tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post657073984336831020..comments2024-03-28T17:19:48.212-04:00Comments on Material Mavens: Linda's 12 x 12: Bird of the SouthAlicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01193658783135430973noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-84779437724804374742012-01-15T22:31:07.486-05:002012-01-15T22:31:07.486-05:00Hi Linda, What a clever quilt and fascinating exp...Hi Linda, What a clever quilt and fascinating explanation of your design. I love the colors of the compass, the addition of the golden bird and the starry background that seems to be shooting from the background. I just LOVE it!Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06402863183600409719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-13794162467407314572012-01-15T21:09:11.573-05:002012-01-15T21:09:11.573-05:00Linda, this is so interesting! I'm excited abo...Linda, this is so interesting! I'm excited about looking into this more. I love the fabric you used in the points of the compass.The background fabric definitely looks like stars and I think your idea of adding the constellations later is wonderful!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03368515552194912257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-39508046141336456932012-01-15T20:53:43.772-05:002012-01-15T20:53:43.772-05:00Hi Linda - Amazing ! Your piece almost looks lik...Hi Linda - Amazing ! Your piece almost looks like a plate for an art book - its so realistic. Thanks too for the explanation of your compass, and the other elements in your piece. I'd love to know what techniques you used to accomplish this beautiful work. KathyKathy Hartehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18439720411059490863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-20121457391972831742012-01-15T17:49:19.880-05:002012-01-15T17:49:19.880-05:00Linda, this is a stunning quilt. The black and re...Linda, this is a stunning quilt. The black and red, the golden bird. I love the history and story behind it. This is my total favorite so far.Nancy Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02187253535411847870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-56278713522492294322012-01-15T17:34:28.768-05:002012-01-15T17:34:28.768-05:00Linda, I love the different interpretation you gav...Linda, I love the different interpretation you gave to this pieceSarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04236884861296764244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-58524404702263124782012-01-15T16:40:35.905-05:002012-01-15T16:40:35.905-05:00I'm with Rita. Would love to hear how you achi...I'm with Rita. Would love to hear how you achieved the look you created. Your narrative was well written and informative. Thank you for your explanation. What an intriguing piece. Nice!JWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13873703819530569975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-62468007958525219272012-01-15T13:58:54.466-05:002012-01-15T13:58:54.466-05:00Linda, it is wonderful. I do hope you share your ...Linda, it is wonderful. I do hope you share your techniques and materials. I love it!Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11337885530894597491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-24297375289365142522012-01-15T13:34:56.072-05:002012-01-15T13:34:56.072-05:00Linda, this quilt is simply gorgeous! Your quilt i...Linda, this quilt is simply gorgeous! Your quilt is vibrant and wonderfully composed. What fascinating and interesting information, too, in your narrative. I know you heartily dislike my making comparisons of anything, but am I allowed to say that this is my favorite of your so far three MM quilts? Great work!Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01193658783135430973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-28245331168194799582012-01-15T12:06:53.837-05:002012-01-15T12:06:53.837-05:00Love this Linda! I too briefly thought of using a...Love this Linda! I too briefly thought of using a compass, but rejected it. Your delving into the Chinese interpretation is wonderful and well executed.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17154076191981373564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-30038891434658705002012-01-15T11:15:44.600-05:002012-01-15T11:15:44.600-05:00Alice is right, it is vibrant and well balanced. A...Alice is right, it is vibrant and well balanced. A perfect blend of color and design.Carol A. Babineauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03951204743607195543noreply@blogger.com