tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post8298766114990392560..comments2024-03-05T06:52:06.523-05:00Comments on Mainely Write: Ayuh to Z Challenge - QDonna Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13738281869266957726noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-70650359255615966542014-04-19T22:22:27.218-04:002014-04-19T22:22:27.218-04:00quite enjoyed your poem!
and that's a talent i...quite enjoyed your poem!<br />and that's a talent i admire, takes patience and perseverance more than writing does for me!<br />happy a to z-ing!Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-45764526469836609882014-04-19T17:25:14.112-04:002014-04-19T17:25:14.112-04:00I started this quilt when my kids were very young ...I started this quilt when my kids were very young and we were in a new town in NH. The women, especially the young moms like myself, would get together to knit, crochet, or in my case hand-sew quilt blocks. We were not there very long, so I didn't finish...I am tempted to use my sewing machine just to get them done. Donna Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738281869266957726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-34786018396439103512014-04-19T17:19:24.936-04:002014-04-19T17:19:24.936-04:00Thanks, Chrys! And I think your mom would really ...Thanks, Chrys! And I think your mom would really like Gail Gibbon's book. On Amazon you can see some of the pages.Donna Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738281869266957726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-84077275050878334202014-04-19T17:18:23.026-04:002014-04-19T17:18:23.026-04:00This is kind of an adapted "Log Cabin", ...This is kind of an adapted "Log Cabin", as the pieces don't really overlap, but are the same on opposite sides. They are stacked. It gives just a little different look. I did it by mistake when I made my first block, but decided I liked the look, so just kept going.<br />I made a batik quilt with the class I was student teaching years ago. It is a nice activity to bring people together, but also in solitude.Donna Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738281869266957726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-42037916532585757622014-04-19T17:13:39.331-04:002014-04-19T17:13:39.331-04:00Thanks, Fe! I put these blocks down for 30 years!...Thanks, Fe! I put these blocks down for 30 years! I've done a few little things, but this one has been hanging over my head for quite some time. Donna Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738281869266957726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-60462499930235954162014-04-19T17:08:32.640-04:002014-04-19T17:08:32.640-04:00Goodness, I like both poems, but the second one go...Goodness, I like both poems, but the second one got me with the mention of gossip being sewed into the quilt. I attended a few quilting bees as a kid, and I remember the environment. It was mostly positive, but such a great time to interact and talk.<br /><br /><a href="http://crystalcollier.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">True Heroes from A to Z</a>Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-91347714125846489442014-04-19T12:48:51.698-04:002014-04-19T12:48:51.698-04:00I have to find this book for my mom! She loves to ...I have to find this book for my mom! She loves to write children's stories and she's a quilter. She'll love it! :D Thank you for sharing! <br /><br />Your poems are perfect, as always. :) And the your quilt blocks are well done. I love the colors.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-70727464805610949442014-04-19T11:22:38.160-04:002014-04-19T11:22:38.160-04:00I've made one 'log cabin' block for a ...I've made one 'log cabin' block for a child's chair a long time ago, but since my mother and aunt were such prolific quilters, I let them do the work. We had a quilting time at school for year when the older students' play was Quilters. It was a huge community builder. Every day after school, people worked on the quilt-a wonderful memory for us. I love both, the rhythm of the first, and the second is more akin to quilting memories isn't it? I have the book, The Memory Quilt-lovely. Thanks for so much here, Donna. Love "tales of laughter and of milk spilt ".Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-39153197993057200482014-04-19T11:14:34.655-04:002014-04-19T11:14:34.655-04:00Firstly, I think you are inordinately talented to ...Firstly, I think you are inordinately talented to do something like quilting. Secondly, although both poems are really lovely, I prefer the first simply because I make full use of new lines as breaks and emphases in my own work and it resonates more with my style of poetry.<br /><br />Visiting from A-ZFehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18344347287087639537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-79507372385790933442014-04-19T09:47:49.705-04:002014-04-19T09:47:49.705-04:00I prefer to bottom one, too, Donna. It looks like...I prefer to bottom one, too, Donna. It looks like blue sails. <br />I'll put the quilt-as-you-go details up on Monday, Donna. I should have put them on today, but I was lazy. (I'm getting so tired). I'll also mention your blog on Monday and your quilting poems. Thank you for your interest, and keeping me on my toes!Frankie Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10787954599014677407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-84506804333239456882014-04-19T07:45:21.436-04:002014-04-19T07:45:21.436-04:00Just missed you! I put the blocks up just now! I...Just missed you! I put the blocks up just now! I forgot I hadn't done that yet!Donna Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738281869266957726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-45506820286989508192014-04-19T07:37:11.164-04:002014-04-19T07:37:11.164-04:00You have two beautiful poems here, Donna. I'm...You have two beautiful poems here, Donna. I'm finding it difficult to choose. The first Quilting Bee moves with the stitches and rings so true. The second, as a quatern, is so clever, and I like the mention of the designs in it. <br />I like quilting as you know, but I also like poetry and writing. The A-Z is inspiring me so much so that I intend to return to writing some poetry. There's so much to learn and attempt.<br />Yesterday I came across a blog on the A-Z: http://thepoetrywagon.blogspot.co.uk and found a palindrome.<br />I must try 'The Memory Quilt' is sounds like a real tear-jerker. I'll be back.<br />Easter blessings. <br /> Frankie Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10787954599014677407noreply@blogger.com