Hi there, hope you all had a lovely weekend. The photo above is a block I made on Saturday, which is "Recipe 1" in the Fatquartershop's Sew Sampler box Barn Block Sew Along. You get a pattern, or "recipe" for one block each month in your Sew Sampler box. If you don't want to participate in the Sew Sampler box ($25 per month), you can opt to purchase the blocks individually from FQS for around $5 as I recall. In each block, the basic "barn" is the same, but the "barn block" on the side is more complex and differs each month.
I got recipe 2 in my June box, but purchased recipe 1 separately. FQS offers a kit in the fabrics they chose for their version of the quilt. Black, grey and white. No offense if you love it, but I just have to have some color, and barns are traditionally red, right? And I love red, so I added it in to my version. I am using Primitive Gatherings "Needle and Thread Gatherings" for my project.
Block #1 was pretty painless, and I was thinking how gigantic the finished block was, at 12 1/2". However, the thing one is supposed to focus on, is the "barn block" on the side of the barn, which is much more elaborate and involves trickier and smaller scale piecing. Block #2 was a fine challenge, with the tiny little half square triangles being 1" finished. I managed to sew one of the segments wrong and ended up redoing one of the quadrants.
In the end, my points were pretty much right on, and everything lined up to my satisfaction. It was a little fiddly to make, but I was quite happy with my results. So get this, I posted a photo on Instagram and some woman commented. "Better done than perfect". Excuse me? What minor flaw in my work is troubling you so, that you would leave such a comment?
Honestly, some people think with the anonymity that social media allows, they can say anything they like.
People are so funny. Awhile back, some woman sent me a scathing email, complaining about a pattern she wanted to purchase (that I had mentioned on my blog) and she was getting no response from the pattern designer. Would I please do something about it and get back to her as soon as possible? Whaaat?
When you have a blog, you are somewhat of a public figure, as what you put out into cyber space is, well, out there. Some people attribute far more power and influence than is deserved to a simple blogger who is sharing her projects and opinions with whomever out there choses to read her posts.
I don't do this for money. I have never been sponsored by any person or any product. I have chosen not to have ads on my site because I find them annoying and assume my readers might as well. My blog is my own work and my personal opinions. I receive no compensation from my posts other than the joy I receive from my regular (and some not so regular) commenters. I love the friendships I have developed through blogging, whether they lasted, or didn't. Every positive connection I make with you is reward enough for me. It's a shame not everyone gets that.
We are not always going to agree on every subject. We all have different tastes and preferences, and a good discussion amongst folks who do not see eye to eye can be terrific. Anyway, thanks for reading, and if you take the time to make a comment, I truly appreciate it. Especially if it is nice. lol
111 responses to “Barn Blocks”
I love your posts so please don’t let some idiots change that. And your quilting is inspiring. Don’t you think that people are less kind today? Would it hurt anyone to be nice? Sorry that happened to you. Love the 2nd barn block with the tiny, tiny HST’s
I love your posts so please don’t let some idiots change that. And your quilting is inspiring. Don’t you think that people are less kind today? Would it hurt anyone to be nice? Sorry that happened to you. Love the 2nd barn block with the tiny, tiny HST’s
I love your posts so please don’t let some idiots change that. And your quilting is inspiring. Don’t you think that people are less kind today? Would it hurt anyone to be nice? Sorry that happened to you. Love the 2nd barn block with the tiny, tiny HST’s
Nichole, don’t let a few “fuddy duddys” ruin the joy for you. Yours blog is one of my favorites – I always find inspiration in you projects, fabric choices and how you make decisions. Love that you share when things go wrong too – makes me feel it’s normal when happens to me. Many thanks!!!
Nichole, don’t let a few “fuddy duddys” ruin the joy for you. Yours blog is one of my favorites – I always find inspiration in you projects, fabric choices and how you make decisions. Love that you share when things go wrong too – makes me feel it’s normal when happens to me. Many thanks!!!
Nichole, don’t let a few “fuddy duddys” ruin the joy for you. Yours blog is one of my favorites – I always find inspiration in you projects, fabric choices and how you make decisions. Love that you share when things go wrong too – makes me feel it’s normal when happens to me. Many thanks!!!
I am not a blogger but love your stories, especially the 1904 quilt. I have done that very thing and had to buy more fabric. It was nice to know I am not the only one. Our world is full of ads glad you do not have any! Debby from Tn, and thanks for being a great blogger.
I am not a blogger but love your stories, especially the 1904 quilt. I have done that very thing and had to buy more fabric. It was nice to know I am not the only one. Our world is full of ads glad you do not have any! Debby from Tn, and thanks for being a great blogger.
I am not a blogger but love your stories, especially the 1904 quilt. I have done that very thing and had to buy more fabric. It was nice to know I am not the only one. Our world is full of ads glad you do not have any! Debby from Tn, and thanks for being a great blogger.
Good Morning! I always enjoy reading your blog, but even more so today because the story of the lady who wanted the pattern truly made me laugh out loud! You can’t make this stuff up, right? Anyways for what it’s worth, I always figure that a person’s comments are a reflection of THEIR spiritual condition, not yours. Keep up the great work!
Good Morning! I always enjoy reading your blog, but even more so today because the story of the lady who wanted the pattern truly made me laugh out loud! You can’t make this stuff up, right? Anyways for what it’s worth, I always figure that a person’s comments are a reflection of THEIR spiritual condition, not yours. Keep up the great work!
Good Morning! I always enjoy reading your blog, but even more so today because the story of the lady who wanted the pattern truly made me laugh out loud! You can’t make this stuff up, right? Anyways for what it’s worth, I always figure that a person’s comments are a reflection of THEIR spiritual condition, not yours. Keep up the great work!
Well, I enjoy reading your blog posts so please don’t let a few bad apples dissuade you from continuing. I’m often inspired by the projects you tackle and enjoy the honesty and humour in your writing. And – so glad you don’t have annoying ads on your blog.
By the way, your barns are looking great. I can imagine that block #2 would be quite fiddly!
Well, I enjoy reading your blog posts so please don’t let a few bad apples dissuade you from continuing. I’m often inspired by the projects you tackle and enjoy the honesty and humour in your writing. And – so glad you don’t have annoying ads on your blog.
By the way, your barns are looking great. I can imagine that block #2 would be quite fiddly!
Well, I enjoy reading your blog posts so please don’t let a few bad apples dissuade you from continuing. I’m often inspired by the projects you tackle and enjoy the honesty and humour in your writing. And – so glad you don’t have annoying ads on your blog.
By the way, your barns are looking great. I can imagine that block #2 would be quite fiddly!
Yours is the first blog I check every morning! You are so interesting and relatable. I laugh with you and sometimes cry when you have something
Sad going on. You are so eloquent you could write professionally. Please
Don’t stop.
Yours is the first blog I check every morning! You are so interesting and relatable. I laugh with you and sometimes cry when you have something
Sad going on. You are so eloquent you could write professionally. Please
Don’t stop.
Yours is the first blog I check every morning! You are so interesting and relatable. I laugh with you and sometimes cry when you have something
Sad going on. You are so eloquent you could write professionally. Please
Don’t stop.
Love the barn blocks and your bravery to make those tiny HSTs! Uuuff!
Don’t let the turkeys get you down, my friend!
Hugs!
Love the barn blocks and your bravery to make those tiny HSTs! Uuuff!
Don’t let the turkeys get you down, my friend!
Hugs!
Love the barn blocks and your bravery to make those tiny HSTs! Uuuff!
Don’t let the turkeys get you down, my friend!
Hugs!
Every morning, I open email and then I go to the blogs that I follow. Yours is always the first that I open. People can be self-centered and think that the world revolves around them and that they are entitled. They are not. Kindred spirits are kindred spirits and those that are not….. well….. Ignore! Keep up your fun blog! I always enjoy seeing what you are working on.
Every morning, I open email and then I go to the blogs that I follow. Yours is always the first that I open. People can be self-centered and think that the world revolves around them and that they are entitled. They are not. Kindred spirits are kindred spirits and those that are not….. well….. Ignore! Keep up your fun blog! I always enjoy seeing what you are working on.
Every morning, I open email and then I go to the blogs that I follow. Yours is always the first that I open. People can be self-centered and think that the world revolves around them and that they are entitled. They are not. Kindred spirits are kindred spirits and those that are not….. well….. Ignore! Keep up your fun blog! I always enjoy seeing what you are working on.
There are NO quilt shops where I live so blogs are my connection to the “ outside world”. I actually live in a populated area, just not too many quilters. I so appreciate all the bloggers who share their projects, ideas and their lives. 2018 has been very cruel to my family and reading these blogs take me “away” to a kinder,gentler place. Thank you!
As far as the bad behavior goes, I remember going to Little League games where a few badly behaved people were front and center. Such a bad example to the kids- a far from nurturing example for the kids. Then I realized that those loudmouths were in the minority,all the quiet, well behaved parents were sitting in the stands,blending into the background as they did not draw attention to themselves.
Sorry that you bear the brunt of those demanding types. I don’t know whatever happened to mutual respect and self control. I still like to think that there are more nice people than rude, they are just not as obvious.
There are NO quilt shops where I live so blogs are my connection to the “ outside world”. I actually live in a populated area, just not too many quilters. I so appreciate all the bloggers who share their projects, ideas and their lives. 2018 has been very cruel to my family and reading these blogs take me “away” to a kinder,gentler place. Thank you!
As far as the bad behavior goes, I remember going to Little League games where a few badly behaved people were front and center. Such a bad example to the kids- a far from nurturing example for the kids. Then I realized that those loudmouths were in the minority,all the quiet, well behaved parents were sitting in the stands,blending into the background as they did not draw attention to themselves.
Sorry that you bear the brunt of those demanding types. I don’t know whatever happened to mutual respect and self control. I still like to think that there are more nice people than rude, they are just not as obvious.
There are NO quilt shops where I live so blogs are my connection to the “ outside world”. I actually live in a populated area, just not too many quilters. I so appreciate all the bloggers who share their projects, ideas and their lives. 2018 has been very cruel to my family and reading these blogs take me “away” to a kinder,gentler place. Thank you!
As far as the bad behavior goes, I remember going to Little League games where a few badly behaved people were front and center. Such a bad example to the kids- a far from nurturing example for the kids. Then I realized that those loudmouths were in the minority,all the quiet, well behaved parents were sitting in the stands,blending into the background as they did not draw attention to themselves.
Sorry that you bear the brunt of those demanding types. I don’t know whatever happened to mutual respect and self control. I still like to think that there are more nice people than rude, they are just not as obvious.
I certainly look forward to hearing from you regularly. I feel like we have a lot in common! It is amazing to me what some people consider acceptable behavior. MY goodness!
Mary
I certainly look forward to hearing from you regularly. I feel like we have a lot in common! It is amazing to me what some people consider acceptable behavior. MY goodness!
Mary
I certainly look forward to hearing from you regularly. I feel like we have a lot in common! It is amazing to me what some people consider acceptable behavior. MY goodness!
Mary
Some people in life just don’t get it and think they should read what they post in response to bloggers. I have always enjoyed you blog and all your projects…..barns are going to be fabulous. I to am adding some color to mine and thanks for
sharing;)))
Some people in life just don’t get it and think they should read what they post in response to bloggers. I have always enjoyed you blog and all your projects…..barns are going to be fabulous. I to am adding some color to mine and thanks for
sharing;)))
Some people in life just don’t get it and think they should read what they post in response to bloggers. I have always enjoyed you blog and all your projects…..barns are going to be fabulous. I to am adding some color to mine and thanks for
sharing;)))
Well said. I truly enjoy your posts. I miss you when a day has no post.
I like that you admit when you make errors and corrections in your piecing. We all do, but some fail to admit it.
As far as social media goes, some people have no filter.
Well said. I truly enjoy your posts. I miss you when a day has no post.
I like that you admit when you make errors and corrections in your piecing. We all do, but some fail to admit it.
As far as social media goes, some people have no filter.
Well said. I truly enjoy your posts. I miss you when a day has no post.
I like that you admit when you make errors and corrections in your piecing. We all do, but some fail to admit it.
As far as social media goes, some people have no filter.
Oh, my goodness! Today people will say/type anything! What happened to manners and playing nicely? I LOVE your blog and SO enjoy seeing/reading about what you are working on as well as updates about your precious grand.
Oh, my goodness! Today people will say/type anything! What happened to manners and playing nicely? I LOVE your blog and SO enjoy seeing/reading about what you are working on as well as updates about your precious grand.
Oh, my goodness! Today people will say/type anything! What happened to manners and playing nicely? I LOVE your blog and SO enjoy seeing/reading about what you are working on as well as updates about your precious grand.
Your blocks look fantastic. I’ve been doing the Sew Sampler box from the get-go and I love them. It is like getting a present every month. I love the addition of red for the barn blocks. I have not started mine yet and may have to copy you. :o) I am a fairly quiet blog follower but it really irritates me that a comment like that is made. That person obviously does not follow your work. When I was much younger I attended some guild meetings to learn from the other quilters there. I attended my first local quilt show with these ladies. At each quilt some would make “judge-ie”, kind of snarky comments about ‘imperfections’ they saw. It bothered me so much. I thought we were to support each other. I can take constructive criticism but not snarky judgment. Needless to say I did not join the guild. While I love to sew and quilt it put a kind of stereotype about older quilters in my mind and I stepped away from quilting for awhile. I have since found wonderful quilters to admire and be inspired by. Now I am an old lady quilter (60) and I still dream of piecing as accurate as you. You are such a quilting inspiration and a lot more. Thank you for sharing.
Nice barn blocks — and yes, barns should include some red! I’ll add my voice to the others. I really look forward to your posts, your stories, your process, your progress, your opinions, and all else that you share with us. Thank you. Thank you, also, for choosing not to have ads — much appreciated. You make a great positive contribution to the on-line quilting community!
Your blocks look fantastic. I’ve been doing the Sew Sampler box from the get-go and I love them. It is like getting a present every month. I love the addition of red for the barn blocks. I have not started mine yet and may have to copy you. :o) I am a fairly quiet blog follower but it really irritates me that a comment like that is made. That person obviously does not follow your work. When I was much younger I attended some guild meetings to learn from the other quilters there. I attended my first local quilt show with these ladies. At each quilt some would make “judge-ie”, kind of snarky comments about ‘imperfections’ they saw. It bothered me so much. I thought we were to support each other. I can take constructive criticism but not snarky judgment. Needless to say I did not join the guild. While I love to sew and quilt it put a kind of stereotype about older quilters in my mind and I stepped away from quilting for awhile. I have since found wonderful quilters to admire and be inspired by. Now I am an old lady quilter (60) and I still dream of piecing as accurate as you. You are such a quilting inspiration and a lot more. Thank you for sharing.
Nice barn blocks — and yes, barns should include some red! I’ll add my voice to the others. I really look forward to your posts, your stories, your process, your progress, your opinions, and all else that you share with us. Thank you. Thank you, also, for choosing not to have ads — much appreciated. You make a great positive contribution to the on-line quilting community!
Your blocks look fantastic. I’ve been doing the Sew Sampler box from the get-go and I love them. It is like getting a present every month. I love the addition of red for the barn blocks. I have not started mine yet and may have to copy you. :o) I am a fairly quiet blog follower but it really irritates me that a comment like that is made. That person obviously does not follow your work. When I was much younger I attended some guild meetings to learn from the other quilters there. I attended my first local quilt show with these ladies. At each quilt some would make “judge-ie”, kind of snarky comments about ‘imperfections’ they saw. It bothered me so much. I thought we were to support each other. I can take constructive criticism but not snarky judgment. Needless to say I did not join the guild. While I love to sew and quilt it put a kind of stereotype about older quilters in my mind and I stepped away from quilting for awhile. I have since found wonderful quilters to admire and be inspired by. Now I am an old lady quilter (60) and I still dream of piecing as accurate as you. You are such a quilting inspiration and a lot more. Thank you for sharing.
Nice barn blocks — and yes, barns should include some red! I’ll add my voice to the others. I really look forward to your posts, your stories, your process, your progress, your opinions, and all else that you share with us. Thank you. Thank you, also, for choosing not to have ads — much appreciated. You make a great positive contribution to the on-line quilting community!
Oh my!!! I love that we can learn from those around us and know who we want to be and who we don’t! Have a fabulous day, Nicole!!!
Oh my!!! I love that we can learn from those around us and know who we want to be and who we don’t! Have a fabulous day, Nicole!!!
Oh my!!! I love that we can learn from those around us and know who we want to be and who we don’t! Have a fabulous day, Nicole!!!
Nicole, please let me add “my two cents” to the comments. I don’t understand why anyone feels the need to make a nasty or critical comment. People seem to be more mean spirited or is it that they feel the anonymity of social networks protect them?
Continue to blog! I love your blog and read it daily (if you’ve posted.) I do like it when someone tells you about a piece is turned or out of order because that is a helpful comment. You know how I feel about RED!
Nicole, please let me add “my two cents” to the comments. I don’t understand why anyone feels the need to make a nasty or critical comment. People seem to be more mean spirited or is it that they feel the anonymity of social networks protect them?
Continue to blog! I love your blog and read it daily (if you’ve posted.) I do like it when someone tells you about a piece is turned or out of order because that is a helpful comment. You know how I feel about RED!
Nicole, please let me add “my two cents” to the comments. I don’t understand why anyone feels the need to make a nasty or critical comment. People seem to be more mean spirited or is it that they feel the anonymity of social networks protect them?
Continue to blog! I love your blog and read it daily (if you’ve posted.) I do like it when someone tells you about a piece is turned or out of order because that is a helpful comment. You know how I feel about RED!
Amen and pass the rotary cutter.
Amen and pass the rotary cutter.
Amen and pass the rotary cutter.
I rarely comment but always read your blog as soon as a post comes up. I love that you do not have ads as I also find them annoying. I enjoy everything you write and especially love your book reviews. I print it out for my book group and we often use your comments to choose a book, if not for the group, for individuals to read. And, I have learned tricks to improve my own quilting from your posts. Keep up the good work.
I rarely comment but always read your blog as soon as a post comes up. I love that you do not have ads as I also find them annoying. I enjoy everything you write and especially love your book reviews. I print it out for my book group and we often use your comments to choose a book, if not for the group, for individuals to read. And, I have learned tricks to improve my own quilting from your posts. Keep up the good work.
I rarely comment but always read your blog as soon as a post comes up. I love that you do not have ads as I also find them annoying. I enjoy everything you write and especially love your book reviews. I print it out for my book group and we often use your comments to choose a book, if not for the group, for individuals to read. And, I have learned tricks to improve my own quilting from your posts. Keep up the good work.
Good Morning Nicole,
Loving the red in the barn blocks and I may have to rethink my color choices (I purchased the Black/white/grey FQS bundle … but think I will add red to it).
I love your blog. I don’t comment often, many times because what I may be thinking, has already been said , asked, or answered. It is the first site I check every morning, even on vacation! Your quilts, over the many years I have read your blog, are really inspiring and have often given me the urge to make my own version. And I love your tips, tricks, and hearing about notions you have used and liked or disliked.
Social media… I have a love/hate relationship. Quilting blogs seem to be falling by the wayside in favor of other media platforms. I love that Facebook has allowed me to connect with old friends I would never have found, follow quilting shops, pattern and fabric designers, baking and recipe sites. It feels like an extended group of friends. However, I have found that the anonymity of not being “face to face” when commenting seems to give some the license or freedom to say whatever they want or make mean or inappropriate comments… and additionally, I had my Instagram account hacked and suddenly all my quilt pictures appeared on another woman’s Instagram page (detected by a family member of mine who suddenly detected a name, unknown to her, in her list of “following”.) After 9 emails to Instagram to resolve it, I gave up… I had absolutely NO response from Instagram, so that left a sour taste in my mouth as some woman has my quilts, my dogs, and my husband pictured in her Instagram feed!
In ending, please keep up the inspiring quilting posts, the delicious recipe posts, the wonderful book-worthy posts, and the entertaining family and vacation posts. It feels like you are sitting across the table from me as we share a cup of coffee and conversation!
Good Morning Nicole,
Loving the red in the barn blocks and I may have to rethink my color choices (I purchased the Black/white/grey FQS bundle … but think I will add red to it).
I love your blog. I don’t comment often, many times because what I may be thinking, has already been said , asked, or answered. It is the first site I check every morning, even on vacation! Your quilts, over the many years I have read your blog, are really inspiring and have often given me the urge to make my own version. And I love your tips, tricks, and hearing about notions you have used and liked or disliked.
Social media… I have a love/hate relationship. Quilting blogs seem to be falling by the wayside in favor of other media platforms. I love that Facebook has allowed me to connect with old friends I would never have found, follow quilting shops, pattern and fabric designers, baking and recipe sites. It feels like an extended group of friends. However, I have found that the anonymity of not being “face to face” when commenting seems to give some the license or freedom to say whatever they want or make mean or inappropriate comments… and additionally, I had my Instagram account hacked and suddenly all my quilt pictures appeared on another woman’s Instagram page (detected by a family member of mine who suddenly detected a name, unknown to her, in her list of “following”.) After 9 emails to Instagram to resolve it, I gave up… I had absolutely NO response from Instagram, so that left a sour taste in my mouth as some woman has my quilts, my dogs, and my husband pictured in her Instagram feed!
In ending, please keep up the inspiring quilting posts, the delicious recipe posts, the wonderful book-worthy posts, and the entertaining family and vacation posts. It feels like you are sitting across the table from me as we share a cup of coffee and conversation!
Good Morning Nicole,
Loving the red in the barn blocks and I may have to rethink my color choices (I purchased the Black/white/grey FQS bundle … but think I will add red to it).
I love your blog. I don’t comment often, many times because what I may be thinking, has already been said , asked, or answered. It is the first site I check every morning, even on vacation! Your quilts, over the many years I have read your blog, are really inspiring and have often given me the urge to make my own version. And I love your tips, tricks, and hearing about notions you have used and liked or disliked.
Social media… I have a love/hate relationship. Quilting blogs seem to be falling by the wayside in favor of other media platforms. I love that Facebook has allowed me to connect with old friends I would never have found, follow quilting shops, pattern and fabric designers, baking and recipe sites. It feels like an extended group of friends. However, I have found that the anonymity of not being “face to face” when commenting seems to give some the license or freedom to say whatever they want or make mean or inappropriate comments… and additionally, I had my Instagram account hacked and suddenly all my quilt pictures appeared on another woman’s Instagram page (detected by a family member of mine who suddenly detected a name, unknown to her, in her list of “following”.) After 9 emails to Instagram to resolve it, I gave up… I had absolutely NO response from Instagram, so that left a sour taste in my mouth as some woman has my quilts, my dogs, and my husband pictured in her Instagram feed!
In ending, please keep up the inspiring quilting posts, the delicious recipe posts, the wonderful book-worthy posts, and the entertaining family and vacation posts. It feels like you are sitting across the table from me as we share a cup of coffee and conversation!
The online world is a curious place. I read a lot of bogs and seldom comment. Commenting is not always easy and it’s the idiots that have caused it to be difficult. (Im still wishing bad things on that person that put poison in extra strength Tylenol!!!)
I love my daily blog reading and feel they have taught me a lot. I even read those with ads and have gotten my mind to ignor them.
One of my daily reads posts easy tutorials and repeatedly has to remind people she makes scrap quilts so does not post yardage or resize the patterns for them. For goodness sakes they are FREE.
The online world is a curious place. I read a lot of bogs and seldom comment. Commenting is not always easy and it’s the idiots that have caused it to be difficult. (Im still wishing bad things on that person that put poison in extra strength Tylenol!!!)
I love my daily blog reading and feel they have taught me a lot. I even read those with ads and have gotten my mind to ignor them.
One of my daily reads posts easy tutorials and repeatedly has to remind people she makes scrap quilts so does not post yardage or resize the patterns for them. For goodness sakes they are FREE.
The online world is a curious place. I read a lot of bogs and seldom comment. Commenting is not always easy and it’s the idiots that have caused it to be difficult. (Im still wishing bad things on that person that put poison in extra strength Tylenol!!!)
I love my daily blog reading and feel they have taught me a lot. I even read those with ads and have gotten my mind to ignor them.
One of my daily reads posts easy tutorials and repeatedly has to remind people she makes scrap quilts so does not post yardage or resize the patterns for them. For goodness sakes they are FREE.
Your’s is the first blog I read each day, followed by a couple of others who also do not have ads. I’ve learned so much & found so many helpful tools & ideas which you’ve generously shared. My local quilt shop owner ordered the strip cutting ruler you showed in April because of your explanation & clear photo of ‘how to’. Your expertise is very much appreciated! I really don’t understand why more & more people feel it’s ok to go on the attack & hurtfully criticize, name-call & worse. Thank you for your kindness & thoughtful blog.
Your’s is the first blog I read each day, followed by a couple of others who also do not have ads. I’ve learned so much & found so many helpful tools & ideas which you’ve generously shared. My local quilt shop owner ordered the strip cutting ruler you showed in April because of your explanation & clear photo of ‘how to’. Your expertise is very much appreciated! I really don’t understand why more & more people feel it’s ok to go on the attack & hurtfully criticize, name-call & worse. Thank you for your kindness & thoughtful blog.
Your’s is the first blog I read each day, followed by a couple of others who also do not have ads. I’ve learned so much & found so many helpful tools & ideas which you’ve generously shared. My local quilt shop owner ordered the strip cutting ruler you showed in April because of your explanation & clear photo of ‘how to’. Your expertise is very much appreciated! I really don’t understand why more & more people feel it’s ok to go on the attack & hurtfully criticize, name-call & worse. Thank you for your kindness & thoughtful blog.
And while you are checking on that pattern could you research someone who can give me a new roof? You know, check references, order the material and schedule the appointment for next week. Thanks a lot. You are so helpful.
Some people!!!
And while you are checking on that pattern could you research someone who can give me a new roof? You know, check references, order the material and schedule the appointment for next week. Thanks a lot. You are so helpful.
Some people!!!
And while you are checking on that pattern could you research someone who can give me a new roof? You know, check references, order the material and schedule the appointment for next week. Thanks a lot. You are so helpful.
Some people!!!
Oh my! Some people just don’t get it. I work at a LQS and some customers think we know it all and can get every pattern, fabric or notion they desire. We can’t have it all or do we know it all! We are just regular people working at a job that we love…working with fabric. Fortunately these people are just the minority. I read something today that made me think and it basically said “it is how we react to these situations that make us up to who we are so choose to react positively.” Life is too short to let negative people rule your life.
Love the barn blocks. Red, black and white are up there as my favorite quilts. Can’t wait to see it!
Have a great day!
Oh my! Some people just don’t get it. I work at a LQS and some customers think we know it all and can get every pattern, fabric or notion they desire. We can’t have it all or do we know it all! We are just regular people working at a job that we love…working with fabric. Fortunately these people are just the minority. I read something today that made me think and it basically said “it is how we react to these situations that make us up to who we are so choose to react positively.” Life is too short to let negative people rule your life.
Love the barn blocks. Red, black and white are up there as my favorite quilts. Can’t wait to see it!
Have a great day!
Oh my! Some people just don’t get it. I work at a LQS and some customers think we know it all and can get every pattern, fabric or notion they desire. We can’t have it all or do we know it all! We are just regular people working at a job that we love…working with fabric. Fortunately these people are just the minority. I read something today that made me think and it basically said “it is how we react to these situations that make us up to who we are so choose to react positively.” Life is too short to let negative people rule your life.
Love the barn blocks. Red, black and white are up there as my favorite quilts. Can’t wait to see it!
Have a great day!
First your barn block looks really cute! I thought about making them too but change them up a bit to not make barns but houses (I’m a city girl no barns around here).
Second, I don’t think that the ‘Better done than perfect’ comment was meant as criticsm but a reference to your caption that this block was a bit of a challenge to you. I agree a lot of people use social media as a way to leave nasty comments but not in this case I think (at least that is the way I understand it).
First your barn block looks really cute! I thought about making them too but change them up a bit to not make barns but houses (I’m a city girl no barns around here).
Second, I don’t think that the ‘Better done than perfect’ comment was meant as criticsm but a reference to your caption that this block was a bit of a challenge to you. I agree a lot of people use social media as a way to leave nasty comments but not in this case I think (at least that is the way I understand it).
First your barn block looks really cute! I thought about making them too but change them up a bit to not make barns but houses (I’m a city girl no barns around here).
Second, I don’t think that the ‘Better done than perfect’ comment was meant as criticsm but a reference to your caption that this block was a bit of a challenge to you. I agree a lot of people use social media as a way to leave nasty comments but not in this case I think (at least that is the way I understand it).
I love your barn blocks. I, too, think she was referring to you having a bit of a struggle with it, perhaps? When we cannot see people’s faces, we really cannot tell how to take their comments. We always had trouble with emails at work because of that. I love and enjoy your blog so much so keep sharing please!! 😊
I love your barn blocks. I, too, think she was referring to you having a bit of a struggle with it, perhaps? When we cannot see people’s faces, we really cannot tell how to take their comments. We always had trouble with emails at work because of that. I love and enjoy your blog so much so keep sharing please!! 😊
I love your barn blocks. I, too, think she was referring to you having a bit of a struggle with it, perhaps? When we cannot see people’s faces, we really cannot tell how to take their comments. We always had trouble with emails at work because of that. I love and enjoy your blog so much so keep sharing please!! 😊
Blogs like ours used to be in the majority, now we’re the minority, I think people have come to expect blogs to be marketplaces. Someone once left a comment saying that if I wasn’t willing to sell the pattern on my blog I shouldn’t post a picture of my quilt!. What!?!?! A company posted a picture of a quilt I finished 10 years ago on their Facebook page, they gave me credit but did not ask my permission. That was two years ago and I still get requests for the pattern information. The time I’ve wasted responding to all those inquiries depresses me. I blog less frequently, but plan to continue, I’m glad you’re hanging in there too.
Blogs like ours used to be in the majority, now we’re the minority, I think people have come to expect blogs to be marketplaces. Someone once left a comment saying that if I wasn’t willing to sell the pattern on my blog I shouldn’t post a picture of my quilt!. What!?!?! A company posted a picture of a quilt I finished 10 years ago on their Facebook page, they gave me credit but did not ask my permission. That was two years ago and I still get requests for the pattern information. The time I’ve wasted responding to all those inquiries depresses me. I blog less frequently, but plan to continue, I’m glad you’re hanging in there too.
Blogs like ours used to be in the majority, now we’re the minority, I think people have come to expect blogs to be marketplaces. Someone once left a comment saying that if I wasn’t willing to sell the pattern on my blog I shouldn’t post a picture of my quilt!. What!?!?! A company posted a picture of a quilt I finished 10 years ago on their Facebook page, they gave me credit but did not ask my permission. That was two years ago and I still get requests for the pattern information. The time I’ve wasted responding to all those inquiries depresses me. I blog less frequently, but plan to continue, I’m glad you’re hanging in there too.
Enjoy reading your blog……part of my morning routine!! Love seeing what you’re up to and working on!! Plus…got a good chuckle at your “ranting” label!! =:)
Enjoy reading your blog……part of my morning routine!! Love seeing what you’re up to and working on!! Plus…got a good chuckle at your “ranting” label!! =:)
Enjoy reading your blog……part of my morning routine!! Love seeing what you’re up to and working on!! Plus…got a good chuckle at your “ranting” label!! =:)
WOW! That barn block is AMAZING! 1″ finished half square triangles?! Yikes! I always change the fabric, too. That’s why I do my best to not buy a kit bc I always change the fabric…. ;p
I think there are a lot of lonely unhappy people out there and they express that unhappiness in anger and aggression. I do my best to avoid people like that in person. I just walk away. I no longer do volunteer work bc it is just a drain to have 1 or 2 people like that in my orbit. Time is precious and I have quilts to finish! ;p
WOW! That barn block is AMAZING! 1″ finished half square triangles?! Yikes! I always change the fabric, too. That’s why I do my best to not buy a kit bc I always change the fabric…. ;p
I think there are a lot of lonely unhappy people out there and they express that unhappiness in anger and aggression. I do my best to avoid people like that in person. I just walk away. I no longer do volunteer work bc it is just a drain to have 1 or 2 people like that in my orbit. Time is precious and I have quilts to finish! ;p
WOW! That barn block is AMAZING! 1″ finished half square triangles?! Yikes! I always change the fabric, too. That’s why I do my best to not buy a kit bc I always change the fabric…. ;p
I think there are a lot of lonely unhappy people out there and they express that unhappiness in anger and aggression. I do my best to avoid people like that in person. I just walk away. I no longer do volunteer work bc it is just a drain to have 1 or 2 people like that in my orbit. Time is precious and I have quilts to finish! ;p
I’ve truly enjoyed following your blog for years, although I don’t comment often. Your work inspires me and I always look forward to the projects you work on. I’ve followed your lead on a few projects of my own. Please don’t let that comment offend you or prevent you from continuing to blog. You would be sorely missed.
I’ve truly enjoyed following your blog for years, although I don’t comment often. Your work inspires me and I always look forward to the projects you work on. I’ve followed your lead on a few projects of my own. Please don’t let that comment offend you or prevent you from continuing to blog. You would be sorely missed.
I’ve truly enjoyed following your blog for years, although I don’t comment often. Your work inspires me and I always look forward to the projects you work on. I’ve followed your lead on a few projects of my own. Please don’t let that comment offend you or prevent you from continuing to blog. You would be sorely missed.
Your blocks are awesome. All your projects are.
You gave me my laugh for the day.
Your blocks are awesome. All your projects are.
You gave me my laugh for the day.
Your blocks are awesome. All your projects are.
You gave me my laugh for the day.
I love your barn block & agree that barns should be red! I live on a horse ranch & we have 4 dif barns. I don’t subscribe to Sew Sampler so I bought the kit in gray, white & black because I thought it would have all the patterns for the sew along. I will be substituting in a lot of red fabric & purchase the individual patterns in each month. Can’t wait to see your next barn block ~ your work & fabric selections are always beautiful & inspiring to see!
I love your barn block & agree that barns should be red! I live on a horse ranch & we have 4 dif barns. I don’t subscribe to Sew Sampler so I bought the kit in gray, white & black because I thought it would have all the patterns for the sew along. I will be substituting in a lot of red fabric & purchase the individual patterns in each month. Can’t wait to see your next barn block ~ your work & fabric selections are always beautiful & inspiring to see!
I love your barn block & agree that barns should be red! I live on a horse ranch & we have 4 dif barns. I don’t subscribe to Sew Sampler so I bought the kit in gray, white & black because I thought it would have all the patterns for the sew along. I will be substituting in a lot of red fabric & purchase the individual patterns in each month. Can’t wait to see your next barn block ~ your work & fabric selections are always beautiful & inspiring to see!
Some people are funny – you’ve hit on the best way to think about it, just shake your head, have a chuckle, and move on. I think your blog was one of the first quilting blogs I found and I love this way to connect to other quilters. Thanks for continuing with Sister’s Choice.
Some people are funny – you’ve hit on the best way to think about it, just shake your head, have a chuckle, and move on. I think your blog was one of the first quilting blogs I found and I love this way to connect to other quilters. Thanks for continuing with Sister’s Choice.
Some people are funny – you’ve hit on the best way to think about it, just shake your head, have a chuckle, and move on. I think your blog was one of the first quilting blogs I found and I love this way to connect to other quilters. Thanks for continuing with Sister’s Choice.
I so appreciate you and your blog. I second everything said in the comments above. I hope all can appreciate your time and effort. Please continue letting us experience this incredible artful expression with you. And a sincere THANKS for no advertising.
I so appreciate you and your blog. I second everything said in the comments above. I hope all can appreciate your time and effort. Please continue letting us experience this incredible artful expression with you. And a sincere THANKS for no advertising.
I so appreciate you and your blog. I second everything said in the comments above. I hope all can appreciate your time and effort. Please continue letting us experience this incredible artful expression with you. And a sincere THANKS for no advertising.
I love your blog and read every word. It is one of my favorites even though I rarely comment. You never know what people are thinking. Her “better done than perfect” comment may have been more about her than about you. You never know. Haha. I also think some people don’t really get how the internet works. All of the quilty people must know each other, right? Haha. Anyway, I always look forward to see what you are working on.
I love your blog and read every word. It is one of my favorites even though I rarely comment. You never know what people are thinking. Her “better done than perfect” comment may have been more about her than about you. You never know. Haha. I also think some people don’t really get how the internet works. All of the quilty people must know each other, right? Haha. Anyway, I always look forward to see what you are working on.
I love your blog and read every word. It is one of my favorites even though I rarely comment. You never know what people are thinking. Her “better done than perfect” comment may have been more about her than about you. You never know. Haha. I also think some people don’t really get how the internet works. All of the quilty people must know each other, right? Haha. Anyway, I always look forward to see what you are working on.
I’m so glad you’re still blogging and not letting anyone get you down! Love reading what you have to say and what you’re doing. I think sometimes people write things meaning one thing but it comes across different on social media. Just keep doing what you’re doing cause it’s perfect!
I’m so glad you’re still blogging and not letting anyone get you down! Love reading what you have to say and what you’re doing. I think sometimes people write things meaning one thing but it comes across different on social media. Just keep doing what you’re doing cause it’s perfect!
I’m so glad you’re still blogging and not letting anyone get you down! Love reading what you have to say and what you’re doing. I think sometimes people write things meaning one thing but it comes across different on social media. Just keep doing what you’re doing cause it’s perfect!
I love your blog, do not change a thing. Some people complain about everything, just ignore and continue your good work. I might add that this my first comment.
I love your blog, do not change a thing. Some people complain about everything, just ignore and continue your good work. I might add that this my first comment.
I love your blog, do not change a thing. Some people complain about everything, just ignore and continue your good work. I might add that this my first comment.