tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932593447088657785.post8326108913876863342..comments2023-10-19T05:06:50.151-06:00Comments on Green Fairy Quilts: Sittin' on my soap box....Judihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17629927008581474583noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932593447088657785.post-59524438600925907592012-02-24T05:11:27.658-07:002012-02-24T05:11:27.658-07:00Although I love the look of hand quilting, I am fi...Although I love the look of hand quilting, I am fine with longarm and machine quilting as well. Judi, your quilting takes long arm quilting to a new height, btw. <br /><br />That said, I am always disappointed when I see a quilt done by a computerized longarm in which the quilting is a repeat. I know that this is quick, relatively easy and inexpensive. But it looks dull, and I find the perfect repeats predictable and kind of soul-less. <br /><br />I do not think computerized repeat designs are cheating, but I can see why others would. Me, I just find them disappointing.WesternWilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12765821422247317378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932593447088657785.post-44948052823875028972012-02-07T22:29:34.821-07:002012-02-07T22:29:34.821-07:00That's exactly why I would never have a judged...That's exactly why I would never have a judged show at the Quilt Walk. Each quilt is different...made for a different reason, but all made and quilted with love! It is a very personal thing and who has the right to say that one is better than another. We all do what we do because we love it. We are all blessed with the opportunity to be able do do it! I love it and so do you! Good for us!Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07608725034098856020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932593447088657785.post-45069141973186055572012-02-07T17:18:54.646-07:002012-02-07T17:18:54.646-07:00What a dreadful thing to say...I thihnk she must b...What a dreadful thing to say...I thihnk she must be a very ignorant person in this world of quilting! You do the most beautiful work I have seen. I wouldnt worry about the comment - I'll be kind and hope it was just said in haste. your work is stunning and so inspirational... and I love machine quilting too :)Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14799669507142985448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932593447088657785.post-8435360523328503992012-01-27T16:10:47.158-07:002012-01-27T16:10:47.158-07:00From one longarm quilter to another, I love your s...From one longarm quilter to another, I love your sentiments! Quilting is my job and my passion.....and my machine is my tool, both by hand and by computer! You are never going to get a complete understanding from everyone about how much effort goes into each and every quilt until they have experienced it! Just keep doing what you are doing and be happy that you are so good at it! Best wishes!the running chicken quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13844649174896606113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932593447088657785.post-9625965067911743962012-01-27T15:20:15.120-07:002012-01-27T15:20:15.120-07:00I see that same type of comment over and over agai...I see that same type of comment over and over again on quilting forums. I figure people who are that narrow minded and opinionated about a HOBBY must lead very unhappy lives. I appreciate all types of quilting and know that time and skill went into each type. I quilt how I like to quilt and let others do the same.rachelcb80https://www.blogger.com/profile/00579869025771878506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932593447088657785.post-17716118341132016042012-01-26T06:04:03.277-07:002012-01-26T06:04:03.277-07:00I am doing the Free Motion Quilt Challenge so I ca...I am doing the Free Motion Quilt Challenge so I can learn to quilt by machine. I can already stitch in the ditch by machine and make fairly evenly spaced lines, diagonal, horizontal, vertical. I consider each another tool in the box. I have hand pieced, hand cut, rotary cut, machine pieced, hand appliqued, fused applique, all sorts of tops I am learning on. I think cheating is when you buy someone else's work and claim it as your own!Purl Buttonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09111658454474340981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932593447088657785.post-9887566573808478882012-01-26T01:05:35.002-07:002012-01-26T01:05:35.002-07:00I really panic if I think of hand quilting. This m...I really panic if I think of hand quilting. This means torture to my fingers and it takes me up to months beacause it's no fun and I can't bring myself to do that. I love machine quilting. First with my sewing machine and now with the longarm machine. It's another way of working but it's still HANDMADE! You use your mind and creativity as well!<br /><br />Don't bother! There's always someone saying something stupid. As you can see you have so many friends here that support you, follow what you are doing and are really interested and inspired by you. Go on, you do a wonderful work!Quiltinchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07323644809088858629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932593447088657785.post-29753709585648229512012-01-25T16:46:55.869-07:002012-01-25T16:46:55.869-07:00If I had to hand quilt, there would be lots of pai...If I had to hand quilt, there would be lots of paintings in my home instead of quilts. Or maybe I would be a card shark. Or the best bread maker in town? Just sayin...Linda in Calif.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17976880355570847646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932593447088657785.post-12132212298151301442012-01-25T09:34:31.676-07:002012-01-25T09:34:31.676-07:00After attending a quilt show my MIL commented to m...After attending a quilt show my MIL commented to me that only hand quilted quilts were quilted with love!<br />Those that were done by machine had no love in them........................what??One Minnesota Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14324481663679002621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932593447088657785.post-4125731041798163722012-01-25T07:51:52.094-07:002012-01-25T07:51:52.094-07:00My grandmother heard this kind of thing all the ti...My grandmother heard this kind of thing all the time, and she was always undervaluing her quilts. She'd give me one and say, "Oh this one was only made on the machine." Which, being a young kid made me think it was no big deal. When I was in my early 20's I used the "only machine" quilts as drop cloths for painting. When I started sewing myself I realized how much work "only machine" was, but I couldn't take back the paint splatters. It was years of hearing comments just like that, that let me think it was okay to trash a family heirloom.Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04461770540754486428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932593447088657785.post-13890938086200607832012-01-25T06:50:33.234-07:002012-01-25T06:50:33.234-07:00I think that the women's comment is interestin...I think that the women's comment is interesting in that it shows she has no idea just how many quilts were both pieced and quilted by machine post the civil war. A little research on her side would benefit that lady.<br />I remember my first state quilt meeting I attended. I had the privilege to sit with some "older" women [that was over 20 years ago] and being lectured by them if the quilt was not ALL done by hand it was not a quilt. I should just go to the store and buy a quilt.<br />I smiled politely and found some where else to sit.Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17031688737964746427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932593447088657785.post-79787934727982290172012-01-24T21:28:52.488-07:002012-01-24T21:28:52.488-07:00There was a time when any quilt that wasn't qu...There was a time when any quilt that wasn't quilted by hand was thought of as inferior. My earliest exposure to quilters gave me the impression that machine quilting was very much looked down upon. <br />It's too bad that silly notion still raises it ugly head once in a while. It's the mark of someone who wants to be "elite," not part of a wonderful community. <br />For my part, I consider a top flight quilter to be someone who has mastered her or his basic and favorite advanced techniques, proven her or his creativity and consistently seeks challenges in the design and execution of quilts.<br />The person who made that smug comment was thoughtless and, I believe, rude to the others participating in the discussion.<br />In fact, it would have been wholely appropriate to have written a critique of her comment, pointing out that the majority of quilters today hold no such prejudiced view.<br />A gentle, but head-on, rebuttal might help her realize that her thinking is out of touch. At the very least, others who are similarly offended know that it's OK to challenge a wrong-headed notion.Donna Beckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17868923547854317802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932593447088657785.post-27324513145807525142012-01-24T20:42:39.679-07:002012-01-24T20:42:39.679-07:00The first question many members of our quilt guild...The first question many members of our quilt guild ask is "Is it hand quilted?" and if the response is yes, there is a roll of applause. It makes those of us who are trying to perfect our machine quilting feel slapped and affronted as you were with that FB comment. It is true that we should remember that we do it with our creative talents as well, but it still makes for a difficult, non-inclusive group.Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09409187821302555932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932593447088657785.post-9559081553402199462012-01-24T15:57:04.506-07:002012-01-24T15:57:04.506-07:00The machine quilting that I've seen of YOUR wo...The machine quilting that I've seen of YOUR work...well, it's breathtaking...awesome! The machine quilting leeetle looptee-louz that I produce are NOTHING in comparison. But, my heart went into the completed piece. I've handquilted too. But, I would NVR say that machine quilting is any less difficult (or cheating)than handquilting. <br /><br />Over the years, I've noticed that some people have to speak "down" about things...so as to make themselves feel more "up". Maybe they don't notice it...maybe it's because they don't feel as good about themselves if they see other people's skills as equal or better<br />than their own.<br /><br />Things that we make come from our hearts...to share with the hearts of others. Measuring/comparing HOW something was made...is like trying to "measure" the love in a gift.<br /><br />hugZ,<br />annie<br />anniesrubyslipperz.comrubyslipperz1052https://www.blogger.com/profile/09051674684950416256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932593447088657785.post-39337966848493609582012-01-24T15:13:00.805-07:002012-01-24T15:13:00.805-07:00I think there are fewer and fewer quilters who are...I think there are fewer and fewer quilters who are so rigid in their thinking, fortunately. The only reason any of us quilt, however we do it, is because it makes us happy. Social media connects all of us, be we content or cranky, and we all have to learn how to deal with opinions of our work, good or bad, but we can certainly be kinder in our interactions with each other and embrace the differences that make us and our quilts special.kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11299161074135933976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932593447088657785.post-11435120474400659992012-01-24T14:53:10.057-07:002012-01-24T14:53:10.057-07:00I still burn over the remark that I could not ente...I still burn over the remark that I could not enter my quilt in our village's art show "because quilts are not art." I love your work and wish I had a long arm machine too. I love to occasionally hand quilt, just for the pleasure of hand work. Can't wait to see your pieces put together. Keep on quilting...any which way!pbee ...https://www.blogger.com/profile/14020540228938783727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932593447088657785.post-57884239899596743842012-01-24T12:44:57.530-07:002012-01-24T12:44:57.530-07:00Judi, when I first read this I thought, "I kn...Judi, when I first read this I thought, "I know what she means." Because I only quilt small pieces, my larger quilts go to a good friend who does a fabulous job quilting them on her longarm. BUT, I have to say that I wish I could do it myself! I wish I had the enthusiasm to learn. When I look at your beautiful quilting I am in awe! I never feel that I can take more than half the credit for my quilts, and when people go on and on about my talent, I have to say "The quilting is what really made it sparkle." So, I interpreted the lady's comment as saying that she did her whole quilt herself start to finish. Remember a few weeks ago when you were frustrated about being kind of slotted into the "quilter" category rather than the "designer"? I think we'd all like to do a bang-up job on the whole process, but there aren't enough hours in the day ~ or even a lifetime!!! You're an angel for sure!Reginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114423545095239364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932593447088657785.post-32638423603179384812012-01-24T11:11:55.891-07:002012-01-24T11:11:55.891-07:00Well said Judi!Well said Judi!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10938036082713836623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932593447088657785.post-4753921330885210772012-01-24T10:39:59.009-07:002012-01-24T10:39:59.009-07:00Well said!Well said!Reginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06180104163495530405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932593447088657785.post-29459876565571743602012-01-24T09:44:09.945-07:002012-01-24T09:44:09.945-07:00Amen!
Plus it is still your hands guiding the fab...Amen!<br /><br />Plus it is still your hands guiding the fabric or the machine, making every single stitch unique.<br />Keep up the good work :-) I just found your blog and I love it, added it to my favorites rightaway.Birdblockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00077510317930778137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932593447088657785.post-24298281197820712152012-01-24T09:20:37.558-07:002012-01-24T09:20:37.558-07:00I would like to see her hand quilt something that ...I would like to see her hand quilt something that you do. Although hand quilting is beautiful it has it's limits, you have proven what those limits are. Can she hand quilt all the swirls and loops that you do? Can she make a quilt "move like you do? I say NO! You are still the queen and I bow down to you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06332278945204640079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932593447088657785.post-30860738110187372732012-01-24T07:53:28.059-07:002012-01-24T07:53:28.059-07:00Some people like Coffee, some like tea! LOL! I thi...Some people like Coffee, some like tea! LOL! I think what you do is an amazing art and I only wish I was as creative and sure handed as you!! Poop on people who can't appreciate what each person does!! Hand quilting is an art as well and people who can do it are just as amazing, but we all have our own talents and should not put down others! Have some respect people!! (You want I kick them in the shins for you LOL)Josie McRaziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16920829397288239105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932593447088657785.post-10186955469247721422012-01-24T06:17:04.849-07:002012-01-24T06:17:04.849-07:00Cheating? No one with a functioning brain could l...Cheating? No one with a functioning brain could look at what you do and consider it cheating. What you do is ART with all capital letters.pcflamingohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03206688121231793996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932593447088657785.post-55995186040878358122012-01-24T05:56:05.347-07:002012-01-24T05:56:05.347-07:00I've been quilting since the early 80s (OK-I a...I've been quilting since the early 80s (OK-I am older). The war between "purists" who are hand quilters and the machine gals has been going on for a long time. There is room for both in quilting. I love my machine after first trying the hand quilting route. I really do love my machine! And, I think long arm quilters are doing some of the most gorgeous work I have ever seen. So don't listen to anyone. You long arm gals are incredible and I love my long arm quilter. She makes me look good! If I had the room and money, well, I might venture into the long arm world myself. But for now I will keep calling Elizabeth whenever I have a quilt top ready for her magic touch.NMSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12819893176474050663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932593447088657785.post-4599624272544505932012-01-24T05:01:45.406-07:002012-01-24T05:01:45.406-07:00When I moved to this SMALL town I was snubbed for ...When I moved to this SMALL town I was snubbed for this same reason.. there is a HAND QUILTING GUILD here .. I was not welcome.... there loss.. I AM FABULOUS and my stuff gets done LOTS FASTER!<br /><br />Judi I so love your Blog and all things GREENFAIRY keep doing what you do .. you inspire me an ignore the opinions of naa sayers!Dawn Hendrixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12553782197133216081noreply@blogger.com