I'm giving away this soft, cozy, delicious bundle of Folksy Flannel fat quarters. Eight fat quarters of Anna Maria Horner goodness. To win, all you have to do is say hi to my husband McLurky here, and suggest some other random quilty terms that he can use to compliment me in equally absurd and out-of-context ways. Because I have to admit, I find it kind of amusing myself. And just to keep things interesting, the hubs will choose the winner. Whatever comment he likes best takes the prize. I can't really give you much advice, other than to say that he's a goof, and he knows nothing about quilting. But he's a well-intentioned goof, and he's MY goof. Also, I can't remember the last time he complained about my fabric purchases. : )You can comment through midnight, Dec. 17. He will pick a winner on Dec. 18. Happy giveaway day! Hope you all win big!
Gorgeous fabric!
ReplyDeleteHe could use "your points look good!" wink wink
Actually, ever since I pointed this out to my hubby he always notices if I my points are sewn over.
Awesome giveaway! I'm so impressed your husband reads your blog. Every time I mention mine I get a blank stare from my family and then an, "Oh yeah ...."
ReplyDeleteIt's good that he reads your blog. My hubby just skims through the pictures (only because i've set it to send to his email address everytime I post).
ReplyDeleteWhat he lacks in reading, he makes up for in construction. He doesn't really care about my fabric, but he does like to build shelving to display it :-)
Hi Mr. McLurky! How wonderful of youto be so sneakily supportive. And never to mention the increasing fabric stash...That is the true sign of a good man!
ReplyDeleteHow about letting her know that her free motion is making you blush!
"You weren't fussy when you cut that block"
ReplyDeleteLove your blog and what a great giveaway! I'm hosting a giveaway too on my blog so feel free to hop over and enter.
http://quiltedmagnolia.blogspot.com/
I love the color combination in those fabrics and HOORAY for husbands reading blogs! My kids read mine but the hubby is not yet on board! ;0)
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sonjagreene(at)veryverdant(dot)com
Are those pinking shears in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?!
ReplyDeleteso cool! thanks for the opportunity!!
ReplyDeleteMmmm...flannel. I see patchwork pajamas.
ReplyDeleteMy husband only read my blog when I was away in France last summer. I think he wanted to keep tabs on me and long-distance was too expensive ;)
Hi Mr Freshly Pieced (XY peep), it is good to know you read the blog and get to see all the quiltalicious things that go on in the quilting world.
ReplyDeleteHi McLurkey! A hot term right now is hexi - use it at your pleasure ;)
ReplyDeleteMy husband loves the hexi word & also makes up random terms - which can be hilarious!
wow-impressive! i don't think i *know* anyone who reads my blog :)
ReplyDeletelove love love the fabrics!
That's hysterical. Hello Mr. Lee! You'd like my husband, he likes to comment on random things on my blog to, but only verbally to me - he tried to tell me the other day that it didn't make any sense to make a quilt out of paper...he read a blog entry about the Urban Lattice quilt along that I'm doing (and your wife is too), which uses paper piecing, and he thought I was basically piecing paper together to make some kind of art quilt from it. Seriously!
ReplyDeleteHere's a few another funny piece of quilty jargon for you...although wonky is a good one, and under-wonk is even better...bearding. Basically, it's what happens when the batting (the middle part) of a quilt starts to migrate up to the top of the quilt or the bottom, and it looks nasty. You could pick up a quilt around the house, inspect it carefully and say, "Is this quilt bearding?" And you could then chuckle at the chaos that will then ensue. :)
lol had a blast reading the comments. LOVE the flannel. Unfortunately I can think of nothing funny or cleaver to say. AT least not quilt related. Oh well.
ReplyDeletewell; I think your blog is wonderful...I wait to read every day..and having your husband share with you is fantastic. I know I appreciate every little bit of advice that my husband gives me...they have a good mind for the math part of this .....and thank you for the chance in the giveaway....
ReplyDeleteToo Funny! I couldn't get my hubby to read mine if I tried! His eyes glaze over when I talk sewing!
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Cool blog! I see you have a WIP Wednesday, looking forward to that in future! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteHi Mr. McLurky! How about using seam ripper? My hubby likes to ask if it will work to get me out of my clothes. :)
ReplyDeleteToo funny :) Never been here before but will be back again, what a great HUBBY!
ReplyDeletegorgeous gorgous fabrics, I've only just clocked onto AMH. I don't know anyone that reads my blog (maybe noone does!) and my husband certainly doesn't. I've told him about it enough times but he just says he doesn't know what a blog is!
ReplyDeleteSo, Mr Lurky, how about "I like your stitching in the ditch", or, if you feel like getting lucky "how about some stitching in a ditch tonight, baby?"!!
What a great giveaway! Thank you! My husband sends your husband this:
ReplyDelete"A man was invited for dinner at a friend's house. Every time the host needed something, he preceded his request to his wife by calling her "My Love", "Darling", "Sweetheart", etc., etc. His friend looked at him and said, "That's really nice after all of these years you've been married to keep saying those little pet names." The host said, "Well, honestly, I've forgotten her name."
haha!
OK happy holidays to you and yours. xox
krencamp(at)gmail(dot)com
My husband likes to tease me me about my stippling, like what do you call this "stiffeling"? ha ha
ReplyDeleteHi, something I always like to hear..."your quilting has a lot of good points!"
ReplyDeleteWell hello there Mr McLurky!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your wife likes to get hot and steamy with her iron, and of course, with you too. ;)
Like you, I know very little about quilting, but I do commend you on not only reading your very talented wife's blog, but also on not making comment on her fabric purchases.
Hi Mr. McLurky.
ReplyDeleteHaving someone like your wife must have made you very conversant with quilting as well as with the obsessive nature of this hobby!
Augh! The pressure to come up with something funny! These comments crack me up. Who knew quilters were so risqué? :)
ReplyDeleteI don't think I can top any of them, so if you want to engage in stimulating intellectual conversation you could discuss whether or not a quilt or block would be considered "modern" or "traditional."
Or to look really deep/sincere/complementary you could say, "Some people might consider that block traditional but with your choice and placement of fabric you have shot it right into the 21st century!"
I am going to have to come back and have My husband read all the comments too!
Hi hubby! I always find it amusing when my husband complements me on the colors in a quilt. He will say "oh, I like those reds and blues" as if I made the colors! As you say, he is well-intentioned and sweet as can be.
ReplyDelete"underwonked" -- I love it! As for other terms, how about telling you about matched seams when the seams don't matter.
ReplyDeletethat's very sweet of your husband! my fiance likes to compliment me on the size of the quilts. last night i just showed him my latest quilt after i finishe basting it. i held it up for him, and he gasped "wow, it's so big! it's the biggest you've ever done!" thanks so much for the giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteGreat of your husband. I said something the other day about posting on my blog that I've had for two years and my husband said, "You have a blog?" Ugh!!! Anyways, great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that your husband reads your blog! Mine wouldn't even know how to find my blog! Thanks so much for the chance to win! Becky G. in GA
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LOL! What a fun post and really lovely fabric!
ReplyDeleteYou're curves are quite pleasing to the eye ;)
ReplyDeleteThat is so fun that your husband reads your blog. What wonderful support!! Way to go Mr. McLurky, kudos to you!! My husband said this to me the other day and I almost died laughing, it might work out well for you as well? "So was that made with those Fatty Quarts you bought?"
ReplyDeleteHi there, Lurky McLurksAlot! Tell your lovely wife that her piecing skills are beyond compare.
ReplyDeleteAnd a fine how-do-you-do to you, Mr. McLurky! Let's see, you could say something that combines food and quilting (they're my favs anyway!) How about, "Your quilt is like a chocolate sundae with AWESOME sauce on top!"
ReplyDeleteI love the post.
ReplyDeleteMy husband likes to tease me by making comments like, "I'm think I'm going to work on my hand stitching tonight" or "I've got to go make a quilt sandwich."
ReplyDeleteCute fabric by the way!
Hello Mr. McLurky! You can always try "I'm on pins and needles waiting for you."
ReplyDeleteHi Mr. McLurky. Unfortunately I cannot think of anything that you can say. however, I love the fabric!
ReplyDeleteHi Lee's hubs, you can always talk to Mrs. Freshly Pieced about using a flange (a piping effect that peeks out under a binding). Although, with a word like flange, you can make it sound like your speaking medical terms.
ReplyDeleteHi! My husband doesn't even know I have a blog-well I told him at one point but I doubt he remembered!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance!
Aren't you lucky to have a Mr. McLurky! *wave* My husband doesn't read my blog--I think he figures he hears enough about it already. As for a dubious compliment, try "Your seams match beautifully today, honey!"
ReplyDeleteHi Mr McLurky, try, "I see your point, and it is perfect!"
ReplyDeleteHello Mr. McLurky! I like to knit (as well as sew) and my husband always says things like "well, is that knitted or purled" to impress me with his knitting know-how! So you're not the only one whose wife thinks you're a goof :) So for your wife's sewing, you can always compliment how well her seams match!
ReplyDeleteHello Mr McLurky...I hope you're having fun reading all these comments! My Dad recently used the terms 'applique' and 'fusible web' in the same sentence (correctly) and was tickled pink with himself! In fact, he was so pleased he almost fell over...backwards! He's also recently learnt what ric-rac is but doesn't really understand why anyone would buy it!! It helps if you don't say "what are you going to use that for?" every time a new piece of fabric comes home or a new project is started!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
Hello Mr. McLurky! How amazingly great of you to pay attention to your wife's passions and consequent blog. You can always compliment on her angles. Saying something like "Wow honey! Your angles look amazing! Not an obtuse angle in sight!!"
ReplyDeleteBobbin. My husband always chuckles when I say bobbin.
ReplyDeleteLOL. Hi, Mr. McLurky. My hubby is a goof, too, but of the silliest kind imaginable. Last night he called his brother to announce that we were having spagotti and metballs for dinner. (Past tense spaGETti and MEETballs, since they were leftovers.) So, Mr. McLurky, I know these puns arre not very usable for blogging, but that is perhaps their saving grace. We're always good for adding some ridiculity!
ReplyDeleteOoooh what a great giveaway! And husbands who try to impress their wives with compliments are greatly appreciated. Mine compliments me but he leaves out the big words. LOL. So next time your wife has is finished quilting - tell her that her meandering skills are great - especially if she has made lots of straight lines. That'll be a hit!
ReplyDeleteHugs from Kirsten in cold Oslo. I need the flanell to insulate my sewing room, purty please mister McLurky!
Well, not to be vulgar but...
ReplyDeletein Dutch "naaien" is the translation for the word sew... but it also means "to make love" so he can just start using the word "sew" when he's feeling frisky but wants to have a secret code word with you... hehehe.
Hi McLurkey! How about complimenting her on her seams. Say, "Never in my wildest dreams did i imagine i would find a girl with such perfect quarter inch seams. I am in awe of your accuracy."
ReplyDeleteHello Mr. McLurkey! Is that sort of like Mr. McTurkey? I hope not. My hubs does not read my blog. Or at least I don't think he does. Maybe he's just being a McTurkey, oh, I mean a McLurkey. Next time, he could compliment you on you perfect prairie points. Alliteration and euphemism in one.
ReplyDeleteHi hubby :)
ReplyDeleteNext time you can compliment her on eye for detail.
Ola McLurkey! The term my husband likes to use to describe my choice in fabrics is "that's girly". Now what "that's girly" is, is beyond me. Sometimes it seems like every fabric I like is "that's girly", other days it's every thing I pick out that isn't from French General, and other days it's anything with flowers, or animals, or anything not striped. Oh and sometimes a particular solid brings on the comment "that's girly" - Kona's Sweet Pea is one such colour most days. Though he loves Eggplant and that isn't girly...yet.
ReplyDeleteCongrats Mr McLurky on using quilting terms. My husband's go to word is great but he does give a lot of feedback on colors.
ReplyDeleteWow. I'm sure my husband has never read my blog. Very impressive. I think YOUR husband could make great use of some of the pre-cut names -- honey buns, jelly rolls, layer cakes, sweet rolls. I'm sure he could be creative with those enough to make you laugh.
ReplyDeleteHi Mr. McLurky! I think it's fabulous that you read Lee's blog. My husband reads mine too and it's actually pretty flattering that he does that. I appreciate that he is interested in my hobbies. I am wracking my brain for quilty ideas though. Nothing is coming. I'm just thinking about how much I'd want that fabric in my stash...
ReplyDeleteI am not clever with my quilting terms. Perhaps some play on "you're a piece of work" (because of piecing, see?)... perhaps not.
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Hi Mr. Freshly Pieced! Whatever you do, DON'T tell her she needs more batting LOL!
ReplyDeleteHey Mr. McLurky! I'm new to quilting, but everywhere I look people are talking about "fussy" cutting.
ReplyDeletehahah idk very many terms in quilting yet.
ReplyDeleteMaybe fat quarters...? that seems like it could be taken out of context many ways. :P
Hi hubby. How about your SEW beautiful
ReplyDeleteWell hello Mr. McLurky! Been down the Drunkard's Path lately?
ReplyDeleteHi, Mr. McLurky!
ReplyDeleteMy fella likes to comment about my "hems" (aka seams.) He could also call you a good baste-er. :)
OMG this is friggin hilarious Lee! lol I have not read through all the comments... but yeah, quilting can be a dirty job.
ReplyDeleteThere's cutting and ripping
and batting and stripping
and pressing and stacking
and binding and whacking.
Ha - it rhymes! CRAZY. Boy are you in for it. Mr. Lee McLurky. lol DO I get to embarrass my husband like this too? hehehe
Ok, Mr McLurky. You really need to read up on your pastries. My husband works in a different town...and they just happen to have a quilt store! The first time I sent him in for a Turnover; he went in and asked for the 'Pop Tart' that they had on hold for me. Pop tarts?? Seriously??
ReplyDeleteHello Mr. McLurky! It is sweet that you read her blog! Unfortunately my DD (6months old) woke me up 6 times last night so after 15 minutes of trying to think of something witty, I have failed! Thank you for the chance to win some fabulous fabric though! If I won I would make a blanket for DD! She could use a flannel blanket for the Colorado winter!
ReplyDeleteHi, husband McLurky. Whenever your awesome wife makes a quilt block, you should compliment her on how well her corners match up. To make it really genuine, you could say something like, "It isn't wonky or anything!"
ReplyDeleteI wanted to replace my broken sewing machine a couple weeks ago and was planning on a small upgrade. Well my husband somehow ended up coming with me and talked me into my dream machine instead because he insisted that I wouldn't feel the need to upgrade sooner this way. He's an auto mechanic and REALLY appreciates quality tools which he kept comparing it to. And every time I feel a little guilty about my fabric purchases he is so super supportive ~ I think he's figured out that happy wife = hubby that's getting lucky tonight :)
ReplyDeleteWell I love a man that doesn't mind fabric collecting. My husband never asks what i am going to do with my latest purchases. You don't ask a coin collector to use their coins, or a stamp collector to use their stamps. So he understands that a "stash" is just another word for collection. And as for the addiction part to this hobby. It is neither illegal, immoral or fattening, so no 12 Step program is required.
ReplyDeletehi Mister! so glad you're participating. I don't have any suggestions for you. So sorry :-(
ReplyDeletehahah!! "honey, your curves are pieced to perfection!!" teehee!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great giveaway!
h_freund@hotmail.com
Such great fabrics! I would love to win them, and make something cozy and cute for my little girl! Thanks for the chance to win!
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woodlandrabbit@yahoo.com
Hi Mr. McLurky! How about "Why are you being so fussy about your cuts?".Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteSuch warm hues - now what could I make?!? Thanks for the chance!
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Hi Husband. I'm sure can think of this yourself--but you should tell her that you think she is beautiful. And her quilts are too.
ReplyDeleteHi Mr Mclurky,
ReplyDeleteShe quilts beyond the ditch, and she thinks outside the bentobox.
OMG - you guys are HILARIOUS! This makes my Monday. Keep 'em up! : )
ReplyDeleteHowdy Mr. McLurky! It's great that you pay such attention! I think this sentence will always give brownie points..."Gee Honey, you have been making so much lately, you must not have any fabric left! Better get to the store!"
ReplyDeleteHello McLurky!
ReplyDeleteAnd this isn't exactly a quilting term (it is a sewing
term, tho), but I love it as a word.... Shirring. I'm sure you can think of some McFunky ways of using the word!
jshen37@gmail.com
Aww, that's so sweet that he even reads the comments!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure my husband would have better tips to give, but I do have a funny husband-quilt shop story. When I first got into quilting we were at a store and the owner was talking with me. She mentioned something about basting quilts, and my husband instantly thought of a turkey baster! We explained the term to him, and that set him well on his way to know lots about quilting. I'm always amazing at the details that he picks up just from being around me!
Hi McLurky!
ReplyDeleteMy husband asked me the other day what that tool was I was using. I told him it was a seam ripper.
He told me that that would have been his name if he was one of the Sex Pistols... very punk rock.
It does sort of fit: Sid Vicious, Johnny Rotten, Seam Ripper, etc...
Hi hubby McLurky! He can always tell others that they wouldn't believe the size of your stash! If they don't quilt they will think it is money!
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway - I love these fabrics!
ReplyDeleteHee - very cute that McLurky reads your blog. Does he know there's a whole wonk-related jargon? Re-wonk, under-wonked, wonkify etc. He sounds pretty awesome if he doesn't give you grief about your fabric purchases. I've got one of those ones too. Lucky us!! :)
ReplyDeleteHaha, you guys are hilarious!
ReplyDeleteWell, my boyfriend knew nothing about sewing before he met me, so he once admitted that he didn't even realize that you sew wrong sides together and than press the seams, flip it over and *then* there's your right side! So, if your very supportive husband can commend your ability to perform magic by flipping your fabrics inside out, forwards and backwards, I think that's support enough:)
Thanks so much for your giveaway! Happy holidays and have a great new year:)
McLurky try: I'm biased, but I think your binding is perfect!
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway. And the most fun comments to read of all the giveaways I've been to yet.
Hello fellow Wisconsin-ite & Mr. McLurky...
ReplyDeleteHow about "nice backing, baby!" hehehe.
Great fabrics! Thanks for the fun giveaway!
av_valley(at)yahoo(dot)com
I sincerely doubt that my sweetheart reads _my_ blog! He gets major 'brownie points' for just reading. :)
ReplyDeleteCozy flannel fat quarters sound wonderful to me - not having to deal with Wisconsin levels of cold (yet!) this winter, but Maryland is cold enough for me at the moment. (shiver)
:) Linda
Hey there! I don't know many quilt terms, I say make them up!
ReplyDeleteMr. McLurkersons, I think one of the funniest sewing/quilting terms out there right now is "mug rug". I'm not sure what it is specifically about this term that sounds lascivious (sort of sounds like a lesbian sex act), but I always feel deliciously lewd when I say it.
ReplyDeleteHi! How fun. I had someone tell me once that something I was making was "chicken lickin' " hahahaha.
ReplyDeleteMy husband thinks it's hilarious that there are "stripping" books out there for quilters.
ReplyDeletemy husband reads my blog, too. he's more into the stats, though. "i saw you've gotten 32 page views since i last checked. good job!" haha.
ReplyDeleteHe's totally awesome for even saying the word wonked!! He's a keeper!
ReplyDeleteYears ago, my husband gave me a funny look the first time when I said the quilt needs to be stippled... (rhymes with...) Sorry, please forgive the colorful comment, but it's true.
Mr. McLurky, Hello! I wish I had some quilting term to share, but alas, I am brand new. I had to ask what fussy cut meant the other day. I have no quilt related terms. My use of the term wonky comes from Abby on NCIS. Underwonked, is a new one to me. From my impression, when talking to a quilter, just use a lot of acronyms. You're bound to find one to impress.
ReplyDeleteHi there, Mr. McLurky! My favorite term is WOMMBAT.
ReplyDeleteWaste Of Money, Material, Batting And Time.
I hate it when I make those, especially when I was hoping for something extra good!
Thanks for the giggle, and the giveaway!
Hello Mr McLurky! I was thnking that if you are totally lost for words at some patchwork antic, the phrase'patch-tastic' should cover most situations.
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Mr. McLurky, if you see a quilt that you like just tell your dear wife "That's a manly quilt." In a pinch you can say "awesome colors" or "that quilt would win first place" or "Wow, your points are crisp.". All you need to remember is to say something really, really nice, look your sweetheart straight in the eyes, and grin a huge grin. alternate email mlwright29 (at) hotmail (dot) com
ReplyDeleteDear Mr. McL: Wow, what a husband you are!! I dub you His Quiltiness! Would love to win this giveaway. What's not to love: Anna Maria Horner and flannel! What a combo!!
ReplyDeleteHow about wispering sweet selvages in her ear? I'm sure it will leave your wife all hot and bothered! Thanks for the great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteOh dear...I'm so not witty...this will very likely not result in me getting a prize!
ReplyDeleteFirst, Hi to hubby! I am amazed when dh's read our blogs. My husband says he reads to find out what's going on in my life...hey...he could just ask! =)
So since I don't really know much about quilting...terms or other...I'm really at a loss here...
Maybe he could just say, "Hun, that's lovely! You're amazing...where did you ever learn to do so many creative things! I wish I could be a little more like you. Would you mind showing me how to do that sometime? I mean, you take interest in what I do, so sure, I'd love to learn!"
Have a great one!=)
My husband is really supportive when I am making something fo him. And he told all of his friends that he can now sew as well. Even if it is only straight lines. His comment: "well, I m a straight guy after all."
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
I enjoy "fussy cutting."
ReplyDeleteI don't know many sewing terms myself, being new to sewing. So I will share a supportive husband story. As I finished the 11th out of 12 step for a complicated apron I was sewing for a gift, I realized that I had sewed the top of the apron to bottom in a folded up mess! The stitches were so small that I was making it no were with my seam ripper. I couldn't get emotional support from my husband because he was outside playing basketball. My husband came inside and found me hid under the covers and crying about how I had to sewing a whole new apron. He sat down in front of the football game and ripped out the seams for me in 10 minutes! My hero!
ReplyDeleteOk husband of Lee, this is coming to you from a fabric addicted, stay at home mother of 3.5 yr old and 17 month old girls... if I started to talk quilting details with my husband he'd probably come back with something like: "basting, I thought that was what you did to the turkey?!"
ReplyDeleteBest,
liz@mommysaidsew.com
I love it! My husband reads my blog too (I set it up to email him new posts) but he definitely doesn't read the comments.
ReplyDeleteFor Mr. McLurkypants... I'm not sure what to tell you, I don't think I can beat the mug rug and fussy-cutting comments above :). I personally find the names for different fabric bundles pretty funny - you can start asking "did you make that with your fat quarter/jelly roll/charm pack" to show off your know how.
Hey ho McLurky, my hubby reads my blog too, but when he want to compliment my quilting he tells me I'm "working the contrast in that one, babe"
ReplyDeleteUhhh....Stitchin quiets the bitchin? Sorry its all that came to mind but u have to admit its pretty good! :) Come on McLurky, pick me! :)
ReplyDeleteI love that you call him McLurky. We have a screw ball cat that we call screwby doo - kind of inspired by our daughter's love of scooby doo. A womans stash is never complete, it is an on-going work in progress.
ReplyDeleteHow about "I've never met anyone who is as talented with a seam ripper!"
ReplyDeleteHey McLurky! My husband just reads my blog to make sure I didn't put any pictures of him up. Weirdo. Who goes to a crafts blog to look at him? Anways.. my 7 year old gave me the best compliment: "I wish I had that yester-night. It was cold" Obviously yesternight is his made up word. He refuses to use the word yesterday when it comes to something past dinner. Because "that doesn't make sense" kid's gotta point. So just tell your wife you wish you had that yesternight. She'll be happy you want to use it! :)
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amandaandandy@yahoo.com
You should get to know my husband. He new nothing about sewing or quilting when we 1st got together and now I'll be in the sewing room (not to far from his recliner) and he will holler to make sure I'm using the right needle. You should hear him discuss the finer points of sewing with one of my customers. You'll get there. I love it that he is so supportive. He just bought me a new Janome Embrodery machine - he's a keeper.
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I'm also a goof who doesn't know much about quilting, but I'm trying to learn... first I have to get the cat to claim a favorite place that isn't my lap...
ReplyDeleteLove that seam you just created hon! You sure can make a nice 1/4 inch seam:)
ReplyDeleteHi McLurky! My friend's hub says she looks at Fabric pornography....kinda dirty but ya know....lol
ReplyDeleteHello to your husband! I find husbands of quilters to be both tolerant and confused about a love for fabric that equals some women's love of shoes and handbags! My favorite saying right now (and I want to buy the t shirt that says this!) is "serial quilter"....said a rotary cutter in one hand and a crazy look in the eyes! LOL.
ReplyDeleteHi McLurky...How about telling your wife how much you like her fat quarter?
ReplyDeleteOh dear, be kind McLurky. Creative? I am that. A wordsmith? Not so much. HA! I just read the comment above mine. Fat quarter, har har.
ReplyDeleteI'm a big fan of puns, so I would suggest puns based on words like seams and pin. :)
Well Mr McLurky, good to hear you lurk on your wife's blog. (bad joke...I know).
ReplyDeleteMy husbands favorite compliment is "It doesn't look like a zombie!" Apparently I shouldn't make kid dolls, they all look like zombies to him.
mcheaston at gmail dot com
Your post is cracking me up! =) And hello Mr. Mclurky--hmmm..some random comments huh?...how about "be careful of any rogue pins" you could just throw that in, in passing or how about "bias" as in "those bias edges sure can be a b@*!@(bother)". =) That's the best I've got...my husband and I have more of a "don't ask, don't tell" mentality in regard to fabric. =)
ReplyDeleteHey McLurky. Tell her you love her fat quarters! ;)
ReplyDeleteOh, that's been said. Then, how about you want her to bind you with French double-fold?
ReplyDeleteOMGLOL @ Greeneggs's post ^^^ up there.
ReplyDeleteI also love the lurky DH. My DH couldn't give a crap about my crafting or sewing or nailpolish, so he doesn't read my blog, but he does lovingly point out all my imperfections. "I love how you cut that flower right down the not the middle ..." LOL.
My Hubby is an expect on points...he can show me which ones aren't right as soon as I show him something....thanks hubby!
ReplyDeleteThe comments here are so funny! Thanks for the read!
Well, I don't have anything brilliant to say. I'm not good at coming up with cheesy puns. If my husband knew some sewing terms, I should get him in here to say a few....I'm sure he could come up with some. Anyway, here's to hoping to win some of that beautiful flannel!! I love AMH's folksy flannel!!
ReplyDeletesales4mp at gmail dot com
Hey DH! My husband is also a lurky around my blog.
ReplyDeleteI don't know many quilting terms but you could say, "Your piecing is so awesome, it makes me want a piece of you!" Woot woot, oh so cheesy.
Remember Mr. Hubby that the more fabric she gives away the less that is in the house!!! Also, i hope you have a man cave that is equal to or better than the fabric castle in your home :) I will end my comment with BEER!
ReplyDeleteHaha - a good term that I love my hubby saying is that my quilt is 'quiltalicious' ...haha! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Mr McLurky. My husband looks...kind of... and just says...That's Grand! We're Irish you see...everything's Grand!
ReplyDeleteAs long as he isn't accusing you of any fat quarters you are okay!!!!
ReplyDeleteHi McLurky :)
ReplyDeleteHmm...some sort of pun on "bias?" All I'm coming up with are really inappropriate terms, like "strip-piecing" and "binding".
Thanks for the giveaway!
LauraL444 at yahoo dot com
Thanks for the chance to win! (sukie80@gmail.com)
ReplyDeleteFantastic Folksy Flannel Fat Quarters for me, please!
ReplyDeleteI'm participating in the Sew, Mama, Sew Giveaway Day! I hope you have time to stop over and enter my giveaway at homemakerhoney.com
Merry Christmas!
Deborah
Homemaker Honey
homemakerhoney @gmail .com
Wow, your husband gets to choose? He could say you're hotter than the steaming iron, or your seams are straight... ??
ReplyDeleteThis is hilarious! So I have a tote bag that says "who you calling' a fat quarter?" Keep that in mind. While it is important to know what a fat quarter IS, it's never a good idea to use that knowledge in relationship to your wife.
ReplyDeleteHello Mr. McLurky!!!
ReplyDeleteIf you are still reading all of these comments and actually make it to mine...Congratulations. My husband too tries to learn my crafting "buss words". It's cute, but he rarely uses them in their proper context. My advice to you is to use a random method of selecting the winner. This way you won't have to listen to all of us ladies, going on and on about all this nonsense. ;)
Hi McLurky! Do you think you could coach/mentor my husband? He looked at my blog once and didn't even bother to navigate off the first page. I don't think he even realizes that people can comment! %)
ReplyDeleteIf you ever notice that the quilter in your life is getting discouraged or stressed out over their latest creation, you could get major points by reminding them that there are a lot of issues that can be resolved if you just check your tension. Bonus points for saying this while rubbing her shoulders!
Well, hello there Mr.McLurky! I think you could give my husband a few lessons in how to keep a fabricalholic happy. There's probably no such word as that, but I'm sure you know what I mean. Wishing you and your family the happiest of holidays!
ReplyDeleteHi Mr. McLurky! He should always, always, always say "Darling, you've been using a lot of fabric lately. Maybe you should buy some more so you don't run out?"
ReplyDeleteHmmm. I am trying to think of something original, but I am coming up with the same old "cute fat quarter bundles" lol
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ReplyDeleteGreetings Goodsir! Tell her that her "sashing looks dashing" That should do the trick.
ReplyDeletehaha!! "You're so square" because if I could really truly sew a square quilt block that wasn't wonky, how great would that be :)
ReplyDeleteDesiree
weeshareblog@gmail.com
McLurky, you could always give a "rose of sharon" for flowers.
ReplyDeleteMcLurky, better than the McRib.
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hi McLurky ... you should tell her that her basis is mighty fine!
ReplyDeleteI'd say, "Mr. McLurky, maybe you should start your own blog and stop LURKing around your wife's!" Not to be rude, but maybe I'm a little envious! I have to force-feed my posts to my hubby, and afterwards, he says, "That's funny" no matter what it's about. So, you're a lucky gal! Thanks for the giveaway, be sure to visit mine (Kite and String).
ReplyDeleteNancey
nanceykl@yahoo.com
Hi Hubby - Sorry, I'm a newby quilter and don't know any of the terms, although I'm learning some of them by reading the comments.
ReplyDeleteHi hubs! My husband does the same thing. But since he doesn't really know anything about quilting he compares them all to something fishing. I don't think my husband reads my blog but if he did he would probably have something funny to say about it.
ReplyDeleteSay hello Mr. McLurky!! Tell him you have a date with Jack the Ripper...your seam ripper that is!! He'll be SEW jealous!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win your GA!
Take care!
Paulette
oh please pick me! i have been longing for some AMH and would put these to good use.
ReplyDeleteok. how about:
'your eye for color pairing is positively seductive!'
a gal always likes to hear, 'you haven't been to the quilting store for a while - don't you think you had better check in there?'
'Husband' and 'blog' how on earth could I use those two words in the same sentence apart for this comment! :/
ReplyDeleteNice! Mr. McLurky... I really don't have anything quirky to say, but if you are like my husband you will joke about my seam ripper every time that comes up in conversation. or when your wife asks if you have seen it for the 15th millionth time!
ReplyDeletelove the fabric
Mr. McLurky, Can you come talk to my hubbby about the advantages of knowing what your wife posts online? we have different ideas about what crafts are awesome, so he needs some compliment pointers ;)
ReplyDeletethanks! oh and those fabrics are GORGEOUS!! how did you know what my favorite colors from the flannel collection were? ^_^
Well I cleaned the toliets today with my hubby's toothbrush.
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kritta22@hotmail.com
Hi Mr. McLurky,
ReplyDeleteMy bf just complimented me on how well my blog was written...don't forget about that. And ice cream never fails in our house :)
p.s. tell her you are impressed with how straight her top stitching is.
:)
Hello Mr. McLurky! How is your wife's "quilty" thing going for her! ;).. Love the colors of the fat quarters!
ReplyDeletewhat up lurk? hope you aren't one of those craft widows. Kisses ~ kelly
ReplyDeleteHi husband. How about telling your lovely wife she's been very "knotty" lately!
ReplyDeleteok, im betting mr mclurky was not expecting this many comments! i think the next lesson should be abbreviations for designers and their fabric lines...so please, hubby dear, run out and find a little FMF and KJR by DS for your lovely, generous wife!
ReplyDeletei like underwonked. sadly, i'm usually 'unintentionally wonked'.
ReplyDeletemy boyfriend asked my once if i scorched my skirt. he meant serged. and only because he knew i bought a new machine, not because he actually knew what serged meant.
froggy482 at aol dot com
Well hello there you lovely husband you!!! I have a couple of quotes for you hope you like them!
ReplyDelete1. cheezy compliment
Blankets wrap you in warmth, quilts wrap you in love.
2. Realistic compliment
Dull women have immaculate sewing rooms.
3.smarty pants compliment
Quilters know all the angles.
4. sexy quote
fantastic quilt love, fancy warming up under there!!!
and this one is for you....
The one with the most fabric at the end, WINS!
PS love the flannel fabric x
That's a fabulous fat quarter bundle!
ReplyDeleteHI Husband type person! I am new to quilting and don't really have the lingo down, but I'll share a term that my husband likes to use to describe my sewing every now and then:
ReplyDeleteI have a pacemaker that has an upper limit of 170 beats per minute. When my heart gets going that fast, my pacemaker will slow it down. The docs call this "winkerbonking" ... seriously..
So when I get going to fast sewing something, my husband will say, "you better winkerbonk soon or you'll run out of energy."
It's a good term to use in a variety of situations actually. :P
Hi Mr. McLurkey! I don't have any fun quirky terms for you but I'd still like to enter for the giveaway! and kudos to you for taking the time to show interest in something your wife loves!
ReplyDeleteHi Mr McLurky, is that your real name? I'm not gonna teach you how to compliment your wife becos I'm pretty sure you know how already since you're the star of this giveaway. Well, me hubs is a little like you too. Reads my blogs and gives me compliments. Thing is, if the fonts I use bother him, he will modify them! Sometimes my photos on my blog get moved around. Um...any advice for him?
ReplyDeleteflannel fun!
ReplyDeleteHi McLurky!! My husband always leave a comment on how the color fits with me ... as he said that on every color i think i look like a rainbow now ;)
ReplyDeleteMy bf just stares blankly at me whenever I talk about quilting. Although, I think the last thing he used to describe one was 'bitchin' ... I'll take what I get, lol.
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I don't think my hubby even knows what a blog is! He sometimes feigns interest in my projects, but usually in between periods of the hockey game! Sheesh! So even trying to look genuinely interested would be awesome! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Mr. McLurky. I'm impressed, my husband never reads by blog. Hmmm....maybe you could tell her that you are impressed with how even her stitches are..
ReplyDeletei dont have a hubby but i am sure that might be because i am sort of distracted by my slight obsession with fabric! haha and anna marie is BY FAR my favorite designer
ReplyDeleteIs your husband REALLY going to read all these comments?
ReplyDeleteTo him I say "PURPLE MONKEY DISHWASHER!"
Mclurky. Tell her you want to oil her machine. *wink *wink A woman loves a good tune up.
ReplyDeleteHi Mr. McLurky... How about telling her you like the way she "stacks and whacks"? ;o)
ReplyDeleteIf my husband was lurking over my shoulder he would have to be doing that in my sewing room. I start shaking when he comes in here (which is rare) because I'm so afraid he will see something I've bought and sneaked in here when he was gone. Seriously, he couldn't help me with my blog if he wanted to do so. I know much more about computers than he does.
ReplyDeleteWhen Mr. Lurky isn't lurking, I'll share with you how I can sound so pitiful when I want some new gadget, and he'll say, "You know I don't care what you buy." LOL
clarkclay@bellsouth.net
Hi McLurky! How about complimenting her wicked basting skills...maybe you could submit her to the Guiness Book of World's Record for the fastest safety pinner.
ReplyDeleteMy husband loves to call me Madam Crafty! He brags about my stuff and then behind closed doors challenges me to a sew off. He has unique color choices but I am the girl with the skills. That is why I am the Madam and he is the joker.
ReplyDeleteThanks for chance to win. He should always compliment the points!!! My husband is entertained by the whole quilting thing, but more than anything he just wants one finished so he can snuggle with it.
ReplyDeleteHello Sir! How about "your piecing looks very square"
ReplyDeletehi mr mclurky!
ReplyDeletei too am a beginner quilter!
so what can I say?
cept maybe....give your wife a HUGE KISS....she is doing an amazing job....compared to me who has just picked up my first ever quilt (which I started 7 years ago) and still cannot find time to finish! she rocks!!!
Hi there Mr. McLurky - You could always ask her to "model" one of her quilts...
ReplyDeleteOr you could tell her that you "Moda lawn so she could keep sewing" (mow da lawn...)
Here's a term for your husband -- tell him there are some "manquilters" lurking about these parts. :-)
ReplyDeleteLOVE those flannels -- hope I win!
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ReplyDeleteHey there McLurky, you could always dazzle her by calling her "pizza wheel thingy" by it's fancy-schmancy name: a rotary cutter. Just don't use it to cut pizza...
ReplyDeletethanks for the chance to win!
susanne(dot)ruder(at)gmail(dot)com
its amazing to have a supportive husband,
ReplyDeleteDon't sew a square. go in circles :)
Hi McLurky
ReplyDeleteMy parter is really fond of the term 'fat quarter' (in case you haven't com across this one yet it is 1/2 yard of fabric cut in half again to make a mostly square piece) and last weekend he also found out there were fat eights, a facinating momemt for him. Maybe next time some new fabric mail arrives you could point out she has some good looking fat quarters, second thought maybe that won't come out right....
pretty fabric...would be fun to win!!
ReplyDeleteWell hello Mr. McLurky! It is nice to hear about a supportive spouse. Hmmm - maybe your can design the next overly-wonky block?
ReplyDeletei'm not good on lingo, but never say "it's a good idea, but you'll never really make one" cause then your first quilt gets done in a week... :)
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Say, "those mitered corners are seexay"! Or how about "did you remember to nest the seam allowances?"
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Genevieve
jenny(at)ykwc(dot)net
Great fabrics.Thanks for the chace to win
ReplyDeleteviolet_bg1@yahoo.co.uk
Great fabrics!
ReplyDeleteVery wonkable!
Ha ha, I've so got a husband like that too! As for new terms...he can talk to you about your blocks being proportionate (or rather unproportionate) and the proper (or improper) balance of color. I so love love it when my husband talks "artsy" to me ;D
ReplyDeleteI thought of something funny to say, but I drew a blank. Truth is your husbands sounds like an amazing, supportive and great guy, you are lucky to have him.
ReplyDeleteThere's only two types of people who are fanatical about their stashes - drug users and quilters - OK, so maybe that's more of a joke and not so much a compliment, but I thought your hubs might appreciate the goofy humor anyway!
ReplyDelete"Looks like you measured that thing twice before you whacked at it!" I am from the South -- so just take my word that it's a huge compliment! Thanks for participating in Giveaway Day!
ReplyDeleteHi Mr. McLurky! You've got one up on my husband who when I mention my blog says, "you're still doing that?". ahh.. so involved in my hobby.
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