tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post3659134006062887779..comments2024-02-12T04:47:06.603-05:00Comments on Plays With Needles: Summer ImprovSusan Elliotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18094024834053351944noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-72877980421704759382010-07-26T15:50:02.858-05:002010-07-26T15:50:02.858-05:00Susan--just wanted to let you know that the book a...Susan--just wanted to let you know that the book arrived today. Perhaps I'll begin reading it during my commute home from work, and find some inspiration for my stitching tonight!<br /><br />Carol S.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-36778756463600134602010-06-29T04:13:26.018-05:002010-06-29T04:13:26.018-05:00Aaack! I just hate being so behind on my reading....Aaack! I just hate being so behind on my reading. I always miss contests and drawings. Ah, well... I'm going to look at the book anyway. Not sure I need it. I tend to live my whole life rather randomly. A <i>plan</i> would be a change for me!<br /><br />I look forward to what will be showing up here on your blog.<br /><br />~Faith<br /><a href="http://airynothing.net/Blogs/index.php?blog=11" rel="nofollow"> Sew Many Blessings</a><br /><a href="http://airynothing.net/Blogs/index.php?blog=10" rel="nofollow">Needle & Fabric Art</a>tongfengdemaohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17109314578773780990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-20372119339075826842010-06-25T20:21:50.602-05:002010-06-25T20:21:50.602-05:00Love the improvisation theme for summer! I'm ...Love the improvisation theme for summer! I'm going to enjoy watching what you come up with. <br /><br />My improvisation is that I have several projects going on at once. I can then pick up and work on whatever I feel like that night. I enjoy doing this in the summer as since school is out and the kid's activities slow down, I have more time to stitch. :-)<br /><br />This weekend I'm clearing off my stitching area and deciding what I'm going to work on this summer. Several projects will then be selected and we'll see how I do. LOL!<br /><br />My fun for this summer? I'm taking my first real quilt class. Lot's of fun so far!<br /><br />Cynthia<br />Windy MeadowCynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16815507581216920872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-10360221169227928572010-06-25T13:03:42.610-05:002010-06-25T13:03:42.610-05:00Hi Susan!
I think having a time set everyday is mo...Hi Susan!<br />I think having a time set everyday is more important than having a stitching plan (although of course goals and projects assume structure).<br />This must be flexible of course, but the regularity of it has been helpful to me at least.<br />I like your other criteria, too. <br />I know it will be a wonderful, serendipitous summer for you!allie allerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13158390991360498378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-69044264027211667232010-06-24T21:07:38.868-05:002010-06-24T21:07:38.868-05:00Heh, heh, heh! Plans do go astray at times, don...Heh, heh, heh! Plans do go astray at times, don't they? Sounds like you will have some unexpected and unusual adventures awaiting you. Did you ever see that movie with Jim Carrey? I think it was titled "Yes Man" or something like that... I always enjoy seeing what you're up to. I loved your summer charm school last year, but I can see how that might be some pressure. Summer should be super relaxing. It's busy enough the rest of the year.<br /><br />Don't add me to the list for the book - I just got a copy myself, (thanks for the suggestion, it was timely) just wanted to stop by and say hi. I love Stell's pun. Hee, hee. "Improv'ing". Funny.<br /><br />PS. What do you think of the Steig Larsson book? I've read all three. I thought he was a very good storyteller (or I wouldn't have read them all), but I couldn't get past some of the extremely descriptive elements to put him on my keeper shelf.<br /><br />As I recall (it was some 20 years ago) Mists of Avalon was good. Do you like King Arther stories?Sheila Iskinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13855612593521382122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-10465063371502940642010-06-24T20:00:46.699-05:002010-06-24T20:00:46.699-05:00I to could use some knowledge on improv'ing my...I to could use some knowledge on improv'ing my life? I love your plans - happy stitchinghttp://www.ravelry.com/deliveries/343085?t=JFXSX72NN53UU3GKFDZGEOA7R1ELYOJStellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05073753506202447996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-40409695761223583212010-06-24T13:19:03.896-05:002010-06-24T13:19:03.896-05:00Wow! I love the idea of improv. I have learned alo...Wow! I love the idea of improv. I have learned alot over the past couple of years beading with my friend Robin. Yet I like to have a "recipe". Your books sounds like it is a good read and may give people like me more insite to letting go and letting life happen. I admire your bravery and excitement over the things you do or want to do in your life.<br />I look forward to more enjoyable reading of your blog.<br />ChristyChrsitynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-23779902248586364882010-06-24T12:46:11.817-05:002010-06-24T12:46:11.817-05:00I could use a little more improv in my life...Alth...I could use a little more improv in my life...Although I try to stitch everyday, life seems to throw me curves. I would love to win this book but if not I will order my own copy or better yet...take an afternoon off and head for the book store.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-24089222629739004682010-06-24T08:03:36.119-05:002010-06-24T08:03:36.119-05:00Well, just got through catching up on your posts -...Well, just got through catching up on your posts - oh what treat it's been! <br /><br />That Tambour is freakin' amazing. What a technique! <br /><br />You are truly an inspiration to all of us and I can't thank you enough for your blog posts. <br /><br />I love that little person lounging in the curve of your doodle. <br />Looking forward to following along on your journey this summer, wherever it may lead!Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451877202324054088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-35906407547572067792010-06-24T06:14:38.340-05:002010-06-24T06:14:38.340-05:00Do tell more about the painted piece above. It is ...Do tell more about the painted piece above. It is fun and to the point. I'm doing a long train trip this summer and need to make up some "kits" to work on while watching the USA go by outside the window. I find the problem with portable improv is carrying all the stuff needed for a creative pallette. Improv is my favorite way to go though: hense crazy quilting and Robin's improvisational beading technique. I'm looking forward to seeing your improv results in the fall.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00971467142314900997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-77628769382157670282010-06-23T23:30:31.833-05:002010-06-23T23:30:31.833-05:00I knew you'd come up with something more excit...I knew you'd come up with something more exciting than a couple of online classes. So glad you're fishing out the Rainbow! And glad that you pointed me to B.C. They're having craft demos on July 1 and Kristen is going to be there stitching...... We're headed up on Weds. and afterwards are going to explore the Caribou Trail. And yes, some stitching/knitting's coming too.Judy S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05591607125583963544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-33651523594170802082010-06-23T22:12:30.646-05:002010-06-23T22:12:30.646-05:00Wow, I'm commenter # 20 - did you buy a case o...Wow, I'm commenter # 20 - did you buy a case of these books? I too have trouble carving out stitching and sewing time in the summer. It seems gardening, kids, travel and a host of other things take over. I guess I need more discipline.. but then, is summer about discipline? Not for me... If it happens, great. if not, well.. so be it. Life is too short to stress over this...I head off to NYC next Tuesday, may email you with a few questions... Ciao and enjoy the summer...Linda Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09781161123677863867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-61155230699462655642010-06-23T21:25:49.101-05:002010-06-23T21:25:49.101-05:00I'm always gasping for breath when I visit you...I'm always gasping for breath when I visit your blog; your energy and spirit are my cardio! Improvisational? Heart to mind to hands, that's you. Loved viewing the links to a few of your older posts, your knitting is done as well as I've seen, and I am very much looking forward to the couture challenge too. My favorite beach in Maryland is Rehoboth; I can smell the crabs boiling and am feeling a bit envious...but in a good way.Front Range Stitcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00452838228733272788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-11650429620720890522010-06-23T18:41:02.637-05:002010-06-23T18:41:02.637-05:00Oy! What a great idea! Pack a container with bit...Oy! What a great idea! Pack a container with bits and pieces, thread and needles and then go! I'm personally looking for something to jump start my muse and the title of this book is intriguing to the idea that maybe my muse is playing an improv show and waiting for me to take a seat in the audience!<br />Cheers, DeniseDenisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07235753500084196007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-84739279881088874932010-06-23T17:55:19.471-05:002010-06-23T17:55:19.471-05:00Loved reading this post and 'improving' vi...Loved reading this post and 'improving' via the improv method. I too am setting deadlines aside -- I've wanted to master 'faces' for my figure work, both beaded and embroidered so that's what I'll be doing on these long summer days. They're small so they're portable. I do have plans for them but the important thing is to get comfortable with this new-to-me art form. So bring on the summer and I'll 'face' it with a needle and thread in my hand and no pre-planned plans.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11999711983585051357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-37911511699514436662010-06-23T17:28:51.111-05:002010-06-23T17:28:51.111-05:00It sounds like Playing with Stitches will actually...It sounds like Playing with Stitches will actually be playing with stitches this summer. It sounds like fun. I'm looking forward to following your adventures.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-29523906404232773322010-06-23T12:36:11.775-05:002010-06-23T12:36:11.775-05:00Wow ...... do I need that book! Having a husband w...Wow ...... do I need that book! Having a husband with dementia is certainly teaching me to "let go", but it's a hard lesson and I'm getting lots of practice. I'll be following your summer updates for pointers on improv! Hope you have a great time. <br />Susie WSusie Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01233318884023523298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-29537484945721166332010-06-23T12:22:13.705-05:002010-06-23T12:22:13.705-05:00I always have plans but life, i.e. dismal weather,...I always have plans but life, i.e. dismal weather, happens so I definitely need some wisdom and improvisational wisdom would be the very best!ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15188791638739872773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-44705642244625528132010-06-23T12:16:42.364-05:002010-06-23T12:16:42.364-05:00Sounds like a plan :-)
Have a great summer, Susan...Sounds like a plan :-)<br /><br />Have a great summer, Susancoral-seashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876196936807771078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-7160864107272289552010-06-23T11:57:22.927-05:002010-06-23T11:57:22.927-05:00You have made me SOOOOOO happy today. I woke up a...You have made me SOOOOOO happy today. I woke up and your beautiful blog with it's magical photo of Improv Wisdom on your stitching greeted my day. Oh, frabjous day! Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm for my book and even offering to give away copies. Wow, oh wow. <br />And, best of all, you have really understood what seems like a big contradiction. That is: Don't Prepare, just show up AND Stay on Course. Your purpose (plan) to stitch every day is an important one. Holding to this purpose isn't necessarily at odds with also "seizing the day" and finding ways to enjoy the summer. I am going to post a link to your blog on my blog tomorrow: improvwisdom.blogspot.com<br />You may already know this book but I recommend ONE BEAD AT A TIME by Robin Atkins. I think you and Robin are kindred spirits. <br />Have a glorious day. I will, thanks to YOU.Patricia Ryan Madsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14719484543862133758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-83832768828466270552010-06-23T11:54:39.204-05:002010-06-23T11:54:39.204-05:00Sounds like a plan! Well, sort of a plan for not p...Sounds like a plan! Well, sort of a plan for not planning, lol! I'd love to have a copy of the book so I can be more improvizational. Have a happy stitchy summer!Suztatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15703965965474209546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-90603543455738825192010-06-23T11:17:05.564-05:002010-06-23T11:17:05.564-05:00Sounds to me like you have a perfect plan for summ...Sounds to me like you have a perfect plan for summer stitching! Love the stitching on your skirt and the wonderful doodle looks like great inspiration too! I've got several small projects going and a couple of them are pretty improv too! Love seeing things come together as they will! Hope you have a fabulous summer of needle play!Lisa Bonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16954398440820019953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-63292787316994397922010-06-23T11:03:10.179-05:002010-06-23T11:03:10.179-05:00I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with...I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with your summer Improv. <br /><br />I tend to make approximate plans and then wander off-course as the fancy takes me. The only definite discipline I try to apply is that I will stitch at least five days out of the seven.Rachelhttp://www.blog.virtuosewadventures.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-48628996755055155522010-06-23T11:01:14.536-05:002010-06-23T11:01:14.536-05:00My days now that the boys are off for the summer n...My days now that the boys are off for the summer never go as I plan!! And my stitching, next to none recently! I need that book to help me!!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07929920771003768745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-2497784950633325072010-06-23T11:01:01.036-05:002010-06-23T11:01:01.036-05:00I just received two doodle books from Joggles this...I just received two doodle books from Joggles this morning and can't wait to start.... and I read your comments and think "yes, let go of everything else and just have fun this summer and let loose. Thanks for the inspiration. You always blow me away and I have learned so much from you. As you must know your blog is my favorite place to be and the first thing in the morning I have to check and see what you are up to. Have a wonderful summer. LiseEvelyn and Lisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15721179837144505509noreply@blogger.com