Thursday Thinkings
Here are some really random Thursday thinkings:
1. How do you feel about exposed zippers on cushions? Mr. Sparkles was all: “It’ll scratch the leather couch!” (even though it has a plastic zipper!) I’m leaning more towards the “make it a feature” camp.
2. Speaking of features, I had the pleasure of speaking to Deanna McCool from Sew McCool last week for an article about men who quilt. I’m in the same article as Thomas Knauer. <— WHAT. Go see what Thomas had to say!
3. Katelyn at Sing While Crafting has made a beautiful triangle quilt, featuring Kona Berry and pink scraps, that is just all sorts of modern deliciousness. I wish it was in my portfolio.
4. I’ve been hearing of some sewing animosity out in blog land. Remember to be nice to each other, or I will send exploding glitter bombs to your door. You’ll be cleaning that shit up for ages.
5. The Sydney Craft & Quilt Fair increased my booth size to 6m x 7m (20 ft x 23 ft). No biggie, just more quilts to show you! Thanks for all the glitter kisses you’ve sent this way, I can feel it!
That’s all.
I 'met' Thomas when he was looking for squares for a scrap vomit quilt. Of course I had to help. Interesting man, good read. Have you read his book? I can't believe people are not being nice. Did the quilt police escape or just ? Really people.
Yikes!! Take it from a woman that just had a 13 year old girls sleepover…glitter is hell to get out of your house once it's in!!
Kristen – Your an NRB so I can't email you… but you're so right, and we both know it!
Do you have moderate comment option now? Or where exactly my comment went?
Yay for a bigger booth – you know you're worth it!
That smaller booth would have cramped your style, go big or go home, right. As for the sewing animosity, it looks like I missed seeing that which is a good thing since it drives me crazy….can't we all just get along-Geez!
I love making zips a feature on cushions! No damage to the leather sofa here, and if there was isn't that just the vintage look?!?
Lol on the zippers, yay for a bigger booth, and I will check out the berry & pink. As for the quilt bullies, they clearly have some serious insecurities!
When does the article come out?
How about a great big chunky metal zip? Yes it probably will scratch the sofa but it will look smart! Great article, stuff to think about is good.
Well, I just learned how to make a flap to cover the zipper so I'm all for covering them now, lol. Now why, please tell, does there have to be any animosity in the blog world? So unnecessary!
I like an exposed zip too, put it out there! I enjoyed the interview and think all gender bias is crap and of course men sew, look at Saville Row! I think I'm in lalaland because I always miss the gossip 😉 seriously though it's much nicer to be kind to each other and hope it's resolved. Congrats on the bigger space!
I never seem to remember to buy zippers before I start making pillows, so I usually end up making an envelope closure instead. No danger to the leather chairs! And nastiness in blogland? What's up with that? One of the things I really like about the on-line community is the positive support I've received. If you can't say something nice, people…
It's such a shame that we have this wonderful outlet to help boost each other up, inspire each other, and promote sewing/quilting and yet there are some that feel the need to bring nasty to the party! The glitter bomb threat brought a smile to my face though. Congrats on the bigger booth and yay for the men who quilt article. I hate the assumption that men don't sew. I just taught my husband how to use my machine a few weeks ago and I could tell he loved every second and wants to try it out some more. I also plan on teaching my son as soon as he is old enough to understand not to stick his fingers under the needle! 🙂
I saw a portion of Katelyn's quilt top in person and it is gorgeous!
Lori
Crystoll at aol dot com
I always make envelope pillows…I think I never want to take the time to put in a zipper. I just want to finish my pillow and enjoy. lol
Also – fabulous article! I love seeing men in quilting. I learn from them. and Thomas is fabulous. love his book.
Thank you so much for featuring my quilt! SO cool. 😉 I completely finished it (quilting binding and all) and I am going to post next week. I think it is my favorite modern make.
Who is being mean? I've got some unused glitter…
Oh, I missed all the mean stuff – where was it going on? Someone keep me current, please!
Glitter – we got some in the 'rustic cracks' of our dining room table and do you think I can get it out? It would be easier to get barnacles off a boat bottom.
I have Thomas' book and I really enjoyed it. I really love the quilting Lisa did, too, and especially love the quilt on the cover.
Good luck for the Quilt Fair – I got my catalogue finally this week and thought your upcoming caper sounded great!
I missed out on story, but I love the glitter bomb image. I met Thomas Knauer at Quilt Market, he is lovely and smart. I have to say I am with Mr. Sparkles on the zipper, have you considered an invisible zip, it is really fast and easy and less hazardous to the sofa.
I agree with Mr. Sparkles on #1