tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307189944085029152.comments2023-05-02T04:43:19.821-06:00Exploring the Artist Within - Diane DuncanDianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08871974187286803374noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307189944085029152.post-68777563757007930102012-03-02T23:42:26.859-07:002012-03-02T23:42:26.859-07:00congratulations! Interesting background to your qu...congratulations! Interesting background to your quilt and very attractive garment.Vivianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09437472779035290834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307189944085029152.post-30651506275934876862012-03-02T23:36:48.358-07:002012-03-02T23:36:48.358-07:00My mom did english smocking ... on my dresses and ...My mom did english smocking ... on my dresses and later on my daughter's. It is beautiful indeed!Vivianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09437472779035290834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307189944085029152.post-45953567608888151322011-12-06T16:16:53.088-07:002011-12-06T16:16:53.088-07:00Dianne: I know this is an older post, but I like ...Dianne: I know this is an older post, but I like this quilt, both the piece itself and the symbolism of it. Your blog is great...SueSuehttp://cottonartsboutique.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307189944085029152.post-4310572183881482472011-10-14T21:27:14.541-06:002011-10-14T21:27:14.541-06:00Hello Diane, this is really interesting and someth...Hello Diane, this is really interesting and something I've been wanting to explore to make creative prompts...<br /><br />thank you for becoming a follower today<br /><br />greetings from the Windy City ~alexandra s.m.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08629817761932023457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307189944085029152.post-47548838264454308882010-11-14T10:20:17.745-07:002010-11-14T10:20:17.745-07:00Thanks to everyone for visiting the blog. It's...Thanks to everyone for visiting the blog. It's fun to know someone reads my ramblings. Joann, and others, if you would like more detail on some part e.g. the storage unit, be sure that you give me a way to get back to you.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08871974187286803374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307189944085029152.post-63372456552262568552010-11-14T07:55:40.021-07:002010-11-14T07:55:40.021-07:00Thanks so much for your post. I met a lady from B...Thanks so much for your post. I met a lady from Birmingham, AL on the plane as we were traveling to Houston to the quilt show. She is a fellow fiber artist of yours and she put me on to your blog. I had been telling her that my husband and I are in the early stages of preparing to become full-time RV'rs. We will be selling our home and going through the same process as you did of decision making as to what to let go, what to save, and so on. Being able to quilt and craft is on my must have list so we are trying to figure out how to handle all this. My husband had actually suggested setting up my quilting machine outdoors so it was exciting to see you doing the same. He is very supportive, by the way, as your husband is. His principle pastime is computers also and he is into genealogy. We were interested in the storage container that you purchased. We were planning on checking into climate controlled storage facilities for the furniture,etc. that we are not ready to part with. Are you storing wood furniture in your container successfully? Your solution would be more economical in the long run most likely but wondering how furniture would fare. I am only keeping family pieces with sentimental value, selling everything else.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00279468243196676075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307189944085029152.post-47730917242948340072010-10-07T16:45:22.123-06:002010-10-07T16:45:22.123-06:00How beautiful Diane. Good for you with the ribbons...How beautiful Diane. Good for you with the ribbons. Thanks for telling us of all the symbolism.winnsangelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456411263561237019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307189944085029152.post-52942472910979904082010-10-05T13:32:11.734-06:002010-10-05T13:32:11.734-06:00i absolutely love the blue fabric with the gold fl...i absolutely love the blue fabric with the gold flowers sewn in, it looks gorgeous, and so does the texture. i'm a painter/mix-media artist for the most part, my blog mostly has poetry right now though. But a friend of mine who i roomed with at the Maryland Institute College of Art is also an amazing textile artist. Her name is Alison Jean Worman and I thought I would let you know what her blog is, I think you'll like it:<br />http://alofthesun.blogspot.com/Mary Kenneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08125349537688125824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307189944085029152.post-24695557674763862762010-10-04T14:49:24.262-06:002010-10-04T14:49:24.262-06:00CONGRATULATIONS Diane!CONGRATULATIONS Diane!Dale Anne Potterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772240835643324423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307189944085029152.post-28250942403828638362010-08-31T08:41:23.754-06:002010-08-31T08:41:23.754-06:00Diane--how timely your post is for me! My hubs an...Diane--how timely your post is for me! My hubs and I have been talking about RV-ing around the country for a few years now, and I knew I'd have to have my machine and supplies with me. He's easy, as his vocation (and avocation!) is computers, so all he needs is laptop space. So now I won't feel guilty about taking up *most* of the storage room. :) Nice to see that it can be done! Thanks so much for posting! <br />--Toni Mitt, Milwaukee, WIAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16007782944199794431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307189944085029152.post-83571287318479288302010-08-30T07:22:21.891-06:002010-08-30T07:22:21.891-06:00WOw Di I had such fun reading your organization of...WOw Di I had such fun reading your organization of your RV and the thoughts behind it all... it's quite a feat and now I can really imagine you searching for the specific bit of fabric or paint etc.. in other words imagine you at work.. Obviously you must have to be very diligent about putting things away too. I suppose this is why all your projects are so well thought out. I love the latest piece of a piece. it's interesting. Perhpas words printed with stamps might be a little more interesting for variety instead of machine sewn. but that's an artistic decision,,,or is it?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15248620207799319294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307189944085029152.post-6530628317172279322010-08-28T12:58:26.708-06:002010-08-28T12:58:26.708-06:00Diane, I am impressed by your organization. How ...Diane, I am impressed by your organization. How fun it must be to be able to travel in your mobile studio. You have the best of both worlds. Enjoy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307189944085029152.post-76206378066088952602010-08-27T21:35:24.591-06:002010-08-27T21:35:24.591-06:00Love the Plein Air Quilting!!! I think you could s...Love the Plein Air Quilting!!! I think you could start a new trend with this one!k baxter packwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11894633518508627271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307189944085029152.post-46044117368177426462010-08-27T20:44:24.324-06:002010-08-27T20:44:24.324-06:00Diane, This traveling studio is fantastic. We go...Diane, This traveling studio is fantastic. We got an RV last year and I have redone the bedroom, have two drawers of art supplies, have a small travel ironing board, a traveling Rowenta and I bought a new travel sewing machine. I am barely started compared to you. Great job!!JYA Fiberartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07573692924116259569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307189944085029152.post-70016673330831167562010-08-27T17:51:55.055-06:002010-08-27T17:51:55.055-06:00Wow! You certainly are a model of efficiency! Yo...Wow! You certainly are a model of efficiency! You can come and reorganize my studio anytime. I admire your tenacity.Norma Schlagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03979046682608968891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307189944085029152.post-44933420001832253372010-08-25T13:06:26.259-06:002010-08-25T13:06:26.259-06:00These samples are just quilting samples?
I have do...These samples are just quilting samples?<br />I have done a 4 inch binder full - 8 inch squares into sleeves, with notes either on them or on the sheet protector.<br />GREAT for future reference & practise free motion quilting.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759942981837137868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307189944085029152.post-30745108808814678272010-08-24T20:54:47.927-06:002010-08-24T20:54:47.927-06:00What a great idea Diane, that actually sounds like...What a great idea Diane, that actually sounds like fun. I have a notebook that I doodle in, but stitching them out makes alot of sense. I may have to try that too.<br />Have fun!<br />MarionAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307189944085029152.post-11818728256894754172010-08-24T17:16:18.983-06:002010-08-24T17:16:18.983-06:00I prefer cutting the samples before stiching the e...I prefer cutting the samples before stiching the edge otherwise I may cut into the stich and this way it squares it off as I want even if my sample has an imperfect square I can correct that then and stich after.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15248620207799319294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307189944085029152.post-19276334474179342632010-08-24T17:14:06.668-06:002010-08-24T17:14:06.668-06:00Found where to comment - not easy
YOu totally insp...Found where to comment - not easy<br />YOu totally inspired me to get going on trying those samples and once you already figured out the method- fabric, preparation- size and neat way to make the samples useful, 1/2 the work was done for me. I love how you are totally organized while my method is usually so haphazard .Do you think I started at day 1? no way.so now I have to go back and number them but I will. I'm now down 12..I just pick 'm depending on the mood i'm in or what I need to practice on but definitely a great excersise since you don't care if you're not too good at it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15248620207799319294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307189944085029152.post-54773746297377297762010-07-28T12:24:53.048-06:002010-07-28T12:24:53.048-06:00This is a great idea! I love what you're doing...This is a great idea! I love what you're doing so far. (I saw your post on quiltart.)Sherrie Spanglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16439380401594187156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307189944085029152.post-85041749653642756152010-07-27T16:07:31.057-06:002010-07-27T16:07:31.057-06:00I love this Diane! It's just beautiful. What...I love this Diane! It's just beautiful. What a personal and funky reminder of a beautiful time of life. Why use fixative between layers?<br />Again, wonderful job. (What's DAP?)<br />MarionAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307189944085029152.post-9827650489817461552010-06-10T10:48:02.236-06:002010-06-10T10:48:02.236-06:00Diane this is fabulous!! And a mushroom tessellati...Diane this is fabulous!! And a mushroom tessellation to boot! Great job... as the others have said, with your composition, color etc...Hope to see you soon on the group.<br />I am a member too.. 4 years and love it!Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14402284255342698129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307189944085029152.post-26525691342124574302010-06-09T18:36:42.715-06:002010-06-09T18:36:42.715-06:00This is really lovely. I'm sure it will be ch...This is really lovely. I'm sure it will be charished forever. annannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10641784755031491045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307189944085029152.post-23407783932425511702010-06-09T07:33:25.161-06:002010-06-09T07:33:25.161-06:00I'm a FFFC person and try to comment on the bl...I'm a FFFC person and try to comment on the blog. I think you met the challenge wonderfully. Great use of the complementary color scheme and your tesselation is a perfect stylization of fungi.janice pdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07627735016408777385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307189944085029152.post-38546551601388911072010-06-09T05:37:18.237-06:002010-06-09T05:37:18.237-06:00Diane,
I love your tesselation! Cool idea and wond...Diane,<br />I love your tesselation! Cool idea and wonderful execution. And you even followed all the rules, which is more than many of us did:)<br />Annual openings to the FFFCG are coming up soon - September? I hope you consider joining us.<br />KathyKathy Lichtendahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12362999855078057756noreply@blogger.com