tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post689728435479115359..comments2024-03-21T22:00:15.368-07:00Comments on Communing With Fabric: Giveaway Winners and Design Outside the Lines Prepshamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-29316917834539392192012-09-07T10:57:23.016-07:002012-09-07T10:57:23.016-07:00Shams! I cannot believe that I won that book! I ne...Shams! I cannot believe that I won that book! I never win giveaways, especially not for things I really, really want. Thank you. I sent you my mailing address. Sorry for the delay in getting back to you, I only have internet access at work (shhhh!) because someone's fixing up my sad home computer. Thanks again for offering up these gems!lsaspaceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17058968076601943527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-39883928405636363552012-09-04T23:14:01.687-07:002012-09-04T23:14:01.687-07:00Hi, Shams, I read this post over the long weekend ...Hi, Shams, I read this post over the long weekend and finally I have time to respond. I think that it's really great that you are prepping for the DOL workshops now. It's great that you are allowing yourself a lot of time to think about and work through what inspires you and what you find interesting. <br /><br />I think that creativity is a talent like music or dance or painting or mathematics or athleticism or other skills. People can be born creative, but in order to be great at it, people need to practice at it (like any skill). The learning process includes 1) learning how to recognize what is right/what fits and 2) learning how to deal with stuff that is not-right and what doesn't fit (e.g. Tim Gunn's saying "Make it work!"). A lot of art is the result of being constrained (poems and sonnets work within a certain structure) and sometimes great scientific progress is the result of a bad situation (alexander fleming working in a dusty laboratory and discovering penicillin). <br /><br />I know that *you *are creative enough to make things work--I can pull many examples from your blog postings. I think that you are very very far from messing things up--I understand the fear of messing up--I've seen you combine materials in unique ways. I've seen you modify garments and construction details so that they suit you and they are not exactly like the pattern envelope, or anything else out there on the web. I'm confident in you and I'm looking forward to reading more about your creative ventures.<br /><br />Rose (the cheerleader) in SVRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05782386414185682598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-10482684612383692652012-09-02T17:59:03.635-07:002012-09-02T17:59:03.635-07:00Hi Shams,
I'm Rebecca from the Bay Area!
I sen...Hi Shams,<br />I'm Rebecca from the Bay Area!<br />I sent you an email, hopefully to the correct address. Please reply here if you did not receive it.<br />Thanks so much!<br />RebeccaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-7823409800086578642012-09-02T13:40:36.239-07:002012-09-02T13:40:36.239-07:00I just read your blog for the first time..Sharon K...I just read your blog for the first time..Sharon K who does my website told me about meeting you in Carmel and said what fun you are. Bravo for saying how you really feel about going to DOL.I am sure I would feel exactly the same way...it's the little child in us that doesnt want to do anything wrong! I know Marcy and Diane will make you feel at ease but we can't help putting up this defensive <br />" say I am not good enough"LOL! I would love to meet you someday...you are welcome to come visit me in my sewing studio in Walnut Creek I used to teach for Suzanne at Stone Mt. Now I just teach here in Walnut Creek and my Sewing retreats at Asilomar twice a year. I too will look forward to hearing all about this adventure.Best WishesJane Fosternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-12391177380099046752012-09-02T10:32:21.711-07:002012-09-02T10:32:21.711-07:00Shams,
Print and then scan those pics at a higher ...Shams,<br />Print and then scan those pics at a higher resolution that will give you the ability to print them larger. Trust he process - it may be the colors, the textures, or something else entirely that you are needing.<br />SueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-74173976399031205672012-09-02T10:26:09.647-07:002012-09-02T10:26:09.647-07:00Beautiful pictures! As long as you're taking b...Beautiful pictures! As long as you're taking black and white fabric, what about printing the pictures in black and white...would that work?<br /><br />I'm going to buy those 2 Style Arc patterns too (first ones)...thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540972928814756875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-25124569083948580332012-09-02T09:35:47.925-07:002012-09-02T09:35:47.925-07:00Your post made me think of a book I recently read,...Your post made me think of a book I recently read, How Georia Became O'Keefe. It's a blended genre-self help and biography. Toward the end of the book, the author writes about the Dodge house, and it was interesting to me. I stayed there in June for an Alabama Chanin retreat.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00052154668740210413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-61746382361812086212012-09-02T08:00:47.287-07:002012-09-02T08:00:47.287-07:00I too was clueless about what to take to Taos DOL....I too was clueless about what to take to Taos DOL. I live within driving distance, so I packed way too much. You could show up with NOTHING and still go home with a head crammed full of ideas! And that is very invigorating. Take the low res pictures, they will generate ideas for you and for others. You will find plenty to "do."LRainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11532605495476058105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-19271302970324368242012-09-01T22:07:25.822-07:002012-09-01T22:07:25.822-07:00Just relax, have fun and play! Try not to over-thi...Just relax, have fun and play! Try not to over-think or over-pack. Personally, I never do my best work in a class but it's what I take home with me in my head that really matters. Lucky you, to have this opportunity to play with such inspirational instructors, Shams!<br /><br />BTW, is it just me or are the diagonal seams above the knee gusset on the Cassie pants drawn the opposite way on the Front View illustration?Louisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685532773952211627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-20544144448736736152012-09-01T19:58:43.011-07:002012-09-01T19:58:43.011-07:00I agree with the concept of a relaxed attitude for...I agree with the concept of a relaxed attitude for DOL. The black fabrics you're taking are a good idea. Blank slates. How about embroidery thread/floss? I'm not sure how many materials Marcy and Diane take to Taos, but if you have a chance to paint, go for it!<br />When I think of Taos, I think of color. Lots of rusty brown soil and clear blue sky. And turquoise jewelry. A magical place!Dixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14712003004658269721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-30025961185367963062012-09-01T19:17:21.451-07:002012-09-01T19:17:21.451-07:00It was so serendipitous to run into you today, Jil...It was so serendipitous to run into you today, Jillian! And I'm glad Elizabeth and Stephanie had a chance to meet you. AND you were wearing your fabulous SW Nikko jacket! So beautiful! I am sorry we didn't take pics.shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-25979437216652386902012-09-01T19:05:39.927-07:002012-09-01T19:05:39.927-07:00I love hearing this, Lyndle!! Your partner is SO l...I love hearing this, Lyndle!! Your partner is SO lucky to have you sew for her! And thanks for unlurking. :Dshamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-28359643141525577152012-09-01T19:04:19.420-07:002012-09-01T19:04:19.420-07:00So great to meet you today, Elizabeth!! I can'...So great to meet you today, Elizabeth!! I can't wait to see you sew up your "feather fur" fabric. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-53078030393442234052012-09-01T19:03:09.169-07:002012-09-01T19:03:09.169-07:00Steph, it was SO great to meet you today!! To be ...Steph, it was SO great to meet you today!! To be honest, I ended up not buying that fabric, but what a great observation!!! You can see I love me some texture. :)shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-75598571457103911772012-09-01T18:16:59.992-07:002012-09-01T18:16:59.992-07:00It was so fun meeting you today! I really enjoyed...It was so fun meeting you today! I really enjoyed talking shop. :)SEWNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05447977771494445400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-27425169827163016022012-09-01T17:40:15.855-07:002012-09-01T17:40:15.855-07:00Hi Shams! I am a long term lurker. I didn't li...Hi Shams! I am a long term lurker. I didn't like to post on the giveaway thread so here I am saying Congratulations! And thank you for all the inspiration. I was showing my partner your blog this morning, she doesn't sew but has very similar body proportions to you. She was blown away by the inspiration you offer and how it IS possible to look fantastic. Of course, now I have a new sewing list). On looking at all your reviews together, I was struck again by how creative your use of fabric and texture is. There's nothing like someone saying 'be Creative ' is for inspiring panic - a bit like when your doctor says 'relax'. You'll be awesome. Can't wait to hear about it!Lyndlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02074439380587418342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-64159839184582761972012-09-01T17:31:16.186-07:002012-09-01T17:31:16.186-07:00I agree about the waterfall cardigans, but that on...I agree about the waterfall cardigans, but that one is not shapeless and I think it will be more flattering for most women. I like that one enough to make it my first Style arc pattern. Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-67171799533739497092012-09-01T16:01:10.896-07:002012-09-01T16:01:10.896-07:00"..and I sure can't envision how a mushro..."..and I sure can't envision how a mushroom or two might inform my work, though I just love the textures, shapes, colors."<br /><br />heeheeeheee, it is just *perfection* how the spiny shrooms' texture matches that on the piece you bought at piedmont today. i think the sewing fairies thought, "hmmm, this lady could use an answer Right Away."<br /><br />it was really fun meeting you and Jilly and Elizabeth@@ and Piedmont Fabrix is a real find (it'll be even more of a find once i find that bag of money ;) I hope you have a great rest of the weekend!!!! hugs, stephtinyjuncohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03614867046924013061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-19179785378747800132012-09-01T15:19:44.689-07:002012-09-01T15:19:44.689-07:00You don't need to print the photos! You have t...You don't need to print the photos! You have them on your phone or iPad! They are beautiful. The notes probably written before these devices were widely available. How about just grabbing some similar color fabrics if you have them so you can play with them when you are there? Remember to just have fun. Lucky you.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529416439720810403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-65474435506607073122012-09-01T15:17:14.942-07:002012-09-01T15:17:14.942-07:00Beautiful pictures. Very serene.Beautiful pictures. Very serene.BeaJayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14071033898844018967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-2381333195865995772012-09-01T14:59:53.337-07:002012-09-01T14:59:53.337-07:00#1 - what a delight running into you this morning!...#1 - what a delight running into you this morning!<br /><br />#2 - Congrats to the giveaway winners! <br /><br />#3 - Ahhh, the old "doing it right/wrong" voices in the head - I know them well ;-) Isn't it interesting how they tend to disappear when you finally get lost in the creative process? Either that or you just beat them into submission when you show them your latest creative awesomeness. I think you should leave a little room in your suitcase and then leave it open right before you leave so that those last minute goodies can jump on in while you're not looking. Oh yea, & keep a sledgehammer nearby to whack those voices ;-D<br /><br />#4 - Love love LOVE BIGLOVE your images!!! Every one of them!Jillybejoyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010866113928621691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-42676735644283302732012-09-01T13:56:57.252-07:002012-09-01T13:56:57.252-07:00Listen to Maris.
Bring along a FEW projects, just...Listen to Maris.<br /><br />Bring along a FEW projects, just to relieve the anxiety.<br /><br />You will find a million other things to try.<br /><br />If you need something, one of your new best friends will have exactly what you need. They will just come by and toss it at you. <br /><br />Watch your step on those cobblestone paths at the Mabel Dodge Luhan house.<br /><br />Make sure to have someone show you the private bath in the Solarium room. Open the window. <br /><br />Say hi to Marcy and Diane for me. I sure wish I was going to Taos this year. Susyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960730789437470063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-39084623573499723632012-09-01T12:25:38.053-07:002012-09-01T12:25:38.053-07:00You have assembled some gorgeous images, Sharon. ...You have assembled some gorgeous images, Sharon. One of the techniques Lois Ericson taught was to take a miniature cutout shape of a garment (a "window") and place it over images that appeal to you to get ideas for pattern placement, piecing, etc. You may be surprised at how your images are used. Perhaps listening to evocative music, even dancing, while viewing your images may spark something. You have so much to offer others, Sharon, (including receptivity) I know you will be a treasured member of the class.Carol in Denverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14040851935970426022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-80918168575722641892012-09-01T12:06:33.917-07:002012-09-01T12:06:33.917-07:00OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THAT UIS TODAY!!!!!
IAM LEA...OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />THAT UIS TODAY!!!!!<br /><br />IAM LEAVING RITE NOW WAIT FOR ME.....tinyjuncohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03614867046924013061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-32904632511153441262012-09-01T09:30:27.159-07:002012-09-01T09:30:27.159-07:00Shams, you can probably just go ahead and jump. Af...Shams, you can probably just go ahead and jump. After all, in this case if the chute doesn't open, you won't die, or even be injured. And think of the view on the way down!(BTW, the only way I'd jump out of a plane is like this, metaphorically.) Laura SJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18146599519173951450noreply@blogger.com