tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post5637742827500152508..comments2023-05-27T05:24:50.805-07:00Comments on TWELVE BY TWELVE: Abode AglowDiane Perinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07447372718275554860noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-44663118175460645132011-01-12T20:50:08.112-08:002011-01-12T20:50:08.112-08:00Thanks for your comment on my Irises. Inspired by ...Thanks for your comment on my Irises. Inspired by your example, I did audition some sheers to give my flowers more contrast. However, the layering that you make look so effortless is a challenge to achieve artfully.<br /><br />Abode Aglow is definitely NOT a case of "slapping a few pieces of fabric together, handstitiching and adding a few beads". Your thoughtful execution comes shining through.Brenda Gael Smithhttp://serendipitypatchwork.com.au/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-81877411958635335402011-01-12T16:54:41.333-08:002011-01-12T16:54:41.333-08:00So many of your usual elements, but this piece has...So many of your usual elements, but this piece has a different feel than most of your work. I think the jagged arch over the house adds an edgy energy to the piece that is unusual for your work. I love the composition--almost symmetrical, but with that wave of little x stitches that drift off to the right. This piece looks like an image that one could write a story about. So many questions. What is happening in that little house? Something a little out of the ordinary!Terry Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16650965451863656517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-83508017964160091222011-01-12T15:21:06.533-08:002011-01-12T15:21:06.533-08:00I think you used the eggplant colors very well Deb...I think you used the eggplant colors very well Deborah and I like your design. I was wondering why the house appeared to be on fire and now that I've read your explanation I understand.Terri Stegmillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12937147195403484110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-42685926983178368552011-01-12T13:22:35.227-08:002011-01-12T13:22:35.227-08:00I think the purple and green sheer look like a kin...I think the purple and green sheer look like a kind of aura around the house and I love the way you finished the edges.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12821013559380002293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-31093568496152640732011-01-12T12:07:55.120-08:002011-01-12T12:07:55.120-08:00I, too, think of eggplant and wine as a continuum....I, too, think of eggplant and wine as a continuum. While painting fabrics, I had many paints that I wasn't sure which color they fell under each. No color is a single shade, but instead is filled with the effects of light and, as Gerrie showed us, neighboring colors.<br /><br />My eye tends to overlook the purple "flames." Instead I am drawn to the stalks in the foreground, house and wafting green embroidery. Perhaps if the shear purple followed more of the green halo instead of just the roofline. I do really like how the shear adds texture to the roof. <br /><br />Beautiful quilt and I love the depth of field.Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11561464255559358535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-27796987695784678782011-01-12T09:58:24.255-08:002011-01-12T09:58:24.255-08:00OK, I'll be the dissenter here. I'm a litt...OK, I'll be the dissenter here. I'm a little confused by the steamy look of the house (like it's in the middle of a heat wave) and the rich, full growth colors -- they seem to compete rather than compliment.<br /><br />That said, you've written that the flames were unintentional. And I know and you know that trying things that might not work is part of the process -- sometimes the results are great, or happy accidents, sometimes not so much. What you have done though is balance the colors in our palette beautifully, made some wonderful embellishments, and furthered your exploration of houses, leaves and shrines. Keep on keepin' on!Kristin Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05955546754675680404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-11887166434381219492011-01-12T09:40:01.931-08:002011-01-12T09:40:01.931-08:00Deborah! This is a lovely, lovely piece -- one of...Deborah! This is a lovely, lovely piece -- one of my favorites among many favorites of yours. I love that stitched halo around the house, and the wisp of green x's, and the way the green leaf stalk seem to guard the house... oh, it is a very pleasing arrangement of the symbols that you have really made your own.Diane Perinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447372718275554860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-53336238050933907492011-01-12T09:14:32.924-08:002011-01-12T09:14:32.924-08:00Forgot to say how much I like this over on your bl...Forgot to say how much I like this over on your blog. I love the way in which you combine the different elements of stitch etc.Deborah OHarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00218020987721524932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-34639242032311488902011-01-12T08:37:36.787-08:002011-01-12T08:37:36.787-08:00The embroidered Xs resemble a flock of birds flyin...The embroidered Xs resemble a flock of birds flying through. Lots of interesting experimental techniques.JBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03555603872823681712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-16678091240174733992011-01-12T08:32:31.529-08:002011-01-12T08:32:31.529-08:00Deborah!! This is so lovely and such a creative us...Deborah!! This is so lovely and such a creative use of all the elements that you use so well in your work. Makes me happy just to look at it.Gerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06292762162661584206noreply@blogger.com