tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566941118175210463.post805702589655723204..comments2023-05-26T07:12:05.647-04:00Comments on Journey of a Quilter: September Clamshell ReportUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566941118175210463.post-45616443447815548562010-10-12T18:59:52.904-04:002010-10-12T18:59:52.904-04:00Hi karen, I totally agree with you on the clamshe...Hi karen, I totally agree with you on the clamshells. they are so easy to do once you find the right way to do them. I gridded up some linen to line mine up on and it is working like a charm. I could keep making them forever!Sue-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357116236805654162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566941118175210463.post-75417004220065536022010-10-07T16:54:39.795-04:002010-10-07T16:54:39.795-04:00It seems to me that it is a very good idea and may...It seems to me that it is a very good idea and maybe this will be something I would use if I ever start one clamshell quilt. I did not like the idea of putting them together without any guidance and than hope it would turn out well. I hope you know what I mean. Good luck.<br />Groetjes<br />AnnemiekeAnnemiekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13384469598782673196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566941118175210463.post-57980754192590555352010-10-07T12:51:49.484-04:002010-10-07T12:51:49.484-04:00such pretty clam shells. can't wait to see pr...such pretty clam shells. can't wait to see progress on this.Crunchy Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15458556874840378895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566941118175210463.post-28433455843998031142010-10-06T13:04:23.427-04:002010-10-06T13:04:23.427-04:00I think that grid is a great idea. I can see how i...I think that grid is a great idea. I can see how it is really going to help you place those shells.<br />So sorry to hear you are taking the other apart.Carrie P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10063988589711911820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566941118175210463.post-78282721811839006532010-10-05T04:59:10.767-04:002010-10-05T04:59:10.767-04:00Oh Karen, you are such an inspiration! I am so mov...Oh Karen, you are such an inspiration! I am so moved by this post; So much I might need copy out those quotes and write them down and put them in visible spots around my sewing areas. <br />I am amazed by you, each and every time, and you know how much I love you. Thank you, and I am honoured to know you, :).<br />Can't wait for the big reveal!<br />:)Valentinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13212523427936081626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566941118175210463.post-41147880192244128072010-10-04T03:48:15.258-04:002010-10-04T03:48:15.258-04:00What size are your clamshells Karen??What size are your clamshells Karen??Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14799669507142985448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566941118175210463.post-30072689309130527902010-10-02T13:08:53.076-04:002010-10-02T13:08:53.076-04:00Funny how many of us use the word "never"...Funny how many of us use the word "never" and then we do it. Loved your statement about using clamshell, easy, and almost perfect in the same sentence. <br />To me, the ultimate joy of blogging is to find a hint or read a tip or get some advice that changes the way I do my quilting and encourages me to try something I wouldn't have done otherwise. I could never go back to just reading magazines and books. The immediacy and personal closeness of blogs and bloggers has changed my quilting life. <br /><br />Enjoy those clamshells!Vivianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04255216150275846123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566941118175210463.post-40139569649361802022010-10-02T08:59:48.579-04:002010-10-02T08:59:48.579-04:00Wow: that's courage: to dissamble and to assem...Wow: that's courage: to dissamble and to assemble again (if that are the correct English words). Good for you! Enjoy making the rest of the quilt!Mariekehttp://tuinliefde.punt.nl/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566941118175210463.post-2194752883233914852010-10-02T03:01:00.682-04:002010-10-02T03:01:00.682-04:00How fabulous that you found a method that makes it...How fabulous that you found a method that makes it so easy for you. That is going to be an absolutely stunning quilt with those gorgeous Oriental fabrics in it!Cathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02531639422553980153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566941118175210463.post-68807952461975748732010-10-01T20:15:02.663-04:002010-10-01T20:15:02.663-04:00Your work is so beautiful and even though it will ...Your work is so beautiful and even though it will take extra effort to restart your pretty project, you will be so much happier and enjoy the process more when you know the outcome will be be as you envisioned it. Go for it, Karen!! Enjoy. CarolFunoldhaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484311080018327229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566941118175210463.post-32367312935465646662010-10-01T02:16:32.262-04:002010-10-01T02:16:32.262-04:00Karen, it's so awesome that you've found a...Karen, it's so awesome that you've found a way that works for you!! You go girl!!<br />Looking forward to next month's report.<br />I am very much enjoying these.. surprise :DRGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07678323038280327713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566941118175210463.post-11837962349064639692010-09-30T22:25:06.778-04:002010-09-30T22:25:06.778-04:00Oh MY...Oh MY...Oh NO...Oh NO....I'm so sorry ...Oh MY...Oh MY...Oh NO...Oh NO....I'm so sorry you did yours over....I guess I'm kind of to blame...LOL.........But never fear...I did some of mine over too when I started using my template/grid. That is how I discovered how bad some of mine were!! I sure like the look of your template/grid...how crafty indeed and I think you will be sooo happy now that you know they are constructed to your satisfaction!!Browndirtcottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12259939643695340109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566941118175210463.post-43171700544525665012010-09-30T19:42:04.261-04:002010-09-30T19:42:04.261-04:00The grid looks like a very good idea. Much more e...The grid looks like a very good idea. Much more exact than just a line to follow.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01816001950084090576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566941118175210463.post-90723709169072729462010-09-30T14:52:14.189-04:002010-09-30T14:52:14.189-04:00You are right to start all over again, good of you...You are right to start all over again, good of you! I wish you success.<br />Greetings, CiscaQuiltpassion.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10145766446857947450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566941118175210463.post-21745912057447313212010-09-30T14:45:27.829-04:002010-09-30T14:45:27.829-04:00Hi Karen, wow starting all over again!!!! You must...Hi Karen, wow starting all over again!!!! You must be a very patient person. Wishing you all the best. Thank you for the quotes, which I enjoyed.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17439264479947358872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566941118175210463.post-84145499389297849952010-09-30T14:18:23.325-04:002010-09-30T14:18:23.325-04:00Sorry to hear you had to take all those clamshells...Sorry to hear you had to take all those clamshells apart! At least you are happy with how the new ones will go together.<br />Enjoyed the quotes too! Wishing you GREAT success this month on your Clamshells!<br /><br />DoreenAunt 'Reenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08204447436613555757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566941118175210463.post-89331599794044051292010-09-30T14:11:24.949-04:002010-09-30T14:11:24.949-04:00OOoohhh, Karen, I take off my hat for you :-). Sta...OOoohhh, Karen, I take off my hat for you :-). Starting all over, but go for it. I hope, you will be more happy with the new result.<br />Greetings,<br />Anne-MetteAnne-Mettes Oaserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13448798720791458635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566941118175210463.post-41623186354253879332010-09-30T13:25:25.390-04:002010-09-30T13:25:25.390-04:00Wow, what a challenge to start all over again...Wow, what a challenge to start all over again...Saskiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13510928019121485639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566941118175210463.post-13821550768078762802010-09-30T07:50:02.888-04:002010-09-30T07:50:02.888-04:00Hooray for finding such a simple way of tackling y...Hooray for finding such a simple way of tackling your clam shells and finding new joy in putting them together :0) I don't envy you the unsewing part, but even that can be relaxing.<br /><br />CrispyCrispyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03784813169069471560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566941118175210463.post-50484732450950164402010-09-30T07:32:17.180-04:002010-09-30T07:32:17.180-04:00I thought they looked terrific last month, LOL! T...I thought they looked terrific last month, LOL! They will be even better now, and if you're not happy with them they're not worth doing. I'm going to keep going my crooked way for now, and will maybe use your (and Belinda's) far more precise method next time! I think a few of us will do another clamshell...grendelskinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01953402811976296237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566941118175210463.post-66474999739043574782010-09-30T07:13:28.483-04:002010-09-30T07:13:28.483-04:00That's really clever...maybe I would like to t...That's really clever...maybe I would like to try one of these at some point now. The beautiful results you guys are getting are certainly tempting. I love the idea of making a personalized working template. Your patience and persistence will result in a treasure.<br /><br />In stitches,<br />Teresa :o)Teresa Rawsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12198469746467771421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566941118175210463.post-84440001947289637972010-09-30T07:11:14.602-04:002010-09-30T07:11:14.602-04:00Have fun with the clamshells. Thanks for the quote...Have fun with the clamshells. Thanks for the quotes I enjoyed them.Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06788501040456075846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566941118175210463.post-9249903832620474632010-09-30T05:35:28.666-04:002010-09-30T05:35:28.666-04:00So you see Karin, never trow anything away, you...So you see Karin, never trow anything away, you'll never know when the time comes that you pick it up again,<br />Good Luck,<br />WillieWilliehttp://quiltatelierlawi2000.web-log.nl/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566941118175210463.post-55017559696033985142010-09-30T05:00:37.657-04:002010-09-30T05:00:37.657-04:00Good on you girl! You are so right. It has to be a...Good on you girl! You are so right. It has to be almost perfect. I know what you mean for I took some rows apart and started over again.Jossiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02148250484001386493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1566941118175210463.post-32217321991529479302010-09-30T04:52:17.866-04:002010-09-30T04:52:17.866-04:00Hé go on with the clamshells they look greatHé go on with the clamshells they look greatKatrienhttp://scrappatch.web-log.nlnoreply@blogger.com