who block on carpet as I'd be afraid of mould in our damp wet climate so was happy to use the playmats instead. Argos had a sale on and I got them all half price too so that was nice. The stack well and I can shove them under the spare bed so they are not in the way. Wondering why i didn't buy them before!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507562992976793622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-61491367558290824132017-08-20T22:19:22.367+01:002017-08-20T22:19:22.367+01:00Thanks a million Helen! It really was an upsy dow...Thanks a million Helen! It really was an upsy downsy week and processing all my photos I am glad I went in the end!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507562992976793622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-31750661284131123622017-08-20T22:18:26.743+01:002017-08-20T22:18:26.743+01:00Thanks a million Cheryl! Coming from a designer t...Thanks a million Cheryl! Coming from a designer thats a lovely compliment. I saw your 9 patch in the Quiltcon gallery and smiled when I saw it!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507562992976793622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-54758497406147450962017-08-20T22:17:34.443+01:002017-08-20T22:17:34.443+01:00It was my first time and I only did it because Tom...It was my first time and I only did it because Tomomi told me to! It was worth it though as it hung perfectly in the show!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507562992976793622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-38567662448057567472017-08-20T22:16:53.844+01:002017-08-20T22:16:53.844+01:00Sorry to hear of your loss too Catherine. 19 year...Sorry to hear of your loss too Catherine. 19 years is some feat, you must have been a brilliant owner and looked after so well.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507562992976793622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-3280846534364034822017-08-20T22:15:40.478+01:002017-08-20T22:15:40.478+01:00Thanks a million! It was a fun project made extra...Thanks a million! It was a fun project made extra special by Tomomi's quilting on her sit down Janome!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507562992976793622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-62429112980221348212017-08-20T22:14:57.705+01:002017-08-20T22:14:57.705+01:00It was Anja thanks. The retail therapy helped a l...It was Anja thanks. The retail therapy helped a little bit but the quilt inspiration was the best. I also found quilts by some of our online quilty friends too so that made me smile - I recognised the quilt before the name of the makers sometimes!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507562992976793622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-35344595029799646682017-08-20T22:13:56.264+01:002017-08-20T22:13:56.264+01:00Thanks a million Kate!Thanks a million Kate!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507562992976793622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-4945090662108582092017-08-20T22:13:41.019+01:002017-08-20T22:13:41.019+01:00Thanks! Our quilt was well received and people ha...Thanks! Our quilt was well received and people had fun trying to see the animals in the front - most found Maggie!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507562992976793622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-54293617495019458672017-08-20T22:12:52.882+01:002017-08-20T22:12:52.882+01:00Thanks Lena! I took over 200 photos so am trying ...Thanks Lena! I took over 200 photos so am trying to whittle them down to a manageable 20 or so and its not easy!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507562992976793622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-60905278157458334342017-08-20T22:12:11.231+01:002017-08-20T22:12:11.231+01:00Thanks so much!Thanks so much!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507562992976793622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-41556985916898106042017-08-20T22:11:54.463+01:002017-08-20T22:11:54.463+01:00Thanks a million. Our mixed breed terrier lived t...Thanks a million. Our mixed breed terrier lived to be 15 but we have had two Bassets in the last 8 years. Hard when you have such a short time with them but worth the sad for the happy moments!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507562992976793622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-30019744776727517062017-08-20T22:10:24.262+01:002017-08-20T22:10:24.262+01:00Thanks Yvonne, I am in awe of Tomomi's quiltin...Thanks Yvonne, I am in awe of Tomomi's quilting. there is so much to see in it and I just love the animals!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507562992976793622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-16217225297643876882017-08-20T05:08:56.871+01:002017-08-20T05:08:56.871+01:00It was probably the best thing for you - to get ou...It was probably the best thing for you - to get out and be distracted as much as possible.<br />I have rubber mats like yours too. We do not have much carpet, but even if we did, I am not sure I would want it getting all damp and icky. :)<br />I love all the wildlife detail in the quilting. Fun!Granny Maud's Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14526026491886013457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-37637700028338836972017-08-19T22:38:43.523+01:002017-08-19T22:38:43.523+01:00That was such a week of highs and lows for you Rut...That was such a week of highs and lows for you Ruth . Firstly , your quilt is lovely and tomomi's quilting is stupendous . It must have been a great thrill to see it hanging there . And lucky you to have been there , if only the timing had been different . To lose a pet is so traumatic , and from your blog posts Wilbur was much loved and very loving in return . I'm sure gordon and yourself will really miss him . Treasure those memories and your photos x helenjean@midgetgemquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005403786619091105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-3374423195617784332017-08-19T20:25:04.541+01:002017-08-19T20:25:04.541+01:00This quilt is stunning! I love the design and the...This quilt is stunning! I love the design and the quilting!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15612686505076697159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-72310309604654408252017-08-19T18:53:04.952+01:002017-08-19T18:53:04.952+01:00The quilt is beautiful! I've never blocked a q...The quilt is beautiful! I've never blocked a quilt, but if it helps to get it flat around the edges perhaps I should. Thanks for showing me how, especially the foam play mats.<br />I'm sorry about Wilbur. It's about eleven years since my dog was put to sleep and I can still see those dark brown eyes watching me until they finally closed. It was such a sad afternoon.<br />Marlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13395982229464502358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-56315506875142811872017-08-19T08:50:36.934+01:002017-08-19T08:50:36.934+01:00This quilt is absolutely stunning!
I'm sorr...This quilt is absolutely stunning! <br /><br />I'm sorry to read about your lovely dog. Having lost a pet after 19 years last year I know how sad it is and how much we miss them.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10693903606189589310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-64770003505316436102017-08-19T01:18:08.292+01:002017-08-19T01:18:08.292+01:00I don't know what's more amazing - the col...I don't know what's more amazing - the colour selections, the quilting, or the process you used for blocking it! Impressive! Thanks for linking up with TGIFF @ A Quarter Inch from the Edge!Jenn @ A Quarter Inch from the Edgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06657846734631422153noreply@blogger.com