tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644740026532637153.post6821941781448236940..comments2023-07-02T03:20:08.790+07:00Comments on Sunshine Through the Rain: The Quilt with Issues!DeborahGunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14415220048612276494noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644740026532637153.post-44716684992653359342014-06-07T14:51:58.262+07:002014-06-07T14:51:58.262+07:00Not sure whether you have already visited bristol ...Not sure whether you have already visited bristol but the fabric shops here are make and do emporium in Brislington. Millie moon habadashery in keynsham and fabric plus in downend. All lovely to browse around.Carrie197https://www.blogger.com/profile/17732735531940271807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644740026532637153.post-54027205980619539362014-06-03T16:00:37.148+07:002014-06-03T16:00:37.148+07:00Not sure if it is too far from Cambridge, but the ...Not sure if it is too far from Cambridge, but the biggest and best quilt shop I've been to in the UK is The Bramble Patch. I learnt there, on a couple of Saturdays, and they have loads of fabric, bits and patterns. Not cheap though! We've just returned from America, where I could buy great fabric for £5 a yard... Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00864975669569581669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644740026532637153.post-74762580899786105112014-06-03T07:37:47.057+07:002014-06-03T07:37:47.057+07:00Well done on undoing the quilting and starting aga...Well done on undoing the quilting and starting again with better fabric. Your quilt is really lovely and is sure to be much loved. Once I start quilting, I just can't go back, no matter how much puckering there is.Pam @Threading My Wayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15990609128028224347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644740026532637153.post-59759651224845173352014-05-29T12:36:54.931+07:002014-05-29T12:36:54.931+07:00it is a beautiful quilt Deborah. Your nephew will ...it is a beautiful quilt Deborah. Your nephew will be delighted. I'm glad to hear you were able to fix issue with the backing. It is so frustrating to have do pick all you hard work. But this one was worth the extra effort it is a fantastic quilt. Martha https://www.blogger.com/profile/09758992129692347204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644740026532637153.post-36458093752239753552014-05-28T23:24:23.307+07:002014-05-28T23:24:23.307+07:00Very cute. He's sure to love it. Worth all t...Very cute. He's sure to love it. Worth all the extra effort.auntie sashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05353563141630572951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644740026532637153.post-84929275769071469352014-05-28T23:03:35.417+07:002014-05-28T23:03:35.417+07:00oh no, that sounds like a disaster, I think I'...oh no, that sounds like a disaster, I think I'd have been crying in frustration! I love the backing you used instead though and the quilt is lovely! I live in the Midlands so cant' help, but I'd love the visit the Village Haberdashery some day.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05167739272302561918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644740026532637153.post-65080402640569475152014-05-28T00:08:42.280+07:002014-05-28T00:08:42.280+07:00Sorry to hear about your trouble. It turned out lo...Sorry to hear about your trouble. It turned out lovely. I like this look better than usual squares.Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15409349556815617229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644740026532637153.post-6726440870126704822014-05-27T19:25:31.210+07:002014-05-27T19:25:31.210+07:00I love how the simplicity of the quilt lets the pr...I love how the simplicity of the quilt lets the prints really shine! And admire you for stopping and restarting the project!<br /><br />(Another SewJo-er)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09410758658359765596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644740026532637153.post-91629363640941896832014-05-27T06:42:13.073+07:002014-05-27T06:42:13.073+07:00I once tried to use a sheet for a plain backing - ...I once tried to use a sheet for a plain backing - disaster! Thank goodness you had that other fabric and it turned out beautifully! Wow you've done six finishes?! I think I've managed two - lol :)Serena @ Sewgivinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08118431690767288942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644740026532637153.post-42298640788828690512014-05-27T01:39:55.922+07:002014-05-27T01:39:55.922+07:00The backing fabric really makes basting easy. as I...The backing fabric really makes basting easy. as I found out too!! <br />If your near east London/Essex let me know and I send the details of my local shop, it's not got kokka or Free Spirit fabric, but the lady is lovely and has lots of Moda, Lecien and Riley Blake! Also The Village Haberdashery is amazing in Hampstead and definitely worth a visit and drool!!! Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793086405768109295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644740026532637153.post-75349508077021914462014-05-27T00:59:29.620+07:002014-05-27T00:59:29.620+07:00Nice quilt, and I really like the rectangular patc...Nice quilt, and I really like the rectangular patchwork as opposed to ordinary squares. I have had to rebaste before and it is not fun!! Better to get it done right though and you did good by not just trying to push through and be unhappy with the result.Heather @ Winding Bobbinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05321016735453815369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644740026532637153.post-7949571252737079862014-05-26T16:01:24.884+07:002014-05-26T16:01:24.884+07:00I love the simplicity of this quilt! You have insp...I love the simplicity of this quilt! You have inspired me to make one of my own.....when I come back from Europe! I'll give you a wave, shall i?Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00902546150683095705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644740026532637153.post-2177314592780691292014-05-26T15:33:23.752+07:002014-05-26T15:33:23.752+07:00Oh it's quilting law - the 'simple' qu...Oh it's quilting law - the 'simple' quilts are always the most difficult lol. You've done a wonderful job and how exciting to be seeing your family and nephew! Can't help on shops in those areas but I'm sure you'll get some good recommendations.Annabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806122680540977875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644740026532637153.post-84670636143879935612014-05-26T13:43:31.250+07:002014-05-26T13:43:31.250+07:00so much work and a lesson learned. so glad the sto...so much work and a lesson learned. so glad the story has a happy ending!!!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17013357316895115533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644740026532637153.post-86406294320631822102014-05-26T12:09:57.440+07:002014-05-26T12:09:57.440+07:00How exciting to be seeing your nephew soon! And ev...How exciting to be seeing your nephew soon! And even better that you sorted out the pesky batting and can feel happy with the final product :-)Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11965380130730880977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644740026532637153.post-25710271937233975912014-05-26T09:39:47.141+07:002014-05-26T09:39:47.141+07:00I admire you for pulling out the stitches and choo...I admire you for pulling out the stitches and choosing a different back. That took time and patience, but so well worth it. Your quilt is beautiful! <br />If you have never been to a quilt shop before here is the advice I give to people: have a project in mind or think of something you need. That way you won't be overwhelmed. My first time in a quilt shop made me car sick because my head was going in all different directions! Have fun! <br />Busy Little Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11030043135910710800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644740026532637153.post-32174885883699632782014-05-26T06:04:30.496+07:002014-05-26T06:04:30.496+07:00It has turned out well but I feel your frustration...It has turned out well but I feel your frustration. That's a lovely backing you ended up using - is it an IKEA one (no IKEA near us unfortunately)? You must be so excited!Karen @ Pieces of Contentmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00719349569606790410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644740026532637153.post-47981843862398077572014-05-26T03:28:32.957+07:002014-05-26T03:28:32.957+07:00I'm so glad it worked out in the end. It's...I'm so glad it worked out in the end. It's such a lovely quilt with lots of fun fabrics. How fun that you'll be going to a quilt shop for the first time. I remember being overwhelmed by all the fabrics in my first shop experience. Rachaeldaisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437603769773251690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644740026532637153.post-21015327277424855112014-05-26T01:52:26.348+07:002014-05-26T01:52:26.348+07:00Love your quilt!Love your quilt!Christine Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16243353421237619009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644740026532637153.post-30107397109638713312014-05-26T00:45:05.028+07:002014-05-26T00:45:05.028+07:00Obviously Liberty but, if Liberty's your thing...Obviously Liberty but, if Liberty's your thing, don't miss Shaukat on Old Brompton Road who have more Liberty than Liberty.Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07850681754516767449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644740026532637153.post-17387877004909605642014-05-25T23:48:25.804+07:002014-05-25T23:48:25.804+07:00Agh sorry to read about issues with backing, glad ...Agh sorry to read about issues with backing, glad it got sorted though, the quilt looks brilliant. I remember reading about a shop in Cambridge: http://www.thomasknauersews.com/book-launch/<br />And in London depending on where you are: http://www.tikkilondon.com/ check opening times before travelling, and of course http://www.thevillagehaberdashery.co.uk/ in West Hampstead.memmenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15235923768416526388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644740026532637153.post-21463617375107830052014-05-25T20:24:31.165+07:002014-05-25T20:24:31.165+07:00Pulling out is so soul destroying! It has all bee...Pulling out is so soul destroying! It has all been worth it though.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10693903606189589310noreply@blogger.com