tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481577725397935350.post3348452339716540562..comments2023-10-07T10:25:23.232-04:00Comments on Stitchin' Therapy: Cactus and woodworkingDebbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08468608812169214999noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481577725397935350.post-75920898820699555362018-12-10T07:49:38.420-05:002018-12-10T07:49:38.420-05:00Somehow I missed this post until today! You'v...Somehow I missed this post until today! You've been on my mind with the snow headed your way and hope you still have power. Sir Old Man's trays are absolutely lovely. I wouldn't be able to choose a favorite either.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07763395622211185863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481577725397935350.post-80756119406795071042018-12-09T17:19:35.779-05:002018-12-09T17:19:35.779-05:00For some reason I thought I had left a comment on ...For some reason I thought I had left a comment on this post, obviously not. You have a perfect coloured Christmas cactus for the season. Now those stunning serving trays truly are works of art,<br />I have never seen any like this before, wonderful colour. Your scrappy trips is growing nicely, I am tempted to sew one using all the different colours as you have, I made one (waiting for quilting) but it was based mainly on peach/coral with a little green here and there, but I love yours!<br />Mystic Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13233427034920359604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481577725397935350.post-7014213215677638032018-12-09T16:53:00.273-05:002018-12-09T16:53:00.273-05:00What lovely trays your hubby made. I have a frien...What lovely trays your hubby made. I have a friend that has 2 different Christmas cactus'. One of them is 40 years old. It's HUGE!. Hope you don't get snowed in. The weather your direction looks frightful!Cheryl's Teapots2Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005480747596617459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481577725397935350.post-54282869938953400542018-12-07T12:38:23.045-05:002018-12-07T12:38:23.045-05:00You are two very talented people! Sir Old Man'...You are two very talented people! Sir Old Man's trays are beautiful! And I love everything that you make!Auntiepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13220915066135900063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481577725397935350.post-63492456036514220192018-12-07T09:26:46.206-05:002018-12-07T09:26:46.206-05:00Good morning Debbie.....Sir Old Man is definitely ...Good morning Debbie.....Sir Old Man is definitely a Master Craftsman where wood is concerned, and while all 3 are beautiful, my favorite would be the first one, because of the contrast in the 3 middle strips, and the variety of widths and woods used.<br /><br />I'm sorry you are hurting so much Debbie and how difficult it must be for you to be at the mercy of the weather. You are still in my prayers.<br /><br />I spent the day baking yesterday, and as I sit here writing this, have a hot wrap around my neck and one on my back. I can't do as much baking in one day as I used to, so it will take me at least a week to get it all done. The cookies and pound cake are used as gifts for my family and friends, and it takes well over a thousand cookies to do that.<br /><br />Not being an indoor plant enthusiast, I never realized how beautiful the cactus plants were, and then, several years ago, after joining Wanda's blog, I was stunned to see how many colors and varieties she has, and they are all gorgeous. Hopefully you will feel better soon.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br />I saw her collection, and was flabbergasted to see how many colors she has accumulated over the years Sylvia Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05428198364925279742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481577725397935350.post-7772825690002095732018-12-07T09:16:09.605-05:002018-12-07T09:16:09.605-05:00I can see why it is impossible to choose a favorit...I can see why it is impossible to choose a favorite tray! They are like quilts, with different wood/fabric and designs making each one unique and beautiful :)<br /><br />Your Scrappy Trips are looking fine. Are the strips 2.5" wide, making a 12" finished block? Do you try to layout the strips light to dark before cutting, or is it a little more complicated than that?Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06306854459459257368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481577725397935350.post-65837922587630483362018-12-07T08:55:43.171-05:002018-12-07T08:55:43.171-05:00Those trays are lovely. I am sure anyone who can ...Those trays are lovely. I am sure anyone who can do that can learn to cut fabric with a rotary cutter. <br />I woke to rain this morning, so I am sure that front is what came through to exacerbate your pain. Gene Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731141629634998152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481577725397935350.post-2837067491262862892018-12-07T08:46:04.630-05:002018-12-07T08:46:04.630-05:00I would think Sir Old Man would have no trouble le...I would think Sir Old Man would have no trouble learning to use a rotary cutter. Do you have any fellow quilters nearby? Maybe you could barter some watercolor quilting lessons in exchange for a volunteer fabric cutter. I cut for one of our group who had a stroke last year and has trouble cutting strips. Hope you can get your holiday baking done.<br />Pat<br />MissPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807348837446241284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481577725397935350.post-77910797075091714272018-12-06T22:41:57.608-05:002018-12-06T22:41:57.608-05:00Those trays are stunning—love them! I always see ...Those trays are stunning—love them! I always see similarities between sewing/quilting and woodworking and I bet he could pick up rotary cutting in no time. The winter weather can really be painful—so sorry you’re feeling it! Cheree @ The Morning Latte https://www.blogger.com/profile/05537258163077932864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481577725397935350.post-64338996095171013112018-12-06T21:26:52.021-05:002018-12-06T21:26:52.021-05:00Love the scrappy trips! Much better than what mine...Love the scrappy trips! Much better than what mine looks like so far. I have a red, fuschia and red orange Christmas Cactus. And one champagne pink sprig that I got from rehab when the cleaning crew knocked it over. One little sprig with two huge blooms. Can't wait to plant it in the spring. I would love a pale pink one like Wanda and a yellow one and a peach one. Can't find any around here. Hate to mail order it. Have you thought of a Martelli cutter? You push those and can sit to cut. No pressure on the shoulder, you just push it forward. I use it at times. I learned how to cut proper with it at a show. Before, I was using it like my Olfa and hated it. Rest up!Linda Swanekamphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07291121742617818637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481577725397935350.post-1816555370848122232018-12-06T18:08:55.123-05:002018-12-06T18:08:55.123-05:00Those wooden trays are gorgeous!!! Sir Old Man is ...Those wooden trays are gorgeous!!! Sir Old Man is very handy! I love your scrappy trips - You've got me thinking maybe I should do another one and use up some of the ugly fabric that is lurking around here. I hope your weather gets better so you feel better. Do take care! ~JeanneRay and Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16016180736310628859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481577725397935350.post-11054968830252731822018-12-06T16:21:24.190-05:002018-12-06T16:21:24.190-05:00The wooden trays remind me of the work my Dad did ...The wooden trays remind me of the work my Dad did - just beautiful. I think a wood craftsman could certainly learn to use a rotary cutter with ease. I help some of our 'elder' quilters who have cutting difficulties. Take your time and ease yourself into what suits you for the day. It is a season of family and home time; so relax.Vroomans' Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07258050499246235109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481577725397935350.post-63632320990155851912018-12-06T12:47:15.874-05:002018-12-06T12:47:15.874-05:00Very lovely cactus--I only have a white and a very...Very lovely cactus--I only have a white and a very pale pink I would like to find a yellow one...--and a friend has one that is red and purple ...very pretty..hugs, JulieroseJulierosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04079686021190332890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481577725397935350.post-27383889688459090272018-12-06T12:41:42.770-05:002018-12-06T12:41:42.770-05:00Absolutely the nicest wooden serving trays I have ...Absolutely the nicest wooden serving trays I have ever seen. And what a beautiful Christmas cactus too! You look like you are ready to party this holiday season!QuiltShopGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14165032142483696494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481577725397935350.post-15653621083768595142018-12-06T12:41:00.707-05:002018-12-06T12:41:00.707-05:00I love a red Christmas Cactus blooming this time o...I love a red Christmas Cactus blooming this time of year! I finally have one blooming, and I thing they are very cheerful and attractive. I saw one in a store last year that had red and white mixed and potted together. It was gorgeous in bloom. I bought it as a gift and went back later to get one for me, but they were all gone. Checked the store this year and they don't have any blended pots. I may have to make one myself.<br />Jaw-dropping is all I can think of to describe your hubby's trays. My goodness, they are incredible! I love all things wood, and I have a cutting board made by a friend's son like this, but you don't get to show off a cutting board like you can a tray. Lucky recipients of those beauties!<br />So sorry you are having more difficulties, Debbie. Continuing to keep you in my prayers (as always).Janet O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05083607398709252597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481577725397935350.post-43876069913588089022018-12-06T12:00:54.273-05:002018-12-06T12:00:54.273-05:00Sir Old Man's work is outstanding, as always. ...Sir Old Man's work is outstanding, as always. I absolutely love the first tray you shared. Your scrappy trips quilt is coming along beautifully too. After all these years I think I love scrappy the best. I too have to watch how much time I spend with the rotary cutter, the vacuum cleaner, etc. And especially the weather patterns these days. Between the back and wrist and recovering eyes some days I feel like a total cripple. Looking forward to the day (I hope) when I no longer see squares and rectangles as trapezoids, should improve the cutting accuracy, lol!Quilting Babciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16225825007525655805noreply@blogger.com