tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post3268260855753909119..comments2023-11-17T17:07:06.793-05:00Comments on Quilt Odyssey: Gracious GeishaLouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06306854459459257368noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-27108317230579416062019-06-18T14:49:19.683-04:002019-06-18T14:49:19.683-04:00I wish I had your vision! You always manage to pu...I wish I had your vision! You always manage to put blocks and fabrics together in the most interesting of ways. I agree with you about donating as a solo quilter to places like nursing homes. It wouldn’t be very fair. KaHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02528677007819875856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-80583443030292336662019-06-15T14:27:07.377-04:002019-06-15T14:27:07.377-04:00Too cute and sweet, Louise! I love the stories of ...Too cute and sweet, Louise! I love the stories of your quilts and combination of donated blocks, orphan blocks and panels. Great job on piecing that back together, too! Love the quilt bulletin board poster! Yay!Nancy @ Grace and Peace Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15298076668853711855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-6595821786166081372019-06-15T11:14:21.333-04:002019-06-15T11:14:21.333-04:00PS and now I see Janine's second comment, I ag...PS and now I see Janine's second comment, I agree! She and I share a deep love of these inland seas. But then I already mentioned that in a previous comment about you getting closer and closer to me! Wouldn't that be a thing if you, me and Janine somehow met up? Maybe on the Detroit River? It connects Lake Erie to Lake Huron, through Lake St. Clair (not a Great Lake) and well, you know all this...Sandra Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17737049269550479188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-90459567159703543872019-06-15T11:11:59.991-04:002019-06-15T11:11:59.991-04:00It's DEFINITELY a thrill to see your quilt in ...It's DEFINITELY a thrill to see your quilt in use! But it's also just GOOD MANNERS to receive at least an email thank you. I love your quip about your photography skills, bahaha! Lovely water shots, ahhh.Sandra Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17737049269550479188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-88502607450516552652019-06-14T21:37:44.180-04:002019-06-14T21:37:44.180-04:00Oh, just had to say one more thing. I love that fi...Oh, just had to say one more thing. I love that first photo on the canal. I’m tickled to be following your trip toward my beloved Great Lakes.JanineMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13475847392355523001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-83896455960801401722019-06-14T21:36:02.532-04:002019-06-14T21:36:02.532-04:00I always get hungry when I go to your blog. Do you...I always get hungry when I go to your blog. Do you know why? It’s that giant pretzel on the boat! Anyway, another lovely finish, Louise. I really liked the look when you made the first quilt with that panel, so it’s neat to see another. You always seem to have just the right blocks and fabrics to complement a panel. <br /><br />I totally relate to your thoughts about hearing back from charitable groups. I used to send packages with signature confirmation just to know they at least got where I sent them, but with shipping prices lately I quit doing that. It’s probably inconvenient for the recipient, too. I’ve usually hear back, although I find that is less likely when there is a quilt/block collection related to a mass human tragedy—probably due to the overwhelming response by the quilting community. Then I just cross my fingers and hope it got there. I also worry that things get “taken” or “lost” in transit—and in that case, I just hope that whoever ends up with the quilt will be impacted by it in some way that was meant to be. But isn’t it heartwarming to get those little notes of confirmation? JanineMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13475847392355523001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-6778074400969224322019-06-14T19:02:43.215-04:002019-06-14T19:02:43.215-04:00Another wonderful donation quilt. I liked the Gei...Another wonderful donation quilt. I liked the Geisha panel the first time around and I still like it. You chose your accompanying blocks well. They add a lot tot he panel.Lisa J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16367339236614679822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-59931197464111325702019-06-13T23:18:52.746-04:002019-06-13T23:18:52.746-04:00I thought that looked familiar. The canal looks g...I thought that looked familiar. The canal looks gorgeous. Shadows and shoes are my problem when taking photos. That’s a nice way to get this quilt donated, through a friend’s affiliation. Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11621591443896350515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-76586783979310396132019-06-13T14:21:27.382-04:002019-06-13T14:21:27.382-04:00Hear, hear! Your charitable work is an inspiration...Hear, hear! Your charitable work is an inspiration to us all. <br />Your geisha quilt is lovely and will surely be appreciated by a nursing home resident. So many homes keep the air conditioning comfortable for the staff, and the residents often feel chilly. The Colorful Fabriholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16684095921708628970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-37075865715683535492019-06-13T12:50:01.918-04:002019-06-13T12:50:01.918-04:00Your Geisha quilt is so pretty & will make som...Your Geisha quilt is so pretty & will make someone warm & happy to receive it. Your sewing machine must require constant oiling to keep it humming with all the quilts you make & send away. Thank you for your support to all those charities. It is important to know that your quilts find their destination & are appreciated. Thanks for all you do & for your fun blog.Nickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00407612669930739229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-37083276032716559972019-06-13T10:24:42.549-04:002019-06-13T10:24:42.549-04:00Louise, you are an inspiration in several ways. Y...Louise, you are an inspiration in several ways. Your generosity, of course, but also in your method and way you think in putting things together. So creative!! I am so glad we met in blogging land. And I also appreciate your willingness to always use your creative brain to help me when I don't know what to do. The charities aren't the only ones who appreciate you! :)Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03273687525439282478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-13911537039298041282019-06-13T09:49:29.817-04:002019-06-13T09:49:29.817-04:00What a unique quilt, and a great way to use up orp...What a unique quilt, and a great way to use up orphan blocks! You have me giggling at the photo comment, since I can relate. I'm constantly trying to keep my shadow out of my photos! I really appreciate how many quilts you donate; you encourage me in that way. I need to find more local charities and donate. It is frustrating when you send a donation and never hear back, really only wanting to know if it arrived or not. I need to keep your list of charities handy. piecefulwendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02256164519304112032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-56364882711261894512019-06-13T08:31:22.516-04:002019-06-13T08:31:22.516-04:00love how you matched those blocks to the panel... ...love how you matched those blocks to the panel... you are always so clever with your putting together quilts... and there is nothing wrong with your photography - but the addition of your humour is always welcome!<br />Totally agree about any kind of volunteering... just recognition is enough that you are indeed there.... anything else is a bonus but so appreciated...<br />HugzFionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497477051026460440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-54196988133666530012019-06-13T08:18:01.633-04:002019-06-13T08:18:01.633-04:00Beautiful and for such good causes. You make so m...Beautiful and for such good causes. You make so much difference in the lives of many. Great statement to live by. Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08468608812169214999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-52376416296156213392019-06-13T07:29:33.474-04:002019-06-13T07:29:33.474-04:00When the kids were home and we vacationed at a lak...When the kids were home and we vacationed at a lake, we always looked for the calm waters early morning or later evening for them to ski or tube. Great memories. You and Sean are making many great memories in your travels and lifestyle. Quilters are the most generous people-you are among them my friend!Vicki in MNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16155452692252270164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-32818844090928304702019-06-13T01:01:15.716-04:002019-06-13T01:01:15.716-04:00You are my hero. Funny, clever and generous all ro...You are my hero. Funny, clever and generous all rolled into one.Carol E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02741550863747328734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-38312608721908790872019-06-12T20:58:38.301-04:002019-06-12T20:58:38.301-04:00Wonderful use of those orphan blocks to complement...Wonderful use of those orphan blocks to complement the panel - just lovely. And I love your generous heart for the charities, but agree a thanks is always appreciated too.cute useful quilt.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06802006440070002510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-65936989640227862552019-06-12T19:50:15.236-04:002019-06-12T19:50:15.236-04:00Will you continue through the Welland Canal into L...Will you continue through the Welland Canal into Lake Erie. I am near Port Dover, Ontario in Inner Long Point Bay. Have some great quilt shops nearby and you would be using $US and they go farther here!<br />Sandy from Quilting for the Rest of Us walks her dog on the Erie Canal. <br />StephanieStephanie from Ontariohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17376073915882223671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-3562866622715489092019-06-12T18:15:11.022-04:002019-06-12T18:15:11.022-04:00I do like how you sympathetically increased the si...I do like how you sympathetically increased the size of the panel to make a lovely quilt. I’m a sucker for a pieced back too, they look great and use up small pieces. Practical and decorative in one, win win.Kate @ Smiles From Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17525561534884021883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-77228844582699457082019-06-12T14:10:46.206-04:002019-06-12T14:10:46.206-04:00Love the Geisha. That calm water should make free...Love the Geisha. That calm water should make free motion quilting easier. djquiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05734316150698383652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-41653875529176972272019-06-12T13:10:16.955-04:002019-06-12T13:10:16.955-04:00I thought the Geisha looked familiar! Kudos to you...I thought the Geisha looked familiar! Kudos to you for being such a generous quilter!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052482883285758098noreply@blogger.com