tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post3690531650746017142..comments2024-03-08T00:12:34.350-08:00Comments on Art and Quilts, cogitations thereon: Construction: 2 forward, 1 back – if you’re lucky!Elizabeth Bartonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13928615247903165719noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-23134811588920130162009-04-06T16:19:00.000-07:002009-04-06T16:19:00.000-07:00My gosh! I thought I was doing good doing 3-5 dif...My gosh! I thought I was doing good doing 3-5 different sketches for a new piece. Guess I can take more time in the design process. I also want to say that my background is really important to me too. If the background is right, the whole piece flows better.Nina Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14316034317827146338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-24787503484606268142009-04-05T02:00:00.000-07:002009-04-05T02:00:00.000-07:00I'm really enjoying your blog, and learning so muc...I'm really enjoying your blog, and learning so much about what we can glean from the art world and how to actually incorporate that into quilts. It is interesting to watch as you interpret things like cement works and the steps you took to get the right shades of blue. I enjoyed the link you had to Morgan Craig's paintings (I think it was 23 March) - the light in his works was so realistic. I look forward to watching this work grow. Is this one going to be "Plant Life"? Thought that was such a great name!<BR/>KatherineKatherine in Australiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08836151612942752807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-88375937837155094812009-04-04T11:10:00.000-07:002009-04-04T11:10:00.000-07:00you can cut by eye, or make a large cartoon on fre...you can cut by eye, or make a large cartoon on freezer paper and cut out templates. Actually I do neither - I grid the sketch, work out the ratio i.e. 1" = 5" or whatever, then calculate the size, sometimes I'll use a protractor for the angles. other times a straight edge extending from the original. Then I'll draw the actual shape on the cloth and cut it out. if it's a rectangle or square, I add a seam allowance and press it under. If not I do a narrow satin stitch around the edge. I think you should use whatever techniques you're most comfortable with! I don't like glue so I don't!! (glue!)Elizabeth Bartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13928615247903165719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-33477741715873386882009-04-04T10:48:00.000-07:002009-04-04T10:48:00.000-07:00Following Marianne's question--then how do you ass...Following Marianne's question--then how do you assemble? Do you cut the pieces large enough and press under a quarter inch? then you could piece or do any kind of assembly?Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04730298448632087144noreply@blogger.com