tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203181095910338416.post3617258293041697468..comments2023-03-27T21:01:15.931-06:00Comments on Roots and Wings: The Story of Rutledge RedSRRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08674355274961037807noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203181095910338416.post-74784351573821898812011-10-15T07:51:35.610-06:002011-10-15T07:51:35.610-06:00Only people who like homemade things are my kind o...Only people who like homemade things are my kind of people. Years ago, I was helping a friend pack things for a move. In the back of her closet was a lovely cross stitch of the woman's wedding invitation. She picked it up and tossed it aside, saying, "Why would I want something like this?" Then, she laughed. I was never able to feel comfortable around that woman again and the friendship eventually came to an end. While the friendship ended for a number of reasons, her careless attitude about the kindness of others, in general, was a huge factor. Again, your quilt is gorgeous. My favorite color is teal/robin's egg blue! When will mine be ready?Mrs. Flyfeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11899594947694153397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203181095910338416.post-5848460598343527242011-10-12T12:54:33.537-06:002011-10-12T12:54:33.537-06:00What a gorgeous quilt! You can push your homemade ...What a gorgeous quilt! You can push your homemade -y stuff on me anytime. What are your other crafts?Gabriellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11290431331309790679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203181095910338416.post-26173403027429146192011-10-10T07:43:38.954-06:002011-10-10T07:43:38.954-06:00Wow. At least you and your siblings want to get to...Wow. At least you and your siblings want to get together! You are blessed. Truly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203181095910338416.post-426068718394387722011-10-09T21:44:35.479-06:002011-10-09T21:44:35.479-06:00I never get back here in time to comment on each o...I never get back here in time to comment on each of your comments. What lovely sentiments! I am humbled and encouraged. To answer a few: yes, my brother and I are Red Raider alums! He still lives in Lubbock. I have been having a pity party this weekend because all my siblings are there this weekend, and I couldn't make it. <br /> I love hearing that so many of you are quilters. I feel that I live such a solitary quilt life that I rarely meet up with fellow quilters. I have a Jenny Beyer "Around the World" quilt kit stashed away for more than 5 years!! I only hope I can do her justice some day.<br /> A note about your "Girls".. I have 3 lurking around the house who think they must check in on my progress from time to time. I understand your grief and hope it will be easier to handle over time. I encourage you to find another (or two) because another cat deserves to experience your love. That's not a "replacement"; it's a "pass it on" <br />Blessings to you all. <br />SuzanneSRRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08674355274961037807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203181095910338416.post-85750023906267514822011-10-09T21:09:35.606-06:002011-10-09T21:09:35.606-06:00This is certainly one of the most gorgeous quilts ...This is certainly one of the most gorgeous quilts I've ever seen. Quilting takes into consideration every wonderful aspect of being part of a community and the balance of alone time. From time to time, I try to get back into my Jinny Beyer hand quilting so that I can take a project with me. Having lost my two little cats in the last month, I am able to sit and work on a Jinny project, without being interrupted. I always chose putting down the project rather than one of them! I'll never regret it - a little like when you get told you will spoil your kids if you rock them to sleep each night. Well, I did with all of them and to this day, it is my happiest memory. When I machine quilted, I carefully set the girls (I called the cats "The Girls") up so that they were comfortable and would sleep while I quilted. When I sewed in the bedroom, it was especially peaceful while they slept on the bed. I guess I will always equate in some way my cats with the pleasantness of quilting. I'm glad that I didn't impulsively give away over 10 yards of Laurel Burch Christmas Cats. Do you keep any quilts for yourself? I don't. I think I'll start that Christmas fabric quilt and keep it all to myself! Thanks for the inspiration. It will help me with my grief over my girls. I haven't felt this intensity of loss since my father died over 30 years ago. Letting go of anything is so hard for me. I'd be a raving maniac without my faith to sort through every step of the way though my faith has changed so much over the years and sometimes been very frail - even lazy - sometimes barely there. I met an atheist at a function last week - a quilter and Master Gardener! Another subject. (Maybe you'll tackle atheism in a future post...) This is a wonderful piece. How refreshing of you to speak so highly of your sister-in-law. She must be special. Your family always sounds very sweet.Mrs. Flyfeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11899594947694153397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203181095910338416.post-31699174356031589122011-10-09T15:31:49.633-06:002011-10-09T15:31:49.633-06:00Always a lovely post by you. You've inspired m...Always a lovely post by you. You've inspired me, once again, to do something more than put in my time into the routine I can get locked into and not take time for the niceties like quilting and using it to nurture people I love.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203181095910338416.post-92095674567546381662011-10-08T00:13:50.470-06:002011-10-08T00:13:50.470-06:00Believe me. Receiving a quilt from someone is much...Believe me. Receiving a quilt from someone is much different than receiving a fruitcake. Giving and receiving handmade items - especially quilts are things anyone should value. Your brother and sister-in-law must be very dear to you. I love the red. If you're talking about Texas Tech, the red is perfect! Being an honorary Red Raider is quite an honor for me. Tech is a fine school and anyone would be proud to have their degree from there. Applique is another story. Very hard. Fine needle turn work. Very hard indeed. Good job!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203181095910338416.post-43751756778368931432011-10-07T14:46:56.038-06:002011-10-07T14:46:56.038-06:00This such a lovely post. Only recently I've st...This such a lovely post. Only recently I've started quilting. It certainly isn't a solitary hobby. I've met the nicest people and already have a very compulsive stash of fabrics. Sometimes, I just look it and simply enjoy all the colors. We have a wonderful cloth studio near where I live and people make their own fabrics but I don't know that I'll ever be that brave! The quilt is gorgeous and I'm sure your brother and his wife will treasure it always. Rutledge is a very handsome name.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com