tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540525.comments2024-02-26T14:55:15.903-05:00Art In StitchesSusan Lenzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13828597703914908801noreply@blogger.comBlogger6363125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540525.post-28429343715420117232024-02-26T10:15:52.495-05:002024-02-26T10:15:52.495-05:00So happy for you two, I mean four!So happy for you two, I mean four!Ann Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16014288045603418183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540525.post-53852435693389872142024-02-22T15:03:17.368-05:002024-02-22T15:03:17.368-05:00Your art is fantastic! I accidentally found you fr...Your art is fantastic! I accidentally found you from an old Pinterest post. Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02850096445212100499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540525.post-1615187832641431932024-02-06T16:30:34.245-05:002024-02-06T16:30:34.245-05:00I love how you create these pieces, the invisible ...I love how you create these pieces, the invisible layers (that we no longer see in the finished piece) that hold it all together securely. <br /><br />(apologies haven't been around for a while, moved to another city, with a massive downsize as I'm living in a semi community where my allocated space isn't very large. Not started back into artmaking quite yet, although it's all organised) Catherine - Mixed Media Artist https://www.blogger.com/profile/00078469979235492814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540525.post-33908097802181661912024-02-06T08:43:16.262-05:002024-02-06T08:43:16.262-05:00Such a nice story and beautiful piece. With all of...Such a nice story and beautiful piece. With all of the moving forward steps in your adventure I hadn't thought about all you'd be saying "good-bye" to. I understand it's not a cross-country move so I imagine there will be reunions in the future. <br />Ann Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16014288045603418183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540525.post-76863763414752061512024-01-29T20:21:37.796-05:002024-01-29T20:21:37.796-05:00I'm so excited for you two! Congratulations on...I'm so excited for you two! Congratulations on another solo show and the crowd size. I'm sure there was great chatter about and around the found object Mandalas. Best wishes for your continued adventures.Ann Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16014288045603418183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540525.post-55020326380849014912024-01-29T18:13:28.224-05:002024-01-29T18:13:28.224-05:00Wow! The renos look great! (Our parish church ki...Wow! The renos look <i>great</i>! (Our parish church kitchen could do with a makeover; I envy yours!)<br /><br />Still hanging on -- and adding to -- the 'pile' of goodies I'm going to send you. Have decided to wait till after you move and settle in. Onward! (Hugs from Alberta...)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04472013513744969837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540525.post-44613574198426027552024-01-28T19:14:39.322-05:002024-01-28T19:14:39.322-05:00Dear Susan,
The more energy you expend, the more y...Dear Susan,<br />The more energy you expend, the more you seem to have! <br />I don't see how you can now become "a full time artist" unless you actually never sleep!<br /><br />Best wishes to you and your dear husband in your marvelous new home. Have you thought of adding a B&B to it, to accommodate all of your fans who will be dropping by for the grand tour? (I'm only partly kidding!)<br /><br />Linda Laird Linda Lairdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17919934352901536574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540525.post-68967802986660742932024-01-20T17:46:47.176-05:002024-01-20T17:46:47.176-05:00Thanks so much for the comments! I agree with Sue...Thanks so much for the comments! I agree with Suella that many tattered old quilts are priced way too high for their condition. I'm lucky that I am out looking weekly and that there are friends and "friends or friends" who give me their much beloved but beyond repair items because they know I will use them in my studio practice. I also agree with Ann that "Stitching for Sanity" would be perfect on a t-shirt! I ought to look into it (but considering my life at this point ... probably won't! LOL!) Thanks too to Zohra for her lovely comment and recent telephone chat. Have a wonderful time in Australia and New Zealand!<br />Susan Lenzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13828597703914908801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540525.post-81402569285057808352024-01-20T09:45:05.005-05:002024-01-20T09:45:05.005-05:00I love how you bring a tattered quilt to new life ...I love how you bring a tattered quilt to new life with your unexpected choices of embellishments. Zohra Arastuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15361773437465357724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540525.post-1419819222028589952024-01-20T08:57:43.859-05:002024-01-20T08:57:43.859-05:00I enjoyed your description of the birds flying off...I enjoyed your description of the birds flying off an old cuckoo clock and that frame seems perfect! I'm glad you are able to stitch for sanity (sounds like a t-shirt slogan, lol).Ann Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16014288045603418183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540525.post-75010459029249823132024-01-20T03:01:34.988-05:002024-01-20T03:01:34.988-05:00I love crazy quilts and am vey happy to have the t...I love crazy quilts and am vey happy to have the tulle tip for anything tattered<br /><br />Tattered or not I've only ever seen 2 quilts I was able to pick up without now paying rather a lot for them.<br />Sigh...Suellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03124633906660254933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540525.post-63302554930979459552024-01-09T11:43:37.892-05:002024-01-09T11:43:37.892-05:00This piece is lovely and fun! I'm amazed at ho...This piece is lovely and fun! I'm amazed at how different each piece "feels" depending on the shape, colors, stitching, and number of objects you've used. There's always a surprise!Ann Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16014288045603418183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540525.post-62698514996234615412024-01-07T16:59:48.235-05:002024-01-07T16:59:48.235-05:00Thank you!Thank you!Ann Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16014288045603418183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540525.post-74117615943117449302024-01-07T15:20:15.146-05:002024-01-07T15:20:15.146-05:00Yes, Ann ... I seem to have forgotten the four, re...Yes, Ann ... I seem to have forgotten the four, red vinyl 45 records and the four, vintage aluminum gelatin molds! Thanks! I've updated the listing! Today we delivered all the lighting fixtures to the church along with plenty of other things. I'm so looking forward to moving and especially to resuming work on my Cascade installation! SusanSusan Lenzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13828597703914908801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540525.post-42864571176880863192024-01-07T10:41:47.853-05:002024-01-07T10:41:47.853-05:00All perfect pieces, colors, and arrangement on thi...All perfect pieces, colors, and arrangement on this quilt background. I may have missed it in the objects but are those some kind of silver tone molds attached to the red (?) near the four corners?<br />I'm really excited for you two getting closer to live in your new home and studio!Ann Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16014288045603418183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540525.post-25960576399895516872023-12-16T14:45:54.014-05:002023-12-16T14:45:54.014-05:00Interesting info and process. I'm glad you exp...Interesting info and process. I'm glad you explained that you added stitches to the Crazy Quilt because I was thinking how decorative it was! Lovely work.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15432818284701098002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540525.post-31901428358597834942023-12-16T08:25:31.520-05:002023-12-16T08:25:31.520-05:00Thanks, Catherine and Margaret!Thanks, Catherine and Margaret!Susan Lenzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13828597703914908801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540525.post-30675270304503728482023-12-15T15:13:36.002-05:002023-12-15T15:13:36.002-05:00I think these are quite wonderful -- small treasur...I think these are quite wonderful -- small treasures. Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04472013513744969837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540525.post-20019959681796506712023-11-24T23:39:59.902-05:002023-11-24T23:39:59.902-05:00Susan, I'm so thrilled for you both! How wond...Susan, I'm so thrilled for you both! How wonderful! Makes me think of Alice's Restaurant!!! It's so great that you can get all these improvements done up front, so this beautiful building can live on! Congratulations! <3<br />Susan Shiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04989393552017463569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540525.post-61176331892017656172023-11-24T18:08:00.212-05:002023-11-24T18:08:00.212-05:00As a person of faith I find it sad that this space...As a person of faith I find it sad that this space has been lost to prayer, worship, and celebration. That said, I know your work, Susan, incorporates those elements (even if unbeknownst to you). I hope you both will be happy there and that the space and your work will be blessed.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04472013513744969837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540525.post-89439684219870145932023-11-24T11:12:08.671-05:002023-11-24T11:12:08.671-05:00It's all looking great and so exciting!It's all looking great and so exciting!Ann Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16014288045603418183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540525.post-21747865840771891032023-11-17T09:04:08.362-05:002023-11-17T09:04:08.362-05:00So beautiful and neat to know other's hands to...So beautiful and neat to know other's hands took part in this piece. I'm always amazed by what you achieve layering bits and pieces to end up with a wonder composition. I especially love the use of the lace in this arrangement. As always, I appreciate being able to view your close-up images.Ann Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16014288045603418183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540525.post-50900067171060940632023-11-17T08:58:02.549-05:002023-11-17T08:58:02.549-05:00This is a mind-blowing body of work. I agree, Joyc...This is a mind-blowing body of work. I agree, Joyce Turner did a fantastic job with the installation.Ann Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16014288045603418183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540525.post-13501373659731228912023-11-11T04:41:33.569-05:002023-11-11T04:41:33.569-05:00Thank you for the link. Lovely to see and hear yo...Thank you for the link. Lovely to see and hear you after all these years.<br />Retirement will be wonderful..... Every day is a Saturday<br />Love<br />ChristineBChristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16047393147135525758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32540525.post-26553129359374524392023-11-10T11:02:06.822-05:002023-11-10T11:02:06.822-05:00That was wonderful. Thank you for sharing and cong...That was wonderful. Thank you for sharing and congratulations!Ann Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16014288045603418183noreply@blogger.com