tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post6719065342110397691..comments2024-03-21T10:11:35.016-04:00Comments on Material Mavens: Andrea's ReachAlicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01193658783135430973noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-24094147259305898142018-02-01T16:56:29.288-05:002018-02-01T16:56:29.288-05:00Just saw this, Andrea. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!
Just saw this, Andrea. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!<br />Judy Hartmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895216025016558102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-70140536765780970142017-10-19T18:09:11.201-04:002017-10-19T18:09:11.201-04:00Thank you so much Alice, but I bet you would have ...Thank you so much Alice, but I bet you would have designed a really special quilt had you also found this particular quote!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17154076191981373564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-85114595674836041642017-10-19T18:06:33.368-04:002017-10-19T18:06:33.368-04:00Thank you so much Teresa, it was fun to put togeth...Thank you so much Teresa, it was fun to put together.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17154076191981373564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-684063144745499802017-10-19T18:05:44.413-04:002017-10-19T18:05:44.413-04:00Thanks Carolyn, thats exactly what I thought when ...Thanks Carolyn, thats exactly what I thought when I read it, especially now!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17154076191981373564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-34792717018527587412017-10-19T18:04:22.889-04:002017-10-19T18:04:22.889-04:00Thanks Tricia, I'm glad I found the quote as i...Thanks Tricia, I'm glad I found the quote as it really resonates. Did not know there was a movie about Maya Angelou so will have to look for it.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17154076191981373564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-38061972431593893262017-10-19T18:02:51.407-04:002017-10-19T18:02:51.407-04:00Thanks Sara...sort of like your quilt, I was happy...Thanks Sara...sort of like your quilt, I was happy to be able to use fabric made in a class.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17154076191981373564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-53711704310913360872017-10-19T18:00:47.253-04:002017-10-19T18:00:47.253-04:00Thanks so much Jane, yes I was very pleased to hav...Thanks so much Jane, yes I was very pleased to have thought of trying the transparent paint on the images.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17154076191981373564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-85753015418520271512017-10-19T17:58:11.865-04:002017-10-19T17:58:11.865-04:00Thanks Dee, yes I love this color also. It is an ...Thanks Dee, yes I love this color also. It is an mx dye called"Boysenberry", I think from Dharma, but maybe ProChem!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17154076191981373564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-14448897984373837642017-10-19T17:55:51.122-04:002017-10-19T17:55:51.122-04:00Thanks Kathy, and your welcome, glad the photos he...Thanks Kathy, and your welcome, glad the photos helped!<br />Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17154076191981373564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-53409411058119104952017-10-19T17:53:09.590-04:002017-10-19T17:53:09.590-04:00Thanks Judy, did not see the stained glass window ...Thanks Judy, did not see the stained glass window aspect until you pointed it out! Glad the technique photos helped, I admit I can be verbally "challenged"!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17154076191981373564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-52857800980674292862017-10-19T17:49:32.974-04:002017-10-19T17:49:32.974-04:00Thanks Gail...Lol, I do love cats and their hair a...Thanks Gail...Lol, I do love cats and their hair all over this quilt proves it!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17154076191981373564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-72280680520561332032017-10-18T10:23:04.326-04:002017-10-18T10:23:04.326-04:00Andrea I was totally smitten with this quilt! I a...Andrea I was totally smitten with this quilt! I agree with all the others said - This particular color has been on my search list when lately when checking out quilting shops. Tone on tone is very subtle in creating depth. I loved the symbolism.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02569595100876750652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-73594527309380266782017-10-18T01:51:30.604-04:002017-10-18T01:51:30.604-04:00Andrea - As usual, your work is stunning ! Thank...Andrea - As usual, your work is stunning ! Thank you for explaining all the different techniques (and pictures !) with us, and for sharing the quotation from Maya Angelou ...... Perfect Combination !Kathy Hartehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18439720411059490863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-35320850220532166212017-10-17T11:51:08.429-04:002017-10-17T11:51:08.429-04:00An exciting and beautiful quilt. I love the shibor...An exciting and beautiful quilt. I love the shibori technique and using the paint was genius. <br />Beautiful quote as well.Jane Hartfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18214548826723915490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-16465988917405061562017-10-16T18:20:04.938-04:002017-10-16T18:20:04.938-04:00Andrea this is beautiful as is the quote and the e...Andrea this is beautiful as is the quote and the execution of the quilt. The touches of paint were a perfect solution for completion of the imageSarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04236884861296764244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-35398790623422045062017-10-16T16:00:32.260-04:002017-10-16T16:00:32.260-04:00The quote is beautiful. I saw the movie about Maya...The quote is beautiful. I saw the movie about Maya Angelou. It was so moving. I love your colors and imagery.Tricia Deckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02828957787373196594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-17282799602362061002017-10-16T11:27:25.536-04:002017-10-16T11:27:25.536-04:00I absolutely LOVE this quote Andrea. Reaching out...I absolutely LOVE this quote Andrea. Reaching out for the hearts of others and to help others is what life is all about. Your quilt depicts this perfectly. A stunning design and execution!Carolyn Hensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05953479300058569394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-73202206216084584962017-10-15T20:43:56.687-04:002017-10-15T20:43:56.687-04:00With the subtle color contrast and shibori texture...With the subtle color contrast and shibori texture it almost looks like the hands are reaching up in front of a stained glass window with the light shining through it and coloring the hands. Thanks for sharing your technique photos. They really help me understand what you wrote.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03368515552194912257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-65054776351562352262017-10-15T20:41:07.763-04:002017-10-15T20:41:07.763-04:00Wow! The color is fabulous! It is a great 'R...Wow! The color is fabulous! It is a great 'Reach' quilt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-46543776206541596612017-10-15T18:26:47.995-04:002017-10-15T18:26:47.995-04:00This quilt is spectacular. You have the PERFECT ...This quilt is spectacular. You have the PERFECT balance with the background and hands. Neither detracts from the other. It's symphonic. Your special techniques are phenomenal. And you love cats! Nothing more to say!!!❤️Gail Bradneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17562326114799252669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-12273981444044423262017-10-15T16:01:11.852-04:002017-10-15T16:01:11.852-04:00Andrea, I too Googled "reach" quotations...Andrea, I too Googled "reach" quotations but somehow I didn't find that Angelou quote! Good thing, as I'd have used it, no doubt. But there is no way I could have produced a quilt as beautiful as is this one. Truly, I think this is one of the best ones you've done. I truly love it AND the wonderful quotation! <br />Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01193658783135430973noreply@blogger.com