tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034041844210970394.post3326058672712810410..comments2024-02-08T02:17:18.000-08:00Comments on TIA CURTIS QUILTS: Blog Book Tour!the Campfollowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16342276701416619400noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034041844210970394.post-58928596152168611362013-11-24T16:24:54.420-08:002013-11-24T16:24:54.420-08:00I think about how much quilting it needs or if the...I think about how much quilting it needs or if the fabric color and pattern are the dominant part. Thanks!Barb in Mihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15039598860816147490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034041844210970394.post-72092288831220129382013-11-24T05:54:49.217-08:002013-11-24T05:54:49.217-08:00I have a really tight budge, so I ask myself if my...I have a really tight budge, so I ask myself if my large quilts I send out for quilting are "worthy" of something more than just an overall quilt design. Thanks for the giveaway.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18350212073828433321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034041844210970394.post-20773085658872959892013-11-23T19:48:37.684-08:002013-11-23T19:48:37.684-08:00There are a couple of questions I consider before ...There are a couple of questions I consider before I quilt - which batting (how lofty) and which thread. I mostly use variegated cotton threads because I like the changes in colour on a scrappy quilt - which most of mine are.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14898667209697535963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034041844210970394.post-25550012525733440052013-11-23T14:13:39.970-08:002013-11-23T14:13:39.970-08:00I'm a new quilter with two young sons so when...I'm a new quilter with two young sons so when I have free time, I just go for it and enjoy the process!kimberlierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16251915877035111559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034041844210970394.post-47009742033159512542013-11-23T07:24:16.931-08:002013-11-23T07:24:16.931-08:00Wowsa- your quilting is stunning! I stare at the q...Wowsa- your quilting is stunning! I stare at the quilt with fear, then I say " what are you afraid of, just do it!" I am so rudimentary in my quilting, but I am gratified I at least did it!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09046265790154506118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034041844210970394.post-82410981364003040002013-11-22T17:38:26.496-08:002013-11-22T17:38:26.496-08:00I like to use a clear paper where I can draw diffe...I like to use a clear paper where I can draw different designs to see how they will look on my quilt. So, I ask quite a few questions about how much I want the quilting to show or the piecing to show. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the book. I really like the quilting designs you used on the quilt.Ceciliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15207867362411137201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034041844210970394.post-68996410862138824892013-11-22T11:53:36.578-08:002013-11-22T11:53:36.578-08:00I do a lot of test runs on tracing paper over my g...I do a lot of test runs on tracing paper over my graph paper sketch to get a feel for how everything will look. I quilt on my home machine so it's never super complicated. I love the quilting on your quilt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034041844210970394.post-579033820661100442013-11-22T05:55:03.034-08:002013-11-22T05:55:03.034-08:00I usually ask what about the piecing needs featuri...I usually ask what about the piecing needs featuring, then I try something a little new on each quilt just to expand my skills. I don't have the long arm, so anything I think up has to be done on my regular machine, which limits things a bit. My last quilt I didn't cross any piecing seams for the stained glass window to pop. Great job Tia!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034041844210970394.post-32023737373444242552013-11-22T05:41:55.382-08:002013-11-22T05:41:55.382-08:00What would compliment the piecing or aqqlique in t...What would compliment the piecing or aqqlique in the quilt and go from there. Thanks for the giveaway.Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891350009096000321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034041844210970394.post-20711033207707691702013-11-21T13:52:32.353-08:002013-11-21T13:52:32.353-08:00I ask myself where my phone is, so I can look up a...I ask myself where my phone is, so I can look up a quilting tutorial. I'm currently working on my first quilt and haven't quilted one yet. :) You can contact me at elsiesgeekery(at)zoho(dot)com.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034041844210970394.post-26951236615522305332013-11-21T07:00:13.575-08:002013-11-21T07:00:13.575-08:00I question the design I will be using over and ove...I question the design I will be using over and over, drawing after drawing, dream after dream before I make a decision. Thanks for a chance to winJeanne Gwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07081464013958959234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034041844210970394.post-17494690002999828332013-11-21T05:28:42.378-08:002013-11-21T05:28:42.378-08:00Thanks for the opportunity. When choosing what to...Thanks for the opportunity. When choosing what to quilt, I look at the quilt, but I also test out things to make sure I can do it well enough for a whole quilt, or a whole part. Still learning here. :)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07329389560684369117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034041844210970394.post-64672993480583541592013-11-21T05:25:39.558-08:002013-11-21T05:25:39.558-08:00I ask the client what is their favourite part of t...I ask the client what is their favourite part of the quilt & why. This gives me insight on what they may have been thinking during the creation, which usually leads to specifics of what they like to see. It's very telling. :-) Lovely job you did on Tammie's quilt, btw. Thanks for the giveaway!Elita@Busy Needle Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10833568994883621755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034041844210970394.post-90651405240051202562013-11-21T04:59:20.071-08:002013-11-21T04:59:20.071-08:00I ask what color thread will wrk best with the fab...I ask what color thread will wrk best with the fabric, and if I want custom quilting or an all ver design. Love the way you quilted the quilt of the book!biogrrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11100274393883336641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034041844210970394.post-19446637933741349462013-11-20T21:24:28.641-08:002013-11-20T21:24:28.641-08:00I always have a debate with myself about the threa...I always have a debate with myself about the thread ... do I want it to stand out from the fabric, or blend in leaving lots of texture but no more colour? Thanks for the great post!trudys_personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11764674203434410754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034041844210970394.post-67940303581454473182013-11-20T21:20:37.461-08:002013-11-20T21:20:37.461-08:00This book looks amazing! I've only done simple...This book looks amazing! I've only done simple quilting myself like stitch in the ditch. As I see so many talented quilters online I'm really noticing what I see when I look at the quilt. Sometimes all I see is the quilting and simetimes it just enhances. I'd really like to learn hand quilting as well. I think I'd ask your three question after I'd asked how much they charged, hehe.<br /><br />Thank you for a super giveaway and a chance to win.<br /><br />usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)comJodi - usairdollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05268097731821750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034041844210970394.post-16269784466644808332013-11-20T21:12:30.995-08:002013-11-20T21:12:30.995-08:00I'm very new to FMQ, so I ask myself what I am...I'm very new to FMQ, so I ask myself what I am capable of. :)Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17146290570902151093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034041844210970394.post-78329887863518044042013-11-20T21:09:29.525-08:002013-11-20T21:09:29.525-08:00I ask myself, "What does *this* quilt need?&q...I ask myself, "What does *this* quilt need?" I try to choose a pattern or style that reflects the top itself, not just always go to the same one or two patterns because I like them. Sometimes a quilt calls for a design I might not immediately appreciate, but when it is paired with the quilt's design and the fabric, it is absolutely right and they magnify each other. I love your questions, though!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11786511163919657885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034041844210970394.post-59925223250636382912013-11-20T21:02:34.546-08:002013-11-20T21:02:34.546-08:00Tia, your quilting on Tammie's quilt is great!...Tia, your quilting on Tammie's quilt is great! I also love your quilting questions. I look at my quilts and ask what kind of quilting would add just a touch more interest to it. Marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14360200404602183225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034041844210970394.post-59559501232507650672013-11-20T19:48:33.293-08:002013-11-20T19:48:33.293-08:00It depends on the quilt, but piecing is really the...It depends on the quilt, but piecing is really the part I enjoy the most...if I could afford it I would send them all out to be quilted by someone like you who can work magic on it!EmileeHopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14178204754718165308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034041844210970394.post-4023127136449264902013-11-20T17:50:18.104-08:002013-11-20T17:50:18.104-08:00I like your idea of the 3 questions. I usually as...I like your idea of the 3 questions. I usually ask myself what is special about the quilt already and what will really make it either 1) stand out after quilting or 2) blend into the background so that the pieced top can really shine. Of course, we all know that the quilting does the beautiful finishing.CraftyBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06007247295375613497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034041844210970394.post-22354312744961357802013-11-20T17:32:18.707-08:002013-11-20T17:32:18.707-08:00I ask myself what the fabric looks best with...bus...I ask myself what the fabric looks best with...busy fabric needs less busy quilting in my opinion. :) but usually I leave it up to the experts like yourself. Haha!! ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034041844210970394.post-12488057386381107802013-11-20T17:10:22.434-08:002013-11-20T17:10:22.434-08:00beautiful quilting, i need much more practice lol....beautiful quilting, i need much more practice lol. but the question i ask myself is how much texture do i want.Barbehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10073070129616624960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034041844210970394.post-34318070411000097502013-11-20T16:50:57.452-08:002013-11-20T16:50:57.452-08:00Our MQG had a sew in on Saturday and we were discu...Our MQG had a sew in on Saturday and we were discussing the thing we most disliked about quilting. I don't know that I dislike anything but said that deciding how to "Quilt as Desired" was the hardest thing for me. In my past I was exclusively a hand quilter (old school I know) but am now trying to learn about machine quilting and give it a try. So I guess the first question might be- am I just trying to finish the quilt or is it more of an heirloom (or important) quilt.Tamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06815182584068425767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034041844210970394.post-27947787835991400972013-11-20T13:01:43.171-08:002013-11-20T13:01:43.171-08:00"How much do you want the quilting to show?&q..."How much do you want the quilting to show?" This dictates the density and the thread color choice.Lisa Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08223393910300108218noreply@blogger.com