tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3133349480262766438.post2947697865370241897..comments2024-03-28T06:11:10.286-04:00Comments on Maureen Cracknell Handmade: Promised Quilts : : Maureen Cracknell Handmadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03533566766276588176noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3133349480262766438.post-23007551219647394752013-07-31T18:48:17.461-04:002013-07-31T18:48:17.461-04:00you are such a wise soul and im so so so so glad t...you are such a wise soul and im so so so so glad that we are friends! i just love you!!!**nicke...https://www.blogger.com/profile/12075185396690393980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3133349480262766438.post-17171926236947348312013-07-08T16:53:40.107-04:002013-07-08T16:53:40.107-04:00Love the frost collectionLove the frost collectionAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04178247274114962088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3133349480262766438.post-1735398168725181242013-07-08T12:19:09.279-04:002013-07-08T12:19:09.279-04:00So sad, I have medical issues and sometimes can...So sad, I have medical issues and sometimes can't use my hands, if I couldn't sew I'd go crazy. You're in my prayers, hopefully you will get good news. I love the idea of quilts for the kids. I'm amazed at how much they really do appreciate them. Since my Granddaughter was born I've made her a quilt every year, and started making fabric books into quilts for her. The last was for Easter, a Peter Rabbit quilt. I need to post my pics, but she so loves each one and will get a specific quilt when she reads her books. Not being able to see the joy in her eyes when she opens her next quilt is what makes me battle thru my MS. Thanks for all your sharing and caring for us. Now we are directing it back to you in our prayers.Karen Propeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14935881188246704296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3133349480262766438.post-83006133221423044442013-07-07T08:11:04.460-04:002013-07-07T08:11:04.460-04:00I was about to commend you on your organisation un...I was about to commend you on your organisation until I saw the reason, sorry about that! Glad it wasn't the dye, though I do hope you can get to the bottom of itKaty Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374079358515448439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3133349480262766438.post-76560663717463309302013-07-06T14:30:38.920-04:002013-07-06T14:30:38.920-04:00Maureen, I have an autoimmune skin disease. I had...Maureen, I have an autoimmune skin disease. I had forgotten that during the months of testing, I thought fabric contributed to the painful itching. After many months of figuring out what meds worked, my disease in managed well through meds. I hope the same occurs for you soon!Teresa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08975526239096347244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3133349480262766438.post-11102131880404874972013-07-04T01:16:28.179-04:002013-07-04T01:16:28.179-04:00Geez Maureen - add me to the chorus of folks that ...Geez Maureen - add me to the chorus of folks that are so happy it isn't the fabric dye, though even if it was I know you'd find a way - wear gloves and long sleeves when you sewed, wash it in special detergent first, SOMETHING. i think when making things becomes such a part of you, you'd find a way. I do hope they find out what's causing this, though, and that it's something stupid and easy to fix. Take care!!kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04906525676759757900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3133349480262766438.post-20869893852903401212013-07-03T21:52:03.493-04:002013-07-03T21:52:03.493-04:00Glad you are doing better. My daughter has fibrom...Glad you are doing better. My daughter has fibromyalgia and idiopathic neuropathy so I understand how you feel. Those are great fabrics for quilts and you are going to be busy. Sometimes that's a good thing.mherathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00225199447060721420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3133349480262766438.post-52362757559245515832013-07-03T19:15:01.327-04:002013-07-03T19:15:01.327-04:00Thank you for sharing your journey with autoimmune...Thank you for sharing your journey with autoimmune disease. Glad you are still sewing away! I love, love, love the collection of fabrics for Owen's Ant Farm quilt. Can't wait to see the finished product!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00025042933309132755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3133349480262766438.post-10725318267062500902013-07-03T18:21:01.231-04:002013-07-03T18:21:01.231-04:00I'm so glad that dye has been ruled out as a p...I'm so glad that dye has been ruled out as a problem. I do know someone who has extreme allergies and always has to wash her fabric immediately upon receiving it. It has to travel home from the store in the trunk of her car, not inside. Fortunately, she is able to quilt once it has been washed properly (with a specific soap, also to avoid allergy flare-ups). <br /><br />Have fun finishing those other quilts. I think it's neat that you are able to use that possible diagnosis to a wonderful result.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09865091013835097046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3133349480262766438.post-2909922188008306862013-07-03T16:47:57.472-04:002013-07-03T16:47:57.472-04:00Have you tried the Paleo diet? I have severe skin...Have you tried the Paleo diet? I have severe skin reactions (excema and something else). The Paleo diet has helped dramatically, but I am also terrible allegeric to many stablizers, starches, detergents, dyes, etc. I have to wash all fabric before touching it with my bare hands. I handle most fabrics with cotton gloves. If you find an answer please share, there are many of us suffering similar afflictions that would benefit from the shared story, the sympathic words, and the many helpful hints found in your comments! Keep up the great work!kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09980592178090259827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3133349480262766438.post-87049579499233123122013-07-03T16:08:55.036-04:002013-07-03T16:08:55.036-04:00I love that backyard baby series! I just sold some...I love that backyard baby series! I just sold some this morning that I love! And that nautical is great too! We have some in the shop that I so want to use for something!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3133349480262766438.post-57773148856779122362013-07-03T14:20:53.517-04:002013-07-03T14:20:53.517-04:00Maureen you are such an inspiration to me. I have...Maureen you are such an inspiration to me. I have an autoimmune disease also and some days I don't feel like getting out of bed let alone sitting at a sewing machine but on those days that I do it is so easy to forget how I feel.<br />I am a brand new quilter...starting at an age where I should have made oodles of quilts by now. Sadly there is only one precious quilt of mine out there that I presented to my daughter on her 16th birthday over a decade ago.<br />I actually hand stitched the quilt top while I was bed ridden but I machine quilted it.<br />I pray that you will have many good days and can't wait to see your finished product! So excited to have found your blog! God Bless!Pamela Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00298906516759126970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3133349480262766438.post-67954174477404993362013-07-03T14:08:56.745-04:002013-07-03T14:08:56.745-04:00Love your fabric choices, as always. I also love ...Love your fabric choices, as always. I also love Rashida Coleman Hale fabrics.<br /><br />I pray you get some good answers soon about what is triggering your autoimmune disease flare-ups. So frustrating.<br /><br />9 quilts!! Well--you still have 5 months to go. 2 per month, right?pasqueflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17726376425071322993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3133349480262766438.post-33311576743324772462013-07-03T13:06:40.933-04:002013-07-03T13:06:40.933-04:00I'm sorry to hear of the problems you're h...I'm sorry to hear of the problems you're having with your autoimmune disease. Reading your post, I wondered about the possibility of the finishes on fabrics. I'm chemically sensitive and cannot go into fabric stores or handle fabric that has not been washed, sometimes multiple times, because of the formaldehyde that is in the sizing or finish. Just a thought. I hope you find some answers!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552420314862930245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3133349480262766438.post-37814744582379405982013-07-03T13:03:24.935-04:002013-07-03T13:03:24.935-04:00Thank you for sharing with us. I love to see the b...Thank you for sharing with us. I love to see the beautiful quilts you make. I am very thankful for you that what you love to do isn't the problem!Kellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13196802007600769978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3133349480262766438.post-26360798035181315132013-07-03T12:59:32.060-04:002013-07-03T12:59:32.060-04:00Wow... Thanks for sharing! I know that it must not...Wow... Thanks for sharing! I know that it must not have been easy for you. So glad it's not the fabric! I couldn't imagine possibility of losing one of my creative outlets... Keep up the incredible work! <br /><br />And even though it's hard now, know that it will only make you stronger and able to take on harder things in stride in life later on. <br /><br />*HUGS*Cat Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12943900595908085734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3133349480262766438.post-43270700768658023712013-07-03T12:26:42.852-04:002013-07-03T12:26:42.852-04:00WOW! What a roller coaster ride for you :( Hope ...WOW! What a roller coaster ride for you :( Hope you are able to figure out what is causing all of these problems for you. Your quilts are an inspiration, glad you can continue making your beautiful quilts!Cyndi Frailing Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06030002218234992260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3133349480262766438.post-3833312784583752982013-07-03T12:14:21.472-04:002013-07-03T12:14:21.472-04:00I am SEW happy it's not the dye!I am SEW happy it's not the dye!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11994575359990994574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3133349480262766438.post-30833220442641250192013-07-03T09:24:20.982-04:002013-07-03T09:24:20.982-04:00Thank you Janelle!! You can do it! ;)Thank you Janelle!! You can do it! ;)Maureen Cracknell Handmadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03533566766276588176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3133349480262766438.post-60718906062808153372013-07-03T09:22:59.257-04:002013-07-03T09:22:59.257-04:00Thank you Jane, I'm excited to make them throu...Thank you Jane, I'm excited to make them throughout these next few months!<br /><br />I completely agree with what you say, I do think if that were to happen we would just adapt. I already had a pretty good plan in the works to get around handling dyed fabrics and still being able to sew. One that might be worth doing anyways! lol Maureen Cracknell Handmadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03533566766276588176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3133349480262766438.post-15792556279993583452013-07-03T09:00:29.147-04:002013-07-03T09:00:29.147-04:00Wow, thank you Anne! The pressures on! HahaWow, thank you Anne! The pressures on! HahaMaureen Cracknell Handmadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03533566766276588176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3133349480262766438.post-7552898751777830952013-07-03T08:59:54.987-04:002013-07-03T08:59:54.987-04:00Thank you Jess! Well, making twin size for each of...Thank you Jess! Well, making twin size for each of them is just impossible, besides they all already have their cute bedrooms and I wanted to make something in a size that they can use day to day, from on the couch to in the car. The quilts will be a variety of sizes ranging from 40"x48" like the one I most recently made for Haila, to one's that will be around 48"x64" like the Stitched Typography I made Jacob! Maureen Cracknell Handmadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03533566766276588176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3133349480262766438.post-89892132973299736092013-07-03T08:51:22.233-04:002013-07-03T08:51:22.233-04:00Thank you so much for following and for taking the...Thank you so much for following and for taking the time to comment today! The support I receive here has been amazing and unbelievably helpful! xx Maureen<br />Maureen Cracknell Handmadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03533566766276588176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3133349480262766438.post-41887292583936136792013-07-03T08:42:55.231-04:002013-07-03T08:42:55.231-04:00Do you wash all your fabrics (with gloves or washi...Do you wash all your fabrics (with gloves or washing machine) before you store or use them? I've heard of another with allergies to dye and other chemicals in unwashed fabric. I hope you can find more answers. My husband is off work for at least the rest of this week with ongoing chronic total body eczema, it is so debilitating for him and all of us as a family.Karen @ Pieces of Contentmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00719349569606790410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3133349480262766438.post-17277773777792795872013-07-03T08:42:19.301-04:002013-07-03T08:42:19.301-04:00Thank you Ginger! :)Thank you Ginger! :)Maureen Cracknell Handmadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03533566766276588176noreply@blogger.com