tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post8846707824676361873..comments2024-03-29T03:41:36.243-07:00Comments on Codlinsandcream2: Resting up with my sewing and a Moth Caterpillar query for Ragged RobinBovey Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-72920528669783702582017-10-02T12:51:44.723-07:002017-10-02T12:51:44.723-07:00Don't you hate it when you know you have somet...Don't you hate it when you know you have something but you can't find it and then have to buy a new one! Love this post - my mum is making Grace a quilt farmhouse style, a patchwork one. Lovely.Tracy https://www.blogger.com/profile/05866363148112288322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-14531738187882467502017-10-02T10:36:02.249-07:002017-10-02T10:36:02.249-07:00Hi DW. The air was blue during my "quiet tim...Hi DW. The air was blue during my "quiet time" sewing today! I had to unpick everything I sewed yesterday. Patience is a bit thin now!Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-65067163468351322142017-10-02T10:35:15.354-07:002017-10-02T10:35:15.354-07:00There are similarities Sarah, but the Mullein ones...There are similarities Sarah, but the Mullein ones look a bit bald and these are a tad "hairy". I hope you find a pattern to tempt you soon. I bought full size wadding for two double quilts, only to find one now needs to be king size . . .<br /><br />I had a "mole" removed from my arm. It used to be a dark freckle but came up like a beauty spot. GP sent me to specialist, who thought it was a Blue Nevus but said it was probably harmless but best removed anyway. I have quite a dent in my arm now!Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-35108084821994781882017-10-02T10:30:56.804-07:002017-10-02T10:30:56.804-07:00I've seen some really lovely bobbins over on F...I've seen some really lovely bobbins over on Fleabay, but of course the prettiest go for more than I am willing to pay.<br /><br />I have been resting my arm, and it is still comfortable.Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-9266504811499721752017-10-02T10:30:08.067-07:002017-10-02T10:30:08.067-07:00Hi Suzie. The quilting looks better now I have go...Hi Suzie. The quilting looks better now I have got the blocks exactly 12" square and not variants of that! Yeesh . . . I am down to one large caterpillar out there now so assume the rest are stowed away until the spring.Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-68174210528514499112017-10-02T10:28:55.906-07:002017-10-02T10:28:55.906-07:00Hah - if you saw me UNPICKING just about everythin...Hah - if you saw me UNPICKING just about everything I sewed together yesterday, you would wonder about the sense of taking up patchwork! I think my brain must have been walkabout . . .Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-13139920734303153792017-10-02T02:18:34.990-07:002017-10-02T02:18:34.990-07:00I love the quilt you are making for T. Beautiful ...I love the quilt you are making for T. Beautiful colours.<br /><br />Enjoy this "quiet time" while your arm heals. A perfect excuse to get your quilting projects underway again and to have a go with the lacemaking. I don`t think I would have the patience for that!Dartford Warblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04352965211143836326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-42213860535833960962017-10-02T00:53:13.642-07:002017-10-02T00:53:13.642-07:00The caterpillar could be Mullein, I also have them...The caterpillar could be Mullein, I also have them eating my rose leaves! I am itching to start a new quilt and testing myself with a new pattern. So far I've only made two log cabin quilts with my mum's or possibly grandma's fabric (although I did buy backing and wadding) and a baby EPP one inch hexagon quilt with the leftovers from those. What have you done to your arm BB? Hope it's feeling better and you've had some nice quiet sewing days to help it along. Sarah https://www.blogger.com/profile/14230327066600698804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-84310548475263434322017-10-01T10:55:33.256-07:002017-10-01T10:55:33.256-07:00The quilts are gorgeous and I'm so impressed w...The quilts are gorgeous and I'm so impressed with your lace bobbins. I'll keep an eye out for any over here, they may be worth grabbing. Thank you for your inspiration and I hope your arm is better soon, take care with it.<br />Love and hugs.xxxYarrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06662236319781194283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-82525246600006321442017-10-01T07:36:24.296-07:002017-10-01T07:36:24.296-07:00Very pretty quilting and looking forward to seeing...Very pretty quilting and looking forward to seeing the lace. I also find roses get eaten by caterpillars and my brood of Vapourer moth cp's really munch away on roses.SeagullSuziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15857680854262709165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-44840625958179276152017-10-01T03:24:11.115-07:002017-10-01T03:24:11.115-07:00Must admit I was a bit surprised at choice of food...Must admit I was a bit surprised at choice of food plant - can't find roses anywhere listed as one. But it was the closest match I could find - unfortunately the book I have doesn't cover all butterfly and moth caterpillars. <br /><br />I do knit things - would like to learn to crochet but not easy to teach yourself! Yes, youtube is very useful as I have discovered. Haven't heard of local quilting classes but will keep looking! Thank you :)Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-52886765999441415032017-10-01T00:02:03.364-07:002017-10-01T00:02:03.364-07:00That sounds like the beasties then RR. These are ...That sounds like the beasties then RR. These are pretty stonking big! Obviously roses will do when no cabbages are around . . .<br /><br /><br />I am sure you could make nice things. Are there any classes in your area? It helps to have some guidance, although YouTube these days is brilliant in this department. Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-40268564443847920702017-09-30T14:51:09.535-07:002017-09-30T14:51:09.535-07:00Re: the caterpillar - have to say I am definitely ...Re: the caterpillar - have to say I am definitely not an expert where they are concerned!! But have had a look in one of my books which has loads of caterpillars in. I think you were right and it is one of the "cabbage whites". It looks like a Large White caterpillar to me. On the final instar they can reach over 4 cms - is yours about that length or longer? If it is a lot bigger I will have a rethink!!!!<br /><br />Love your quilting by the way - oh to be able to sew such beautiful items. Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-53713920392636390772017-09-30T10:55:55.479-07:002017-09-30T10:55:55.479-07:00For once I am being a Good Girl and doing as I am ...For once I am being a Good Girl and doing as I am told reference resting the arm. I just slightly stretched it last night and realized that was NOT a good thing to do! I am sure your hand-sewn hexi quilt will keep you busy throughout the winter - they soon make up and you can take them up, put them down at your leisure. <br /><br />Isn't it frustrating when you KNOW you have something, but have mislaid it? I had to buy replacement dress making scissors in the summer as I had lost my black ones - normally that results in the lost ones turning up, but not this time. <br /><br />I am looking forward to having some finished pieces soon, rather than the usual work-in-progress which got sidelined.Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-65055886891810159882017-09-30T10:43:30.646-07:002017-09-30T10:43:30.646-07:00At least someone has got to craft. I do hope you ...At least someone has got to craft. I do hope you are okay. Healing thoughts coming your way. I love your projects you really have got a lot on your plate mind you I need not talk. I am just as bad. I have a problem with losing things when I need them too. The latest thing is the cloves for the pomanders. I know they are there somewhere, but where is another matter. You really are getting to grips with the patchwork it looks super all of it. I have started a hexie one and am hand sewing it but I think this is one project that is going to be dealt with of an evening during the winter months. I have not got very far so far but once I get myself sorted out a little bit. I love the lap quilt with the little ladies on that Dawn gave to you for your birthday. That will keep you snug once it is finished. I am going to try and book another week off at the end of October and then hopefully I will be able to get the crafting underway if not before time. Its all waiting patiently for me. Please take it steady. Kind regards. Tricia xx<br />Pattypanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10533048669555871726noreply@blogger.com