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Monthly Archives: August 2011 Finished! I’m really loving the direction that my work is going in. Slowly I’m making progress in my desire to add something new to the world of solid-colored quilts. Persistence pays off and I’m finding my voice… gosh, that sounds so Oprah. This quilt was intended to be a submission to a local art show... 
August 24, 2011 - 12:43 pm
Your quilt is very beautiful. I loved it. Thank you for the wonderful close up pictures showing the quilting and for sharing your thoughts on threads and quilting. 
August 23, 2011 - 1:46 pm
This is alive with movement. Very successful.
August 23, 2011 - 1:45 pm
This is alive with movement. Think about where the eye travels when viewing this. I believe this is very successful. 
August 23, 2011 - 12:05 pm
Robin, this is beautiful. I like the fact that I cannot see a grid or pattern. It makes me keep looking at it to figure out the construction. To me, that makes a great quilt! One that constantly asks me to take another look. 
August 23, 2011 - 4:46 am
another stunning piece of modern fabric art!! you are, as always, an inspiration!! 
August 23, 2011 - 1:48 am
This is an amazing work of art. Just perfect. Thanks for sharing it with us. 
August 23, 2011 - 1:42 am
I love this quilt! I really like all the diagonal lines and the colors are great. I’m curious – do you draw your design first or just start constructing units and piecing free form? Thanks. 
August 23, 2011 - 1:37 am
This piece is really beautiful Robin. It is hard to try a new color but- as usual-you did it. I ,too, have appreciated Superior Threads and found them to be very helpful if I wanted something different. I will have to try So Fine as my top thread next time. 
August 22, 2011 - 5:51 pm
I really love this piece…and the quilting as well. I too find it hard to limit my colour palet…..you did it so well. 
August 22, 2011 - 5:25 pm
Always good to hear from you Daphne! There is a reason why the quilting does not follow the pattern… Can you imagine how much time that would take! Yikes! If I were entering it in a big show, or perhaps if this was a very special piece, I would have put the extra effort into it. That said, your point is well taken. Quilting that competes or detracts from the overall composition is not good. I was thinking I did alright here, but I could imagine of a way to satisfy both the need for a tailored quilting motif and the need for quilting within reason. On another note, I’m not sure those typos in your comment were intended. Sometimes that happens with comments of mine… not sure why. 
August 22, 2011 - 5:15 pm
Tit for tat here, Robin. I will take on your task-mistress role here!!! When you have really complex patchwork I am wishing that the quilting pattern went with the patchwork. The horizontal/vertical grids are effective as holder-downers, but I yearn for qilting that goes with & enhances the patchwork. I do like this latesy quilt. Depth has happened, for sure & interest. 
August 22, 2011 - 3:31 pm
Very nice! I love the depth – it keeps drawing me back to look even further into it! Looking forward to your next piece! 
August 22, 2011 - 3:14 pm
wow!! I’m totally in love with it!! the lines are amazing and the color mix is perfect! 
August 22, 2011 - 2:32 pm
Absolutely gorgeous Robin! It looks so crisp and fresh.  You’re gonna love this one! I most certainly am… I just HAD to show you! Happy Sunday! by robin 3 comments 
August 22, 2011 - 1:03 pm
you are teasing. SHOW more….. I love where you took this one! 
August 21, 2011 - 11:02 am
You are obviously having a very productive weekend! Yay! 
August 21, 2011 - 8:06 am
Can’t wait to see more!  My work in the studio today has got me thinking of layers. Look between things, or past something and you begin to notice the layers of complexity held within. Part of me loves investigating… studying… contemplating. That’s the mood I’m in today. By chance, layers are getting the attention of another artist – Uta Lenk.... by robin 1 comment
August 20, 2011 - 9:56 pm
It’s looking good in green. I like the way the pale green plays with the blue and “linen.” by robin 1 comment 
August 24, 2011 - 8:32 am
Aloha e Robin, Your most recent work in green is stunning! and… Ah, a new store you say? Any chance that store can be real? the kind where you walk in a room and look? An Open House perhaps? My birthday is coming up and its time to buy myself a present. will your “my monk has warm hands” be on Etsy soon? thanks for all the inspiration you continue to twinkle upon me and my creative self. xoxo your fan, Elizabeth Elliott Haiku  It’s been quite a week for me! Medically that is. Let’s see we have one broken bone, one surgery, stitches, another doctor’s appointment, immunizations… a cold… not me, thankfully. The good news is everybody should be just fine! Now, with the kids fully back in school I have the house to myself and I can... by robin 4 comments 
August 22, 2011 - 8:07 am
Love the blocks; I think they’ll make a fabulous bed quilt. But oh so sad to hear about broken bones and stitches. I’ve come off of two years of such things and I know how emotionally exhausting it can be. Hope everyone heals quickly and well. 
August 18, 2011 - 4:47 am
Those Mondrian blocks are so stunning. They would make a lovely twin quilt! 
August 17, 2011 - 12:31 pm
Beautiful blocks! I can’t wait to see them all put together. 
August 17, 2011 - 10:38 am
Love the beatnik blocks! |
by robin
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