tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957228866499813574.post1503990749866801037..comments2023-10-10T08:49:41.660-07:00Comments on My little world: A finished quilt and some bread bakingJuliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07322166393958405201noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957228866499813574.post-26058522371943838892013-11-21T06:17:41.824-08:002013-11-21T06:17:41.824-08:00Thank you CJ and thanks for stopping by. I am enj...Thank you CJ and thanks for stopping by. I am enjoying reading your blog. I like the look of the bread book you got your hands on - your rolls look really tempting! There is nothing like bread fresh from the oven!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322166393958405201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957228866499813574.post-63751048098640112672013-11-20T22:30:20.149-08:002013-11-20T22:30:20.149-08:00What a wonderful quilt. And I love the idea of gr...What a wonderful quilt. And I love the idea of grinding your own wheat, it must taste lovely when it's so fresh.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957228866499813574.post-67097361575518447222013-11-20T06:13:40.365-08:002013-11-20T06:13:40.365-08:00I have quilted a few myself, but this one was so l...I have quilted a few myself, but this one was so large that there was no way I was going to attempt to put it through my machine - the binding was enough!! It cost a fortune to have it long arm quilted, but it's a wedding gift and an heirloom so I justified it! Your throw really is lovely Jill. Please post photos of the one you are working on at the moment when it's finished. It's always good to see other people's work. Have a lovely day.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322166393958405201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957228866499813574.post-47310726141966639742013-11-20T02:27:57.076-08:002013-11-20T02:27:57.076-08:00Hi Julie, thank you so much for your kind comment ...Hi Julie, thank you so much for your kind comment on my blog. I haven't quilted the quilt on the photo but the one I am doing at the moment is, its taking me a long time to do it but I'm enjoying it. Love your quilt on this post its so colourful and cosy looking. xxjillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955724270591783463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957228866499813574.post-79404110092160704102013-11-18T11:05:52.964-08:002013-11-18T11:05:52.964-08:00Hi again Pam. Sounds like you are prepared. It is...Hi again Pam. Sounds like you are prepared. It is a good feeling to know you could survive in an emergency. Years back we had an ice storm in Ottawa which brought power lines down in some areas and there was a rush on bread and dairy at the supermarkets. We had power, but our friends with their three kids weren't so lucky. Offices and schools all closed for a few days due to the danger of falling ice so our friends moved in with us we had a great time. I made homemade bread and pizza and we played games. Our kids still look back on that time with such fondness. One thing I would like to have is a wood stove as it gets really cold here in winter. That is something on our list for sure!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322166393958405201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957228866499813574.post-67019308945284935872013-11-18T11:01:35.649-08:002013-11-18T11:01:35.649-08:00I have my graph paper and aida cloth ready. I thi...I have my graph paper and aida cloth ready. I think this is the route I will go. Stay tuned for photos!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322166393958405201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957228866499813574.post-25094906832502227822013-11-18T10:20:15.478-08:002013-11-18T10:20:15.478-08:00Yes, you can, or you could jut zig zag the edges n...Yes, you can, or you could jut zig zag the edges neatly nd blanket stitch it on the quilt.Elizabethdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02405703727112759947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957228866499813574.post-75965230601067282982013-11-18T09:44:36.727-08:002013-11-18T09:44:36.727-08:00Your quilt is lovely, I use all of Bonnie & Ca...Your quilt is lovely, I use all of Bonnie & Camille's collections, I have just a few tiny bits of Bliss left and am loath to use them. I make our bread but have never ground wheat. I keep a full larder, I have been snowed in a few times, even in the UK it happens, and like to be prepared. During summer I make sure that everything is rotated and by November my stores are full. I keep 4 pints of milk in the freezer and a stock of dried. If it was not for dairy and the veg I do not grow we could live well for at least 6 months without shopping.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957228866499813574.post-20993196199544914132013-11-18T05:33:17.009-08:002013-11-18T05:33:17.009-08:00Thank you Kim. You are a talented knitter. I kno...Thank you Kim. You are a talented knitter. I know basic knitting stitches but have done little else with it. I am determined to try some knitted dishcloths soon. I have needles and yarn at the ready. There are so many projects in my head at the moment - but so little time! I look forward to browsing your blog some more.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322166393958405201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957228866499813574.post-63603773163608879112013-11-18T05:31:40.817-08:002013-11-18T05:31:40.817-08:00Thanks for visiting Jenny. I have no idea why you...Thanks for visiting Jenny. I have no idea why you can't follow my blog. Are you trying on Blooger on Bloglovin'? Your blog is fun by the way. JulieJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322166393958405201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957228866499813574.post-28996422889180722652013-11-18T01:30:00.399-08:002013-11-18T01:30:00.399-08:00What a beautiful quilt, and that's some sore c...What a beautiful quilt, and that's some sore cupboard you've built up there. Lovely blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957228866499813574.post-51417693404598832072013-11-18T01:13:40.701-08:002013-11-18T01:13:40.701-08:00A beautiful quilt indeed - I am sure your final fi...A beautiful quilt indeed - I am sure your final finish will be lovely. Dom is the bread maker in our family and he likes to make simple soda breads by hand. I shall suggest flour grinding to him next time I think!<br />Take care<br />Best wishes<br />Jenny<br />PS: I have tried to follow your blog several times but keep getting thrown out for some reasonThe Custardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17632655608950737315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957228866499813574.post-71980249952003680402013-11-17T12:17:47.245-08:002013-11-17T12:17:47.245-08:00Oh Elizabeth, what a wonderful idea! I hadn't ...Oh Elizabeth, what a wonderful idea! I hadn't even thought about that yet it's something I can do. Do you just "frame" it with fabric? Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322166393958405201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957228866499813574.post-22461438352290335592013-11-17T11:42:37.248-08:002013-11-17T11:42:37.248-08:00It is a beautiful quilt. I have often done a cross...It is a beautiful quilt. I have often done a cross stitch label for the back of a quilt, using initials or a pretty pattern.Elizabethdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02405703727112759947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957228866499813574.post-64048224712626914012013-11-17T10:52:53.216-08:002013-11-17T10:52:53.216-08:00Thanks Anne. I thought of you when we found the &q...Thanks Anne. I thought of you when we found the "marmalade" fabric! We are fortunate to have a full basement in our house as with most houses here. We have a family room downstairs, which is where we keep the TV, we have a play area for grandchildren (currently Norah!) and we also have a laundry room which also houses our food storage. I don't know how we'd do it otherwise. However, having said that, we have friends in England who have a food storage without a basement. You just have to be more creative and use every inch of spare space you have (under beds etc). Hope you're having a god weekend. XXJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322166393958405201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957228866499813574.post-82456760427356848072013-11-17T10:48:32.029-08:002013-11-17T10:48:32.029-08:00Thanks Amy. I am really pleased with the quilt. I...Thanks Amy. I am really pleased with the quilt. It is so vibrant and youthful looking - perfect for a newly married couple! Glad you enjoyed by tour of bread making.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322166393958405201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957228866499813574.post-58093601213448574452013-11-17T10:46:54.294-08:002013-11-17T10:46:54.294-08:00Thanks for popping over Debbie. I had thought abo...Thanks for popping over Debbie. I had thought about a small piece of embroidery in the corner. I just need to brush up on my embroidery skills! I will have a go on some scrap fabric this week I think. I'm with you on the FMQ - after all the hard work and time put into a quilt, it is terrifying to think about "doodling" all over it when you aren't too confident! I have taken a FMQ class and have tried on scraps, but really feel it is not for me. The frustration level is way too high. You need to let go of perfection, and that's not easy!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322166393958405201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957228866499813574.post-58073320801052053122013-11-17T10:46:49.297-08:002013-11-17T10:46:49.297-08:00Julie, I absolutely adore your quilt! You were rig...Julie, I absolutely adore your quilt! You were right I do love it and the 'marmalade' design would have been perfect for us. I didnt realise you could make a quilt top and have someone quilt it for you! What a brilliant idea! I dont know if anyone does anything like that over here in the UK though. <br />I am amazed at your food store! We have so little space that we wouldn't be able to survive for long on what we keep in. I would love to have a pantry (I'm sure you know what I mean by that) that you can walk into with lots of storage. We occasionally bake our own bread, its so much nicer than anything you can buy and I even bought Tony a bread maker for Christmas once but as with most things these days, time is at a premium. One day, maybe when we have retired, I'll get round to doing what I'd like to do but dont have time for. XX Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00462752559193522943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957228866499813574.post-56447462064779578732013-11-17T09:59:32.352-08:002013-11-17T09:59:32.352-08:00Your quilt is beautiful! I have never heard of an...Your quilt is beautiful! I have never heard of anyone storing their own wheat and milling it to make flour before making bread (I've heard of making bread, just not the wheat and flour bit!) this is amazing, thank you for sharing. xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957228866499813574.post-55248317259338480122013-11-17T09:00:55.757-08:002013-11-17T09:00:55.757-08:00Wow! what a beautiful quilt. I love the quilted pa...Wow! what a beautiful quilt. I love the quilted pattern, it's pretty without being "too much"! So far I've quilted mine on my machine, just sticking to simple lines. I tried in the ditch, but wasn't happy with it so usually do something like diagonally through the squares, or either side of the seams. I'd love to try FMQ but haven't been brave enough yet! Labels are tricky aren't they? Could you embroider something neatly in a corner? xxserendipityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554603552983182516noreply@blogger.com