tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post844515545928363685..comments2024-03-28T07:39:40.085-05:00Comments on A Sentimental Quilter: A Cozy Day at HomeKathleen Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14793289458143493332noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-44570672193210743622013-12-13T06:59:01.226-06:002013-12-13T06:59:01.226-06:00That's my idea of a great day! Wool appliqué i...That's my idea of a great day! Wool appliqué is one of my favorites. On small projects like your ornament, I use an evenly spaced tacking stitch. It goes much faster. I find the blanket stitch sometimes is too much on those little pieces. Happy stitching!Candeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10088551081488627019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-11736553112982873342013-12-10T17:07:11.607-06:002013-12-10T17:07:11.607-06:00Love the little Russian doll. I have collected lot...Love the little Russian doll. I have collected lots of wool. Need to learn how to use it. The stew looks yummy. I have those same dishes!maymehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14043777430620726176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-21236232356917218352013-12-09T12:31:25.391-06:002013-12-09T12:31:25.391-06:00I've got beef stew in the crockpot right now! ...I've got beef stew in the crockpot right now! I used to have a crockpot just like yours but it finally quit working so well and needed replaced. It gave many years of good cooking.<br />Love the Russian doll ornaments.GO STARS!https://www.blogger.com/profile/00870310135874205293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-83676322437143107302013-12-09T11:58:05.385-06:002013-12-09T11:58:05.385-06:00I love wool applique because it is so fast, but I ...I love wool applique because it is so fast, but I gave up on the blanket stitch a long time ago, Unless the piece absolutely needs the blanket stitch for decoration, I whip stitch with matching matching thread. My favorite is Superior Bottom Line 60 wt.<br /><br />Your days sounds lovely!<br />CindyCindy Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00319255837092034285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-46116818665977111102013-12-09T06:14:56.352-06:002013-12-09T06:14:56.352-06:00I think your doll is lovely! I love the place mat ...I think your doll is lovely! I love the place mat under your stew (which looks delicious) - did you make and quilt it, and is there a pattern?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-147462376393691252013-12-09T05:45:22.928-06:002013-12-09T05:45:22.928-06:00Welcome to the wonderful world of wool! ;-) Your R...Welcome to the wonderful world of wool! ;-) Your Russian doll looks so cute! You can always use blush for the cheeks... or lightly paint on a watered down paint or food coloring... Your beef stew looks delicious! Gotta love crockpots! :-)moosecrafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309739222008330155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-72391406964603233432013-12-09T05:38:33.223-06:002013-12-09T05:38:33.223-06:00Sounds blissful! A cozy day, crafting, comfort foo...Sounds blissful! A cozy day, crafting, comfort food...it doesn't get much better than that. I'll have to keep my eyes open for a wool applique kit - looks fun.Mrs. Smythehttp://mrssmythe.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-29573215964213015092013-12-09T05:13:43.383-06:002013-12-09T05:13:43.383-06:00It sounds like a wonderful day! All cozy and warm,...It sounds like a wonderful day! All cozy and warm, with good food and a new craft. I find the wool applique very appealing--maybe I need a new craft . . . Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-22689958497697981112013-12-09T01:53:27.621-06:002013-12-09T01:53:27.621-06:00It sounds like you've had the perfect day. You...It sounds like you've had the perfect day. Your home looks so warm and cozy. I love your ornament...it is so cute with the deep red. <br />The stew looks delicious and a perfect meal for a nice cold winter day.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02525095883428818985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-18818809235418423512013-12-08T21:57:56.257-06:002013-12-08T21:57:56.257-06:00I am working on a wool applique also, I have had t...I am working on a wool applique also, I have had the kit for 2 years and I enjoyed doing the blanket stitch.<br />http://thankfullga447https://www.blogger.com/profile/09752118265182467689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-24604108669600329992013-12-08T19:46:20.623-06:002013-12-08T19:46:20.623-06:00Your ornament looks great--one of my goals for 201...Your ornament looks great--one of my goals for 2014 is learning wool appliquéSamplings from Spring Creekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07057160548766196687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-64903747772583513182013-12-08T19:30:33.080-06:002013-12-08T19:30:33.080-06:00Thank you for the sweet wool pattern. Wool appliqu...Thank you for the sweet wool pattern. Wool applique is a favorite of mine, also. Sounds like you had a perfect winter day!Ann in PAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09069487088270019142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-2275919351712535832013-12-08T19:12:33.824-06:002013-12-08T19:12:33.824-06:00You have just described my fav day! I love winter....You have just described my fav day! I love winter......but alas, here in NZ it is a hot humid summer already! The tree is up, literally.....I have hung my tree up from the ceiling, just for fun......but no snow :-(Leeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17616599642690765779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-54437025225526692472013-12-08T18:17:44.523-06:002013-12-08T18:17:44.523-06:00What a gorgeous view out your window.....I would h...What a gorgeous view out your window.....I would happily trade my very hot, dry day for some cold, snowy weather! Thanks for the link for the little Babushka, it's a very cute pattern.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09718801532958257392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-22111320314378682872013-12-08T17:51:59.311-06:002013-12-08T17:51:59.311-06:00Your day sounds lovely...but it's your beef st...Your day sounds lovely...but it's your beef stew that caught my attention...YUM!! Perfect stew weather here right now!! I might have to make a pot!! :o)))<br />Ppaulettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17964145784983121165noreply@blogger.com