tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post7148356430478157425..comments2024-01-10T03:17:58.393-06:00Comments on a stitch in dye: An OpportunityMalka Dubrawskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11083110156921462398noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-89918402038956245182009-10-24T06:18:52.335-06:002009-10-24T06:18:52.335-06:00What a beautiful post. I especially love everythi...What a beautiful post. I especially love everything you said in the last paragraph. So true and profound. I hope you don't mind if I copy and save that for inspiration. I just made a quilt for Margaret's Hope Chest that is teaming up with Craft Hope, I believe. I like your pattern with the carrying strap and the flannel backing. I will definitely keep that in mind for my next donated quilt.Rene'https://www.blogger.com/profile/04059560899969549882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-86170642521018069462009-10-19T22:48:40.795-06:002009-10-19T22:48:40.795-06:00Hello there!
I've been following your blog for...Hello there!<br />I've been following your blog for a while but have never left a comment until now when I saw your quilt posted here. I immediately recognized it from Craft Hope. It's gorgeous. Such a great design! I was impressed from the moment I saw it on Jade's site. And I wondered who had created it. Now I know!<br />AND for another little connection...<br />I have a project design in the Craft Hope book too! What a wonderful book it will be. I'm humbled to be amongst such amazing designers. <br />We just moved from Los Angeles to Austin 2 months ago and so far we're loving it. It was good to move here after the summer right? Come next May we'll be wondering what we really got ourselves into!<br /><br />Anyway, just wanted to say hello. Beautiful site and (always) beautiful creations you have.<br />- dana<br />www.dana-made-it.com<br />danawillard@gmail.comdanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13047910693271897791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-53051608767890890652009-10-19T16:00:36.336-06:002009-10-19T16:00:36.336-06:00What a well put post. I, too, have stopped making ...What a well put post. I, too, have stopped making quilts and other things for people b/c I feel they either don't appreciate all the effort that goes into it or I just don't have time -- and yes I feel guilty for feeling like this! Heck, I don't even take the time to quilt for myself.<br />However, I think I would like to try your pattern and give it to a much deserving, but unsuspecting individual.<br /><br />Thank you for your honesty and being motivated to do something that is so practical.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14799794885308227305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-18029357901765637622009-10-19T07:18:00.377-06:002009-10-19T07:18:00.377-06:00Love your comments. I stopped working with pen an...Love your comments. I stopped working with pen and paper for the same reasons. I like the utility of creating in fabric. It just feels right to me and you are the first person who has expressed it just the way I feel.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13539722991699696891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-41159033195241610332009-10-18T08:40:45.853-06:002009-10-18T08:40:45.853-06:00That was a really interesting post! Thanks.
I t...That was a really interesting post! Thanks. <br />I think often people who dont quilt do not realise how much time and effort and money can go into making a quilt. I think your design for Craft Hope is simple, but beautiful and practical. Exactly what people need.<br />I also think your response to your daughter's question was fantastic and exactly right, and also something that we often forget about Mums and Dads. <br /><br />ArabellaChickieChirpshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15687502847588259957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-58363371319796231332009-10-15T19:10:10.662-06:002009-10-15T19:10:10.662-06:00So interesting. Thanks for sharing. I've come ...So interesting. Thanks for sharing. I've come to sewing (after printing and painting) for similar reasons. I also love your thoughts about sharing/ giving away and how to make that easier. I do love to make useful beautiful things.Emily Smith Pearcehttp://www.emilysmithpearce.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-83934624147524160912009-10-15T18:37:59.053-06:002009-10-15T18:37:59.053-06:00this is a touching post, malka. thank you.this is a touching post, malka. thank you.house on hill roadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10104468117468930961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-26955032709753245012009-10-15T18:17:56.653-06:002009-10-15T18:17:56.653-06:00what a beautiful post, malka. i especially love t...what a beautiful post, malka. i especially love the note about the "accumulation" of little acts. xoxojenniferhttp://jchandmade.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-44777555425401768222009-10-15T09:00:02.926-06:002009-10-15T09:00:02.926-06:00A wonderful post! I hope I can instill the same &q...A wonderful post! I hope I can instill the same "adventuresome" value in my son ... Checking out the endeavor over at Craft Hope!Katiehttp://www.craftygreenmom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-51442465206335621002009-10-15T02:31:36.199-06:002009-10-15T02:31:36.199-06:00I really enjoyed reading about your process - you ...I really enjoyed reading about your process - you can't make these things short. But what a great outcome, a beautiful functional piece that you put time into designing to make it accessible too.<br /><br />As well, I think your daughter's question is insightful. As I think about it, I also wonder, can someone's life be both exciting and have a daily impact (positively) on others? I tend to think about excitement and adventure as a somewhat selfish endeavor, but I think there are some ways to meld the two.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-5012933980817535402009-10-14T21:50:24.114-06:002009-10-14T21:50:24.114-06:00Thank you for donating the pattern. I am excited t...Thank you for donating the pattern. I am excited to participate in the Craft Hope project, but have never actually made a quilt. Your pattern seems simple enough for a first timer as myself...so thank you for helping me step out and try quilting!Ashley Annhttp://www.ashleyannphotography.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-15885837744138087562009-10-14T21:07:44.561-06:002009-10-14T21:07:44.561-06:00Malka, I needed this. Thank-you. You may wonder ...Malka, I needed this. Thank-you. You may wonder about giving of an object or activity to someone. But you also give us this - inspiration and insight. You've helped give me perspective on the daily challenges of motherhood. And you've reminded me of the joys of giving away. I have a quilt to gift right away (actually, my quilt festival contribution). But it's been a while since I did a charity project (since Katrina). Thanks for the nudge.Cheryl Arkisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552721454371060936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-18917120139554156692009-10-14T18:36:17.808-06:002009-10-14T18:36:17.808-06:00a beautiful post.a beautiful post.xanadu.fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17750103235346815626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-17060128346027343272009-10-14T18:05:57.193-06:002009-10-14T18:05:57.193-06:00This is such a wonderful essay on mindfulness. Cra...This is such a wonderful essay on mindfulness. Craft Hope sounds wonderful too.Kristin Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05955546754675680404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-74008936170061215322009-10-14T17:17:54.632-06:002009-10-14T17:17:54.632-06:00The strap is a great idea, and I back quilts with ...The strap is a great idea, and I back quilts with flannel often. I'll definitely be participating in this Craft Hope project.two hipposhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12907652932679209251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-72909418289596664132009-10-14T16:53:41.616-06:002009-10-14T16:53:41.616-06:00Yes, you are right sometimes the sum of all things...Yes, you are right sometimes the sum of all things little may be considered great! I believe so anyway!!<br />This is a lovely post.jennhttp://jennbenn.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-25099468290479077752009-10-14T16:40:50.486-06:002009-10-14T16:40:50.486-06:00Wonderful post and so inspirational
Andi :-)
PS I ...Wonderful post and so inspirational<br />Andi :-)<br />PS I love that your example for your daughter was about the meals you make for her. You are SUCH a Jewish mother!!!Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04494036247908661426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-89294879753302762262009-10-14T16:24:18.892-06:002009-10-14T16:24:18.892-06:00"each meal I make her is not that special on ..."each meal I make her is not that special on its own, but when she thinks back to all the meals I've made her and the commitment to taking care of her that implies, I hoped she had a sense of how much I love her." <br /><br />Beautifully said. And a beautiful project too--such care and meaning. That's what I love about handmade things--they serve a function, but also have purpose behind them.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10537827943736107308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-12838737790575698732009-10-14T14:56:17.467-06:002009-10-14T14:56:17.467-06:00Wow. That whole post was wonderful. Thank you fo...Wow. That whole post was wonderful. Thank you for sharing it. =]Hermione J. Schwartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17809643809397152846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-68492463309723229332009-10-14T14:50:03.964-06:002009-10-14T14:50:03.964-06:00ha! i've been lurking on your blog for a while...ha! i've been lurking on your blog for a while, and i've participated in the last two craft hope projects. what a small bloggyblog world!<br /><br />i am super excited about their new project, and about your pattern! thanks!!Carehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830428131828226061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-2077661535933766262009-10-14T12:57:29.937-06:002009-10-14T12:57:29.937-06:00What a beautiful post.
I also grapple with findin...What a beautiful post. <br />I also grapple with finding ways to give, balanced with the time, cost, and effort, (and feel guilty for even letting those become obstacles, but in truth they sometimes do.) Your solution was wonderful.<br /><br />I love your daughter's insightful question and your thoughtful answer and I also relate to the switching from one form of art to the other. (By the time I graduated art school I had become so disillusioned with my artwork as I too could see no real "purpose" for it, and felt very removed from the art once it was framed and behind glass.) Thanks for the link to Craft Hope, I will be sure to check it out.Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913095438247860953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-90242018254024830032009-10-14T12:22:36.150-06:002009-10-14T12:22:36.150-06:00that was a good read! thank you!that was a good read! thank you!bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06968732077743225057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-14523059337149769212009-10-14T11:21:37.442-06:002009-10-14T11:21:37.442-06:00I already signed up for this challenge at Craft Ho...I already signed up for this challenge at Craft Hope but i'm so excited to read the background of this design!! Thank you for providing the info.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09114062607610314946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-40721994625586370962009-10-14T10:30:35.027-06:002009-10-14T10:30:35.027-06:00This is wonderful! I'm just getting started w...This is wonderful! I'm just getting started with a new modern quilt guild her in LA and we were talking about charity quilting. This is great and I'd definitely bring it up at our next meeting! P.S. fabric dying came up at our first meeting too - if you're ever in LA would you be interested in speaking to the guild?Alissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02376686883887068025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-14686681186289021662009-10-14T10:27:47.043-06:002009-10-14T10:27:47.043-06:00What a wonderful post.
-RossieWhat a wonderful post. <br />-RossieRossiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01987463672893902604noreply@blogger.com