tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post2058242544380140026..comments2024-03-22T14:54:11.872-04:00Comments on Blue Moon River: Hello, hoppers! … and a giveawaySusan Brubaker Knapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16490050360258082767noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-86628574888583721422014-08-04T18:05:44.987-04:002014-08-04T18:05:44.987-04:00I think the friends I have made since starting qui...I think the friends I have made since starting quilting.. they were always encouraging me.. and when I realized I could take classes from teachers I just read about I was amazed!! the thing is that you never really stop learning, and you meet amazing people all the time that will influence you a little differently and on a little different path.. which is all good.... I can't wait to see your shows!!...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-71418351898560459912014-08-04T18:01:32.344-04:002014-08-04T18:01:32.344-04:00Such an awesome gift! Thanks for the chance to win...Such an awesome gift! Thanks for the chance to win!Cindy, The Purple Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02091984972141587352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-64934418719957005572014-08-04T16:54:46.958-04:002014-08-04T16:54:46.958-04:00I think you were the perfect pick for new host and...I think you were the perfect pick for new host and I can't wait to see you in action! Someone who's change my life? My daughter. She has some challenges but she's resilient and she's taught me so much about how different each of us is. I admire her bravery every single day.Diane Perinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447372718275554860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-65074988519393873262014-08-04T15:05:36.285-04:002014-08-04T15:05:36.285-04:00My mother had a great influence in my life, teachi...My mother had a great influence in my life, teaching me to enjoy the art of sewing and quilting. I have also learned so much from you by following your updates.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08909840194956521260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-2409061987378363642014-08-04T14:33:03.054-04:002014-08-04T14:33:03.054-04:00Two ladies who've influenced me are my late Mo...Two ladies who've influenced me are my late Mother who taught me to believe in myself. AND Pam Holland. Taking her portrait inking class was a leap in faith. I now do portrait quilts and am having the best time of my life. Looking forward to seeing you as host - and learning from your vast knowledge and style!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-15659758381061167592014-08-04T13:57:19.127-04:002014-08-04T13:57:19.127-04:00I do not get quilting arts on the tv,,,,I would lo...I do not get quilting arts on the tv,,,,I would lov lov,,,,did I say lov to win a copy,,,,,,please please,,,I need good karma,,,,,,,,sue viallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05941468516473790704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-24856898140774643512014-08-04T13:36:29.694-04:002014-08-04T13:36:29.694-04:00Hi Susan - your work is such an inspiration to me!...Hi Susan - your work is such an inspiration to me! Right from the start - I also work from photographs, favoring scenes of nature, pets and wildlife as the focal points. I love your selection of color and subject, but really need help in improving my threadwork! Cheers!Georgia Andrewshttps://www.flickr.com/photos/101543995@N06/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-13656363146685389792014-08-04T13:29:03.000-04:002014-08-04T13:29:03.000-04:00I have benefited greatly from taking your classes ...I have benefited greatly from taking your classes and viewing your videos. Fabulous work you do!! I never tire of seeing it! lbolek@live.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-87131237756230930322014-08-04T13:29:00.962-04:002014-08-04T13:29:00.962-04:00Glad you're carrying on the Quilting Arts trad...Glad you're carrying on the Quilting Arts traditionCorkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04755945146462425060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-79859495154678036052014-08-04T13:20:56.773-04:002014-08-04T13:20:56.773-04:00I love your work and love Quilting Arts TV program...I love your work and love Quilting Arts TV programs! I am always learning new things and artists like you inspire me to take my quilting in new directions! I'd love to win this, but wish good luck to everyone! juliethompson3@hotmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-87144029406078740422014-08-03T19:53:55.035-04:002014-08-03T19:53:55.035-04:00Thank Susan for sharing your talent and inspiratio...Thank Susan for sharing your talent and inspiration with your many fans. I have admired your work for many years and after having the opportunity to take two of your classes recently I am and even bigger fan. The way you share your daily walks on Facebook provides endless inspiration. Thank you Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12521696471661367407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-15606737851527057352014-08-03T18:21:02.309-04:002014-08-03T18:21:02.309-04:00I love QATV! I have a reminder set on my phone so ...I love QATV! I have a reminder set on my phone so I don't miss it! Really looking forward to 1400 series! So glad to have had the opportunity to take classes from you at VQF!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13894271242581269003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-72966849413028317922014-08-03T14:04:59.186-04:002014-08-03T14:04:59.186-04:00Hi Susan! I sorely miss having Quilting Arts broa...Hi Susan! I sorely miss having Quilting Arts broadcast on my local PBS station! Sigh...<br />Ya know, my friend, Etta McFarland, changed my life when she asked me if I was interested in going to Houston with her one fall. Her 'usual' travel buddies were all unavailable that year and she just casually asked if I might be interested in going. Was I?!!! Heck yeah! I have been going to the International Quilt Festival every year since and feel like my horizons, as well as my imagination, have broadened immensely!Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17770453004031593722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-19961457443397026662014-08-03T14:04:23.977-04:002014-08-03T14:04:23.977-04:00I'd love to win, I always enjoy your art. I&...I'd love to win, I always enjoy your art. I'd say my husband. He may not understand anything about art or quilting but he encourages me to do it. When I became ill and had to retire from teaching he was there every step of the way. If I feel good he does not mind if I do artwork rather than housework. I am so lucky! I love how you said you are just following the path Pokey laid out. Good luck as host. Can't wait to see the new episodes!Doloreshttp://doloresfegan.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-64736353857857680762014-08-03T11:58:44.755-04:002014-08-03T11:58:44.755-04:00As I read many of these comments, and seeing how s...As I read many of these comments, and seeing how so many of us feel the same about Quilting Arts TV.... it's now wonder why this medium is growing in the art world. Pokey, you and so many of the artists that have appeared on QATV make us all feel WE CAN DO IT! With informative, easy to follow guidance... I and and so many others are trying new techniques, new products (doing our job to strengthen our economy). and broadening our own personal inventory of ideas and confidence in our ART. I had the pleasure of taking a class from you in St. Cloud MN, this summer and you are as charming in person as you are on screen and social media. I am inspired daily by your "morning walk" photos and some days I even get out and do my own walk, improving my physical health as well as mental health. Thanks for all you do to make us better than yesterday. You go girl!! DonaleeKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03011367561539805520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-62493845618627597622014-08-03T11:06:14.158-04:002014-08-03T11:06:14.158-04:00Dot Krueger of Sew Crazy in Plymouth, Massachusett...Dot Krueger of Sew Crazy in Plymouth, Massachusetts. She could do anything with the sewing machine and serger. Quilting, free style embroidery, trap unto and she could work the serger like that also . I think of her every day and especially when I change my sewing machine needle (flat side to the back) she has since passed but her sewing skills and memory will always be with me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07142421189973881440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-85792352266200209182014-08-03T10:55:56.310-04:002014-08-03T10:55:56.310-04:00Hmm. Not sure my first comment went in...anyway, S...Hmm. Not sure my first comment went in...anyway, Susan, I love your blog and Facebook page. So inspirational! I would have to pasty Sharon Schamber was the most inspirational person in my quilting life. I took a class from her many years ago, prior to either of us having longarms. She totally changed the way I looked at machine quilting. There have been many others along the way, but Sharon was the first. Can't wait to see the new series!Lisa Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12361088548259772884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-45546864805109100762014-08-03T10:50:42.439-04:002014-08-03T10:50:42.439-04:00i can't wait to see the new quilting arts seri...i can't wait to see the new quilting arts series and to see it evolve under your leadership.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05501951734435686710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-17325070843691514212014-08-03T09:59:49.025-04:002014-08-03T09:59:49.025-04:00Hey and HUGE congratulations, Susan ~ can't wa...Hey and HUGE congratulations, Susan ~ can't wait to see you as the new host! Your work is incredible and you'll do a fabulous job, I know! Years ago, my dear friend Joanne kept telling me that I should start quilting and make something for our new granddaughter. Well, the rest is history and I love, love, love it! Now, my granddaughter sews with me and will soon be getting her very own sewing machine. ♥ Thanks a bunch for the chance to win this series!<br /><br />my nana maree @ yahoo . comMaree in NC ☺https://www.blogger.com/profile/14526879271718689862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-5859643745232703402014-08-03T09:12:00.544-04:002014-08-03T09:12:00.544-04:00My Mother was my biggest influence as far as a wom...My Mother was my biggest influence as far as a woman of the needle. She taught how to sew on her ancient Kenmore sewing machine. She endured my rants when my sewing ability was lacking. Now with every stitch I take I remember her. She has been gone for over 40 years now and I miss her everday. Susan you have been my greatest influence as far as my thread painting. I want to be like you when I grow up ;-)Quilter433https://www.blogger.com/profile/11239657017287055002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-48933934358931553372014-07-31T19:07:21.352-04:002014-07-31T19:07:21.352-04:00So many people have been great influences in my li...So many people have been great influences in my life. My husband, parents, children, that I could not get them all in this post. But one woman does stand out, when you ask about aperson who 'changed my life'. The woman who taught me to sew on her treadle machine at the foot of her bed. Her name was Mae and her husband was Ray. They took care of me when I was young. Without Mae, I would not be the seamstress and quilter that I have become. Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01658931928472934456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-20423262158930706222014-07-29T09:20:14.080-04:002014-07-29T09:20:14.080-04:00my Grandma was a big influence, she taught me how ...my Grandma was a big influence, she taught me how to crochet, tatting, and oil painting. Very creative and kind woman. Thanks for the give away Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16266077764249556709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-23175510020370440432014-07-28T23:06:19.096-04:002014-07-28T23:06:19.096-04:00My husband has changed my life in so many ways! I...My husband has changed my life in so many ways! I'm so glad to have been married to him for the past 14 years. sarah@forrussia.orgSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17483384474529466482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-41537095046775826052014-07-28T09:17:01.977-04:002014-07-28T09:17:01.977-04:00Joan Clovin was my inspiration! What a wonderful k...Joan Clovin was my inspiration! What a wonderful kind, friendly and encouraging artist she was. Nature is truly my passion, as it was hers. Ellennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-43728710954604308742014-07-28T07:11:34.970-04:002014-07-28T07:11:34.970-04:00I read through these comments and realize so many ...I read through these comments and realize so many of us are part of a network of creative and caring individuals. My first needle arts teacher was also my grandmother,who taught me, at the age of 10, to crazy quilt using the pages of an Eaton's Catalog as a foundation. That summer she taught me to embroider, tat and improvise quilting designs using common household articles to create templates. Mostly she taught me to be proud of work done by hand and think beyond the line created by others.nancyEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03981850082174306523noreply@blogger.com