tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26538443.post1566045587405305900..comments2024-03-28T06:13:58.117-06:00Comments on Alycia Quilts - Quiltygirl: Sandra Dallas Book GiveawayAlycia~Quiltygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16283575876006453806noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26538443.post-14740995490218945632010-07-07T19:45:21.447-06:002010-07-07T19:45:21.447-06:00Thank you for the book recommendations! I read al...Thank you for the book recommendations! I read all the Elm Creek Quilts books and was looking for more quilty easy read books. <br /><br />Keep up the good work with Quilts of Valor. I constantly have a stack of tops that need to be quilted for Binky Patrol. But I will keep you on my list for when I get a chance to quilt for your cause.<br /><br />Carla in CA<br />www.murphyslogic.com/Carlanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26538443.post-50526538189273378172010-06-27T15:52:37.988-06:002010-06-27T15:52:37.988-06:00Oops! sewseitz@sbcglobal.net is the way to contact...Oops! sewseitz@sbcglobal.net is the way to contact me. Love your quilts.<br />Nancy in INNancy in INhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11068091015054046287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26538443.post-27437337247225719802010-06-27T15:50:58.252-06:002010-06-27T15:50:58.252-06:00WOW. Just in the nick of time in midwest but an ho...WOW. Just in the nick of time in midwest but an hour or so out in CO. Our kids lived there for awhile and we loved to visit. Always enjoy a new book and block. Now to pick one for grands quilt!<br />Nancy in INNancy in INhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11068091015054046287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26538443.post-76334131702198445442010-06-27T09:10:09.335-06:002010-06-27T09:10:09.335-06:00I haven't read any of her books but they do so...I haven't read any of her books but they do sound interesting. MMMMM my favorite block is.....whatever I am working on at the moment. I do like to make Buggy Barn patterns because they always turn out great even when I'm working on them and thinking they will be a disaster. Right now I'm trying to use up my small stash (at least it seemed small before I started cutting it up) so I&Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02195443209468097567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26538443.post-23899065895463257422010-06-25T20:46:28.631-06:002010-06-25T20:46:28.631-06:00How generous of you...it sounds like a great book ...How generous of you...it sounds like a great book and I'll make a point to check out her others. I love so many blocks, but I really like the school house block. Not sure why...it's just an interesting and old-fashioned block. Louise<br />cgkings@centurytel.netLouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10194723727404273933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26538443.post-3936274692925631512010-06-25T15:50:20.172-06:002010-06-25T15:50:20.172-06:00One of my favorite patterns is warm wishes. I als...One of my favorite patterns is warm wishes. I also love ohio star pattern.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146604232355216890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26538443.post-61521641514946300552010-06-25T04:52:25.433-06:002010-06-25T04:52:25.433-06:00I really enjoyed reading the first two pages of th...I really enjoyed reading the first two pages of the new book. It has whet my appetite for more. My favourie block is the ohio star. So versatile,and always looks nice.<br />Wilma Ladiges<br />deepcreekquilting@smartchat.net.auWilmanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26538443.post-34865125227032090322010-06-24T22:27:47.639-06:002010-06-24T22:27:47.639-06:00Alycia,
I want some of your energy, but since I do...Alycia,<br />I want some of your energy, but since I don't have it, I guess I'll have to thank you for doing all you do for the Quilts of Valor. Its so heart warming and wonderful, especially since you get the school kids involved and working on the quilts. God gave you a wonderful talent, and your doing a great job! YOU GO GIRL!!!!<br />Now for my favorite block: It might be the tulipHorseriderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05128884963618785353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26538443.post-39322375968231450592010-06-24T17:02:12.930-06:002010-06-24T17:02:12.930-06:00My favorite quilt block changes so often but right...My favorite quilt block changes so often but right now I am fascinated with this one:<br />http://www.quilterscache.com/S/SpinningColorWheelBlock.html<br />to make a Spinning Star Quilt (done with log cabin blocks) like this:<br />http://www.amishcountrylanes.com/Pages/hs205.shtml?Patchwork<br />Thank you for the giveaway and the heads up about this author<br />Rita E in AZ<br />requilt (at) Rita E in AZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15307171578166761099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26538443.post-14420966930160603592010-06-24T11:45:04.666-06:002010-06-24T11:45:04.666-06:00I am currently reading the Chiaverini series of qu...I am currently reading the Chiaverini series of quilt related stories, & I would love to add this one, I haven't read any of Sandra's!<br />Just quilted a lovely QOV last week & have three more standing by awaiting the LA!<br />I couldn't choose a favorite block/quilt, Alycia, it's whatever I am currently working on.<br />I do want to make an Eleanor Burns "Day & Roslynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15072175456185500751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26538443.post-36821271349028929022010-06-24T07:09:13.498-06:002010-06-24T07:09:13.498-06:00Crazy quilts are my favorite. No other quilt "...Crazy quilts are my favorite. No other quilt "pattern" allows so much of the quilter's personality to shine through!<br /><br />I love Sandra Dallas's books and have read most of them. Alice's Tulips is my favorite so far.gocrazywithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04063066209331964997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26538443.post-74762136094360341362010-06-23T23:23:58.757-06:002010-06-23T23:23:58.757-06:00I absolutely love to read & though I've no...I absolutely love to read & though I've not read Sandra Dallas' books sounds like they are just up my alley.<br /><br />Now, you know, picking one block or pattern as a favorite has to be extremely difficult for most of us. Right now the Bargello pattern tickles my fancy.Aunt Mag's Quilty Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02482199713841756808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26538443.post-28998009350875726072010-06-23T18:53:13.853-06:002010-06-23T18:53:13.853-06:00I haven't read any of Sandra Dallas's book...I haven't read any of Sandra Dallas's books. She sounds fabulous! Thank you for sharing with those os us who didn't know. I love to broaden my horizons! <br /><br />Oh my...I'm not sure I can name just 1 favorite block, but I can say my favorite kind, (I hope that's okay):-) I love polka dots, so surly you could guess I like star blocks & marinars compass blocks. Nina Clotfelternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26538443.post-62762649331313457052010-06-23T18:49:14.799-06:002010-06-23T18:49:14.799-06:00I rarely have time to read, but if I would win, th...I rarely have time to read, but if I would win, this sounds like a fun book to read and pass around at my little quilt club. <br /><br />Today my favorite quilt is Shakespeare in the Park.<br /><br />Pam<br />nalaxu@comcast.netJustPamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05045804511378274932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26538443.post-36665466724595600442010-06-23T18:31:23.530-06:002010-06-23T18:31:23.530-06:00This is my first time to read your blog and wanted...This is my first time to read your blog and wanted to let you know I enjoy it greatly. I'm commenting to enter your contest.<br /><br />My favorite block is the nine patch. I just finished making an X block quilt from the basic 9 patch.nfcms@aol.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26538443.post-21758483036024444842010-06-23T16:15:53.724-06:002010-06-23T16:15:53.724-06:00Oh my, what quilt block is my favorite? There are ...Oh my, what quilt block is my favorite? There are many. I love both the feathered star and the New York Beauty but have yet to make them. I also like the simplicity of the 9-patch block and the sawtooth block. My newest favorite is Bonnie Hunter's Crumb block. I don't think I can choose just one!<br /><br />You can reach me at sue at asdfwordpro . com (remove the spaces)Sue in Scottsdale, AZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26538443.post-80055697010589321342010-06-23T15:08:14.049-06:002010-06-23T15:08:14.049-06:00I love Storm at Sea for a "Sane" quilt b...I love Storm at Sea for a "Sane" quilt block, but my heart goes with a crazy quilt block. Thanks for the opportunity -- she sounds like an interesting author. cwkalina@aol.comConniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04325568385706817499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26538443.post-37724534507871730672010-06-23T13:56:05.812-06:002010-06-23T13:56:05.812-06:00Alycia: I love what wonderful things you can do wi...Alycia: I love what wonderful things you can do with the disappearing 9 patch pattern, but you KNOW at heart I'm a crazyquilt girl. I love to piece blocks and embroidery them. I also loved Persian Pickle Club and was unaware that she wrote so many books! Fingers crossed!LouAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17819960353792266334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26538443.post-69083942714962371112010-06-23T13:09:14.799-06:002010-06-23T13:09:14.799-06:00I loved The Quilt that Walked to Golden. My favor...I loved The Quilt that Walked to Golden. My favorite block is the simple log cabin.bunbearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18000120935505368764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26538443.post-15296436802504885472010-06-23T12:51:34.924-06:002010-06-23T12:51:34.924-06:00Someday I hope to quilt such lovely quilts. I do k...Someday I hope to quilt such lovely quilts. I do keep trying. I've never seen a quilt block that I didn't love but if I had to pick just one I guess it would be the Log Cabin. I love the way you can turn it and make waves and it just keeps on going. I also like the history of the quilt block and want to make one to reproduce the Underground Railroad sign. Now that I've found your blogLinda G. Stricklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05778492353786673694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26538443.post-91133370272478930042010-06-23T12:26:49.329-06:002010-06-23T12:26:49.329-06:00I loved reading The Persian Pickle Club.
It would...I loved reading The Persian Pickle Club.<br /><br />It would be fun to get a new book for summer reading. . . .<br /><br />My favorite quilt block is, hmmmm, either Bow Tie or Churn Dash. . .I couldn't choose between the two.<br /><br />Thank you,<br /><br />Sherry V.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11615766893549743938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26538443.post-62180214991395882142010-06-23T12:05:56.811-06:002010-06-23T12:05:56.811-06:00Hard to choose just one block, but I like anything...Hard to choose just one block, but I like anything I can add texture to by folding, pleating, scrunching, etc. I love creating curved looks with folded inserts. Almost any block can be modified to use these techniques. I absolutely love black, white & red quilts.Barbara Campbellhttp://www.loveinstitches.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26538443.post-65208360531747981812010-06-23T12:05:35.739-06:002010-06-23T12:05:35.739-06:00oops, forgot to leave the name of my favorite bloc...oops, forgot to leave the name of my favorite block. tis the 9-patch. you can do so much with this block.<br />patti leal mailto:pleal@cfl.rr.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26538443.post-91031638443512062062010-06-23T12:04:35.376-06:002010-06-23T12:04:35.376-06:00i'd love to be included in the give away. have...i'd love to be included in the give away. have most of sandra dallas' books already and love them. i enjoy your blog so much with all you do for our veterans. i make lots of quilts for veterans thru my group here in florida. keep up the great work. an army brat from way back.<br />patti leal pleal@cfl.rr.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26538443.post-68588129887850131962010-06-23T10:51:47.008-06:002010-06-23T10:51:47.008-06:00my favorite block is the Bear Paw. My favorite qu...my favorite block is the Bear Paw. My favorite quilts are definitely 2-color quilts. I made a red and white Bear Paw quilt several years ago. It hangs in our family room and is my favorite.<br />Happy Quilting.Jeri Lynn Fuquanoreply@blogger.com