tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225744637101738712.post5662458373554338975..comments2024-02-20T02:21:51.169-06:00Comments on Nacho Grandma's Quilts!!: What is it?? . . . What am I doing??Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225744637101738712.post-77289704305087126402009-07-30T00:07:46.107-05:002009-07-30T00:07:46.107-05:00Well, pardner . . . men are easier to herd than sa...Well, pardner . . . men are easier to herd than say, housecats (and, probably more fun, to boot)!! Two hundred days (and counting) . . .<br /><br />A friend of mine dubbed this my first homo-erotic quilt . . . each man is touching (and being touched by) three other men . . . we won't even mention the fact that each man has his head between another man's legs . . . my bad (and I wasn't even trying).<br /><br />Considering the excesses of Mardi Gras, this quilt is tame in comparison, LOL!!Raymond K. Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15212932834181561889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225744637101738712.post-39769692565660276212009-07-29T23:11:41.293-05:002009-07-29T23:11:41.293-05:00Raymonds just wrangling a bunch of men and herding...Raymonds just wrangling a bunch of men and herding them to Mardi Gras!The_Kansas_Kidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225744637101738712.post-59877487341368217702009-07-29T15:11:30.494-05:002009-07-29T15:11:30.494-05:00Thank you, Judy . . . this "Mardi Gras Men&qu...Thank you, Judy . . . this "Mardi Gras Men" is actually the second quilt I've made like this: the first one was a combination Thank You/housewarming gift for a couple in New Orleans we stayed with during Mardi Gras, earlier this year. For their quilt, I attached strings of Mardi Gras beads around the men's necks (with safety pins, from the back).Raymond K. Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15212932834181561889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225744637101738712.post-61504326153398394942009-07-29T14:58:05.339-05:002009-07-29T14:58:05.339-05:00Raymond--what a cool quilt. I love tesselations an...Raymond--what a cool quilt. I love tesselations and I'm from La. Very creative!judy momenzadehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11029700810587598943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225744637101738712.post-74322373478234055052009-07-29T14:08:20.727-05:002009-07-29T14:08:20.727-05:00Well, I DID ask (and you responded beautifully, th...Well, I DID ask (and you responded beautifully, thank you) . . .<br /><br />So, there are different names for different layers of fabric and different methods of stitching . . . and, let's not forget geographic distinctions.<br /><br />It makes me think of "what is the sound of one hand clapping??" . . . What is a covering of one layer of fabric??Raymond K. Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15212932834181561889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225744637101738712.post-80586481054445570902009-07-29T13:44:10.746-05:002009-07-29T13:44:10.746-05:00Hmmm...ok, here's my unasked for analysis as a...Hmmm...ok, here's my unasked for analysis as a former museum curator and historian. What we call "crazy quilts" --and while they were called Japanese or puzzle quilts as well they were always refered to as a "quilt." Quilt, b definition is three layers held together with stitching. If they were held by tacking, then they were comforters. Note: not stitching, tacking in any way as being tied, buttons or whatever.<br /><br />A summer throw (technically these weren't called quilts, at least not in the NE) is two layers which are stitched or tacked.<br /><br />So, as you ascertained, as it has three layers (snippets on top, the foundation layer and a backing), and because you have historical precident behind you , I think you have one CRAZY (and wonderful) quilt!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15140675211931598431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225744637101738712.post-26541706752102455882009-07-29T10:59:08.856-05:002009-07-29T10:59:08.856-05:00Thank you, Greg . . .
"Quilt" it is!!Thank you, Greg . . .<br /><br />"Quilt" it is!!Raymond K. Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15212932834181561889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225744637101738712.post-32245549178319272482009-07-28T21:37:39.351-05:002009-07-28T21:37:39.351-05:00If it looks like a quilt, is quilted like a quilt ...If it looks like a quilt, is quilted like a quilt then I say its a quilt, and its beautiful IMO. Very nice work.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10957232143800531419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225744637101738712.post-71165578221006175782009-07-28T08:26:37.843-05:002009-07-28T08:26:37.843-05:00Thank you, Chris . . .
I'm hearing the term &...Thank you, Chris . . .<br /><br />I'm hearing the term "summer quilt" thrown about, though it gets too hot and humid in St. Louis to even THINK about sleeping under one (and if I am, the air conditioner's set too low, LOL)!!<br /><br />This quilt may be better suited for spring or fall, rather than summer . . . in the winter, it could top a utilitarian blanket for added warmth (and a splash of color)!!Raymond K. Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15212932834181561889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225744637101738712.post-23607680835492404402009-07-28T06:31:07.670-05:002009-07-28T06:31:07.670-05:00Beautiful! IMHO, I say it's a quilt. It's ...Beautiful! IMHO, I say it's a quilt. It's quilted, has at least two layers, it's a quilt. Technically, it has 3 layers. Either way, it's a gorgeous work of art and something to be proud of.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087070926994818007noreply@blogger.com