Reflections

It was great to spend time with you, Barbara. You...

2012-04-04T10:24:53.364-05:00

It was great to spend time with you, Barbara. Your piece, Leaf Fragments, is exquisite. Well worth seeing in person!

I saw your leaves on Lindsey's blog.Stunning.T...

2012-03-03T14:28:53.080-06:00

I saw your leaves on Lindsey's blog.Stunning.The book certainly looks like it's worth more than its weight in thread with all the creative ideas and info.I'd love to win those gloves!

Just love seeing your work and hope I can produce ...

2012-03-02T08:18:43.583-06:00

Just love seeing your work and hope I can produce something even half as good. The gloves look like they would be a big help.

I haven't viewed an actual In Stitches, so can...

2012-03-01T14:29:29.984-06:00

I haven't viewed an actual In Stitches, so can't offer suggestions for articles. But I've been excited by glimpses you and others have provided.

Sounds great Barbara.

2012-02-29T22:01:42.475-06:00

Sounds great Barbara.

Barbara,what a stunning exhibition! Nancy

2012-02-29T20:07:38.132-06:00

Barbara,what a stunning exhibition! Nancy

I enjoyed your article and process for recreating ...

2012-02-29T14:15:42.882-06:00

I enjoyed your article and process for recreating leaves. I wish there had been a photo of the assembled leaves. Your water series is stunning.

Great series and look forward to learning about yo...

2012-02-29T11:20:38.864-06:00

Great series and look forward to learning about your leaves! For future issues, I am a novice at machine quilting, so welcome any info on free motion with a home machine, particularly on larger quilts. Thanks for the chance to win the gloves--I can use all the help I can get:)

I was trying to create this type of water pattern ...

2011-04-26T22:31:02.965-05:00

I was trying to create this type of water pattern out of my head today, thinking ahead to a collaboration in October with a basket weaver (I'm a painter). Do you mind if I do some variations for our show, Patterns of Life?

I loved this too and came across your blog because...

2011-02-24T10:50:41.950-06:00

I loved this too and came across your blog because I was Googling it as I want to write about it in connection with yoga on my blog, Think Body Electric (http://thinkbodyelectric.blogspot.com/). I would actually like to include this photo, if you could let me know if that's OK I would appreciate it! I can't get your e-mail off Blogger the way my system is set up.

Thank you so much for the daily reflections. You&#...

2011-01-06T11:40:32.802-06:00

Thank you so much for the daily reflections. You're vision and effort have been very inspiring to me over 2010. I've sent my students to your site to understand how to "see" the world around them. Happy, happy 2011! All the best to you and the family.

I can hardly wait to hear about the interview!!!

2010-12-22T21:15:52.743-06:00

I can hardly wait to hear about the interview!!!

These are fabulous!

2010-12-22T11:46:23.493-06:00

These are fabulous!

I also like that the wind vein balances out the wi...

2010-12-21T13:35:07.996-06:00

I also like that the wind vein balances out the window frame and leads your eye down towards the wind-blown icicles. Beautiful

Thank you Jim. I was just going to ask Barbara abo...

2010-12-21T13:31:31.295-06:00

Thank you Jim. I was just going to ask Barbara about this.

I love these lace-like frost patterns. The change ...

2010-12-21T13:26:00.517-06:00

I love these lace-like frost patterns. The change of color is quite beautiful. I noticed it right off the bat. Can you translate this to fabric?

The samples are wonderful. I got your Xmas card. I...

2010-12-18T10:37:29.826-06:00

The samples are wonderful. I got your Xmas card. I loved the picture. Happy a wonderful holiday. I can hardly wait to see your new work.
Artfully yours,
Susan

These sacks are called sakabukuro in Japanese. If ...

2010-12-17T16:00:34.675-06:00

These sacks are called sakabukuro in Japanese. If you wish to read about their history, see mid-way down the page at:

http://www.kimonoboy.com/short_history.html

Wonderful!

2010-12-12T09:07:45.916-06:00

Wonderful!

Hmmmmm.

2010-12-09T09:12:27.171-06:00

Hmmmmm.

Warm and mysterious

2010-11-29T23:44:54.516-06:00

Warm and mysterious

HI Darcy, I am glad you like it - the charmeuse re...

2010-11-20T09:10:10.150-06:00

HI Darcy,
I am glad you like it - the charmeuse reminded me of all your beautiful work on charmeuse. I actually acid dyed the backgorund - just painted it on and moved it around and let it blend. Then the rest of the texture was added with MX dyes and paint. I did some experiments with Vat dyes for the dragonflies but they ended up as paint. And the rondels where first a circke of transparent white and then overprinted with silvery grey. I want to do another piece with the dragonflies and vat dyes - sooooon!

This is gorgeous, Barbara. Can you share a bit abo...

2010-11-19T07:29:02.944-06:00

This is gorgeous, Barbara. Can you share a bit about the processes? I am sure the depth on charmeuse is luscious.

I have lots of pods I have collected, if I can rem...

2010-11-15T09:28:23.594-06:00

I have lots of pods I have collected, if I can remember where I put them. I know I have taken pictures of some, scanned a few on into the computer and sketched at least one. They are amazing. Different sizes and shapes from different plants. Thanks for reminding me about them.

Your work is exquisite as always.

2010-11-10T09:16:48.488-06:00

Your work is exquisite as always.