tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13578815.post7311921438213911642..comments2024-02-01T08:19:19.092+00:00Comments on Scraps and Threadtales: MS Day 3 and In defense of boring borders...YankeeQuilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03324287185970922332noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13578815.post-76797780629775281792009-04-04T12:13:00.000+01:002009-04-04T12:13:00.000+01:00Your DD is beautiful! I never use mitered corners...Your DD is beautiful! I never use mitered corners because it uses extra fabric. Cheers! EvelynEvelyn aka Starfishyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12025353776081066815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13578815.post-16075108272001194362009-03-12T16:55:00.000+00:002009-03-12T16:55:00.000+00:00I appreciate Gail's question about whether or not ...I appreciate Gail's question about whether or not the incidence of MS is on the rise. It sure seems like it to me, even though doctors say no. It wouldn't surprise me in the least if MS was related to toxins in the environment, but the research claims otherwise.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09035433796631359696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13578815.post-8427268899479565392009-03-11T19:37:00.000+00:002009-03-11T19:37:00.000+00:00Borders terrify me! I can't seem to figure out wh...Borders terrify me! I can't seem to figure out what to do with them, so I appreciate all of your over-thinking! I actually thought you HAD to mitre the corners so the idea of squaring them off is good. <BR/><BR/>Here's hoping you continue to have meds which allow you to live as you wish (pretty much) and that a cure for MS is found. Here's a question: Are there more cases of MS lately than say 10 years ago? Do toxins play any part in either the ocurance of MS or the treatment/severity of MS? I was wondering just the other day.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17906255371805150247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13578815.post-25451154690530396712009-03-11T18:32:00.000+00:002009-03-11T18:32:00.000+00:00I couldn't agree with you more about mitering bord...I couldn't agree with you more about mitering borders being a design decision, not a requirement for an "award winning quilt." Sometimes overthinking pays off!Magpie Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930036522719103192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13578815.post-47177280564838767342009-03-11T14:51:00.000+00:002009-03-11T14:51:00.000+00:00Thank you again for sharing aboutyour MS. I didn'...Thank you again for sharing about<BR/>your MS. I didn't know there were Meds you could take to help. I am<BR/>anxious to hear more about it from you.<BR/>Love your DD quilt....especially your color combo!!!<BR/>Having a design wall I think would be a great thing to help out. A whole lot easier than trying to design your quilt layout from down on the floor.Browndirtcottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12259939643695340109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13578815.post-43579666812293802212009-03-11T14:07:00.000+00:002009-03-11T14:07:00.000+00:00First the important stuff...No matter how long I k...First the important stuff...No matter how long I know you I think that I will never stop being impressed by you! Your humor makes me laugh, you are always willing to teach and educate which is an amazing quality. I don't think I've ever learned as much from one person about so many things, MS, quilting, life in general as I have from you. Now I have to say OMG are you kidding me? Aren't you the one that tortured me into doing a mitered corner on my first quilt? I was scared to death to do a mitered corner. It was the perfect choice, and I'm very happy with my quilt, but I can't believe your post. I have to say it made me laugh right out loud. It's so you even though you don't like mitered corners you helped me with mine because in the end it was the choice I made. Do you ever get tired of me singing your praises?CCnUKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16641049250600735493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13578815.post-80251826816966773812009-03-11T12:27:00.000+00:002009-03-11T12:27:00.000+00:00congrats on finishing the top - it looks great. I ...congrats on finishing the top - it looks great. I don't understand this mitered border thing. what's the point EXCEPT for stripes? There isn't one. stupid judging rules.... gorgeous Goldie pic.Tonya Ricuccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10778059489713831067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13578815.post-58232043051716876552009-03-11T04:27:00.000+00:002009-03-11T04:27:00.000+00:00I really like your finish on the DD! Anything more...I really like your finish on the DD! Anything more could have been overkill. As it stands, it is elegant. An "elegant scrap quilt!" :-) The best! Yah, I'm with you on miters. I don't think they are basic. As Elaine commented, if it adds to the design, good. Otherwise, let's get this quilt done! :-)Lindahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08450792092084530798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13578815.post-36747892749689385382009-03-11T03:53:00.000+00:002009-03-11T03:53:00.000+00:00Obviously I know the difference between *hear* and...Obviously I know the difference between *hear* and *here* but I guess my fingers were working faster than my brain.Mary Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07801947879882584734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13578815.post-32686882896215825272009-03-11T03:52:00.000+00:002009-03-11T03:52:00.000+00:00I don't miter either -- call me lazy but I'm with ...I don't miter either -- call me lazy but I'm with you - my quilts are scrappy and informal...they don't need mitered borders.<BR/><BR/>Love your color choices on the DD and a *plain* border is just perfect for this quilt.<BR/><BR/>Given your name, I'm not surprised to read about the Irish heritage...most people can guess mine when they here my full name...Mary Teresa McLaughlin...I'm excited to be visiting Ireland for the first time next month but we'll just be in the Dublin area. One day I want to visit Donegal where my grandparents were born and raised.Mary Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07801947879882584734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13578815.post-34034315208178947142009-03-11T02:22:00.000+00:002009-03-11T02:22:00.000+00:00I have a personal issue with borders myself; that ...I have a personal issue with borders myself; that is usually where I stop the quilt - right before I add the borders. It just seems so hard!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the MS Awareness! I am aware that I am one of the lucky ones, with a "light" case. The fatigue, of course, is the BIGGEST challenge of it all. I feel fine, I do too much, I end up in bed. What was an appropriate amount of activity one week is suddenly "too much" the next. Fortunately, I have great friends who don't hold it against me when I tell them, "I've done too much; I can't do any more."<BR/><BR/>Hope your energy holds out to get all those UFOs done!KimPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11713499438047823595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13578815.post-55136698004319534102009-03-11T01:59:00.000+00:002009-03-11T01:59:00.000+00:00I love a mitered corner if it adds to the design, ...I love a mitered corner if it adds to the design, like several strips sewn together, or stripes. It's not hard and adds so much. But sometimes, there's no point to it.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again, for good information on MS. So sorry that it's a personal issue - not fair!Elaine Adairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14664504842156046995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13578815.post-60092808758008943212009-03-11T01:51:00.000+00:002009-03-11T01:51:00.000+00:00Your border is lovely- It frames it without domina...Your border is lovely- It frames it without dominating it.<BR/>We are watching the hockey game and the NHL Oiler's hockey team has an agreement with a company who awards so much money in each game for each hit the hockey team makes.<BR/>So far this season they have raised 65,000 dollars for MS. The intent is to increase awareness as well as to raise money for research. <BR/>You are doing an important thing by providing others with insight on what it means to live with MS. <BR/>You are to be commended for your generous effort and willingness to share the human face of MS. Great week. Siobhan!quiltmom annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01976120921532056369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13578815.post-15541937411334570092009-03-11T00:29:00.000+00:002009-03-11T00:29:00.000+00:00Hello, I have not commented before, bin reading yo...Hello, I have not commented before, bin reading your blog for some time though. <BR/><BR/>DH and I got a call a week ago from a dear friend of ours who's bin having all kind of difficulties for 4-5 years. Because of known family illnesses they didn't look for the right things. But now they are sure it's MS.<BR/><BR/>We've bin sort of numb since the call, so thank you, I'm learning a lot from your posts. It's not as dark future for my friend as I had feared.<BR/><BR/>Sunna <BR/>IcelandSunna Reyrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00570777778421879884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13578815.post-9870668422278585582009-03-10T21:46:00.000+00:002009-03-10T21:46:00.000+00:00I had no idea that MS could be so challenging. I ...I had no idea that MS could be so challenging. I really admire you for all you do and what you live with. Thanks so much for the applique book suggestion, I've taught myself applique, but would love a book with information on it - perhaps I can learn to do it better. Take care and thank you for sharing the facts about MS!!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631596606622874506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13578815.post-5455309915615863932009-03-10T21:31:00.000+00:002009-03-10T21:31:00.000+00:00Well, the over-thinking sure paid off - I love the...Well, the over-thinking sure paid off - I love the border choices on your DD. As for mitered borders, I'm with you (probably because I've been too chicken to try one yet!).Nancy Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02237114827879596130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13578815.post-9194161565752502302009-03-10T20:52:00.000+00:002009-03-10T20:52:00.000+00:00I love mitered corners, like you, On stripes. Lik...I love mitered corners, like you, On stripes. Like i did on my inauguration quilt... I mitered the red white and blue. Looked great. But I don't always see a need to do that... totally depends on the layout...<BR/>The MS awareness is interesting, thanks for sharing/teaching me. I've never known anyone affected by it. Keep the posts coming! the more info the better!Victoria Findlay Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09251128530307420200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13578815.post-61727154811578558082009-03-10T20:36:00.000+00:002009-03-10T20:36:00.000+00:00You know, I'm really learning a lot during your we...You know, I'm really learning a lot during your week of MS Awareness. <BR/><BR/>I seem to try and steer clear of asking too many questions of someone who is dealing with a disease. Therefore, I am uninformed.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for helping me learn more. I pray that a cure can be found. I also thank God that you have found a doctor who works WITH you in the treatment of your symptoms.<BR/><BR/>Take care of yourself.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04931106196956511119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13578815.post-56503647699158532052009-03-10T18:58:00.000+00:002009-03-10T18:58:00.000+00:00Thanks for doing the MS awareness. I am the mother...Thanks for doing the MS awareness. I am the mother of a young woman with MS and sister to a woman with MS so I know all about it. Somehow, at 56yo, I have managed to avoid it.Chris@Cats On My Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04939199112658894873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13578815.post-78902948380805165462009-03-10T17:58:00.000+00:002009-03-10T17:58:00.000+00:00I admire your courage and humour even while facing...I admire your courage and humour even while facing MS. I have a cousin who is seriously disabled by it so am aware of how hard it can be just to cope with life. You are amazingQuiltbughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15252911486301630074noreply@blogger.com