tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041588012248537691.post5049011989328568817..comments2024-03-27T23:17:00.325-05:00Comments on Brown Dirt Cottage: Clamshell TutorialBrowndirtcottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12259939643695340109noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041588012248537691.post-36936438682103336312018-08-24T11:41:47.024-05:002018-08-24T11:41:47.024-05:00Love this tutorial. Never thought about making a c...Love this tutorial. Never thought about making a clam shell quilt before. I will soon. Even if it's on a border. ThanksMariettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12339833723579645555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041588012248537691.post-80207826239601286432017-11-28T06:57:48.767-06:002017-11-28T06:57:48.767-06:00These clams can be machine top stitched for those ...These clams can be machine top stitched for those who don't like handworkLongtime quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01346226227392593243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041588012248537691.post-26137353145452658292017-01-14T13:51:29.904-06:002017-01-14T13:51:29.904-06:00I have avoided clamshells but after seeing thus, I...I have avoided clamshells but after seeing thus, I'll put it on my to do list!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12210036184490780039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041588012248537691.post-87103140854301506102013-10-27T14:35:12.735-05:002013-10-27T14:35:12.735-05:00Thank you I have always wanted to do this, just lo...Thank you I have always wanted to do this, just love the tutorial, Im thinking my next project. after the last nine or 10 on the list. Im not into Hexi's but this I would do<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13318307032608393319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041588012248537691.post-1481810840647994352013-06-30T16:01:01.421-05:002013-06-30T16:01:01.421-05:00Welllllll, I shoulda read this before I started - ...Welllllll, I shoulda read this before I started - no wonder I was having so much trouble - now I am going to start over again - I only had one row on a pillow started.<br /><br />When I googled clamshell quilt tips - yours was the first one to come up.JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12621061028973446378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041588012248537691.post-57186452706296783212013-03-19T04:04:20.945-05:002013-03-19T04:04:20.945-05:00Thank you for the tutorial; it is a nice shape and...Thank you for the tutorial; it is a nice shape and your quilt looks beautiful, I already saw the quilting.<br /><br />I couldn't believe you washed the top before layering it with batting and backing; I have never had the courage to wash a quilt top. Geta Gramahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06823134052567947233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041588012248537691.post-13794096382270765812012-10-04T11:56:29.992-05:002012-10-04T11:56:29.992-05:00I'm so excited that you posted this tutorial. ...I'm so excited that you posted this tutorial. After I finish my baskets, I want to make one of these and didn't have a clue as to how to go about it!! Thank you for posting this!Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00792171420098351093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041588012248537691.post-75313924474703699702010-07-25T12:13:06.544-05:002010-07-25T12:13:06.544-05:00I adore your clamshells. Wonderful use of vintage ...I adore your clamshells. Wonderful use of vintage fabrics. I, too, have a collection and have yet to use them. I have an idea, though... I will email you about. <br /><br />Love your blog and will follow it through RSS feed.Corkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00413405175992111027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041588012248537691.post-76023614887895974942010-07-06T04:13:35.016-05:002010-07-06T04:13:35.016-05:00Thanks a lot! I`ll try it on your way because I l...Thanks a lot! I`ll try it on your way because I love calm shells.<br />Greatings from Germany.Tagwerk-Q@web.dehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04921175854487010732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041588012248537691.post-56478069785208891782010-07-05T13:20:48.133-05:002010-07-05T13:20:48.133-05:00That is a great tutorial. I have read a couple of...That is a great tutorial. I have read a couple of them on other blogs and just had trouble grasping the concept, but I think I have it now.Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09077658139465236292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041588012248537691.post-65410532196673451282010-07-04T13:20:41.912-05:002010-07-04T13:20:41.912-05:00Thanks for the great instructions! Very helpful as...Thanks for the great instructions! Very helpful as this can be a difficult quilt to put together.judith lockharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00617076992866160667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041588012248537691.post-38132047815666475312010-07-03T22:02:08.452-05:002010-07-03T22:02:08.452-05:00Very cool! So glad you found the group! That is so...Very cool! So glad you found the group! That is so encouraging for sure! You also have made a fine tutorial. I was just going to sit on the sidelines and cheer you on... and I still will, but now I may add these to my list of things to do/try sometime, heehee!!! Great photos and explanations, you made it seem less scary for me!<br />*hugs*<br />JackieMrs. Jackie Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12849412723760824808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041588012248537691.post-84998528035525020432010-07-03T21:40:29.240-05:002010-07-03T21:40:29.240-05:00Oops! I thought I was commenting on KarenDianne...Oops! I thought I was commenting on KarenDianne's blog. Sorry. It was an excellent tutorial, though. :-)Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11479326539899743265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041588012248537691.post-38745707092884788152010-07-03T21:34:41.652-05:002010-07-03T21:34:41.652-05:00Your tutorial was excellent. Did you know that Ink...Your tutorial was excellent. Did you know that Inklingo has a clam shell patttern now? I know you made some gorgeous Alabama Beauties (?) if I remember correctly. Just sharing the info...Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11479326539899743265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041588012248537691.post-89805098688088184562010-07-03T19:13:54.803-05:002010-07-03T19:13:54.803-05:00Yes a really great tute Belinda,
Makes me more con...Yes a really great tute Belinda,<br />Makes me more confidante about having a go and trying them..Thanks Julia ♥Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15207957464039686839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041588012248537691.post-58089111386302227432010-07-03T06:21:18.814-05:002010-07-03T06:21:18.814-05:00great tutorial - thank you! I love these clamshel...great tutorial - thank you! I love these clamshells -have funBarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08619642267222624728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041588012248537691.post-76100107994811569922010-07-02T13:20:54.769-05:002010-07-02T13:20:54.769-05:00What a FANTASTIC tutorial! Most excellent. I lea...What a FANTASTIC tutorial! Most excellent. I learned to work with clams of 3 or 5. That's helpful. I have my top that I just take along with me which was fine in th beginning but it's now becoming a train-frayed wreck!*karendianne.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15557033346962825857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041588012248537691.post-57500900513139712922010-07-02T10:17:33.848-05:002010-07-02T10:17:33.848-05:00Thanks for the great tutorial, I'll bookmark i...Thanks for the great tutorial, I'll bookmark it for later. I saw a beautiful fairy frost quilt done in a clamshell pattern. It was so beautiful I thought about using my fairy frost fat qtr bundle. I like the scrappy look as well.Kim D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03305897149406985084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041588012248537691.post-2727834470720779022010-07-02T06:51:06.898-05:002010-07-02T06:51:06.898-05:00Your fabric choices are fabulous -- this will be a...Your fabric choices are fabulous -- this will be a lovely quilt.<br />Interesting to see how others are making these.Cathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02531639422553980153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041588012248537691.post-88439103153815251652010-07-01T23:43:17.494-05:002010-07-01T23:43:17.494-05:00This is a great tutorial. There is a saying here ...This is a great tutorial. There is a saying here in the Seattle area. When life gets to you, don't worry, keep clam! (no, really, it's printed on restaurant walls)<br />Cheers,<br />DionneDionnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12394855712257519904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041588012248537691.post-83809175382166638152010-07-01T23:31:26.513-05:002010-07-01T23:31:26.513-05:00Great job on the 'splainin, Belinda! Glad you...Great job on the 'splainin, Belinda! Glad you have some Clamshell playmates now. Looking good!AnnieOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06619125197850685345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041588012248537691.post-71139664416387848092010-07-01T22:58:34.527-05:002010-07-01T22:58:34.527-05:00Oh Belinda, thanks so much for the tutorial, I don...Oh Belinda, thanks so much for the tutorial, I don't see one in my future at this time but I never knew how this was done. I'll just admire yours for now.Calamity Jane's Cottage, Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16465660663695604637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041588012248537691.post-28479800606630262372010-07-01T21:44:55.123-05:002010-07-01T21:44:55.123-05:00Thank you for this great tutorial. I have always ...Thank you for this great tutorial. I have always wanted to make a clamshell quilt and used much of your method to whip up a few short rows. I kept my rows straight by making a grid on freezer paper and ironing it to my ironing board. Then when I add a row, everything lines up with the grid (more or less...) Thanks again - I might join the group.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041588012248537691.post-39176451073138252052010-07-01T17:47:09.959-05:002010-07-01T17:47:09.959-05:00Not many people can say they clam in Texas. Thats...Not many people can say they clam in Texas. Thats for sure. These are fantastic. But I'm telling you. They look like way too much work. I would love a clamshell quilt but seriously. This is not for the faint of heart.Nanette Merrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05734358126338038553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041588012248537691.post-79584645286857765192010-07-01T11:44:43.381-05:002010-07-01T11:44:43.381-05:00What a great toot! I had been wondering how you we...What a great toot! I had been wondering how you were putting these together, just like the Caramilk secret! Thanks for sharing, not that I'm going to start one of these in this lifetime.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12037415376456508137noreply@blogger.com