tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post3187640799354319803..comments2024-03-18T00:16:37.094-05:00Comments on ikat bag: And what of the new year?LiErhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13022645291278425282noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-19950289000713440642012-01-02T23:20:02.806-06:002012-01-02T23:20:02.806-06:00As a mother of boys I love coming to this blog for...As a mother of boys I love coming to this blog for the truly boyish (ironically I was one of three girls growing up - like your daughters!). One of the grossest (to me) but most exciting things for my oldest son was when we disected the pet salamander that we couldn't keep alive (oops). Obviously you already have some experience with Zoology (someday Pig, someday), but maybe other sciences are as yet untapped? Good luck wonderful, creative, inspiring lady!mrswaxler(at)yaho0(dot)c0mhttp://lissasfripperies.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-17462625329666979802012-01-02T20:34:12.325-06:002012-01-02T20:34:12.325-06:00I sew because I'm in love with color and I'...I sew because I'm in love with color and I'm not as skilled at painting. Besides, I'm very practical and I can't USE a painting beyond decoration. I don't see sewing getting boring for me any time soon, but you've been at it far longer than me. Must be hard to be a genius :)<br /><br />My next project is a quilt for my son. Just finished handquilting one for the living room.Margohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16345165456341197559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-82908292846235877452012-01-02T18:33:28.089-06:002012-01-02T18:33:28.089-06:00I just listened to / read this piece on the FarmCh...I just listened to / read this piece on the FarmChicks blog<br /> (original link: http://heatherbullard.typepad.com/heather_bullard_collectio/2012/01/inspiration-for-creative-types.html) <br />and thought of you and your post. Thank you for all your hard work and inspiration. Happy New Year!LAPLibrarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10953422055735346163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-50746903875575555302012-01-02T07:34:09.293-06:002012-01-02T07:34:09.293-06:00Perhaps the reason you aren't bored with cardb...Perhaps the reason you aren't bored with cardboard yet is that you have transposed it to another craft: construction. Think about it, what you make with cardboard is "usually" made in wood. So maybe that's the tack to reinspire your sewing? either look for new materials to transpose to the world of dresses/bags/etc, or transpose fabric to another world of craft. Construction maybe, or go miniature with the Barbie dresses, or wallpaper or...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-53749974643412342642012-01-01T23:56:23.723-06:002012-01-01T23:56:23.723-06:00Sorry, I meant Illustration Friday, not Sketch Fri...Sorry, I meant Illustration Friday, not Sketch Friday or whatever it was I said.Katherinehttp://oneinchworld.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-26312001661856663552012-01-01T22:40:52.147-06:002012-01-01T22:40:52.147-06:00well, you could write a book on cardboard, except ...well, you could write a book on cardboard, except that might be soul crushing. I am thinking of joining illustration friday, if it still exists, because I would like to draw more this year. I also enjoyed reading tinkerlab's new years post on creativity which you might enjoy.katherinehttp://oneinchworld.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-72764680728174450252012-01-01T22:15:57.833-06:002012-01-01T22:15:57.833-06:00Ah, THIS is what I come here for! Posts like this...Ah, THIS is what I come here for! Posts like this one, where we get to hear thoughts straight out of your brain. And posts where we get to hear all the hilarity that comes from the same place! It's for the READING! So, how about a book? ;o) Ha ha, whatever you decide to do, it will be brilliant to read about.Carehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830428131828226061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-32840240497801457712012-01-01T18:32:51.426-06:002012-01-01T18:32:51.426-06:00I want to see the rocking horse!!
I get what you&...I want to see the rocking horse!!<br /><br />I get what you're saying though - luckily for me I am at the newbie stage, where every make is a new project (or a short "repeat and improve" run). I love your blog though - I too read everything and then come back and re-read bits for more detailed inspiration (1st time birthday party coming up...) <br /><br />I also introduced my husband to you with your lighting series as he can't wait to do techy stuff with our 6 year old son.<br />Thank you.Gaenorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02596486699413594213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-14610369218995821672012-01-01T17:01:21.264-06:002012-01-01T17:01:21.264-06:00Love your post! Your cardboard creations are a hoo...Love your post! Your cardboard creations are a hoot! Next week i am helping at the school in reorganizing the art room and painting walls and cupboards, I have a doll to make and 3 birthday gifts to make. Still organizing my charity makes list for this year. I have 2 chairs to decorate and now a request from my niece for another chair so that makes 3. I simply Have to make time to reorganize my sewing space very soon too! as for what else, Plenty of ideas to carry me though the rest of the year. Happy New Year, Just keep doing what you do, You are great.Sue Nivenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241725404968592566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-57864372179569882942012-01-01T15:48:17.783-06:002012-01-01T15:48:17.783-06:00I can't wait to see the cardboard projects! it...I can't wait to see the cardboard projects! it was funny to read that you and your husband had ruled out different crafts. My husband keeps telling me to focus on one!! I just can't stick to one thing, but we do have rulled out knitting! And my son also, now thinks I can just make him whatever he wants, only he wants it right then! :) he needs a pirate ship and I was trying to figure it out in fabric, but maybe it needs to be cardboard... hmmmm.... Happy New Year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-78520621040495193212012-01-01T15:47:32.858-06:002012-01-01T15:47:32.858-06:00Oh, wow! Dear lady, you are not only a creative ge...Oh, wow! Dear lady, you are not only a creative genius with fabric, electronics, cardboard, birthday party favors and games, AND sqid skin, (beyond anything I could imagine, much less do), but you are an amzing communicator. I love all of your fantastic creations, but I also love your writing. There isn't another blog I read all the way through.<br />Not much help here, I know. The way your incredible mind works though, I know tomorrow or Tuesday you will wake up and say, "A ha!"sewhappyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08586758992377617160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-22640618750309710672012-01-01T08:51:24.933-06:002012-01-01T08:51:24.933-06:00I don't do boring sewing. I can't make my...I don't do boring sewing. I can't make myself do it. Whatever I make is different and I always change it as I go. MY attention span is just too short. I don't know what I am going to do in the new year so I (as a kindred spirit) strongly suggest sticking with what is not boring.<br /><br />I Love your Physics and cardboard posts. Right now I am visualizing that Barbie castle made from cardboard covered completely with fabulous fabric.<br /><br />I can visualize from here to the moon...I just don't have the patience to make what I vixsualize!! You, though, I have complete confidence in. Sorry for the typos. I am typing on my KIndle Fire and it is not easy. :)Juanitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03444973215437970112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-53351564586773756122012-01-01T08:08:14.099-06:002012-01-01T08:08:14.099-06:00I know EXACTLY what you mean, and your example of ...I know EXACTLY what you mean, and your example of Jodie's Selvedge Frock is perfect. I can't even think of more to add, because you said it so well!<br /><br />Oh, except you may be underestimating the niche market for squid-skin crafts. Seems like something that might make the front page on etsy. ;)Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-38904496514926259712012-01-01T08:02:17.073-06:002012-01-01T08:02:17.073-06:00Well I don't have any answers for you but I...Well I don't have any answers for you but I'm hoping you have a great new year & find the creative inspiration you are looking for! <br />P.S. Is Kate's barbie castle done yet?Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04707852762353067837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-57714580008779824512012-01-01T07:29:42.593-06:002012-01-01T07:29:42.593-06:00For what it's worth, I don't think of your...For what it's worth, I don't think of yours as a sewing blog. I put you firmly in the tinker/learning/inspiration category. I can look anywhere for sewing. But cardboard? I come here for cardboard and real learning. Pretty pictures I can find all over Pinterest. But posts that make me wrinkle my brow and think "What the heck is she going to do with that?" I come here for those. I think I can safely quote any given princess when I say "Follow your heart."Crickethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17715978288018800117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-65037538088671565982012-01-01T03:18:04.760-06:002012-01-01T03:18:04.760-06:00I love the uniqueness of your cardboard designs es...I love the uniqueness of your cardboard designs especially the latest where you have incorporated lights! There is always something new out there in arts and crafts world and I am sure that you will be successful at whatever you choose to do. Thanks for sharing your amazing ideas even if they may seem boring to you; not so to those of us who enjoy reading your blog!CindyC.wannabequilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12182912495364121972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-69165146912273069932011-12-31T22:54:02.102-06:002011-12-31T22:54:02.102-06:00LiEr-you are so good at putting it into words. I ...LiEr-you are so good at putting it into words. I am all over the place and have so many interests and ideas, I do not know where to begin. I have several projects to finish, several to give up on and a few new ones-reusable lunch bags and produce bags, for one. Cook, sew, write, read, garden, play they are all better than cleaning and filing.Jenny Andersonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-31248091023818633142011-12-31T21:41:55.710-06:002011-12-31T21:41:55.710-06:00But I meant they'd be boring in 'your'...But I meant they'd be boring in 'your' eyes. They're not, in mine (yet). ;)Grandma Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09260178906088230163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-28883930115258591032011-12-31T21:31:08.716-06:002011-12-31T21:31:08.716-06:00I don't know what I'm making in the new ye...I don't know what I'm making in the new year; but I do know that I, too, envy other's sewing cultures. One friend was from Honduras and was raised sewing without patterns. They'd take measurements, do a little draping, and drafting and voila--they'd make a dress, copied from a picture. WOW! I'd love to have the courage to do that. Which, actually is what I have in the back of my mind to do; just need to move it to the front of my mind. Your cardboard creations are jaw-dropping to me. I wish I'd seen them when I had little children. We moved every few years and had great boxes. Maybe for the grandchildren.Rozy Lasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019413665136390175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-58797248290631242912011-12-31T21:28:42.006-06:002011-12-31T21:28:42.006-06:00@Grandma G
Well, Grandma G, I have some boring ol&...@<a href="#c3322860739891006335" rel="nofollow">Grandma G</a><br />Well, Grandma G, I have some boring ol' sewing projects lined up, too! Comfort sewing, I call it. Today, for instance, I sewed four baby taggie balls. Um, same old. See what I mean?LiErhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13022645291278425282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-33228607398910063352011-12-31T20:20:26.863-06:002011-12-31T20:20:26.863-06:00Uh... gee... I... um... just have some boring ol&#...Uh... gee... I... um... just have some boring ol' sewing projects lined up, using... er... patterns and tutorials, of all things. Sorry, I'm not very inspiring, am I? But if I come up with something all-new-creative-awesome, I'll sure let you know!!! (Actually, I always wait for YOU to do that for ME.) ;)Grandma Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09260178906088230163noreply@blogger.com