tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192284109825219343.post8712871285468658051..comments2024-01-17T22:13:49.561-08:00Comments on Lola Nova - Whatever Lola Wants: Other People's WonkLola Novahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14215529779296867987noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192284109825219343.post-86013133066471028612012-03-11T15:48:15.820-07:002012-03-11T15:48:15.820-07:00I know the feeling exactly - I called it "per...I know the feeling exactly - I called it "perfect imperfection". My quilts are like that, since I prefer hand-cutting my pieces instead of using a rotary cutter. And my mom recently gave me some old quilt scraps, wonky and threadbare and all, and I made them into some potholders for the kitchen and they made me so immensely happy!Chase Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975617373410577449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192284109825219343.post-39808291661271545422012-03-09T20:42:16.924-08:002012-03-09T20:42:16.924-08:00What a wonderful post! Really enjoyed it :)What a wonderful post! Really enjoyed it :)generationSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14650229275289384522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192284109825219343.post-73028388291244542402012-03-09T18:43:38.959-08:002012-03-09T18:43:38.959-08:00I get so sentmental about quilts that I got teary ...I get so sentmental about quilts that I got teary while reading your loving words for these true works of art. I have also spread on my bed, the treasures that have come home with me and run my hand over it, picturing the womans hands that worked the fabric to make something pleasant and warm for her family.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your lovely collection with us. <br /><br />Have a great weekend! xoSherri B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03956294100834139745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192284109825219343.post-81445837249189524762012-03-09T17:43:38.754-08:002012-03-09T17:43:38.754-08:00Oh i LOVE your quilt collection! I have a few myse...Oh i LOVE your quilt collection! I have a few myself but my favorite is the one my daughter Katie made for me a few years ago for my birthday. i love all the imperfections in handmade things too. Nothing is perfect... Have a happy weekend! love, mareMarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313649899578244476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192284109825219343.post-552493858943475792012-03-09T16:24:26.343-08:002012-03-09T16:24:26.343-08:00Well as you know I'm all about the wonk!! I lo...Well as you know I'm all about the wonk!! I love this post and it is exactly how i feel both about some old quilts i have, all my old bears, and the odd knitted bear and animal i find at the oppy for 50c. To be the wonk is a big part of their appeal, their humaness you could say.<br />And while I'm always thrilled to find such things at the oppy, at the same time it slightly breaks my heart that something someone put a lot of love into isn't being valued or appreciated, well I guess it does when I come along.<br />I'm not afraid to use them either my quilts and to cuddle and have my bears out lounging about. I think they would be sad not to be , and I think both they and their makers would want them to be used and loved and worn even more. Because that's what they were meant for and that's the mission in life.<br />xo<br />PS sorry for the extremely long comment!teddybearswednesdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06068878478604992309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192284109825219343.post-56431706690570491982012-03-09T16:07:35.109-08:002012-03-09T16:07:35.109-08:00So much history in these fabric creations!
Wonk is...So much history in these fabric creations!<br />Wonk is a great word. :)<br />Happy weekend,<br />Vivienne xgreenrabbitdesignshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12562034074399686544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192284109825219343.post-58098744471731803732012-03-09T14:20:14.551-08:002012-03-09T14:20:14.551-08:00I agree that these charming quilts are the most wo...I agree that these charming quilts are the most wonderful to own. I love the vintage hand-quilted quilts that have such character. They truly are pieces of art. Thanks for sharing these lovelies. :) xovintage greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244334698699187987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192284109825219343.post-2786645759815093102012-03-09T13:48:04.963-08:002012-03-09T13:48:04.963-08:00We have a fantastic collection of quilts that my m...We have a fantastic collection of quilts that my mother in law has made for us. She made little ones for the boys that were used as play mats when they were young and now as some thing to snuggle under on car journeys and on winter evenings. She has been doing them for ever. A friend said he still has the one she made him as a baby on the end of his bed. Wonderful bits of history. I hope the boys will do the same. I still use the knitted patchwork blanket my Great Grandma made me when I was 3.Flaming Norahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01777449640443864333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192284109825219343.post-91741696271342038112012-03-09T12:33:01.594-08:002012-03-09T12:33:01.594-08:00I just started on my very first quilt today, so I ...I just started on my very first quilt today, so I can certainly appreciate all the work (and wonk) that goes into them. <br />How could anyone part with these treasures? I love the top one - it's really very special!Colettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02703990498047672441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192284109825219343.post-5910619122693582132012-03-09T12:15:12.243-08:002012-03-09T12:15:12.243-08:00Oh yes, this is exactly how I feel about my tropic...Oh yes, this is exactly how I feel about my tropical island quilt! I nearly turned it down at the Vide Grenier when I spotted its wonky and often missing stitches, and its curious fabric choices, but when I saw the vendors holding it up to re-fold it after my inspection (a beautiful couple they were, and highlighted by the sunshine) I had to rush back and buy it! I told its 'story' (some of it true, from the vendor himself) on my blog later, and I certainly believe it every time I use the quilt. I'm astonished you've managed to find so many, though! Here in France they're unusual, of course, but I never found one in England, either. You are a star Seeker of Quilts, and a deserving one too!Flosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18098894367955345944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192284109825219343.post-5723784391422069382012-03-09T11:22:16.092-08:002012-03-09T11:22:16.092-08:00I love me some wonk, too. You've got a gorgeou...I love me some wonk, too. You've got a gorgeous collection! And while I value quilts made for show, I much prefer being linked to the "old days" when quilts were made to be functional. Sure, they got beat up and used, but they were beautiful while they did it and still beautiful in their used-up-ness. :)june at noonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14405406383067957490noreply@blogger.com