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Monthly Archives: January 2012 Okay, I realize it’s only the end of January and the rainy season has several months to go, but it’s been an odd winter here on Maui… we haven’t had much rain. It’s been chilly, and the clouds are out, but still, no rain. Add to this weird weather pattern a noticeable lack of trade-winds... 
February 1, 2012 - 6:35 pm
Perfect! Are you going to use the white blocks, too? I think I like them, too, for some reason — maybe the juxtaposition of the round sun and squares? 
January 31, 2012 - 8:48 am
Beautiful! 
January 31, 2012 - 8:46 am
Filtered sun – you nailed it! Can’t wait to see the finish!  I looked it up and the block featured in my latest quilt is either called “Ann and Andy” or “Triangle Tiles” depending on which source you refer to. The pattern was first documented in the 1930′s in a publication called Needlecraft Supply. Pictured here, I’m admiring all those wonderful little triangles… sooo different than the... by robin 4 comments 
January 31, 2012 - 4:21 am
I never thought I’d reach a point in my life where I would envy a sink. But here I am. sigh. 
January 31, 2012 - 3:49 am
I had to look carefully to make sure this guy was real! We have chameleons/lizards here in Maine, but none with horns that I know of!!! He’s gorgeous, and so is your new dyeing location. Perfect! 
January 30, 2012 - 7:30 pm
I agree. I think all of it is wonderful.The chameleon, the sink, the chickens and oh yes, the garden, all ready green! Over here my garden is buried under a thick blanket of snow. I’m itching to dye, too! 
January 30, 2012 - 6:13 pm
What an awesome sink/lizard (can’t decide which I like best)!  It’s an absolutely beautiful day out there today! We are all enjoying the return of our trade-winds and sunshine! Cheers! (Our son is somewhere out there in the mix!) by robin 5 comments 
January 29, 2012 - 2:30 am
When I opened this on my computer the photo unfurled like a scroll. At fist all I saw was the haze and then the riot of color. 
January 28, 2012 - 9:20 pm
Wow, you got your photo up quick. Fun day at the races!! 
January 28, 2012 - 8:29 pm
Yay! I’m going to be there in six days! Can’t wait to get away from the cold, cloudy, snowy days! 
January 28, 2012 - 5:30 pm
Thanks Debbie! That’s Kahului Harbor… if you are in town, it’s across the street from the Kahului Mall. 
January 28, 2012 - 5:10 pm
Great picture! What beach is this?  The quilting is finished and the binding attached. I’m loving the repetitive nature of the quilting and piecing. Something like this is not only soothing to look at, but for the maker it can be gratifying to lose one’s self in the simple unchanging pattern. In keeping with my “old things” theme here, I’m using... by robin 4 comments 
January 28, 2012 - 4:02 am
Found myself singing along— love that song and your quilt. Your quilting brings out the best in the pattern. 
January 27, 2012 - 4:48 pm
that quilt is lovely in its vintaginess….glad you enjoyed stitching! now enjoy wrapping up in it… 
January 27, 2012 - 8:09 am
It’s amazing how the quilting really gives life to the quilt! It looks so new and fresh now even though the fabrics and pattern are so obviously vintage.
January 26, 2012 - 5:37 pm
I love, love, love this quilt, and the baby quilt. Your sentiments are thought provoking… I Also listen to Dylan frequently.  In my efforts to clean up old projects around here, I’ve mounted on my machine an old quilt top that I got from goodness-knows-where. It’s old. Completely hand-pieced, I had my reservations about quilting it on my machine, but reality sunk in; if I didn’t “deal” with this now, it never would get dealt with.... by robin 4 comments
January 24, 2012 - 3:11 pm
Kung hee fat choi to you and your family too! And happy teenhood to the chicks. It’s so funny how teen-like they actually are in their awkwardness. I’m loving half square triangles these days and your rescued quilt definitely appeals to me. You’re right, it will be a wonderful bed cover. Kudos to you for getting it done! My hubby had some of his family’s old film converted to DVD two years ago. It was definitely worth the effort and money.
January 24, 2012 - 12:42 pm
We used this: http://www.brookstone.com/instant-slide-and-negative-scanner-iconvert?bkiid=SubCategory_Electronics_Printers___Scanners_Photo___Negative_Scanners|SubCategoryWidget|649236p&catId=L3_Scanners|L2_PrintScan|L1_Electronics I don’t have anything else to compare it to. It worked fine for us and the cost was something we were willing to assume. I’m sure you can find a cheeper one on e-bay… we’ll be selling ours there soon! 
January 24, 2012 - 12:35 pm
that quilt is coming to life with your quilting! now about the slides. can I ask how you converted them to digital? we have a similar situation and can’t stand the thought that the slides might eventually be lost. 
January 24, 2012 - 9:48 am
The half-finished quilting looks terrific! I picked up an old triangle piece not unlike yours. It had some japanese fabrics in it too. To die for, the whole thing. It had been tied with wool ties, I assume not by the original maker. I took those out and gave that quilt top several lives. |
by robin
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