tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post5747184742283745960..comments2024-02-12T04:47:06.603-05:00Comments on Plays With Needles: Tiffany DiamondsSusan Elliotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18094024834053351944noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-24152237601341855282011-09-29T17:07:34.121-05:002011-09-29T17:07:34.121-05:00You are amazing I love your blog :-)You are amazing I love your blog :-)Balbinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11820324627536763305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-57987671510912959192011-09-28T23:14:54.969-05:002011-09-28T23:14:54.969-05:00Well spotted about the necklaces looking like seam...Well spotted about the necklaces looking like seam treatments!! Love this idea!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-17582193992841362892011-09-28T20:25:58.725-05:002011-09-28T20:25:58.725-05:00Wonderful post Susan. Great story and it is so fun...Wonderful post Susan. Great story and it is so fun to see where you are drawing your inspiration. This block will be sensational.Chris Dalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01138384200981501305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-41899164760660925682011-09-28T14:51:38.334-05:002011-09-28T14:51:38.334-05:00Your block is definitely destined to become an Ame...Your block is definitely destined to become an American classic, too! And your stupendous work should at the vey least warrant a footnote in the next edition of Bejewelled by Tiffany!! <br /><br />I am waiting with bated breath to see your next addition!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05765115495938525371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-62508821024746148032011-09-28T14:10:20.332-05:002011-09-28T14:10:20.332-05:00The French Revolution was before Lewis Tiffany'...The French Revolution was before Lewis Tiffany's time. He started buying diamonds from French aristocrats who fled after Louis Philippe I was forced to abdicate in 1848.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-27383165287377706692011-09-28T05:24:37.027-05:002011-09-28T05:24:37.027-05:00The necklace-inspired seam treatment is really daz...The necklace-inspired seam treatment is really dazzling. Wonderful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-65697021998075301612011-09-28T04:53:56.495-05:002011-09-28T04:53:56.495-05:00You are simply amazing. I've been following y...You are simply amazing. I've been following your blog for about a year now. Your work leaves me speechless. What a wonderful wonderful talent and imagination you have. Linda S from West Chester PA.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-22550908066034342492011-09-28T04:39:37.888-05:002011-09-28T04:39:37.888-05:00What an interesting history of the store. Those ba...What an interesting history of the store. Those baubles are just glorious. Don't you wish you could try one on?<br />Your work has so much love and joy in it Susan. I find it incredibly uplifting to come to visit you here.Ingrid Midahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03609389355426171504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-12959643103365491802011-09-27T23:35:04.223-05:002011-09-27T23:35:04.223-05:00Your work is absolutely stunning:)Your work is absolutely stunning:)Mary Ann Tatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06064111648107079739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-22219286867479508832011-09-27T22:26:31.797-05:002011-09-27T22:26:31.797-05:00Your block is stunning. Your expertise with beadin...Your block is stunning. Your expertise with beading is evident, and is a delight to see.<br /><br />Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful work with us, and for the interesting story of the rise of the Tiffany jewellery stores.shirleyhttp://stitchesandlife.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-21297563809883612292011-09-27T20:33:03.479-05:002011-09-27T20:33:03.479-05:00You have not only gone into great detail in the pi...You have not only gone into great detail in the piece but so much research to make sure everything is just right. It is even more special knowing all that you have put into the piece.<br />On my 25th anniversary my husband presented me with a blue Tiffany's box with a small heart necklace. It is wonderful knowing Tiffany's history.<br />Thank you for sharing.<br />Teresa's Heartfelt StitchesTeresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11891559856771054734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-8086224176480293782011-09-27T20:19:37.261-05:002011-09-27T20:19:37.261-05:00All of your wonderful history lessons about Tiffan...All of your wonderful history lessons about Tiffany and how it became what it is, reminded me of a book that I read at the begininng of the summer. The book is a novel by Susan Vreeland called Clara and Mr. Tiffany. This Mr Tiffany is the son of Charles Comfort. this Mr Tiffany is the Tiffany of Tiffany stained glass- it was very interesting and a good read. He would only allow women to be his glass pickers to choose and place the glass for his creations, as they had much more refined sensibilities as to color and tone and value. (according to Mr. T)<br /><br />You continue to dazzle me with your amazing attention to detail and the beauty of your work!!!<br /><br />BTW, if you know of anyone who was liking my sun prints I am now selling them in my Etsy shop!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/Clara-Mr-Tiffany-Susan-Vreeland/dp/1400068169/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1317172398&sr=1-1Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13861364748418692061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-44394862633398647272011-09-27T19:30:24.462-05:002011-09-27T19:30:24.462-05:00{.................}
that's me being speechless...{.................}<br />that's me being speechless!Vicky aka Stichrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02398784887410187456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-82358989547852937252011-09-27T19:13:21.387-05:002011-09-27T19:13:21.387-05:00You always have such interesting post, Susan, not ...You always have such interesting post, Susan, not to mention your fabulous stitching. This block is amazing! I'm sure glad you are keeping it! Didn't you already do a cup on your Alice block? As for gloves, maybe you could use ultra suede and then applique them? I can't wait to see what you come up with though!Judy S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05591607125583963544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-88176548850613937392011-09-27T19:03:55.579-05:002011-09-27T19:03:55.579-05:00Wow! Absolutely gorgeous! I love the fact you did ...Wow! Absolutely gorgeous! I love the fact you did so much research to make your piece unique. You capture the flair and magic of Tiffany.<br />I love this.Suztatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15703965965474209546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-4320120390344040462011-09-27T18:46:53.774-05:002011-09-27T18:46:53.774-05:00Your dedication to studying all things Tiffany and...Your dedication to studying all things Tiffany and Co. is apparent in your beautiful stitching and details. This seam detail of the necklace treatment is exquisite. I am in awe of your handwork.Createologyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141896048450385243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-15310075981841260362011-09-27T17:14:07.216-05:002011-09-27T17:14:07.216-05:00You never cease to amaze me!! I think the reason ...You never cease to amaze me!! I think the reason why is due to that fact that your love for your project "topics" just shines through! Can't wait to see how you complete this one!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07929920771003768745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-32241848091409912942011-09-27T16:54:36.859-05:002011-09-27T16:54:36.859-05:00Once again this seam treatment is just stunning! T...Once again this seam treatment is just stunning! Thank you also for the history lesson on Tiffany's....This block is so full of beauty and will be a standout in any crowd......Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04778881951560644932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-32082902451599828672011-09-27T15:09:32.339-05:002011-09-27T15:09:32.339-05:00Tiffany & I go way back...my great-grandfather...Tiffany & I go way back...my great-grandfather was a craftsman & made things for them after he came to America. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-17280465140483633672011-09-27T14:52:21.903-05:002011-09-27T14:52:21.903-05:00I have been dazzled by the detail you have put int...I have been dazzled by the detail you have put into this piece. Each part carefully considered. I saw the Bejewelled by Tiffany exhibition at Somerset House in London 2006 (it only seems like yesterday) and I was in awe of the craftmanship and beauty then. You have reawakened that time and it brings back fond memories. Thank you.FLOWER FRIENDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12175190648233656967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-91020060741879764592011-09-27T14:43:19.196-05:002011-09-27T14:43:19.196-05:00Your work is such a delight. Thank you for adding ...Your work is such a delight. Thank you for adding a sense to your embroidery, this makes it even more interesting.<br />Kisses from FranceCoeur de freesiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997251572778515514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-27382207507762253562011-09-27T13:56:37.201-05:002011-09-27T13:56:37.201-05:00Oh My Goodness!
*Propping mouth shut.* I LOVE yo...Oh My Goodness! <br /><br />*Propping mouth shut.* I LOVE your seam treatment. <br /><br />Wow! Susan, every time I think you couldn't possibly outdo yourself, you do. I love it, love it, love it. <br /><br />Thanks for the peek behind your design process. How fun! Great job and a huge pat on the back.Sheilanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-26810122951510171872011-09-27T13:33:19.584-05:002011-09-27T13:33:19.584-05:00I just love the way you take us on a journey and g...I just love the way you take us on a journey and grant us a peak into your inspiration!Deeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18258188651834672950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-27935608816482898232011-09-27T13:23:15.879-05:002011-09-27T13:23:15.879-05:00Wow, what a post!
*speechless with mouth open*Wow, what a post!<br /><br />*speechless with mouth open*Beth Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00160368186306629601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-59589187128256191052011-09-27T13:12:16.888-05:002011-09-27T13:12:16.888-05:00It is all about Audrey and Tiffany's. I use to...It is all about Audrey and Tiffany's. I use to go to work with my mom in Manhattan and past Tiffany's all the time... not realizing what it was. Love the photos.http://thankfullga447https://www.blogger.com/profile/09752118265182467689noreply@blogger.com