tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post957044804449219912..comments2024-03-21T02:50:27.835-04:00Comments on Julie Stocker Quilts at Pink Doxies: Dark Sky Compliant: Another Art QuiltJuliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834496271292973632noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-68315108211344931942016-06-02T05:55:40.027-04:002016-06-02T05:55:40.027-04:00Linda, I think you would have been surprised after...Linda, I think you would have been surprised after Hurricane Charlie hit 12 years ago. It was devastating, to say the least, but the island has slowly returned back to its pre-storm condition. A few of the Norfolk pines still show damage, but things grow fast. The beach, on the other hand, changes dramatically every time we visit. It was just lovely the last time. We, too, have lots of happy memories associated with Sanibel.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02834496271292973632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-60061602817910644062016-06-02T05:49:53.728-04:002016-06-02T05:49:53.728-04:00As always, I'm so appreciative of your words, ...As always, I'm so appreciative of your words, Sandra. We share many thoughts, and a wonderful visit already in the north, and one day we'll visit while we're both enjoying Florida. I'm looking forward to it!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02834496271292973632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-20934686102098528042016-06-02T05:47:41.584-04:002016-06-02T05:47:41.584-04:00Excellent idea here! I also had to wrap one of the...Excellent idea here! I also had to wrap one of the shells to maintain it's intended direction, and orientation. I have seen the shank idea used on buttons before, but it never occurred to me to use it on shells. I'm always concerned the glue won't hold as well as it should, but this is probably something to start doing some testing with soon. Shells add so much to pieces.<br /><br />Thank you, Susan.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02834496271292973632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-18327829513199382772016-06-02T05:44:56.791-04:002016-06-02T05:44:56.791-04:00Thank you so much, Angie. Continuing the movement ...Thank you so much, Angie. Continuing the movement started with the fabric was a big concern of mine. I hoped I captured even some of it.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02834496271292973632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-49017501378526267242016-06-02T05:43:47.064-04:002016-06-02T05:43:47.064-04:00Thank you, France, for such kind words. I always e...Thank you, France, for such kind words. I always enjoy your weekly link up, and the variety of projects there.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02834496271292973632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-40746746304563429902016-06-02T05:42:12.830-04:002016-06-02T05:42:12.830-04:00Thank you for the tip, Kathy. I tried it on anothe...Thank you for the tip, Kathy. I tried it on another I've been working on, and it's sure not easy coming back up in the right piece. I've been working at trying not to flip the pieces back and forth if I'm sewing beads to the front, and this makes it nearly impossible. I'm sure this all involves more time and practice then I've given it.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02834496271292973632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-83743763849557416082016-06-02T05:39:47.423-04:002016-06-02T05:39:47.423-04:00Thank you, Kate. Thank you, Kate. Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02834496271292973632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-78138314313922748772016-06-02T05:33:55.429-04:002016-06-02T05:33:55.429-04:00I'm so glad you felt it, too, Kate. Sometimes ...I'm so glad you felt it, too, Kate. Sometimes it's hard to remember it's not just us.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02834496271292973632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-32737523564401463792016-05-29T08:39:29.918-04:002016-05-29T08:39:29.918-04:00Gosh your post took me back. I visited it with my ...Gosh your post took me back. I visited it with my husband and children about 23 years ago. Happy memories.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05139897702169696195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-35364503344617809212016-05-29T08:37:29.194-04:002016-05-29T08:37:29.194-04:00PS I don't think, no I KNOW, I could not part ...PS I don't think, no I KNOW, I could not part with it were it mine!Sandra Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17737049269550479188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-15921458607389208772016-05-29T08:35:28.970-04:002016-05-29T08:35:28.970-04:00What Tish said.... Having been to Sanibel, seen th...What Tish said.... Having been to Sanibel, seen the fancing around turtle nesting areas on Anna Maria, and visited various other keys and islands down to Key West in 'my' Gulf, my happy place on the planet, you've captured the essence of a moonlit night here, that ghostly diamond sparkle that happens on the gently lapping waves at night. I'm transported back. That linen is perfect for that very velvet backdrop for the stars to sparkle and the moon to softly glow in that etheral way it has over water. :-) Thank you for such a wonderful inspiring piece and description of it. :-)Sandra Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17737049269550479188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-56689833670913733462016-05-28T23:23:10.394-04:002016-05-28T23:23:10.394-04:00The current and the waves are very effective. A p...The current and the waves are very effective. A piece that is well put together - the quilting and embellishing sparkle.Angie in SoCalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01689281551068732574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-29942347805234231312016-05-27T14:52:27.562-04:002016-05-27T14:52:27.562-04:00Wow! This is an amazing piece. I loved reading abo...Wow! This is an amazing piece. I loved reading about your creation steps. The seashells will be the perfect complement to your beautiful fabric and stitching.<br />Thank you for participating to my Fabric, Thread and Yarn Link party. Have a good day!France Nadeau ❅ inspiration imagination creationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17984624117899878826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-91835735976789518612016-05-27T12:56:17.943-04:002016-05-27T12:56:17.943-04:00Looks terrific and a great interpretation! I once ...Looks terrific and a great interpretation! I once stitched shells to a quilt, overlapping clear monofilament on top of them, so they wouldn't fall out. The next day, I went to the guild meeting, and the speaker had a quilt that also had shells on it. But she was more clever than I - she hot glued shank buttons onto them, then sewed on the button, with shell attached! Genius!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020294112107230403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-75597992993351476752016-05-27T08:57:41.687-04:002016-05-27T08:57:41.687-04:00This piece is gorgeous! Technical issue of stitche...This piece is gorgeous! Technical issue of stitches on the back from beading--you can slide your beading needle between layers exactly as you would a quilting needle between areas. It takes a little longer, but none of the beading stitches show on the back unless you want them to. Really, really love this piece!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14835393634763024001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-60726483927886621732016-05-26T21:25:23.165-04:002016-05-26T21:25:23.165-04:00Love the story that goes with the quilt. You captu...Love the story that goes with the quilt. You captured everything so well in word and stitch. Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02876375845688651131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-56072076845402856402016-05-26T20:36:03.997-04:002016-05-26T20:36:03.997-04:00You really know how to paint a picture in the mind...You really know how to paint a picture in the mind, I felt I was there with you. A beautiful quilt and a beautiful story, thank you.Kate @ Smiles From Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17525561534884021883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-86260595187408834672016-05-26T14:26:30.433-04:002016-05-26T14:26:30.433-04:00Thanks so much, Cindy. I really love the way it tu...Thanks so much, Cindy. I really love the way it turned out in the end. Ahhh.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02834496271292973632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-31095542167952090832016-05-26T14:25:45.454-04:002016-05-26T14:25:45.454-04:00You are so right, PaulaB! I was so pleased with th...You are so right, PaulaB! I was so pleased with the quilting stitches back there, but when I added the beading it wasn't as lovely. I know it's okay, and actually today it is done. Even better. Thank you for your kind words.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02834496271292973632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-84969858684740287262016-05-26T14:24:04.767-04:002016-05-26T14:24:04.767-04:00Lena, I wound up altering my plan, and used a 1/16...Lena, I wound up altering my plan, and used a 1/16 bit with a drill. I laid the small shells down on piece of green board (insulation), and put a hard piece of plastic under it in case I pushed through it. I had about 25% of the shells shatter. Some were really tough to get through, but I felt those would hold up the best over time on the quilt. I tend to agree it's not something I want to do again soon.<br />Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02834496271292973632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-61365146548280452552016-05-26T14:21:19.442-04:002016-05-26T14:21:19.442-04:00That's something I'll look up. Thank you.That's something I'll look up. Thank you. Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02834496271292973632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-3494015839309214902016-05-26T14:17:27.266-04:002016-05-26T14:17:27.266-04:00Thank you, Sharon. Thank you, Sharon. Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02834496271292973632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-87307651348361862322016-05-26T08:45:57.714-04:002016-05-26T08:45:57.714-04:00Oh Julie I think you have outdone yourself with th...Oh Julie I think you have outdone yourself with this one. I love how you incorporated your story into the quilt. Have fun with your Dremel.Stitchin At Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11471519132184672810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-60918235668880836752016-05-25T21:59:12.856-04:002016-05-25T21:59:12.856-04:00Why should your stitches be all beautiful? They a...Why should your stitches be all beautiful? They also are organic, each an individual. A work that truly touches my heart.PaulaB quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03850498636712774853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5042289181469558257.post-52762270255079957932016-05-25T15:07:43.699-04:002016-05-25T15:07:43.699-04:00You made such a great progress in such a short tim... You made such a great progress in such a short time, it's amazing! Good luck with your Dremel - I have some experience drilling shells with it and it's not one of my cherished memories ;))Lena Pugachevahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07722137356940126998noreply@blogger.com