tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post4223692219161532735..comments2024-03-21T10:11:35.016-04:00Comments on Material Mavens: Carol's STRONGAlicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01193658783135430973noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-83170195585197218822014-01-17T09:53:27.670-05:002014-01-17T09:53:27.670-05:00Carol, this is just lovely. What a beautiful port...Carol, this is just lovely. What a beautiful portrayal of a historic stone bridge. Love the stonework and the portrayal of the dried leaves. Beautiful!Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06402863183600409719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-37115953332529071442014-01-16T17:26:06.486-05:002014-01-16T17:26:06.486-05:00Hi Carol.... I think your STRONG quilt is great ...Hi Carol.... I think your STRONG quilt is great ! I really enjoyed the history of the bridge, and learning about the construction techniques you used was wonderful. You were really creative in making this piece ... don't you just love those Inktense pencils ! And that you completed the quilt in 3 days.. Bravo :-DKathy Hartehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18439720411059490863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-37867965117116662502014-01-15T17:48:30.430-05:002014-01-15T17:48:30.430-05:00I love the bridge and reflection. Old stone bridg...I love the bridge and reflection. Old stone bridges are so beautiful.Tricia Deckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02828957787373196594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-34441721793441821242014-01-15T17:11:14.071-05:002014-01-15T17:11:14.071-05:00I've heard of "dry wall" constructio...I've heard of "dry wall" construction, but never would have thought that a bridge, especially one with arches could be constructed the same way. Thank you for the history of this beautiful structure. Your quilt truly honors it.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17154076191981373564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-80438014570351446322014-01-15T16:40:38.734-05:002014-01-15T16:40:38.734-05:00How appropriate...the stone bridge to quilting...y...How appropriate...the stone bridge to quilting...you placed yours wo mortar as well? So glad you showed that you could do the stones and reflections so well wo more fabric. Brava!Linda Hickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10622069411237073813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-68779887068676794892014-01-15T14:02:56.659-05:002014-01-15T14:02:56.659-05:00Carol, I agree that the colors, design and machine...Carol, I agree that the colors, design and machine work are very well done. It's a lovely quilt!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06406314951241257151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-86978510312935076332014-01-15T11:43:35.150-05:002014-01-15T11:43:35.150-05:00You are brave, tackling a reflection in fabric is ...You are brave, tackling a reflection in fabric is not easy, and you have done it so well. Lovely idea and execution! Love your colors, so peaceful.loistheartisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06874401983663533819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-66508177916634711542014-01-15T10:23:00.416-05:002014-01-15T10:23:00.416-05:00This quilt might have been made in just three days...This quilt might have been made in just three days, but it is one full of intricate and lovely detail. The overall design is outstanding. I love history and reading about easily-forgotten bits of our country's heritage. I am so glad that this lovely bride is part of the National Register. And I am delighted that you captured this piece of history in your striking quilt.<br />Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01193658783135430973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-17220419722379165842014-01-15T09:44:09.076-05:002014-01-15T09:44:09.076-05:00This definitely presents as "strong", Ca...This definitely presents as "strong", Carol. Love the historical information, the strong contrasts in the piece, and the great composition! Judy Hartmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895216025016558102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-62212459139686554352014-01-15T09:20:54.434-05:002014-01-15T09:20:54.434-05:00Carol, this is beautiful!!! In three days - wow i...Carol, this is beautiful!!! In three days - wow it always takes me much longer! Very realistic portrayal of a very beautiful structure that should be preserved.Nedra Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12713288647355250747noreply@blogger.com