tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post2148072662941245899..comments2024-03-19T03:25:48.226-04:00Comments on Quiltville's Quips & Snips!!: A Sioux Falls Antique Stop!Bonnie K. Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377635115790685301noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-70994455284777353272016-05-06T04:35:03.226-04:002016-05-06T04:35:03.226-04:00Hey Bonnie,
I love this post, and I agree there is...Hey Bonnie,<br />I love this post, and I agree there is so much fabric being released and going up in price too! I have loads of fabric stashed in my cabin must be worth a fortune. I went to a local quilt group, only about 10 of us there, and a former member who had passed away had her stash brought in by her husband. I got a bag full for a few pounds, but what was left went for recycling, I could have cried but I couldn't take as I am running out of space myself. This year I'm using up those scraps and stash my only purchase will be yardage for backing.<br />I have made a few string quilts too!<br />Have a great day,<br />Sue....Sue...https://www.blogger.com/profile/00185856512414441556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-46582624546953872902016-05-05T13:15:33.559-04:002016-05-05T13:15:33.559-04:00Actually a label isn't really necessary. I we...Actually a label isn't really necessary. I went back on some of my mom's and mother in law's quilts and with a fabric pen just wrote made by: (name) on the back and a guesstimated year. Didn't take long and now my daughter will not have to guess who made what.Miss Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06863828915289780236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-90490820739627511402016-05-05T09:30:38.242-04:002016-05-05T09:30:38.242-04:00This post made me feel a bit emotional about all t...This post made me feel a bit emotional about all the work my mom-in-law, mom, grandma, great grandma and I have put into our quilts. Sadly, most are not labeled and it's always my intention to add a label soon. Somehow I don't ever get around to it. You've made me realize that something is better than nothing and I better dig out my fabric pen and at least get a 'made by' label on all of them!!! Or maybe it's my allergies making me a bit teary-eyed, yah, that's it. ;-) Love you Bonnie! Thanks for making us all think and for giving us such wonderful patterns and tips and your time.Kathy Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07985702024707805018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-56606128277147666122016-05-05T09:01:21.286-04:002016-05-05T09:01:21.286-04:00Nice post today Bonnie. Thanks for photos at the a...Nice post today Bonnie. Thanks for photos at the antique mall. Loved your message.<br /><br />I get bored of the fabric industry. New, new new, buy this whole line, you have to have it. Can't fault them as it is their business. They need to sell fabric and lots of it. <br />Itt squashes the personal creativity in us to just work from one line or one kit. Boring!<br /><br />To think of the passion that the one piercer had to create that gorgeous mariners compass to now be offered for $90.<br />Not that we are in it for the money, it's just sad to see such a nice piece go for so little.<br />Hope someone snaps that quilt up!<br /><br />Safe travels to your next teaching gig. You are back up in my neck of the woods on Lake Michigan. Kind of cold here again this year. Enjoy the beautiful view up there.<br />Inspire, inspire, inspire those quilters!Lakegaldonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473542867185039796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-87493707064808330102016-05-05T08:47:52.541-04:002016-05-05T08:47:52.541-04:00Bonnie, you are always visiting these lovely shops...Bonnie, you are always visiting these lovely shops... How do you not buy some of these treasures? You must be buying some special items.... So my questions is: where do you put it all?<br /> I buy some of my fabric at the "repurposing" stores and make quilts from bits and pieces. I just love the process and give them away.... I'm not sure how much they will be worth in the future but; I had pleasure making them, enjoyed gifting them and for the rest, I hope, someone will be cuddling them, be comforted by them or just enjoy plain them.... They are to be used washed and eventuall return to dust!<br /> I do love the new colours BUT it is overwhelming to see the fabric lines by all the new, and old designers. 🤑🤑 They will become past tense too soon... And then we'll use them in strings and crumbs!😉Chrysanthemumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11736336737161356710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-26792290547530057432016-05-05T06:28:18.324-04:002016-05-05T06:28:18.324-04:00Thank you, Bonnie! I have not chased or even follo...Thank you, Bonnie! I have not chased or even followed the new fabric trends in years. If you scrap quilt, they all blend anyway and that is what makes me happy. My adult children appreciate the time I put into sewing and I think will treasure my work. I have a quilt from the early 1900s that my great grandmother made. I wouldn't sell it at any price..<br />quilterknitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02506085421753468981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-2199039713129667912016-05-05T00:58:58.359-04:002016-05-05T00:58:58.359-04:00I too think this is one of your best blog posts. ...I too think this is one of your best blog posts. <br /><br />Women's artwork is undervalued that is for certain. Yet create we must in our own ways.<br /><br />Some of the Lakota star quilts are so so fine. They were my original inspiration, as I wanted one. (Im from Minnesota.) So many of them have colorways that positively radiate! Nice that you got to see some of them.<br /><br />Best wishes. I can never figure out how you do it ALL. You're awesome. And you do it all so well.<br /><br /><br />USuncutMNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624364811424888394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-85826760379345209052016-05-04T21:00:27.949-04:002016-05-04T21:00:27.949-04:00Thanks for sharing your adventure. $ 90.00 for all...Thanks for sharing your adventure. $ 90.00 for all that work. We, in the hand quilting world , know how long it took do this and how many stitches to complete it. Amazing!Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-30843195580741381192016-05-04T20:54:06.012-04:002016-05-04T20:54:06.012-04:00With straight roads, no hills, no trees, 80 mph is...With straight roads, no hills, no trees, 80 mph is just fine! So glad you had time for some fun on your way through Sioux Falls. I sure wish you had a retreat or class in SD, as I would be there! I even have an old featherweight I could loan you! Boggles my mind that you are booked up for YEARS! Thank you for a bright spot in my day through your blog. :)<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-30759612219375919762016-05-04T18:07:41.701-04:002016-05-04T18:07:41.701-04:00Now that's my kind of blog post! Antiquing an...Now that's my kind of blog post! Antiquing and quilting all in one swoop. Very entertaining and fun to read and view! Thanks for taking us along on your antique shop visit! Janice Holtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803878601842686593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-50669351265460520832016-05-04T17:54:51.239-04:002016-05-04T17:54:51.239-04:00Great star quilt from strings! I agree with you t...Great star quilt from strings! I agree with you that new is not always better, and more stuff can be less in terms of peace and usefulness. Too many choices do not make any of us richer or freer. Love the quote today too. You are inspirational for me and I appreciate you Bonnie.Ameswfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10210480308622188462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-58370123915017101412016-05-04T17:52:00.154-04:002016-05-04T17:52:00.154-04:00Bonnie! I really enjoy your pics from your visits ...Bonnie! I really enjoy your pics from your visits at various antique malls. Thank you for sharing your knowledge about the various ages of the fabric and patterns of the pretty quilts that you find! You give insight as to their ossible origin and history - so interesting and fun!<br />I also love the vintage machines that you show!! I really have developed a passion for not only their beauty but for the ingenuous engineering and their capabilities! I like to use all of my vintage machines and wish I had room to collect more! Please remind your readers that if they have a vintage machine that they should never use soap and water to clean up those lovely decals as they will turn silver and forever lose the delicate gold - instead, a very light wipe with just simple sewing machine oil will help restore some of the lustre. Debbie Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00027594558125234817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-85226290028549782282016-05-04T16:01:43.163-04:002016-05-04T16:01:43.163-04:00Hi: I also love the scrappy star. I am a new qui...Hi: I also love the scrappy star. I am a new quilter and have not seen that before. I do have 3 quilts in the works but now know I am not crazy, I would like this for number 4. Thanks, Bonnie. Cheers.Kelsienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-86045430214906988212016-05-04T13:39:59.535-04:002016-05-04T13:39:59.535-04:00I have little idea what is new or happening in the...I have little idea what is new or happening in the fabric/quilt world. I'm always drawn by color and how I feel when looking at it. I love going to the thrift shops, sorting through shirts. I'll go thinking, I could really use some more yellow, and boom, there it is... I love how the colors work together and the effects that you can create with how they play together, or not. It helps that I've always loved men's striped/plaid shirts. I try not to worry about if any of my quilts end up unloved and for sale cheap. I try to find the value in the joy/freedom/creativity that I put into it and that be the payment enough. (You've shared some of my work on your blog, thank you very much, if you wanted to see what I mean about colors.)<br /><br />Thank you for inspiring and sharing your love/creativity with us. If you wanted to do the strippy 8 pointed stars as your lender/ender this year, I'd love it!<br /><br />Lorinda in MO All8https://www.blogger.com/profile/01388913247007386183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-13452051168676684352016-05-04T13:14:36.932-04:002016-05-04T13:14:36.932-04:00I absolutely loved your message today. I agree wi...I absolutely loved your message today. I agree with time things get tossed and the value is lost, its so sad to think that all the heirlooms could end this way with the families that get rid of such treasures. If I would have seen this quilt it would have been mine. Its so beautiful and the quilting wonderful. I might have love that sewing machine too, but I'm just starting out with my collection. Again thank you for the wonderful story and thoughts. Carey Devinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811077235433528553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-37327540367039090472016-05-04T12:19:58.855-04:002016-05-04T12:19:58.855-04:00Amazing finds. I'm always amazed at the Patte...Amazing finds. I'm always amazed at the Patterns and designers you can identify while Thrifting. I had no clue who designed that star pattern. Have a great day prepping for your Grand Island adventure.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06156858742587928699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-37429654739300582862016-05-04T12:10:36.104-04:002016-05-04T12:10:36.104-04:00Best post ever! Thank you!Best post ever! Thank you!Wendy Caton Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122151466664580872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-56626571000522798272016-05-04T12:01:43.442-04:002016-05-04T12:01:43.442-04:00I'm so glad you had an interesting "pass ...I'm so glad you had an interesting "pass through" my corner of SD. That 80 mph speed limit is a bit crazy. Loved your post - well said. Scrap quilts really help us make something beautiful out of any fabric, new or old.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06412341664506380343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-8631910261337858912016-05-04T10:47:40.414-04:002016-05-04T10:47:40.414-04:00Well said!
Well said!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-79952212046381541132016-05-04T10:25:41.136-04:002016-05-04T10:25:41.136-04:00Thanks for sharing this post! I sure do enjoy '...Thanks for sharing this post! I sure do enjoy 'visiting' places with you and enjoy your words of wisdom. I MUST not give in to the temptation to buy (new) anything until I use most of what I already own...new fabrics, new pattern books, new tools and notions, or new sewing machines. I already own enough to make this girl happy. Thanks for the humbling reminder. RoxannaQuiddityRoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16228636191406752185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-19372167881961729892016-05-04T10:21:59.566-04:002016-05-04T10:21:59.566-04:00Okay...so what did you buy??Okay...so what did you buy??Saskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14316697509986535586noreply@blogger.com