tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632847120981731957.post2034344861660498622..comments2023-08-04T15:09:36.556+01:00Comments on MIXED MEDIA: Reminders of a Bygone AgeJuliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14223691871102821084noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632847120981731957.post-22610417093403836092011-09-12T21:39:40.226+01:002011-09-12T21:39:40.226+01:00doubt you have any doilies left but just in case y...doubt you have any doilies left but just in case you do Julie I will take one off your hand. <br />Sandy <br />Dangling by a threadsmarcouxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14012561747930610427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632847120981731957.post-53862669489297750662011-08-15T21:56:02.810+01:002011-08-15T21:56:02.810+01:00Looking at those lovely old linens with embroidery...Looking at those lovely old linens with embroidery made me think of the insect soft sculptures by paul finch. He uses those old linens to amazing effect!<br />So sad that these are the pieces left from a life well lived, but so few see them as of emotional 'value' or social history, womens history even.<br /> http://needlework.craftgossip.com/inspiration-paul-finch/2011/07/18/liniecathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643986273499722414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632847120981731957.post-2096386529751566592011-08-15T21:02:21.403+01:002011-08-15T21:02:21.403+01:00You have reminded me that I inherited some of thos...You have reminded me that I inherited some of those silk cigarette cards (flags)they are somewhere in the house, must have a look for them. I've always meant to do something with them but not sure what.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16192137194186988561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632847120981731957.post-83475687266558330872011-08-15T20:40:37.749+01:002011-08-15T20:40:37.749+01:00Hi Julie! You certainly have been busy! My heart...Hi Julie! You certainly have been busy! My heart goes out to you and the challenge of sorting through the remains of a friend's estate. With loss in your heart, the task must be painful even as it is inspiring future work. It would be my honor to use any of Grace's items in my art. Thank you for thinking of me. <br /><br />Now ... the photos of the "cabinet" at the Festival of Quilts is quite interesting. While I absolutely adore the concept and most of the surfaces, I honestly don't like the novelty letters and assorted new embellishments. Of course, my opinion doesn't matter! I just prefer keeping such "collections" that suggest "vintage" as just that ... vintage! The piece also reminds me of my "Archeology Project" (which is on my website). It was so much fun to create and I can imagine the the artist who created the "cabinet" also had a total blast making it. Such work is so suggestive of a narrative...like a magical story of an eccentric history lover! Anyway ... thanks for the photos ... and especially for reminding me that I really, really ought to submit "something" for the Festival of Quilts next year! Okay...I'll just make that my early New Year's resolution!<br />Susan<br />PS Hot Springs National Park is AWESOME. Being the "artist-in-residence" is SO COOL! It's like a "month of Sundays" dream come true and has allowed me to tackle a few projects that simply required more time than I ordinarily could devote to them!Susan Lenzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13828597703914908801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632847120981731957.post-3702180676757743452011-08-15T19:21:26.765+01:002011-08-15T19:21:26.765+01:00Lovely treasures left by a lovely friend....
She m...Lovely treasures left by a lovely friend....<br />She must have been a very interesting lady.<br />It was great to see you on Friday Julie....glad you like Photoscape.<br />Love LindaLinda Vincenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17681589005145748856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632847120981731957.post-57032065452583156312011-08-15T14:31:40.146+01:002011-08-15T14:31:40.146+01:00Clearing a house of it's memories is never eas...Clearing a house of it's memories is never easy but how lovely that you have been able to find so many things that you can use yourself. Grace would be delighted to know that they are in safe hands.Maggihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04479533794674357334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632847120981731957.post-57302285179765829732011-08-15T11:24:19.592+01:002011-08-15T11:24:19.592+01:00Sad to have to go through Grace's things but s...Sad to have to go through Grace's things but some lovely treasures that I'm sure you will put to good use. Happy to take a couple of doilies although it seems you have already had quite a few requests so don't mind if there is not enough. It was lovely to see you on Thursday - hope you enjoyed the rest of your time there.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05689402000429710324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632847120981731957.post-19176172765609656952011-08-15T11:07:42.399+01:002011-08-15T11:07:42.399+01:00I know that you will remeber Grace each tome you c...I know that you will remeber Grace each tome you create something with these textiles...she would love it and will be with you in spirit. Great shot of the blogging ladies at Birmingham! Must have been quite spectacular. Everyone is sharing pics, so great to see. xox CorrineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632847120981731957.post-7645893460880038742011-08-15T10:14:19.604+01:002011-08-15T10:14:19.604+01:00Hi Julie,
I would love to give a home to a couple ...Hi Julie,<br />I would love to give a home to a couple of doilies,they will be great for collage and texture for a print plate.<br />Love Gill.gilbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07417102317151296493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632847120981731957.post-87920325065819471502011-08-15T09:46:05.570+01:002011-08-15T09:46:05.570+01:00Lovely post Julie. What a lot of treasures you hav...Lovely post Julie. What a lot of treasures you have rescued from being discarded and lost forever. I'm sure you will be able to incorporate them into your lovely quilts. I remember those silk cigarette cards from my youth. I love old lace and if you aren't inundated with offers of a new home for the doilies I'd love a couple. I recognised you and four other bloggy friends from the FOQ photo. Sounds like a great day. Hope all this effort and excitement hasn't worn you out.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06826501916623305535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632847120981731957.post-35792334909900889622011-08-14T22:52:23.795+01:002011-08-14T22:52:23.795+01:00The doileys from Grace are so beautiful - if you h...The doileys from Grace are so beautiful - if you have one to spare I would love one!<br />I look forward to finding out more about your little 'gadget' I'm sure I have one at the bottom of Mum's sewing box!Gillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02608760953744169322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632847120981731957.post-17577654553893351302011-08-14T22:45:45.561+01:002011-08-14T22:45:45.561+01:00What a wonderful collection of memoribilia, Not su...What a wonderful collection of memoribilia, Not sure if you feel like sending to Oz but a couple of doilies wouldnt go astray if you can.<br />Have been enjoying seeing photos of the FOQ from various blogs, makes me very envious.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14177627504060328999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632847120981731957.post-40812269727456985872011-08-14T22:40:49.098+01:002011-08-14T22:40:49.098+01:00What lovely finds & I know Grace would love th...What lovely finds & I know Grace would love that so much is going to good homes- you probably had to trawl thru a lot of stuff to achieve these delights, well done you. Who's was the quilt that inspired you to use some of your finds in a quilt?<br /><br />Great catchup with all these bloggers & your college mates.Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18114514969969050590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632847120981731957.post-24000663696419449162011-08-14T21:57:21.214+01:002011-08-14T21:57:21.214+01:00Oh Julie, those beautiful textiles of Grace's ...Oh Julie, those beautiful textiles of Grace's are so poignant. Isn't it incredible to gain such an insight into a dear one's life? We're still trying to go through everything of Mum and Dad's and I have to say, it's a bittersweet moment when you find something unexpected or forgotten.<br /><br />I am fighting the Festival of Quilts envy here! Every year I know when it is but never quite get there. I'm going to put it firmly on my 2012 calendar before all else!!<br /><br />Love that picture of you with your friends - 37 years seems like nothing when you all just pick up where you left off :o)<br /><br />xxxMrs Mooghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15557955127436410152noreply@blogger.com