tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post8874514265784437810..comments2024-03-28T12:52:28.406-06:00Comments on Dining Room Empire: Eye CandyCheryl Arkisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552721454371060936noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-63261721047662261872011-01-04T08:24:48.252-07:002011-01-04T08:24:48.252-07:00Nice review! I have to agree that draped-quilt sh...Nice review! I have to agree that draped-quilt shots don't do too much for me, especially if I don't also get a good-sized full shot of the quilt. They're just frustrating teases!nanannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15960436233712661599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-18030016190066417212010-12-27T15:23:36.469-07:002010-12-27T15:23:36.469-07:00And there is another one too! (Material Obsession...And there is another one too! (Material Obsession Two -- not to be confused with Material Obsession 2). I just bought Material Obsession 2 becuase I loved the first one so much! You are truly right, they are eye candy with lots of inspiration. Have you figured out which pattern (or idea) you may attempt? I am going to do the Big Pineapple from the first book.Angiehttp://www.craftedAngles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-71769056195989180552010-12-23T08:39:37.083-07:002010-12-23T08:39:37.083-07:00I have both books and absolutely love them! Actual...I have both books and absolutely love them! Actually, I am currently working on my 3rd. quilt from the books. I have purchased a couple of the rulers from Marti Michell and, agree, with Kathy, that they are multipurpose rulers. But I am a sucker for a good ruler :) The Aussie quilters are so inspiring! You have a great blog!!!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101540158088271850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-20651980630042396512010-12-23T02:11:14.283-07:002010-12-23T02:11:14.283-07:00Thanks again, it's always fun to find someone ...Thanks again, it's always fun to find someone reading the book.good job.snore stophttp://www.thesnoringstop.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-31036969620689413582010-12-22T16:22:06.869-07:002010-12-22T16:22:06.869-07:00I have both books and there are definitely some qu...I have both books and there are definitely some quilts I'm adding to my list of things to do. <br /><br />Wow, that list is getting long....<br /><br />Your book review series is great!Live a Colorful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17411002666719287765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-89394980319058432382010-12-21T11:42:15.032-07:002010-12-21T11:42:15.032-07:00I have been thinking about you all week as I try t...I have been thinking about you all week as I try to figure out a basic yet funky quilt to make for a friends baby boy. If I could only channel your creative talent! I think the quilt will weigh far more on the basic side of things, unfortunately.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13735561671671368628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-34879354298412360472010-12-21T10:09:20.702-07:002010-12-21T10:09:20.702-07:00i liked the first book...haven't seen the seco...i liked the first book...haven't seen the second one. need to add it to my library list. <br /><br />i'm enjoying your book review series.Amanda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-49631693514996257542010-12-21T03:31:09.758-07:002010-12-21T03:31:09.758-07:00thanks for the review! I've passed on the comp...thanks for the review! I've passed on the compliments to the photographer who is my husband and so much more! I am surprised to hear you think the patterns aren't for beginners as most of the quilts in the first book we use in our beginner classes. Book two has lots more layers and in actual fact, I would hope many readers use the books as a leaping off point for quilt making as much as a pattern book as you suggest. I would also say that in most cases, when I buy a ruler I use it a lot. I only encourage people to buy them because they are so accurate and when you have them at hand they become more and more useful for deciphering antique quilt constructions. I can't bear to sell things that aren't multipurposed. If you are considering one you can always email me for a review of extended uses. Thanks again, it's always fun to find someone reading the book. best regards, kathy doughtykathy doughtyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08432193485331107625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-42188061781797963832010-12-18T05:47:06.947-07:002010-12-18T05:47:06.947-07:00Hi Cheryl, I have the first MO and have three qui...Hi Cheryl, I have the first MO and have three quilts from it on my queue, one being the bird quilt. A second is the is one with dolls and houses. I am both excited and nervous about doing that one because it's more like a recipe than a pattern. You gave good insight about these books. I look forward to seeing the second MO.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02568944733073812787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-77851639611472171922010-12-17T18:53:28.764-07:002010-12-17T18:53:28.764-07:00My cousin gave me these two books recently. After ...My cousin gave me these two books recently. After reading your review and impressions, I have a much better appreciation for these books. I don't follow patterns too well either, but I really liked looking at these books through your eyes.Terriawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00420615575308397326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-41260204307246163832010-12-17T12:58:14.972-07:002010-12-17T12:58:14.972-07:00I really like the mix of traditional and modern in...I really like the mix of traditional and modern in Material Obsession, and I keep meaning to take a look at MO2 and see if I feel the same. Fab inspiration for colourful ideas.Johttp://www.islaybower.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-13314672490346292602010-12-17T11:26:03.947-07:002010-12-17T11:26:03.947-07:00I'm really hoping someone got me MO2 for Chris...I'm really hoping someone got me MO2 for Christmas, because the original is drool-worthy eye candy! Definitely inspiring, I love their use of color!~Michelle~https://www.blogger.com/profile/04891637374696344976noreply@blogger.com