tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post256452075524575445..comments2024-03-26T07:30:30.762-07:00Comments on <center>Humble Quilts</center>: Flags of American RevolutionLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12460244411628464458noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-52688363236892286182015-01-24T16:30:00.228-08:002015-01-24T16:30:00.228-08:00I love this quilt-along and the slow but steady pr...I love this quilt-along and the slow but steady progress I've made thanks to your deadlines and the fun of seeing what other folks are doing. Time to start putting it all together - exciting! I have never used buttons so have no good advice for you! Cynthia@wabi-sabi-quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03409769915035855136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-12045783725196760542015-01-24T12:30:00.469-08:002015-01-24T12:30:00.469-08:00If your have some hooks/eyes by chance, you could ...If your have some hooks/eyes by chance, you could super glue the eye at a slight angle . Then it's possible to sew them on. Or you might check a beading store. I found some beautiful stars that were drilled on the sides. Sewing them down on Christmas fabric was easy and not visible for the most part.Kris Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01385768533065418458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-18845259558991458212015-01-24T08:49:25.700-08:002015-01-24T08:49:25.700-08:00Hi Lori !! If your husband makes one hole in the c...Hi Lori !! If your husband makes one hole in the centre, you could stitch them with transparent thread....turning around the star !CecileDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16707846981573532652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-80515233797856330362015-01-24T08:15:02.576-08:002015-01-24T08:15:02.576-08:00Dremel tool best drilling option. For one hole wha...Dremel tool best drilling option. For one hole what about a small bead maybe wood you might be able to stain or paint to match button. Then use thread to anchor. Am not a big fan of stitching across or gluing. Dilemma indeed. Thinking cap will simmer this problem and ask some can-do friends jane nj/wihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647265942303671745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-73898023384179576772015-01-24T04:43:51.838-08:002015-01-24T04:43:51.838-08:00Your blocks look great. I need to get back to mine...Your blocks look great. I need to get back to mine. I have those stars too, but haven't had the nerve to try putting holes in them. I looked at a close up of Jane's, and yes her buttons are wrapped. Maybe that gives it a vintage look. Wonder if a double French knot would holed it if you make one hole? Look forward to see what you do. Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16731532391612122968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-89559332909170227292015-01-24T04:37:47.761-08:002015-01-24T04:37:47.761-08:00fun to see all the blocks. good luck with the no-...fun to see all the blocks. good luck with the no-whole buttons. I actually like the criss cross idea.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08619642267222624728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-53503350823634921752015-01-23T20:46:50.230-08:002015-01-23T20:46:50.230-08:00Love seeing all these blocks start coming together...Love seeing all these blocks start coming together! Odd that the buttons don't have holes. That's a new one for me.:)audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18102559813211702736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-11160892922878099392015-01-23T15:59:04.334-08:002015-01-23T15:59:04.334-08:00The blocks look so good. I have found some "b...The blocks look so good. I have found some "buttons" without holes when looking for decorative buttons. I don't like to glue things on either. Hope you find a solution. Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10091568315821485891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-89896047563215093382015-01-23T15:19:17.516-08:002015-01-23T15:19:17.516-08:00I would buy new buttons, lol.
I have a few america...I would buy new buttons, lol.<br />I have a few americana quilts that I still want to make and a few to finish.<br /><br />DebbieWoolenSailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08621977477193550261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-22683556931030533092015-01-23T12:20:59.294-08:002015-01-23T12:20:59.294-08:00On Jan Patek's blog, it says they have added a...On Jan Patek's blog, it says they have added a new email address due to problems with their yahoo account. The new address is janpatekquilts@centurylink.net. ~Kris~https://www.blogger.com/profile/04759188532950593072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-32197936940264223242015-01-23T09:37:30.922-08:002015-01-23T09:37:30.922-08:00That is strange--buttons with no holes. You have r...That is strange--buttons with no holes. You have received some good suggestions for options working with just one hole, if your hubby can get them drilled. I'll be interested to see what you end up doing.Janet O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05083607398709252597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-41299446259024883012015-01-23T09:03:37.347-08:002015-01-23T09:03:37.347-08:00Drill baby, drill! Actually, I will be surprised ...Drill baby, drill! Actually, I will be surprised if drilling works but am eager to see him give it a try.Tarynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03455236914872943577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-65332333972991581482015-01-23T08:35:04.578-08:002015-01-23T08:35:04.578-08:00ah oh...someone on the button line forgot to make ...ah oh...someone on the button line forgot to make the holes! wonderful quilt!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12551626315399910528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-51836881971182180122015-01-23T08:23:07.176-08:002015-01-23T08:23:07.176-08:00I have written Jan again I will let you know if I ...I have written Jan again I will let you know if I hear anything.<br />At this point I am thinking of using a small dremel tool to make holes large enough for <br />a needle and thread to pass through. Now I am disappointed about the buttons and<br />no response from Jan. Live and learn right?<br />Happy Sewing, my blocks are coming along slowly but they are just terrific so far!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05430521425239584348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-48050716617898591242015-01-23T07:45:25.684-08:002015-01-23T07:45:25.684-08:00The blocks look so nice sewn together, I am workin...The blocks look so nice sewn together, I am working on stars!Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03927086337068143621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-19188755318813968402015-01-23T07:38:16.413-08:002015-01-23T07:38:16.413-08:00I'd probably use E-6000 to glue a pin back to ...I'd probably use E-6000 to glue a pin back to the little star buttons (I think a tie tack with clutch may be best due to the small size). Wishing you the best with the solution to this problem. Perhaps returning them is a good answer if you cannot find a solution you like well enough to move forward. Please let us know what you decide to do.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01381762488974482616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-85666324267071288742015-01-23T07:22:40.866-08:002015-01-23T07:22:40.866-08:00Love how your quilt is coming along! For the stars...Love how your quilt is coming along! For the stars, how about drilling one hole, then stitch through add a small bead and stitch back through. The bead would act like a stopper and be decorative little detail. I hope that makes sense. I don't like glue either.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17025145629363726615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-32544736444115996662015-01-23T07:21:58.693-08:002015-01-23T07:21:58.693-08:00I was just thinking of you and your ordered button...I was just thinking of you and your ordered buttons yesterday after I spent 2 hours & 3different stores looking for blue star buttons. I was kicking myself for not just ordering as you did and thought I should just drop you a note asking if you had received and liked your buttons (as I've heard stories about poor service). <br />I was going to say the same as Wendy, above. Center hole, thread stitching out from there would add some dimension to the flat white star.<br />The quilt is looking great though!Debra @ Life is a Stitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853926453946247707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-29526046501719180092015-01-23T06:32:31.574-08:002015-01-23T06:32:31.574-08:00Your quilt is going to be so cool! Looking forwar...Your quilt is going to be so cool! Looking forward to seeing now you handle the buttons - I bet you were a little surprised to receive "buttons" with no holes! Let me know if you get a response from Jan P - I tried for months to contact her and never did hear from them.Me and My Stitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16470153447120413738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-35756879154330179442015-01-23T06:02:25.295-08:002015-01-23T06:02:25.295-08:00Wow! this is looking great. Very inspiring. The li...Wow! this is looking great. Very inspiring. The little stars are probably meant to be glued, but not being a fan of glue on fabric, maybe you could just drill one hole in the center and stitch out from there with similar color thread or maybe even gold thread to make the stitching stand out. Can't wait to how you handle it and see the finished quilt. Just love it. Wendy Caton Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122151466664580872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-92041488114550490032015-01-23T05:46:51.960-08:002015-01-23T05:46:51.960-08:00Hi Lori,
I am sewing the project, still appliquein...Hi Lori,<br />I am sewing the project, still appliqueing stars. Are we sewing blocks together this month already to show in our linky party?<br />Greetings,<br />SylviaFlickenstichlerinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234604824763882898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-49400655094523044282015-01-23T05:37:20.484-08:002015-01-23T05:37:20.484-08:00I have my quilt mostly sewn together ready to post...I have my quilt mostly sewn together ready to post on the first. Maybe you could glue a shank on the back of the star buttons.<br /><br />Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09674847522230123039noreply@blogger.com