tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post8117633623760268024..comments2024-03-08T00:12:34.350-08:00Comments on Art and Quilts, cogitations thereon: More on compos(t)ing: legless eyes!Elizabeth Bartonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13928615247903165719noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-87163730828775193152011-07-20T05:02:27.356-07:002011-07-20T05:02:27.356-07:00That's what is so wonderful about art, there i...That's what is so wonderful about art, there is always more to learn which will help one improve!! I'm beginning to work on a book...but am currently in Canada to sail!! so I'm not sure how much compost I'll be making up here, knots more likely!Elizabeth Bartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13928615247903165719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-41891606535662342342011-07-19T18:13:32.490-07:002011-07-19T18:13:32.490-07:00I love this string of posts. And I'd love to s...I love this string of posts. And I'd love to see more ... if you're so inclined. :-} Recently, I've been reading a composition book for painters that stresses over and over and over again the need to focus on abstract forms of differing value and not to get lost in details. I think I need to engrave this above my design wall.Linda Strowbridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171163079927480162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-40376787758170044602011-07-19T07:25:27.716-07:002011-07-19T07:25:27.716-07:00Besides squinting, I've found that turning a p...Besides squinting, I've found that turning a piece upside down or sideways helps in planning composition. THanks.Suzanne DeCuirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10513228329466411191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-68817509164498472792011-07-18T16:12:34.639-07:002011-07-18T16:12:34.639-07:00Elizabeth...we're going to get fat on all your...Elizabeth...we're going to get fat on all your food for thought>>>>lol<br /><br />Thanks for more...<br /><br />KerryKerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00617866740159988277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-38563332473422515912011-07-18T15:00:48.137-07:002011-07-18T15:00:48.137-07:00I would if I could! Her piecing is out of this wo...I would if I could! Her piecing is out of this world. According to her website, her five-day course at Asilomar is $1300.M.E.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-60196987525709396302011-07-18T12:47:52.654-07:002011-07-18T12:47:52.654-07:00I've never taken a Ruth McDowell class but I t...I've never taken a Ruth McDowell class but I think it would be very interesting - if anyone wants to treat me!!Elizabeth Bartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13928615247903165719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-89439858767112819732011-07-18T12:46:16.064-07:002011-07-18T12:46:16.064-07:00thanks for the comments!! Re construction: straigh...thanks for the comments!! Re construction: straight forward piecing whenever possible, so the top one is all pieced as is the bottom one, the street scene is nearly all pieced with some applique. and the Lavender Gothic one is nearly all applique. No glue. No foundation piecing, and to be honest I don't know what inset or Y seams are! but I may use them and call them something else.Elizabeth Bartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13928615247903165719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-1054306882049812042011-07-18T11:22:07.563-07:002011-07-18T11:22:07.563-07:00How are these pieces constructed? Are we looking ...How are these pieces constructed? Are we looking at applique, foundation piecing, inset seams and Y-seams a la Ruth McDowell...?M.E.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-3784475066824679142011-07-18T10:37:37.852-07:002011-07-18T10:37:37.852-07:00Thanks from me too. You are a constant reminder of...Thanks from me too. You are a constant reminder of the basics of design... I so often get caught up in the details and forget the big picture. For me it takes a deliberate choice - you always help with that!Elsie Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13739927333538419518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-91791951891844713252011-07-18T08:50:18.797-07:002011-07-18T08:50:18.797-07:00Great illustrations for your thoughtful and timely...Great illustrations for your thoughtful and timely post! Thanks!!Cheryl K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16895151046682701754noreply@blogger.com