Comments on: Snug as a Bug Quilt http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/snug-as-a-bug-quilt/ Embroidery Articles and Embroidery Blog Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:59:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: dorla http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/snug-as-a-bug-quilt/#comment-16523 dorla Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:08:30 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1223#comment-16523 I make quilts for each of my great-grandchildren, one block having "Made with Love by Great-Granny ___ " Another block has their name and birthdate. I don't quilt, so I 'tie' mine with heavy crochet thread. Some quilts are ducks, some donkeys, and some Noah's ark animals. Getting ready to start one with cowboy designs. Such Fun!!! I make quilts for each of my great-grandchildren, one block having “Made with Love by Great-Granny ___ ” Another block has their name and birthdate. I don’t quilt, so I ‘tie’ mine with heavy crochet thread. Some quilts are ducks, some donkeys, and some Noah’s ark animals. Getting ready to start one with cowboy designs. Such Fun!!!

]]> By: Alta Swaine http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/snug-as-a-bug-quilt/#comment-16471 Alta Swaine Sun, 09 Aug 2009 06:10:25 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1223#comment-16471 Gina I think you did a wonderful job at making your twins quilt tops as you will your sons. I think making quilts is a wonderful gift to treasure for years to come. I have only been quilting myself for the last 2 1/2 years....and I am loving every minute of it. I do not have small children or grandchildren. But I do have a great grandson and lots of great nieces and great nephews so I have been making plenty of quilts for them. Some of my quilts can be seen on the Sick site at http://www.designsbysick.com/forums/album.php?u=8974 Alta Gina I think you did a wonderful job at making your twins quilt tops as you will your sons. I think making quilts is a wonderful gift to treasure for years to come. I have only been quilting myself for the last 2 1/2 years….and I am loving every minute of it. I do not have small children or grandchildren. But I do have a great grandson and lots of great nieces and great nephews so I have been making plenty of quilts for them. Some of my quilts can be seen on the Sick site at http://www.designsbysick.com/forums/album.php?u=8974

Alta

]]> By: Jodi http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/snug-as-a-bug-quilt/#comment-16468 Jodi Sun, 09 Aug 2009 04:32:17 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1223#comment-16468 Gina- You are doing a great job. Your kids will treasure the quilts forever. I am so poud of you and so taken with your positive attitude. You gave me inspiration to do the same for my own three kids- 10 and under as well :) Jodi Gina- You are doing a great job. Your kids will treasure the quilts forever. I am so poud of you and so taken with your positive attitude. You gave me inspiration to do the same for my own three kids- 10 and under as well :)

Jodi

]]> By: Diana in PA http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/snug-as-a-bug-quilt/#comment-16464 Diana in PA Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:49:44 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1223#comment-16464 I am doing something familiar to this, except that they are going to be lap quilt. I have 12 children combined with Husbands and 13 grandchildren, that will keep me busy and use up my stash quick. Thank you for the information. I am a beginner also. Diana in PA I am doing something familiar to this, except that they are going to be lap quilt. I have 12 children combined with Husbands and 13 grandchildren, that will keep me busy and use up my stash quick. Thank you for the information. I am a beginner also.
Diana in PA

]]> By: sandra http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/snug-as-a-bug-quilt/#comment-16452 sandra Sat, 08 Aug 2009 17:20:54 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1223#comment-16452 This quilt will be a heirloom to remeber. You did and your daughters did a beautiful job. Who said"s you are not a quilter.Quilting is sew much fun especially with a embroidery sewing machine.Redwork looks nice and easy to make quickly using children's themes. I bought a wobderful bookk call the 90 minute quilt book, which features sew many children them. Games and doll quilts. Thanks for sharing! This quilt will be a heirloom to remeber. You did and your daughters did a beautiful job. Who said”s you are not a quilter.Quilting is sew much fun especially with a embroidery sewing machine.Redwork looks nice and easy to make quickly using children’s themes. I bought a wobderful bookk call the 90 minute quilt book, which features sew many children them. Games and doll quilts. Thanks for sharing!

]]> By: Lynn http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/snug-as-a-bug-quilt/#comment-16449 Lynn Sat, 08 Aug 2009 17:14:10 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1223#comment-16449 Sounds like you definitely have the quilting "bug." I too love making quilts for children and other members of my family. Once you get the hang of quilting the top to the batting and backing or making the sandwich you will love it too. It is not hard- just start with as I do "stitch in the ditch." Keep up the good work and your quilt is adorable. Sounds like you definitely have the quilting “bug.” I too love making quilts for children and other members of my family. Once you get the hang of quilting the top to the batting and backing or making the sandwich you will love it too. It is not hard- just start with as I do “stitch in the ditch.” Keep up the good work and your quilt is adorable.

]]> By: Mrs-C http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/snug-as-a-bug-quilt/#comment-16444 Mrs-C Sat, 08 Aug 2009 15:50:45 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1223#comment-16444 I love the quilts you made. I will give you a hint on finishing them. I bought my embroidery machine only to finish quilts. I find a pattern I like and hoop the entire quilt sandwich (top,batting and backing) and usually just use an outline to do the actual quilting. Open redwork is nice, and Designs by sick has tons of great quilting files that work wonderful for this. When you are ready to tackle that end of the job. Great work, I know your kids will really treasure not only the quilt but the time they spent with you making their quilts. It will be a memory for life. Mrs-C I love the quilts you made. I will give you a hint on finishing them. I bought my embroidery machine only to finish quilts. I find a pattern I like and hoop the entire quilt sandwich (top,batting and backing) and usually just use an outline to do the actual quilting. Open redwork is nice, and Designs by sick has tons of great quilting files that work wonderful for this.
When you are ready to tackle that end of the job.

Great work, I know your kids will really treasure not only the quilt but the time they spent with you making their quilts. It will be a memory for life.

Mrs-C

]]> By: Margaret in NM http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/snug-as-a-bug-quilt/#comment-16441 Margaret in NM Sat, 08 Aug 2009 14:39:49 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1223#comment-16441 Brilliant and very thoughtful. Your children will remember every aspect of putting their quilts together because you allowed them to choose their designs. Powerful! Brilliant and very thoughtful. Your children will remember every aspect of putting their quilts together because you allowed them to choose their designs. Powerful!

]]> By: Fairlee Y http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/snug-as-a-bug-quilt/#comment-16438 Fairlee Y Sat, 08 Aug 2009 14:09:54 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1223#comment-16438 Your article inspired me. I've been trying to think of something special to make for a new baby. Enjoyed the pictures, too. Your article inspired me. I’ve been trying to think of something special to make for a new baby.
Enjoyed the pictures, too.

]]> By: Kathleen C http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/snug-as-a-bug-quilt/#comment-16436 Kathleen C Sat, 08 Aug 2009 13:58:16 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1223#comment-16436 That turned out so cute. I know that your daughters will love them, if you like to test your designs, you can save them and make a sampler quilt or a throw for the car or couch. They make great conversation pieces, as well as gifts, with all the differnt designs. I used the rw horses and then put it togahter with red and black western material. Also made a wild life and put togather with paw prints. I don't think you can do wrong with a quilt. I need to warn you the are like the embroidery patterns, very very habit forming. Good luck with your projects. kc That turned out so cute. I know that your daughters will love them, if you like to test your designs, you can save them and make a sampler quilt or a throw for the car or couch. They make great conversation pieces, as well as gifts, with all the differnt designs. I used the rw horses and then put it togahter with red and black western material. Also made a wild life and put togather with paw prints. I don’t think you can do wrong with a quilt. I need to warn you the are like the embroidery patterns, very very habit forming. Good luck with your projects. kc

]]> By: Diane http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/snug-as-a-bug-quilt/#comment-16434 Diane Sat, 08 Aug 2009 13:38:22 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1223#comment-16434 That is adorable! Your kids will have and cherish those gifts forever! That is adorable! Your kids will have and cherish those gifts forever!

]]> By: Judy http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/snug-as-a-bug-quilt/#comment-16433 Judy Sat, 08 Aug 2009 13:11:28 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1223#comment-16433 Hi Gina, Love the quilt top.. Bet your 3 kids will be so excited Christmas morning.And will have these quilts to cherish the rest of their lives. Wonderful idea. Judy Hi Gina,
Love the quilt top.. Bet your 3 kids will be so excited Christmas morning.And will have these quilts to cherish the rest of their lives. Wonderful idea. Judy

]]> By: dd http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/snug-as-a-bug-quilt/#comment-16431 dd Sat, 08 Aug 2009 13:05:41 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1223#comment-16431 Very cute, your kids will be tickled! Very cute, your kids will be tickled!

]]> By: Nancy B http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/snug-as-a-bug-quilt/#comment-16429 Nancy B Sat, 08 Aug 2009 12:04:26 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1223#comment-16429 Love your quilts, and the ladybug designs. You did a great job. Nancy B Love your quilts, and the ladybug designs. You did a great job.
Nancy B

]]> By: watermelon http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/snug-as-a-bug-quilt/#comment-16428 watermelon Sat, 08 Aug 2009 11:51:11 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1223#comment-16428 Your quilt looks great. Love the ladybugs and fabrics you and your twins chose. The set for your son is also great. I hope you can share a picture when it's complete. Your children will treasure the quilts always. Your story about how the quilts evolved is something your girls and son can share with their children one day, and the quilts passed on to them and their children. Thanks bunches for sharing your story and quilts. Your quilt looks great. Love the ladybugs and fabrics you and your twins chose. The set for your son is also great. I hope you can share a picture when it’s complete. Your children will treasure the quilts always. Your story about how the quilts evolved is something your girls and son can share with their children one day, and the quilts passed on to them and their children.
Thanks bunches for sharing your story and quilts.

]]> By: Donna http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/snug-as-a-bug-quilt/#comment-16424 Donna Sat, 08 Aug 2009 10:00:28 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1223#comment-16424 That is truly lovely - well done!! I have been thinking about making a memory quilt for my little one, but as i am a totall novice to quilting i have delayed it for 2 years. You have now inspired me to get started, and i am choosing a theme as i write - thankyou!! That is truly lovely – well done!!

I have been thinking about making a memory quilt for my little one, but as i am a totall novice to quilting i have delayed it for 2 years. You have now inspired me to get started, and i am choosing a theme as i write – thankyou!!

]]> By: Joan http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/snug-as-a-bug-quilt/#comment-16422 Joan Sat, 08 Aug 2009 09:23:30 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1223#comment-16422 Sounded like Fun must try for myself. Thank you for the idea. Sounded like Fun must try for myself. Thank you
for the idea.

]]> By: love2ragquilt http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/snug-as-a-bug-quilt/#comment-16411 love2ragquilt Sat, 08 Aug 2009 01:30:20 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1223#comment-16411 What a great idea. I would have never thought to put the lady bugs on a print fabric. I would have use a solid but like the print so much better. Would love to see the safari quilt too. What a great idea. I would have never thought to put the lady bugs on a print fabric. I would have use a solid but like the print so much better. Would love to see the safari quilt too.

]]> By: love2ragquilt http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/snug-as-a-bug-quilt/#comment-16410 love2ragquilt Sat, 08 Aug 2009 01:29:10 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1223#comment-16410 What a great idea. I love the lady bugs on the red print. I would have put them on a solid fabric and like the print so much better. Would love to see the safari quilt too. What a great idea. I love the lady bugs on the red print. I would have put them on a solid fabric and like the print so much better. Would
love to see the safari quilt too.

]]> By: Marion http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/snug-as-a-bug-quilt/#comment-16409 Marion Sat, 08 Aug 2009 01:26:56 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1223#comment-16409 I am attempting the same thing and have not done squares yet and put them together and here is a link that shows you how to piece it together as you go instead of trying to make a top then a bottom. It looks real easy and I am going to try it. http://welshquilter.blogspot.com/2008/02/quilt-as-you-go.html I am attempting the same thing and have not done squares yet and put them together and here is a link that shows you how to piece it together as you go instead of trying to make a top then a bottom. It looks real easy and I am going to try it.

http://welshquilter.blogspot.com/2008/02/quilt-as-you-go.html

]]> By: Wardina http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/snug-as-a-bug-quilt/#comment-16408 Wardina Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:57:21 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1223#comment-16408 Gina, What wonderful gifts for your family. I know they will treasure them for years. I was at my son's house early one morning and everyone was sitting around wrapped in one of the quilts I had made. I was so pleased--and you will be, too. Gina, What wonderful gifts for your family. I know they will treasure them for years. I was at my son’s house early one morning and everyone was sitting around wrapped in one of the quilts I had made. I was so pleased–and you will be, too.

]]> By: Dianne http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/snug-as-a-bug-quilt/#comment-16407 Dianne Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:38:34 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1223#comment-16407 You did a very nice job on your first quilt keep up the great work You did a very nice job on your first quilt keep up the great work

]]> By: Diana http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/snug-as-a-bug-quilt/#comment-16406 Diana Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:35:15 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1223#comment-16406 These quilts are so cute. I am sure your little ones will be warm and happy under them. These quilts are so cute. I am sure your little ones will be warm and happy under them.

]]> By: Kay Kirkpatrick http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/snug-as-a-bug-quilt/#comment-16402 Kay Kirkpatrick Fri, 07 Aug 2009 23:17:39 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1223#comment-16402 Gina, I loved your article, as well as your quilts. Your children are going to be so happy to get those quilts at Christmas. You did a wonderful job and your choice of fabrics were great. Would love to see the Animals of the World quilt for your son. You're right, Designs by Sick have so many wonderful designs to choose from. I did a throw size quilt for a friend with cancer using a Designs By Sick pattern of elephants and loved it! Thanks for sharing your beautiful work! Kay Gina,
I loved your article, as well as your quilts. Your children are going to be so happy to get those quilts at Christmas. You did a wonderful job and your choice of fabrics were great. Would love to see the Animals of the World quilt for your son. You’re right, Designs by Sick have so many wonderful designs to choose from. I did a throw size quilt for a friend with cancer using a Designs By Sick pattern of elephants and loved it!
Thanks for sharing your beautiful work!
Kay

]]> By: Linda http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/snug-as-a-bug-quilt/#comment-16401 Linda Fri, 07 Aug 2009 23:16:30 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1223#comment-16401 These are wonderful! Congrats to you! I'm sure your children will love their quilts! Good idea for the rest of us, whether for kids or grandkids! These are wonderful! Congrats to you! I’m sure your children will love their quilts! Good idea for the rest of us, whether for kids or grandkids!

]]> By: Alma http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/snug-as-a-bug-quilt/#comment-16398 Alma Fri, 07 Aug 2009 22:35:29 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1223#comment-16398 So nice to hear of your enjoyment. I felt the excitement with you. You are so right, the embroidery machine makes everything more fun! So nice to hear of your enjoyment. I felt the excitement with you. You are so right, the embroidery machine makes everything more fun!

]]> By: Debbie Marshall http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/snug-as-a-bug-quilt/#comment-16397 Debbie Marshall Fri, 07 Aug 2009 22:23:59 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1223#comment-16397 Very Cute and adorable. Thanks for sharing it with us. I love your color choices. Very Cute and adorable. Thanks for sharing it with us. I love your color choices.

]]> By: Olequiltbat http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/snug-as-a-bug-quilt/#comment-16392 Olequiltbat Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:58:56 +0000 http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/?p=1223#comment-16392 Gina you've done a lovely job on the quilt tops. I'm sure your son will love his as well. Can't wait for you to show us his when the top is completed And be sure to send photo's once all the quilting's done too. You've certainly created wonderful memories for all your children. Hugs Sandy Gina you’ve done a lovely job on the quilt tops. I’m sure your son will love his as well. Can’t wait for you to show us his when the top is completed And be sure to send photo’s once all the quilting’s done too. You’ve certainly created wonderful memories for all your children.
Hugs
Sandy

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