tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post3786496712554312507..comments2023-10-15T04:42:29.610-04:00Comments on owen's olivia: progressNancy@owensoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151925593548938961noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-29473593397376386752012-10-15T18:58:34.220-04:002012-10-15T18:58:34.220-04:00And of course the quilt's owner already answer...And of course the quilt's owner already answered. Duh!Our Little Beehivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04095756124844698874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-48400641632788109682012-10-15T18:58:06.703-04:002012-10-15T18:58:06.703-04:00to answer the quilting question, I think it's ...to answer the quilting question, I think it's just a longer stitch length with a contrasting thread, no?Our Little Beehivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04095756124844698874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-84195621645910362782012-10-13T12:22:32.006-04:002012-10-13T12:22:32.006-04:00ah! I need to know more people here in Raleigh!ah! I need to know more people here in Raleigh!Nancy@owensoliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09151925593548938961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-25977460055611996212012-10-11T16:26:25.156-04:002012-10-11T16:26:25.156-04:00Hi there! Your blog is so cute, love it! I just ...Hi there! Your blog is so cute, love it! I just wanted to comment on the visible stitching since you've linked to my mustache quilt :) I just used a standard Guttermann 100% cotton thread in gray. The contrasting color helps if you want it to show up! I increase my stitch length to 3.2 before I start quilting. That photo was taken before washing the quilt, the stitches do sink in a little more once you wash and dry it! Hope this helps :)holly | bijou lovelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06857113437419125133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-1900193115808591282012-10-11T16:13:20.585-04:002012-10-11T16:13:20.585-04:00love your projects! found your blog from YHL! what...love your projects! found your blog from YHL! what if you did the wood at a repetitive 45 degree angle.. like \\\ instead of \/ i dont know if that makes sense. Good luck!Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00933435718016828204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-11362121104038588962012-10-11T14:38:03.371-04:002012-10-11T14:38:03.371-04:00Found your blog via YHL, so glad to see someone fr...Found your blog via YHL, so glad to see someone from here in Raleigh!laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00292516866550273089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-52867287160575937032012-10-07T23:41:34.062-04:002012-10-07T23:41:34.062-04:00Wow!! Whole weekend to yourself! Lucky duck. Oh, ...Wow!! Whole weekend to yourself! Lucky duck. Oh, the things I would accomplish! Try the herringbone pattern on a smaller scale....maybe cut the boards in half and see how that works. Good luck!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14107042708700167957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-88361346360870124442012-10-06T09:06:14.906-04:002012-10-06T09:06:14.906-04:00So your almost to the 'dont know what number q...So your almost to the 'dont know what number quilt' stage! Congrats! Not really sure about the cheveron thing. Are you painting or adding the wood? I like the idea of painting it in several shades, very slight difference, maybe larger scale so only one mountain? So ambitious to try paper piecing! But that's the best way to learn jumping in and I love the QAL! Thanks for finding me another blog to follow! Cant wait to see the small stuff your making. Lucky Duck Dreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01968961207550409189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-34494879964444973092012-10-05T22:16:45.855-04:002012-10-05T22:16:45.855-04:00I think a heavier weight will achieve the look and...I think a heavier weight will achieve the look and your stitches will also show up a bit more if you increase the stitch length to 3.5. That is what I do when quilting. <br />So happy to have found your blog and that you are in NC too! <br />I'm hosting a scrappy quilt-along starting next week if you want to check it out. It's easy and great for beginners too. :)Jennifer Mathis of Ellison Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17948038420636643227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-61735377180634416142012-10-05T11:18:57.270-04:002012-10-05T11:18:57.270-04:00I like to use a heavier weight thread to get that ...I like to use a heavier weight thread to get that look. An Aurifil 12 wt will give you that look, but you have to be careful not to break a needle in your machine. It's totally doable though. I love the look. Loving your island. I was trying to show Brent some of your updates to your house the other day and I couldn't find one central location for all your renos. Danny Heyenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14524510316569641921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-91813718692960703272012-10-05T09:44:13.177-04:002012-10-05T09:44:13.177-04:00I have no idea how to get the thread showing - I w...I have no idea how to get the thread showing - I was wondering that the other day as well.. i ended up doing hand embroidery - but it was a small project. I wouldn't want to hand embroider a quilt! <br />I'm jealous of a weekend to yourself! Enjoy!<br />ps. i always have at least 3 projects on the go and a couple in the mind/project sketchbook stage lol. It's a blessing and a curse. Jeanine The Crafting Fiendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08639056100222531138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-8016934787625460762012-10-05T09:09:47.877-04:002012-10-05T09:09:47.877-04:00Love how many projects you have going! I'm loo...Love how many projects you have going! I'm looking forward to seeing what direction you take with the back of the island, I like chevron but know what you mean with too much of a good thing!Mama Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17489450713167896817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-7594378641752298132012-10-05T08:34:15.335-04:002012-10-05T08:34:15.335-04:00I would *guess* contrasting thread, larger stitch ...I would *guess* contrasting thread, larger stitch length, possibly a "stiffer" thread, or like you thought maybe a thicker thread, bigger needle, and probably the picture you see is prewashed... the stitching might fade into the fabric more after a few washings.JuneBughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02238700738967196279noreply@blogger.com