tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15723470.post5733681254746880043..comments2023-12-22T05:48:19.470-05:00Comments on Nellie's Needles: Smocking - "the end"Nellie's Needleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12468773469685787840noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15723470.post-27527007501449892962013-07-16T00:42:25.865-04:002013-07-16T00:42:25.865-04:00Your work never fails to inspire me whether it is ...Your work never fails to inspire me whether it is viewing it here or in the many smocking books I own. It is always a pleasure looking through the photos. I am looking forward to seeing your work at Lacis when the exhibit opens.Carolnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15723470.post-2107179129788130162011-06-04T21:22:54.603-04:002011-06-04T21:22:54.603-04:00Absolutely stunning smocking pieces there. I didn&...Absolutely stunning smocking pieces there. I didn't know it could be this beautiful.Maxinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15723470.post-33152063622793320522011-06-03T23:31:36.055-04:002011-06-03T23:31:36.055-04:00What wonderful inspiration - truly a work of art!!...What wonderful inspiration - truly a work of art!! Thanks for sharing!LindaSoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18017575326221159581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15723470.post-86839289831855780132011-05-26T12:42:01.026-04:002011-05-26T12:42:01.026-04:00Like Beverly, I never thought of smocking for anyt...Like Beverly, I never thought of smocking for anything but little girls dresses. This whole series has been an eye opener for me. The works are beautiful.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05669924514599648160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15723470.post-19570837957837196012011-05-25T13:30:17.593-04:002011-05-25T13:30:17.593-04:00June, that's it ... "artists, and especia...June, that's it ... "artists, and especially textile artists, often seem to start off their careers honing a very exacting skill and then move on to freer and freer forms of expression." Over the years I've been flummoxed by the change from my working only on a grid to the free-form way of creating that I do everything ... even with grid patterns. I used to make drawings and studies as well as deciding of ALL the materials to be used BEFORE beginning a project. Now I find the joy is in the process of making those decisions/discoveries while constructing the piece. I'm guessing it's because the theories and principles of color and design were thoroughly learned within the confines of the grid work. Also, gaining the proficiency of craftsmanship for needlework and sewing happened over those years, too. Now I realize why I feel so free and happy with the whole process. Thanks for pushing the right buttons in my head to make the connection.Nellie's Needleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12468773469685787840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15723470.post-13064343158801826972011-05-25T13:19:06.166-04:002011-05-25T13:19:06.166-04:00You know I'm in love with those pieces. I'...You know I'm in love with those pieces. I've enjoyed those posts very much. Thank you.verobirdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12968111905760607177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15723470.post-79188544729321930692011-05-25T06:56:17.694-04:002011-05-25T06:56:17.694-04:00These are beautiful examples of very meticulous ne...These are beautiful examples of very meticulous needlework. I find it interesting that artists, and especially textile artists, often seem to start off their careers honing a very exacting skill and then move on to freer and freer forms of expression -- like your big landscapes or the wonderful yarn-hung creations of last winter.June Calenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00265808476144632255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15723470.post-59772551308495438762011-05-24T21:46:46.699-04:002011-05-24T21:46:46.699-04:00Your work is spectacular. Love it all. Wonderful t...Your work is spectacular. Love it all. Wonderful thanks for sharing such beautiful pieces.Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14952553076346739583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15723470.post-58567601915969147772011-05-24T16:22:10.622-04:002011-05-24T16:22:10.622-04:00Gorgeous, gorgeous work Nellie - I particularly li...Gorgeous, gorgeous work Nellie - I particularly like the fan shaped piece.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06826501916623305535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15723470.post-15905460898346452642011-05-23T21:00:58.744-04:002011-05-23T21:00:58.744-04:00I have never seen smocking used outside of clothin...I have never seen smocking used outside of clothing- your pieces are lovely, and your use of color just sings. I don't think I could pick a favorite.Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08679598993090941074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15723470.post-52249299273203099392011-05-23T19:21:52.560-04:002011-05-23T19:21:52.560-04:00I have enjoyed every single post in this series! T...I have enjoyed every single post in this series! Thank you for sharing your beautiful work. It's a great lesson for people who meet an artist and think that the person woke up one day as an exceptional artist. Not so. It's all a journey built on a variety of experiences!Vicki Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06929340703066037054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15723470.post-70297057654612872592011-05-23T17:59:20.958-04:002011-05-23T17:59:20.958-04:00The smocking is so pretty, almost makes me want to...The smocking is so pretty, almost makes me want to try.<br />thanks for showing all this!Leona Hardenhttp://turboquilter.comnoreply@blogger.com