tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post8889991554020646052..comments2024-03-22T14:54:11.872-04:00Comments on Blue Moon River: Meet Edyta Sitar, Aurifil’s designer of the monthSusan Brubaker Knapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16490050360258082767noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-58546556084448266362011-10-02T14:21:33.710-04:002011-10-02T14:21:33.710-04:00I took a class when I was pregnant with our son in...I took a class when I was pregnant with our son in 1985 because I wanted to make a baby quilt. I made the quilt, but after he was born I got "sidetracked" with raising a family and volunteer work so quilting fell by the wayside. (I did continue to do hand embroidery since it was "mobile").<br /><br />After being in a very bad auto accident in 2001 which required multiple surgeries over several years, I was in a hospital bed for a long time. One day as I was flipping through TV channels I saw "Simply Quilts" on HGTV and I started watching the show everyday and got really excited about quilting! After having several hand surgeries and finally getting to the point to be able to really get into long term hand therapy, I incorporated quilting into the therapy first by hand piecing and later on by hand quilting. The quilting passion ignited and I have been quilting just about everyday since that time (Now, I use my sewing machine for most of my quilts except for hand applique). I make traditional quilts and art quilts.<br /><br />Honestly, I believe that quilting and all that it encompasses was the best "medicine" I could have had!beckypbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12257862456247742521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-3683609983446474782011-10-01T11:59:13.677-04:002011-10-01T11:59:13.677-04:00I took a hand quilting class for a few weeks from ...I took a hand quilting class for a few weeks from a local quilt shop almost 25 years ago. I have learned so much from various quilting books and most recently from The Quilt Show with Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims. Susan, I loved your show with them. This is where I was first introduced to Edyta Sitar. Her books are wonderful.Brendanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-26523641370994517182011-09-28T18:03:23.159-04:002011-09-28T18:03:23.159-04:00droped in the lone quilt shop 4o years ago in my t...droped in the lone quilt shop 4o years ago in my town.That was beforen rottery cutters and all the neat rulers and templates. Came back 20 years later and it seemed so much easier, have never stoped.Jo Ann 3https://www.blogger.com/profile/13300524429786294616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-4608554625459885352011-09-26T17:48:10.099-04:002011-09-26T17:48:10.099-04:00I borrowed several quilting books from my mother-i...I borrowed several quilting books from my mother-in-law and studied every page in those books to learn about quilting. She later gave me the books when she realized she never planned to quilt.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03329011693199690744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-58834113827845228372011-09-26T04:47:18.217-04:002011-09-26T04:47:18.217-04:00I was taught about 4 years ago by a lady who, hers...I was taught about 4 years ago by a lady who, herself, had been taught by others in her 50's. She taught me the "old fashioned way" with scissors, pencils, rulers, sandpaper and cardboard for the templates, and would roll her eyes at my colour choices!! When I was proficient in hand cutting, sewing and quilting she allowed me to move on to rulers, cutters and mats! But still she rolled her eyes at my colours..........what fun we both had. I would love to try some Aurifil thread as part of that progress now.<br />Thank you for your site, too.Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01636049417575413450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-53325811271055609782011-09-25T12:21:56.826-04:002011-09-25T12:21:56.826-04:00My grandmother was a quilter and my mom taught me ...My grandmother was a quilter and my mom taught me to sew when I was maybe 8 years old, I always been a sewer and when my children were little small projects here and there lead to quilting. Now I have a long arm business in my home and love it!janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04678788808446867168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-482255682340679912011-09-25T09:28:13.093-04:002011-09-25T09:28:13.093-04:00My mother taught me how to sew, but quilting I hav...My mother taught me how to sew, but quilting I have learned on my own for the most part.Paula Ganyardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10577479501728765759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-10658809242066616602011-09-21T10:13:37.561-04:002011-09-21T10:13:37.561-04:00I love Edyta's quilts!
I learned to quilt from...I love Edyta's quilts!<br />I learned to quilt from an "Trip Around the World" book in 1984. Later, I watched shows like Eleanor Burns' show and "Sewing with Nancy," took classes and read more books.Rilenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03395822925845319199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-71869819020290443022011-09-20T05:42:25.501-04:002011-09-20T05:42:25.501-04:00In the 70's in a small town in Australia, it w...In the 70's in a small town in Australia, it was me, myself, and I. There was no quilt heritage and I stumbled upon an imported Lady's Circle Patchwork Quilts Magazine.<br /> I poured over every word and photo of this and future copies. It was my "Bible".<br />Edyta is extremely talented. I am yet to try the Aurifil.Salleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573971147087926800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-68380413602128767912011-09-19T15:16:14.278-04:002011-09-19T15:16:14.278-04:00I learned to quilt in 1997 in a quilt class from a...I learned to quilt in 1997 in a quilt class from a now defunct quilt shop in Roswell, GA. Since that time I have taken more classes and never tire of quilting.Marcianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-24438312212947814172011-09-18T23:47:23.348-04:002011-09-18T23:47:23.348-04:00I learned to quilt under my Grandmother and Mom...I learned to quilt under my Grandmother and Mom's quilting frames. Eventually I help "put the quilt on" and finally was allowed to put some stitches in the quilt. I marveled at my Mom and Grandmother's fast and even stitching. As a single Mom I was thrilled to learn machine quilting. I like making small wall hangings and art quilts. Thanks for asking everyone to share. I have enjoyed reading the posts!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-37816951780119626332011-09-18T22:58:59.729-04:002011-09-18T22:58:59.729-04:00I learned to quilt from a local quilt shop when I ...I learned to quilt from a local quilt shop when I walked in one day 'just to have a look'. I did a sampler quilt and loved it, and couldn't stop! Thankyou for the chance to win the threads.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05244052895694271937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-70483095264378768252011-09-18T09:58:12.026-04:002011-09-18T09:58:12.026-04:00I learned to quilt from reading - a magazine told ...I learned to quilt from reading - a magazine told me I could make a trip around the world in a day...that Eleanor Burns....Love Aurifil.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05742634364206514422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-74937507272739941692011-09-18T09:36:54.872-04:002011-09-18T09:36:54.872-04:00Both of my grandmothers made many wonderful quilts...Both of my grandmothers made many wonderful quilts, and although they taught me how to knit and crochet, they passed away too soon (when I was 9) to pass on their stitching skills. I've always loved quilts, but never thought I had time to pursue it until 1991 when I was 55 and took a course at a quilt shop. It's now a focal part of my daily life - I hope I'll still be making quilts when I'm 85!susan.shaw45https://www.blogger.com/profile/15124457266503753505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-77644894723778512002011-09-18T08:24:38.643-04:002011-09-18T08:24:38.643-04:00Edyta is a wonderful artist. Thanks for featuring ...Edyta is a wonderful artist. Thanks for featuring her.<br />I learned basic hand quilting from my mother-in-law and some friends and then taught myself how to hand applique.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13352764994854290533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-7841051824915779722011-09-18T08:15:33.883-04:002011-09-18T08:15:33.883-04:00I started sewing when I was 12 but did not get int...I started sewing when I was 12 but did not get into the quilting mode until the late 80's when I took my first quilting class. I was hooked! Since that time I have been passionate about quilting and quilt fabrics.Dot Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17072000301456346894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-39126197618499030442011-09-18T05:45:55.847-04:002011-09-18T05:45:55.847-04:00I have just started quilting - am teaching myself ...I have just started quilting - am teaching myself but any help would be appreciated and def any appropriate threads would go down wellAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07449809031669435374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-32146898084449133922011-09-17T21:39:03.062-04:002011-09-17T21:39:03.062-04:00I learned to sew at a young age and started quilti...I learned to sew at a young age and started quilting about 18 years ago. My early quilting years were from books and quilting tv shows. Haven't used Aurifil yet in quilting and would love to try it.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03713471729920822720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-24713407060320495612011-09-17T21:12:45.470-04:002011-09-17T21:12:45.470-04:00I first started quilting in late 2007. I learned ...I first started quilting in late 2007. I learned by reading books and watching quilting shows on TV. My favorite show was Alex Andersons. Alex had a show where she and Ami were going to bring one of their first quilts. Alex said she couldn't find any. I still remember Ami Simms showing one of her first quilts where the corners didn't match and other mistakes that she pointed out. That gave me hope that I would get better if I just kept at it. Now I am proud to say, I have made several quilts for Ami's Alzheimers Art Quilt Iniative.annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10641784755031491045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-19676215201672273272011-09-17T19:48:58.502-04:002011-09-17T19:48:58.502-04:00Those quilts are beauties! I taught myself to qu...Those quilts are beauties! I taught myself to quilt initially, by copying a butterfly appliqued quilt my grandmother had made for me when I was a child. Eventually I took some lessons and I have been quilting for over thirty years...Definitely my passion!Maureen of Starry Night Quiltsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-58264304467633195132011-09-17T19:42:36.034-04:002011-09-17T19:42:36.034-04:00My Mom taught me how to sew, mostly garments. Wond...My Mom taught me how to sew, mostly garments. Wonderful teacher Laurie taught me the basics. Been learning new things ever since. Have experienced a lot from blogs, DVDs and the guilds I belong to. Thanks for all you share with us.Quilter433https://www.blogger.com/profile/11239657017287055002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-34141600953995705782011-09-17T19:15:56.942-04:002011-09-17T19:15:56.942-04:00My first attempt at quilting was over 25 years ago...My first attempt at quilting was over 25 years ago, when I saw a magazine article claiming that you could "Make a Quilt in a Day". I believe it was written about a woman by the name of Jane Townswick or Townsend who had developed a method for making a "Trip Around the World" pattern using a system originated by some Eleanor lady in California. ;) used a pair of pinking shears to cut strips, since rotary cutters were unheard of. The wedding gift it was intended to be has become a silver anniversary gift instead, but I finally finished it! (have made many many others, just never finished the first one till recently!)Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07185606467030155781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-54016661495169382852011-09-17T16:23:27.814-04:002011-09-17T16:23:27.814-04:00I took a class at the LQS. Thanks for the giveaway...I took a class at the LQS. Thanks for the giveaway!Salliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04595920651501562113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-58327798333494316882011-09-17T12:41:26.304-04:002011-09-17T12:41:26.304-04:00I learned to quilt in 2002 when I took a class at ...I learned to quilt in 2002 when I took a class at a local quilt store. The instructor was terrific and I got a solid foundation in basic quilting with that class.Joanhttp://differentdecades.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089615911925785137.post-47434194080619441152011-09-17T12:40:04.903-04:002011-09-17T12:40:04.903-04:00I taught myself to quilt through books after accid...I taught myself to quilt through books after accidentally watching an Eleanor Burns "Quilt In A Day". I always watched "Sewing With Nancy" on Saturdays, and this one Saturday they substituted Eleanor's show where she was making a block for a Christmas quilt. I'd always thought quilting would be difficult to learn, and the show caused me to realize that I could do it! Since then, between books, tv shows, online, and learning from friends (we teach each other), I have become a quilter....and I'm still learning! Right now I'm learning how to be an art quilter as well as how to be a good free motion quilter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com