tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086563687923714919.post828097526741460648..comments2024-03-28T07:39:27.142-07:00Comments on DONNALEEQ: THROWING IN THE TOWEL ON SPOOLS & A PRAYING MANTIS BABYDonnaleeQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04066764320193656261noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086563687923714919.post-48912450054036723422021-07-02T06:56:53.845-07:002021-07-02T06:56:53.845-07:00Congrats on the donation quilts. Sorry to see the ...Congrats on the donation quilts. Sorry to see the spool block project wrap up, but sometimes you just know it's time to stop. Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02876375845688651131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086563687923714919.post-69140757206938104512021-06-28T07:52:18.559-07:002021-06-28T07:52:18.559-07:00The mantis is so cool! (I don't think I'v...The mantis is so cool! (I don't think I've ever seen one (baby or adult) in person.) 300 donation quilts? Wow! And 200 on the way. Good for you to pivot on the spools. Who needs more stress and frustration?Nannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09239289676429380866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086563687923714919.post-52429247519747144942021-06-27T09:27:05.698-07:002021-06-27T09:27:05.698-07:00those are fun charity quilts.those are fun charity quilts.Meloneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10755174383109650094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086563687923714919.post-79674338414832209712021-06-27T08:44:03.322-07:002021-06-27T08:44:03.322-07:00I've always liked that four patch pattern. Go...I've always liked that four patch pattern. Good job getting two tops done!Donnahttp://quiltpaintcreate.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086563687923714919.post-16129993769044877052021-06-27T07:20:05.104-07:002021-06-27T07:20:05.104-07:00Wow, that's a lot of donation quilts, well don...Wow, that's a lot of donation quilts, well done! Pretty patterns. Your spool will be great into a runner. I love this saying "I threw in the towel", in French we say "I threw in the sponge" ;))<br />Cute baby Praying Mantis, I hope it will grow peacefully.<br />Thank you for sharing, and linking up today with Patchwork & Quilts!Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork Appliquéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15307507105646376697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086563687923714919.post-80160185459028525272021-06-26T15:50:54.378-07:002021-06-26T15:50:54.378-07:00Good for you and your guild! That is a lot of quil...Good for you and your guild! That is a lot of quilts. I am sure that they will be well used.Sylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11630595752186961055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086563687923714919.post-50431998599577808822021-06-25T17:42:11.624-07:002021-06-25T17:42:11.624-07:00Aww, your such a good person to help out those pra...Aww, your such a good person to help out those praying mantis eggs. I don't blame you for throwing in the towel on your spool blocks. Pretty, but a pain!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020294112107230403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086563687923714919.post-63977478779794171712021-06-25T07:28:55.837-07:002021-06-25T07:28:55.837-07:00That is an amazing number of quilts! Your tops are...That is an amazing number of quilts! Your tops are so pretty!Alycia~Quiltygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283575876006453806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086563687923714919.post-61419652249827257532021-06-25T04:06:27.295-07:002021-06-25T04:06:27.295-07:00How awesome to know you might have had a hand in t...How awesome to know you might have had a hand in the little guy surviving! I guess we all get tired and throw the towel in once in a while, it's just part of being human. They will definitely make a gorgeous runner.<br /><br />It's nice to see your link this week at 'My Corner of the World'!betty-NZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03950300478215339641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086563687923714919.post-15812947755388062332021-06-23T18:10:42.314-07:002021-06-23T18:10:42.314-07:00Love praying mantis! How nice of you to protect it...Love praying mantis! How nice of you to protect it. Very sorry those blocks have you fits, but they will make a lovely runner. Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.Jennifer Fulton Inquiring Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400876555711424955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086563687923714919.post-24192352026558114982021-06-23T13:55:09.580-07:002021-06-23T13:55:09.580-07:00Your spools are beautiful and a runner is the perf...Your spools are beautiful and a runner is the perfect solution if you've just had enough with them. And how cool that you have nurtured little praying mantis babies!!Rebecca Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14801489818836195754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086563687923714919.post-10174982162120062652021-06-23T07:28:56.622-07:002021-06-23T07:28:56.622-07:00Beautiful quilts and love the praying mantis. Wha...Beautiful quilts and love the praying mantis. What a wonderful thing you did to protect it all winter. It was on your arm to thank you.<br /><br />Thank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.<br /><br />Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. ♥Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086563687923714919.post-11492659338936953982021-06-22T19:25:20.825-07:002021-06-22T19:25:20.825-07:00Your spools are looking great, but they sound like...Your spools are looking great, but they sound like a lot of extra work with the backing. I do like the flowers on the border of the pattern….it would be pretty to add some flowers to your table runner version. Your group is so generous with making so many charity quilts. Good job!Judy Hansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17649462797771381573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086563687923714919.post-53568372990364359762021-06-22T17:32:29.022-07:002021-06-22T17:32:29.022-07:00Great charity quilts, love the blue red and white....Great charity quilts, love the blue red and white.<br />Cute baby Praying Mantis.<br />you are right the spool blocks will made a wonderful runner<br />Ivanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282620098636465052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086563687923714919.post-29891018168835453042021-06-22T14:13:19.101-07:002021-06-22T14:13:19.101-07:00Wow! I know nearly nothing about praying mantises!...Wow! I know nearly nothing about praying mantises! I need to get educated! grammajudybhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00562284172505849145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086563687923714919.post-42644002819677368742021-06-22T11:30:44.787-07:002021-06-22T11:30:44.787-07:00Wonderful charity tops, that's what I did yest...Wonderful charity tops, that's what I did yesterday with my guild. I love your spools, and they will make a great runner! Good luck with next week's goals! Thanks for linking up with To-Do!! chrisknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927945292086841275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086563687923714919.post-21132009449841466822021-06-22T08:04:45.038-07:002021-06-22T08:04:45.038-07:00I purchased a mantis egg case years ago for my gar...I purchased a mantis egg case years ago for my garden (two actually) and yes, they hatched everywhere! But, what was I thinking when I let my chickens out???!! Still saw a few here and there throughout the season but not my brightest moment! Great quilt tops!Cheree @ The Morning Latte https://www.blogger.com/profile/05537258163077932864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086563687923714919.post-86726664579835554722021-06-21T08:59:32.964-07:002021-06-21T08:59:32.964-07:00Your charity quilt tops look great! It's nice...Your charity quilt tops look great! It's nice to have some design ideas that sew up quickly. Love seeing the praying mantis baby! We had an adult female living in one of our flower gardens last year and she did find a mate, so we've wondered if we would see babies. I hope so!LIttle Penguin Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05963436433585505550noreply@blogger.com