tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331056529990165279.post5973486681268276696..comments2024-03-26T19:54:33.958-04:00Comments on The Academic Quilter: A comfort quiltMarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195401144486416881noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331056529990165279.post-8746536996249228132022-09-22T07:11:13.543-04:002022-09-22T07:11:13.543-04:00I'm so sorry life isn't very fun at the mo...I'm so sorry life isn't very fun at the moment. It's good you found something to finish, it also helps to feel like you've accomplished something. Be good to yourself. Hope you find some other things in the sewing room that can bring you joy and a break from the stress. Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02876375845688651131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331056529990165279.post-22887389058218645892022-09-19T12:50:45.191-04:002022-09-19T12:50:45.191-04:00Best wishes and big hugs to you as you work your w...Best wishes and big hugs to you as you work your way through the issues. Quilting is a wonderful escape and therapeutic friend. And the result is s sweet, colorful and happy quilt. xoCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05765115495938525371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331056529990165279.post-15342054682726016922022-09-17T23:08:51.011-04:002022-09-17T23:08:51.011-04:00I can totally see how this sweet quilt finish was ...I can totally see how this sweet quilt finish was able to cheer you up a bit, Mari. It's SEW darling!!The Joyful Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10706614750500929214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331056529990165279.post-71360758866066615992022-09-17T10:24:46.098-04:002022-09-17T10:24:46.098-04:00I am so glad you found some peace in the quilting ...I am so glad you found some peace in the quilting - and I love that you want to pass the comfort along. That is so gracious and will definitely happen!!<br />Beautiful quilt!!!Alycia~Quiltygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283575876006453806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331056529990165279.post-65579842600614823622022-09-17T09:17:14.199-04:002022-09-17T09:17:14.199-04:00I'm sorry you continue to be burdened; I, too ...I'm sorry you continue to be burdened; I, too have found some peace in quilting. The result is something that will help another. A win for both. Take care of yourself during this time.sue shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12325303490006303274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331056529990165279.post-13211330028389316912022-09-17T09:01:09.629-04:002022-09-17T09:01:09.629-04:00I like that you decided to get quilting...it is th...I like that you decided to get quilting...it is therapeutic for sure once you make a start. And I'm sorry to hear you are carrying a burden just now as we all must at times it seems. <br />Your quilt is just wonderful-great colours and I love the quilting you did. Happy and Soothing Stitching from me!Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11770193529950365462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331056529990165279.post-91780110608525932862022-09-16T11:47:02.598-04:002022-09-16T11:47:02.598-04:00Hang in there! And keep feeding the creative spiri...Hang in there! And keep feeding the creative spirit. This quilt is terrific, and YES - someone will love it for sure. The pinwheels are such a lovely rich color. And simple quilting definitely works perfectly. Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06412341664506380343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331056529990165279.post-52175435024014918502022-09-16T10:44:16.664-04:002022-09-16T10:44:16.664-04:00I am glad you found comfort in the quilt. It is a...I am glad you found comfort in the quilt. It is a good thing when we can channel some of our emotions into something good. Prayers for you and yours as the travel through this crisis.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11621591443896350515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331056529990165279.post-61284066567194036832022-09-16T10:35:22.674-04:002022-09-16T10:35:22.674-04:00Love the quilt - My preference is often for loose ...Love the quilt - My preference is often for loose quilting because I like that puffy, soft feely. Glad you found some peace while working on this project. You are in my thoughts. Bernie Kringelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00753481379287809548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331056529990165279.post-67637238011382012822022-09-16T10:20:11.669-04:002022-09-16T10:20:11.669-04:00That's a sweet and happy quilt, Mari! I'm...That's a sweet and happy quilt, Mari! I'm glad working on it gave you some good therapy. We all need that from time to time. Take care of yourself - thinking of you!LIttle Penguin Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05963436433585505550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331056529990165279.post-33136131433875310782022-09-16T10:12:45.087-04:002022-09-16T10:12:45.087-04:00Sometimes just putting hands to work and minds at ...Sometimes just putting hands to work and minds at thought (other than the issues weighing heavily on us) is the best medicine. That's a bright, cheerful quilt, and I'm sure it will make someone feel loved and comforted. Take care. piecefulwendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02256164519304112032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331056529990165279.post-38562202713751911382022-09-16T08:52:57.276-04:002022-09-16T08:52:57.276-04:00Quilting can definitely work well as therapy and s...Quilting can definitely work well as therapy and sooth the soul. Your charity quilt turned out great. Must admit I see nothing wrong with your binding that you showed close up. (Neither will the recipient!) Be good to yourself. Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04758275644964547751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331056529990165279.post-11563706269823197282022-09-16T08:34:39.451-04:002022-09-16T08:34:39.451-04:00I'm glad you shared your comfort quilt. I love...I'm glad you shared your comfort quilt. I love the bright colors and the way the pinwheels pop at you take a step back. Hope the drama settles down in your life. My mamma always said," One day at a time" and "this too shall pass"! She was right of course. Hugs to you! ps: I love those sunflowers!! Cute!grammajudybhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00562284172505849145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331056529990165279.post-60780375643733520682022-09-16T07:27:30.404-04:002022-09-16T07:27:30.404-04:00I think I have always looked on quilting as therap...I think I have always looked on quilting as therapy - at first for medical reason and then over time it keeps your mind occupied and and is a great stress reducer - unless you are making mistakes and messing up lol - then it is best to put it aside or a little bitKaren - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331056529990165279.post-66424589731017548142022-09-15T22:56:11.568-04:002022-09-15T22:56:11.568-04:00Our weatherman said tonight was the last night the...Our weatherman said tonight was the last night the sunset would be after 7 p.m. until March 18 next year. Yes it is getting dark way too early and the sunset has moved way over to the right from where it was in the spring.<br /><br />Exuberantcolor/Wanda S Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00064308660138307797noreply@blogger.com