tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674374790487508339.post3825497972891818480..comments2024-02-26T23:58:52.049+11:00Comments on Thimble Stitch: Stash shoppingSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09718801532958257392noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674374790487508339.post-21532257021206920672014-02-14T11:20:13.920+11:002014-02-14T11:20:13.920+11:00I love the darker background. HugsI love the darker background. HugsSharon - Lilabelle Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17057515833969118954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674374790487508339.post-49780862835221466762014-02-14T00:00:45.074+11:002014-02-14T00:00:45.074+11:00I am not too good with choosing colours Susan, but...I am not too good with choosing colours Susan, but I agree with your readers who suggest the 2nd fabric... shows off the blocks beautifully, and you have it already, so not even any shopping needed... Antheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01279501248165096595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674374790487508339.post-6470666622144386822014-02-13T21:45:37.150+11:002014-02-13T21:45:37.150+11:00I like the dark...makes your blocks pop!I like the dark...makes your blocks pop!Cardygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17026568765719333041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674374790487508339.post-21840003287541783422014-02-13T09:11:45.913+11:002014-02-13T09:11:45.913+11:00My comment seemed to have got lost - it went somet...My comment seemed to have got lost - it went something like this -<br />My choice goes with the darker setting. The lighter one would make it look similar to your beautiful star quilt. A trip to the quilt shop could give you another option, could you live with not knowing?Elytehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04857438599489754345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674374790487508339.post-46757413167624975332014-02-12T15:42:52.918+11:002014-02-12T15:42:52.918+11:00You're my hero, I admire you for walking away ...You're my hero, I admire you for walking away from the housework LOL<br />As for fabric choices, I like them both, maybe the blue is a little bit more daring.... in a good way though! Nickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662924691039566761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674374790487508339.post-35880039007761874022014-02-11T22:25:59.729+11:002014-02-11T22:25:59.729+11:00Both could work ... where will it live..?Both could work ... where will it live..?Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03022396924776188622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674374790487508339.post-39940783071243370332014-02-11T21:38:41.085+11:002014-02-11T21:38:41.085+11:00I definitely like the darker colour, if you have e...I definitely like the darker colour, if you have enough. Having said that I am not one to stop the opportunity/excuse for more fabric shopping!Sue SAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12802460291741438603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674374790487508339.post-41826263544701387292014-02-11T19:57:23.022+11:002014-02-11T19:57:23.022+11:00I can never think of a reason not to go to a patch...I can never think of a reason not to go to a patchwork shop....ever. But I do like the dark fabric. Does contrast well.wish2stitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16845126340311771487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674374790487508339.post-56988661097172949562014-02-11T05:50:52.003+11:002014-02-11T05:50:52.003+11:00I'd go with one of these fabrics.................I'd go with one of these fabrics..............goodluck deciding............Chookyblue......https://www.blogger.com/profile/03673183082274488600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674374790487508339.post-23328482834601926732014-02-11T01:40:07.331+11:002014-02-11T01:40:07.331+11:00Your second option - the darker one sets off the 9...Your second option - the darker one sets off the 9 patch blocks well - IMHO. But who can ever say a trip to the quilt shop is not needed? You may find a perfect binding fabric or more backing or the latest collection just arrived or........not much help am I?? :o)Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07395890193161794631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674374790487508339.post-29661912276521120972014-02-11T01:39:14.112+11:002014-02-11T01:39:14.112+11:00Your second option - the darker one sets off the 9...Your second option - the darker one sets off the 9 patch blocks well - IMHO. But who can ever say a trip to the quilt shop is not needed? You may find a perfect binding fabric or more backing or the latest collection just arrived or........not much help am I?? :o)Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07395890193161794631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674374790487508339.post-61734618250415391622014-02-10T21:12:15.689+11:002014-02-10T21:12:15.689+11:00I like the first (safe) option so maybe the second...I like the first (safe) option so maybe the second choice will be more striking :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674374790487508339.post-82578442475438469042014-02-10T20:39:08.129+11:002014-02-10T20:39:08.129+11:00Decisions, decision....
I am so indecisive that I ...Decisions, decision....<br />I am so indecisive that I will be of no use at all.<br />love your selection of nine patch blocksmarinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04996325525301046700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674374790487508339.post-54354061827770955742014-02-10T20:18:43.567+11:002014-02-10T20:18:43.567+11:00I have been wondering how to work out mine so plea...I have been wondering how to work out mine so pleased to read your thought process.... It's great if you can use what you have and to be honest I like both your choices ... You just get a different look.<br />HugzFionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497477051026460440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674374790487508339.post-23147067029484411272014-02-10T18:27:36.526+11:002014-02-10T18:27:36.526+11:00I have gone back three times......I think the seco...I have gone back three times......I think the second one and to me it says "Susan"Peg - Happy In Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15278480751349046014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674374790487508339.post-61933946560972562662014-02-10T17:46:42.829+11:002014-02-10T17:46:42.829+11:00I actually love both your choices. A simple 9 patc...I actually love both your choices. A simple 9 patch is one of my favourite types of quilt. Whatever you decide it us going to be beautiful xMichelle Ridgwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10156667763343283542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674374790487508339.post-23827640936131778182014-02-10T17:33:04.613+11:002014-02-10T17:33:04.613+11:00I like the blue grey it really enhances the blocks...I like the blue grey it really enhances the blocks and a great colour for males.Helen https://www.blogger.com/profile/16056605194898188697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674374790487508339.post-8756990550711908032014-02-10T17:00:20.441+11:002014-02-10T17:00:20.441+11:00just a thought, if you want to use what you have i...just a thought, if you want to use what you have in scraps try an assortment of same size squares as all your fabric is beautiful Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674374790487508339.post-25022069885714775242014-02-10T16:37:38.818+11:002014-02-10T16:37:38.818+11:00Hi Susan - good on you - housework vs sewing, it&#...Hi Susan - good on you - housework vs sewing, it's an easy choice!! While I like both of your options, I think perhaps the darker helps the colours to pop a little more - but it does depend what look you are after - sorry not much help am I?!!Raewynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11123089629481933099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674374790487508339.post-80635553482106363302014-02-10T16:27:57.209+11:002014-02-10T16:27:57.209+11:00Looks good in both colours Susan but I think the 2...Looks good in both colours Susan but I think the 2nd one gives more depth to the blocks!Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcherieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07450454650624806716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674374790487508339.post-22508165728525898752014-02-10T16:12:27.080+11:002014-02-10T16:12:27.080+11:00I love the second fabric - really makes the blocks...I love the second fabric - really makes the blocks stand out......just my 2 cents worth :)Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02464945754300570558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674374790487508339.post-91719168143511987992014-02-10T15:59:17.145+11:002014-02-10T15:59:17.145+11:00No, use what you've got. I think the teal loo...No, use what you've got. I think the teal looks great. It will be a delightful quilt when finished.Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18439426900538969302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674374790487508339.post-68140659151618905982014-02-10T15:54:10.879+11:002014-02-10T15:54:10.879+11:00Hi Susan, love the second colour fabric. It really...Hi Susan, love the second colour fabric. It really makes your blocks stand out beautifully. The first one they just seem to disappear within it. Have fun deciding.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12148435873937023913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674374790487508339.post-90942080748423147832014-02-10T15:46:30.657+11:002014-02-10T15:46:30.657+11:00The darker one looks good but you could also use a...The darker one looks good but you could also use a floral or a Toile.Dorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08896742507330800956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7674374790487508339.post-62805453598311893052014-02-10T15:21:41.875+11:002014-02-10T15:21:41.875+11:00i like the grey/blue one Susan as you have a famil...i like the grey/blue one Susan as you have a family of men,i think the that one will go better in your home,good luck with your choice my friend.xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com