tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133801105304595602.post5792635283966687817..comments2023-11-03T02:14:41.303-07:00Comments on Alice and Florence: A little bit of thriftinessAliceAndFlorencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00374797429241347425noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133801105304595602.post-30672484405045402592013-02-26T13:25:39.703-08:002013-02-26T13:25:39.703-08:00Regarding quilt making time, it all depends on whe...Regarding quilt making time, it all depends on whether it's a single block pattern, eg squares, or something with more complex shapes would take longer. There's more cutting and sewing. Then again there's a time difference with hand or machine quilting, how close or apart the quilting is done. But I love doing it, hand quilting is so relaxing to do.<br />Maybe one day you'll give it a go!<br />Wendy x AliceAndFlorencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00374797429241347425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133801105304595602.post-30294760846324411122013-02-26T01:18:20.953-08:002013-02-26T01:18:20.953-08:00The cushions look lovely, great fabric. Isn't...The cushions look lovely, great fabric. Isn't it wonderful to see spring finally appearing? Your quilts are beautiful. Just out of interest how long does it take to make one? It's not something I'd ever contemplate doing. Hope you have another inspirational week.<br />Ali xAlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15885333729417424955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133801105304595602.post-14747958752924236622013-02-25T13:10:03.182-08:002013-02-25T13:10:03.182-08:00So looking forward to going...I like the idea of u...So looking forward to going...I like the idea of using fabrics one way, then giving them a new lease of life as something different!<br />Wendy x AliceAndFlorencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00374797429241347425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133801105304595602.post-22695818317020589722013-02-25T13:07:30.232-08:002013-02-25T13:07:30.232-08:00Thankyou. Abakhan is great for pottering around in...Thankyou. Abakhan is great for pottering around in. Some of the fabric is on the roll, and others by weight. One of the places I go to quite often.<br />Wendy x<br /> AliceAndFlorencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00374797429241347425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133801105304595602.post-55735712095542842022013-02-25T13:01:34.115-08:002013-02-25T13:01:34.115-08:00Lucky you going to a Kaffe Fassett seminar. I'...Lucky you going to a Kaffe Fassett seminar. I've been a fan of his for many years. Thought the shirt tablecloth was a great idea.Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05224392726925128089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133801105304595602.post-19014242590212529132013-02-25T12:06:01.675-08:002013-02-25T12:06:01.675-08:00The tablecloth made from shirts is genius - I love...The tablecloth made from shirts is genius - I love it. The colours are fab too! I have also made a note of your fabric shop's website - it looks like one that I need to investigate a bit more. xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133801105304595602.post-2633183927027244932013-02-25T05:10:48.513-08:002013-02-25T05:10:48.513-08:00Thanks! I tend to find it comes easier to me to wo...Thanks! I tend to find it comes easier to me to work in traditional ways, whilst also exploring using different fabrics and colours together. <br />Wendy x AliceAndFlorencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00374797429241347425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133801105304595602.post-31371710041091970732013-02-25T05:07:30.353-08:002013-02-25T05:07:30.353-08:00Thank you. I like to read modern fiction, but also...Thank you. I like to read modern fiction, but also love going back to more traditional stories. Jut posted another quilt, and in the midst of designing another. I love deciding how to work on a piece, and how it's going to appear. <br />Wendy x AliceAndFlorencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00374797429241347425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133801105304595602.post-14636287378915541002013-02-25T04:17:16.202-08:002013-02-25T04:17:16.202-08:00Know just what you mean about WInd in the Willows!...Know just what you mean about WInd in the Willows!<br />Love the individuality of the quilting.. SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06819167063823159717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133801105304595602.post-8256313689967744562013-02-25T01:54:58.912-08:002013-02-25T01:54:58.912-08:00So many lovely makes, so many lovely fabrics. Als...So many lovely makes, so many lovely fabrics. Also love Wind in the Willows - such a fun story. Also love the various interpretations on film and television. Hope you have a good week.Christmas Pie Craftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15535917693583199463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133801105304595602.post-24011979448066839672013-02-25T01:02:34.410-08:002013-02-25T01:02:34.410-08:00I love the idea of different kinds of homes and dr...I love the idea of different kinds of homes and drawings of them,lots of circles and curves. Eg Hobbit homes, or up the far away tree, bits of gingham curtains blowing in the breeze; and sea side cottages such as the ones in the illustrations of The Mousehole Cat by Antonia Barber, and illustrated by Nicolas Bayley. There is a lovely page where Mowza the cat is perched on a hexi cushion, and I just want to be there!<br />Wendy x AliceAndFlorencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00374797429241347425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133801105304595602.post-85611819021874574102013-02-25T00:41:02.542-08:002013-02-25T00:41:02.542-08:00Thanks. I am on the lookout to add a bit of vintag...Thanks. I am on the lookout to add a bit of vintage fabric to the next quilt, a good excuse for a thrifty wander!<br />Wendy x AliceAndFlorencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00374797429241347425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133801105304595602.post-32834628210450110702013-02-24T23:25:51.470-08:002013-02-24T23:25:51.470-08:00I'm another lover of Wind in the Willows and l...I'm another lover of Wind in the Willows and love the idea of your re-makes - so nice to look at something anew!CatkinJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07027217820643234163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133801105304595602.post-23355800284843440932013-02-24T15:14:41.182-08:002013-02-24T15:14:41.182-08:00Oooh i love that cushion and your gorgeous upcycle...Oooh i love that cushion and your gorgeous upcycled Spring table cloth! Its so lovely to freshen you decor for the new season isn't it :)<br /><br />your quilt is gorgeous too, so many lovely fabrics! xFree Spirit Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02421043515824410137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133801105304595602.post-42282402257245632412013-02-24T13:52:41.040-08:002013-02-24T13:52:41.040-08:00You can never have too many shirts. One of Kaffees...You can never have too many shirts. One of Kaffees' quilts is based on shirting fabrics. The house fabric is called St Ives, quite a coincidence considering I am a huge fan of Cornwall.<br />Wendy x AliceAndFlorencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00374797429241347425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133801105304595602.post-13150686460483496662013-02-24T13:40:55.575-08:002013-02-24T13:40:55.575-08:00How exciting about the Kaffe Fassett. I love the h...How exciting about the Kaffe Fassett. I love the house fabric. My husband has just sorted out his clothes cupboard, and I have stashed away some of his shirts, which I could not bear to take to the clothes recyling. You may have given me some inspiration.Ginx Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568871409793988717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133801105304595602.post-30663264476644152932013-02-24T12:53:00.292-08:002013-02-24T12:53:00.292-08:00Thanks. I'm really looking forward to it. Will...Thanks. I'm really looking forward to it. Will probably travel down the day before. Have a wander round and maybe even visit a fabric shop, or make a thrifty find!<br />Wendy x AliceAndFlorencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00374797429241347425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133801105304595602.post-23107032696122351572013-02-24T12:50:10.988-08:002013-02-24T12:50:10.988-08:00Yes I am rather thrilled. His work is so special. ...Yes I am rather thrilled. His work is so special. I love looking at the photos in his books for inspiration.<br />Wendy x AliceAndFlorencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00374797429241347425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133801105304595602.post-61370874476552266922013-02-24T12:29:21.272-08:002013-02-24T12:29:21.272-08:00Some lovely fabrics and photos in this post and lu...Some lovely fabrics and photos in this post and lucky you going to a Kaffe Fassett Seminar :)Fiddly Fingershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10336807917360708621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133801105304595602.post-66343845999311867092013-02-24T12:29:01.684-08:002013-02-24T12:29:01.684-08:00Wow, the Kaffe Fassett workshop sounds very exciti...Wow, the Kaffe Fassett workshop sounds very exciting! I imagine it will be very motivational,too. I'm officially very envious - I love his work.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11383618809187116026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133801105304595602.post-89523679529323239982013-02-24T12:22:32.143-08:002013-02-24T12:22:32.143-08:00Thanks. Some of my favourite things, I tend to sew...Thanks. Some of my favourite things, I tend to sew during daylight hours when I can, and knit or crochet in the evenings.<br />Wendy x AliceAndFlorencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00374797429241347425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133801105304595602.post-66386862415062246602013-02-24T12:19:30.409-08:002013-02-24T12:19:30.409-08:00Thank you. I just like the different ways fabrics ...Thank you. I just like the different ways fabrics around the home can be used. Have a good week too.<br />Wendy x AliceAndFlorencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00374797429241347425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133801105304595602.post-41037448993492359132013-02-24T12:17:38.003-08:002013-02-24T12:17:38.003-08:00I shall do my best. Must remember to take enough b...I shall do my best. Must remember to take enough batteries for actually taking photos! I will be posting about it that's for sure.<br />Wendy x AliceAndFlorencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00374797429241347425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133801105304595602.post-14739659628747720732013-02-24T12:09:49.119-08:002013-02-24T12:09:49.119-08:00Lucky you, going to that workshop. Sounds like he...Lucky you, going to that workshop. Sounds like heaven - wool & quilts in one day! Love your quilty delights!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4133801105304595602.post-67048385993353259772013-02-24T12:00:13.805-08:002013-02-24T12:00:13.805-08:00I really love the idea of swapping cushions and th...I really love the idea of swapping cushions and throws in the spring - I just haven't got the storage or even things. Maybe one day. I was a bit unsure about your re-cycled table cloth until I saw it. It sets off your daffs beautifully and the buttons are a quirky detail. Hope you have a good week :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com