tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post191031714153908842..comments2024-02-12T04:47:06.603-05:00Comments on Plays With Needles: Thoughts on Random StitchingSusan Elliotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18094024834053351944noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-37770349559553503912012-08-01T01:43:24.837-05:002012-08-01T01:43:24.837-05:00Hi there!
Your work is amazing! I have stumbled h...Hi there! <br />Your work is amazing! I have stumbled here via old rose via button gloomiest and am glad to have done. I can't stop lOoling ant that starfish! I was interested in your randomness method. That is the way that Monty Don, an English tv gardener, recommends getting randomness when planting bulbs. <br />Sarah :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15941415622199071141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-82903086015899763512012-08-01T01:43:19.003-05:002012-08-01T01:43:19.003-05:00Only noticed the typos when too late- olderrose an...Only noticed the typos when too late- olderrose and button floozies not gloomiest!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15941415622199071141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-15541437770582695562012-08-01T01:41:11.073-05:002012-08-01T01:41:11.073-05:00Hi there!
Your work is amazing! I have stumbled h...Hi there! <br />Your work is amazing! I have stumbled here via old rose via button gloomiest and am glad to have done. I can't stop lOoling ant that starfish! I was interested in your randomness method. That is the way that Monty Don, an English tv gardener, recommends getting randomness when planting bulbs. <br />Sarah :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15941415622199071141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-71577958752977186602012-06-28T10:10:47.582-05:002012-06-28T10:10:47.582-05:00When I was stitching my little mushroom caps, I ke...When I was stitching my little mushroom caps, I kept catching myself making neat little rows and "varying" my stitches the same way every time!! I love your genius solution and you made me laugh with your struggle to stick to the picture of randomness. Let the beads fall where they may!!Starr Whitehttp://wonderlandwoodsblog.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-68676450331890632892012-06-27T13:24:49.334-05:002012-06-27T13:24:49.334-05:00What a brilliant solution!
I'm someone who&#...What a brilliant solution! <br /><br />I'm someone who's better at random than following a pattern. That said, it's a real challenge to step out of a comfort zone, whatever that zone may be, and I applaud you. :)<br /><br />Have fun with the sea urchin!Sarah Sequinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08221653054315631804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-4508045657855314402012-06-27T12:55:21.225-05:002012-06-27T12:55:21.225-05:00That's interesting, and rather difficult to ca...That's interesting, and rather difficult to capture, but i think it looks super. <br />Isn't it funny/strange that we must give thought and effort to something so as not to create a pattern.Suztatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15703965965474209546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-20885329327522829782012-06-27T09:58:51.017-05:002012-06-27T09:58:51.017-05:00Random or not your work is stunning. I love the i...Random or not your work is stunning. I love the idea of taking a picture and then following through with stitching as you see it. The random idea is wonderful and is something that I will have to try.NickiLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13904682849596921448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-87487648784640924182012-06-27T08:32:47.566-05:002012-06-27T08:32:47.566-05:00Ha! I don't know if you know this but I HATE ...Ha! I don't know if you know this but I HATE doing random - it boggles my mind :-)<br /><br />You did a great job, the beads really do look sandy. It reminds me of the little trails of sand you get at home after a day on the beach. No matter how carefully you think you have washed or brushed away the sand some always comes home with you.coral-seashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876196936807771078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-16423672254891706992012-06-27T08:32:08.145-05:002012-06-27T08:32:08.145-05:00You did "random" justice. very nice eff...You did "random" justice. very nice effect.Laurel's Quillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992961037629400452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-16541797234716500622012-06-27T08:22:52.152-05:002012-06-27T08:22:52.152-05:00Hi Susan,
I think your piece is gorgeous and to my...Hi Susan,<br />I think your piece is gorgeous and to my eye, your version of "randomness" has an artful element that is more appealing than total randomness, as illustrated in the dropping/scattering of beads. Plus, as always, the exquisite craftsmanship of your work enhances your art further!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18151980017769709403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-12255634779573077042012-06-27T03:51:40.463-05:002012-06-27T03:51:40.463-05:00Dear Susan, your pictures are a feast for my eyes)...Dear Susan, your pictures are a feast for my eyes))) I love your blog!Lillihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853553980678421296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-68045890787677086612012-06-27T02:59:18.708-05:002012-06-27T02:59:18.708-05:00Glad to be of service! I think you did a great job...Glad to be of service! I think you did a great job with the random scatter - it looks fabulous!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15322676800314521539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-48286705387198321112012-06-26T23:29:21.933-05:002012-06-26T23:29:21.933-05:00Another lovely post, and your sand sure looks rand...Another lovely post, and your sand sure looks random to me. And gorgeous! Gerry mentioned tossing her seedlings and planting them where they fall. It is called "naturalizing" and unless I want my tulip (or daffodil or other) bulbs looking like Pretty Maids All in a Row, I naturalize by tossing them and planting where they lie. Great technique to apply to beads, but oh so tedious! So says this woman whose eyes cross at the thought of sewing on all those beads! Hugs xxCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05765115495938525371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-56370249764431225842012-06-26T21:51:20.943-05:002012-06-26T21:51:20.943-05:00Well, no matter what you say, Susan, I think your ...Well, no matter what you say, Susan, I think your *random* sand is exquisite...as is your entire piece!<br /><br />Luv the idea of tossing the beads then taking their picture. Genius. ;>}}Sweetpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000313813136860758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-53455594305317010962012-06-26T21:49:15.311-05:002012-06-26T21:49:15.311-05:00This is what is so wonderful about blogging and ge...This is what is so wonderful about blogging and getting feedback and input. Almost instantly we can communicate with one another. Who knew "random" would be so difficult. Your sand looks quite wonderful to me. Stitching Bliss...Createologyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141896048450385243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-15863377056176188802012-06-26T20:38:35.774-05:002012-06-26T20:38:35.774-05:00Interesting post..as always a creative technique. ...Interesting post..as always a creative technique. I don't think I ever do anything randomly though o so many time I try to in almost every aspect of my life.<br />xx, CarolCarol- Beads and Birdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11062821517519300477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-4937080971456352122012-06-26T19:55:59.801-05:002012-06-26T19:55:59.801-05:00Hi Susan, Your work is, as always, beautiful. I l...Hi Susan, Your work is, as always, beautiful. I like your post about the random work, including Rachel's valuable input.<br />Funny how Stitchers are sometimes disappointed with their own work, while the viewers see only perfection.<br />The starfish is gorgeous and my favourite seam is the delicate wind-blown grass. Love your colours.crazyQstitcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10534395470078739309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-47669739444984430722012-06-26T18:25:05.467-05:002012-06-26T18:25:05.467-05:00The effect is wonderful...:)The effect is wonderful...:)Mary Ann Tatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06064111648107079739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-83469891152134408882012-06-26T16:41:21.781-05:002012-06-26T16:41:21.781-05:00I know just what you mean...on a larger scale. Wh...I know just what you mean...on a larger scale. When I planted my forest (5247 trees) I wanted it like a real forest but kept finding myself planting seedling trees in rows and regular spaces... ended up tossing the tree seedlings and planting where they landed.. It is something internal but then it is probably what keeps us from being "scatter brained" LOL GerGerry Kruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15443636394415186783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-21097152766195403252012-06-26T16:17:21.423-05:002012-06-26T16:17:21.423-05:00Very beautiful. Loving the random.Very beautiful. Loving the random.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06088645094342340917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-91085202704907208722012-06-26T15:15:27.766-05:002012-06-26T15:15:27.766-05:00I'm filing the picture idea away in my mind ju...I'm filing the picture idea away in my mind just in case I need it someday! Your sandy beach looks fabulous!Cathy Lloydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15693650575653412368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-62447963256541225672012-06-26T14:13:46.583-05:002012-06-26T14:13:46.583-05:00What a GEM of an idea and isn't it great that ...What a GEM of an idea and isn't it great that we now have digital cameras and can take these before and after shots!Orielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16204321648734653709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-14984112226371228792012-06-26T12:56:23.412-05:002012-06-26T12:56:23.412-05:00Great thoughts on randomness! Your result looks g...Great thoughts on randomness! Your result looks great to me! Some cross~stitcher's have issues with samplers not being symmetrical, or the borders not being 100% around a piece, or just letting their "mistakes" go and incorporating them into their stitching. Wonder is this all comes from the same part of our being and the need to feel certain order in our lives. Perhaps if we all try to be a little more random, we'd stress a lot less.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07929920771003768745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-45115826289200740532012-06-26T12:56:05.063-05:002012-06-26T12:56:05.063-05:00Just by glancing at this block it looks like rando...Just by glancing at this block it looks like random sand on the beach. I can truly appreciate the hard work that went in to making your sand seem random, and it worked! I really like that next to your sea star there is a larger sized pearl shaped piece laying next to it. Job well done.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04778881951560644932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-50912596969969148392012-06-26T12:44:29.411-05:002012-06-26T12:44:29.411-05:00I can't do random. For my sea tangles, I follo...I can't do random. For my sea tangles, I followed the instructions given randomly by excel. I could not do it myself...<br />Your beach is the most beautiful.verobirdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12968111905760607177noreply@blogger.com