tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post3266364805892582705..comments2023-11-05T04:27:37.917-08:00Comments on Blue Elephant Stitches: writing patterns is not for sissiesJolenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129017092245557384noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-14624609517565601322013-10-29T19:57:38.085-07:002013-10-29T19:57:38.085-07:00Pattern writing is hard work. I'm thinking of ...Pattern writing is hard work. I'm thinking of starting up a support group. Wanna join? ;)Amanda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-33586500229444775892013-10-23T09:00:47.330-07:002013-10-23T09:00:47.330-07:00I'm happy to follow a simple block tutorial an...I'm happy to follow a simple block tutorial and then make my own quilt. A lot of time when simple quilts inspire me, I'd rather figure things out on my own (I'm quite math oriented...) I wouldn't pay $10 for a simple log cabin or even triangle quilt, but I know many people need the guidance and yardage amounts. (Btw, V&Co. just posted a triangle quilt pattern and it's even on sale.)<br />Love, love, love your quilt style!!terrieanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15419397998953064145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-77727151710259336582013-09-30T12:23:41.501-07:002013-09-30T12:23:41.501-07:00Maybe someone who is not that experienced and enjo...Maybe someone who is not that experienced and enjoys a well written pattern. There are enough people out there. Sometimes I just like to follow a tutorial or a pattern without thinking too much because my sewing time is so limited (due to two little children). So you write also for me. :)<br />But I also like to see what you're doing with your scraps. :)Franziskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17884528499666801428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-75647952440074978072013-09-28T08:37:32.073-07:002013-09-28T08:37:32.073-07:00How I've been feeling EXACTLY! Thank you so mu...How I've been feeling EXACTLY! Thank you so much for this, Jolene!Maureen Cracknell Handmadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03533566766276588176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-4816620048137342412013-09-23T15:03:27.636-07:002013-09-23T15:03:27.636-07:00As we say in New York, "I'm with you sist...As we say in New York, "I'm with you sister!" I'm just learning about making patterns and I can't believe how complicated it is too. Sometimes you do have to take a break and just stitch and have fun. For me it's throwing in a little hand quilting which I find very restful. I am in a Yahoo Quilt Pattern group. If you want the info for joining, please feel free to contact me through my blog at www.hudsonvalleyquilts.com and send me an e-mail. They are a really giving group and full of good information. Good luck.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07875338076567202555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-27087338830048060572013-09-20T12:11:03.529-07:002013-09-20T12:11:03.529-07:00Totally agree, some days you just need to take out...Totally agree, some days you just need to take out fabric and make a block for fun - and I totally think your log cabin blocks are great (and so is the photo). Good luck!Jennifer Boeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03176807011985282033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-11948304329632358052013-09-20T05:43:35.784-07:002013-09-20T05:43:35.784-07:00Like books, patterns are not for everyone when it ...Like books, patterns are not for everyone when it comes to work!<br />Your log cabins are very pretty though.Cheryl Arkisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552721454371060936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-354352947043693732013-09-16T22:25:56.542-07:002013-09-16T22:25:56.542-07:00You have to make a pattern for your triangle quilt...You have to make a pattern for your triangle quilt. Patterns are perfect for those of us who are too lazy to look at a quilt and figure out all the measurements ourselves :). I love your triangle quilts but every time i look at them thinking yeap I'm going to make one just like that I go cross eyed trying to come up with measurements and how much fabric I will need :).Frankie and Fanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16350875331220395260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-7098534854073823132013-09-14T06:09:46.265-07:002013-09-14T06:09:46.265-07:00Too funny! I'm sure the pattern will be wonde...Too funny! I'm sure the pattern will be wonderful! Your quilts are.Donna quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01519663616678330447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-70926711289091789012013-09-13T21:35:05.298-07:002013-09-13T21:35:05.298-07:00Lol, love the last line!
Are you still doing the...Lol, love the last line! <br /><br />Are you still doing the quilt-along on this site? Seems like it just stopped...?Jacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01697684741477349470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-33704604148975351522013-09-13T20:21:07.497-07:002013-09-13T20:21:07.497-07:00It's tough, I know. I'm always amazed at h...It's tough, I know. I'm always amazed at how just doing a tutorial post takes forever and a day, and then you wonder how many people are really going to make something from it! :)Heidi Stapleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06797935137918208939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-81815338133645946222013-09-13T19:03:18.031-07:002013-09-13T19:03:18.031-07:00I would buy a quilt pattern designed by YOU any da...I would buy a quilt pattern designed by YOU any day !Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08376679318037889508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-11393473793979395902013-09-13T12:28:49.663-07:002013-09-13T12:28:49.663-07:00I really enjoyed this post--especially the last li...I really enjoyed this post--especially the last line! I totally agree that half the fun of quilting is how free it can be. But I think patterns are a great way to share your creativity. Your quilts are lovely and I'm sure there are lots of people who would like to know how you make them. Beautiful fabric choices for those log cabins!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-53466800605237861522013-09-13T12:16:59.642-07:002013-09-13T12:16:59.642-07:00I hear you. I made a quilt over a decade ago just...I hear you. I made a quilt over a decade ago just by envisioning what my niece would really like. Next thing I know, I finished the quilt without writing down basic measurements, etc. I have to borrow the quilt from her if I want to write down the pattern for her quilt. Its too late, I think. Qltr89https://www.blogger.com/profile/05306446479474376415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-67144828477399355472013-09-13T12:15:06.849-07:002013-09-13T12:15:06.849-07:00It helps to have a good editor so you don't ha...It helps to have a good editor so you don't have to second guess yourself in writing patterns. I forwarded your post to an editor I know; if she doesn't contact you, you can contact me for her info. Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-10710940395321844302013-09-13T11:21:48.687-07:002013-09-13T11:21:48.687-07:00It really is not as easy as it looks. I say just p...It really is not as easy as it looks. I say just publish a pattern (or a handful) and then improve the next round. In a few rounds, the process will be polished. And then you could rewrite the beginning patterns or write new ones. Good luck! Rebecca https://www.blogger.com/profile/12881189921656112620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-61917007897798234812013-09-13T08:05:45.793-07:002013-09-13T08:05:45.793-07:00carli the quilter (at) gmail (dot) com cheers!carli the quilter (at) gmail (dot) com cheers!Carli The Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00733894801130646276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-37757715968180438822013-09-13T08:04:34.292-07:002013-09-13T08:04:34.292-07:00I have written some patterns and not published the...I have written some patterns and not published them, but friends who tried them out say they were correct. I think we probably worry more because we all interpret things differently and we want it to be a great pattern, right? Good luck, if you want an unbiased pattern tester, send it along. I'm reliable!Carli The Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00733894801130646276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-5582359598957162552013-09-13T07:02:21.474-07:002013-09-13T07:02:21.474-07:00Can't wait to see your patterns :)
Beautiful ...Can't wait to see your patterns :)<br /><br />Beautiful log cabin blocks :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-38700431952939031982013-09-13T04:41:07.673-07:002013-09-13T04:41:07.673-07:00Haha! Your last comment made me laugh! I have st...Haha! Your last comment made me laugh! I have stacks of books and patterns but I can't remember the last time I actually followed one.<br /><br />However, a well written pattern is a pleasure to follow. Now that I think of it, I DID follow your tutorial for the Granny Squares for Moda Bakeshop and I loved it. I can only imagine that your patterns will be spectacular and I would be first in line to encourage you by purchasing one or two : )Liettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00760583480555936823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-59774348828003881072013-09-13T04:26:45.504-07:002013-09-13T04:26:45.504-07:00Yes I can only but imagine being the perfectionist...Yes I can only but imagine being the perfectionist that I am. I will say that those wanting to read a pattern will be happy as long as its fluff free and easy to understand. Keep trying but keep quilting. Goouck with it all xoxoHannapathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05973402312667870414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-11836493554699922712013-09-13T02:35:39.382-07:002013-09-13T02:35:39.382-07:00Well written patterns are much appreciated - so th...Well written patterns are much appreciated - so thanks for your persistence in getting it right - it does make a difference to the whole making experience!<br /><br />But sometimes it is hard to see the wood for the trees - a fresh pair of eyes works wonders - ask a friend!Nickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12437815900953193788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-18526676654862152862013-09-12T23:16:31.378-07:002013-09-12T23:16:31.378-07:00Hi! Log cabins are so great and yours is beautiful...Hi! Log cabins are so great and yours is beautiful! Even I also make my quilts without patterns, there are so many sewists who like to get patterns - so don't leave it. I'm sure your patterns are very good so just put them for sale and start a new one. Happy sewing! x TejeTeje Karjalainenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16737386960364740858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-66942772417541756972013-09-12T22:46:27.712-07:002013-09-12T22:46:27.712-07:00Can't wait to see your patterns Jolene! I'...Can't wait to see your patterns Jolene! I'm sure the hard work will be worth it! Love your log cabin blocks!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01977058023840858406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786121707879366131.post-91256993242212760312013-09-12T22:03:35.721-07:002013-09-12T22:03:35.721-07:00so true that it can be tough!
(I work as a pattern...so true that it can be tough!<br />(I work as a pattern editor with American Quilter magazine -- submit your idea there, and the great news is that we edit it to make it perfect! You just have to have the bulk, and we do diagrams, etc. to help finish it). :)Tracey Jacobsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15496520043332895745noreply@blogger.com