tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post3303973729436686608..comments2024-02-12T04:47:06.603-05:00Comments on Plays With Needles: A Coffee BreakSusan Elliotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18094024834053351944noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-82197484404738426442011-10-02T20:28:06.969-05:002011-10-02T20:28:06.969-05:00Love the coffee cup, a perfect detail!
The touch ...Love the coffee cup, a perfect detail!<br /><br />The touch of pink beading warms up the block so beautifully. As to the size, I agree with other comments that the size isn't the problem, it's the balance. <br /><br />I also agree to trust your instincts, as evidenced by your other spectacular work. Don't compromise your vision for this block. The butterfly/pin idea can always be the focus of another block :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-29409002734450413592011-10-01T23:25:25.658-05:002011-10-01T23:25:25.658-05:00I think the size of the butterfly fits the scale o...I think the size of the butterfly fits the scale of the flower bouquet perfectly. If there's a way to associate those two motifs, I thin you're good. I love the pink touches. This piece is amazing.Barbara Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09068430978341114058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-32995104061074531762011-10-01T20:58:51.023-05:002011-10-01T20:58:51.023-05:00I think you ought to let the powers that be at Tif...I think you ought to let the powers that be at Tiffany know what you are up to....allie allerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13158390991360498378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-5979111651153429992011-10-01T19:18:11.189-05:002011-10-01T19:18:11.189-05:00Wow! Such a tiny little cup! You have done such an...Wow! Such a tiny little cup! You have done such an amazing job on this block....I cannot wait to see the finished butterfly!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04778881951560644932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-27359880724015604122011-10-01T18:37:26.141-05:002011-10-01T18:37:26.141-05:00Your work is beautiful but the design is getting a...Your work is beautiful but the design is getting a little off balance. I think that you should turn the butterfly counter clockwise a few degrees and maybe even lower it a bit so it seems to be taking off from having landed on the Tiffany logo. It could even be a little bigger.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-18652456815013870872011-10-01T15:47:48.267-05:002011-10-01T15:47:48.267-05:00You've had so many suggestions, I don't th...You've had so many suggestions, I don't think I will add to them - except to say I think you need to prop it up and look at it for a while. The right choice will come to mind!Rachelhttp://www.blog.virtuosewadventures.co.uk/wordpress/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-67626241883755551112011-10-01T11:38:39.151-05:002011-10-01T11:38:39.151-05:00Lots of suggestions! Whatever you decide will be ...Lots of suggestions! Whatever you decide will be wonderful. Your work is always gorgeous. Jane in MOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-60854337602814408172011-10-01T09:42:41.989-05:002011-10-01T09:42:41.989-05:00It is so exciting to follow this piece and your th...It is so exciting to follow this piece and your thoughts.<br />I think I should add a piece of lace first. Then you can decide about the butterfly.Marjoleinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241078034098499847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-54963252059372227732011-10-01T06:49:51.972-05:002011-10-01T06:49:51.972-05:00*Trust yourself.* You've got a lovely eye for ...*Trust yourself.* You've got a lovely eye for design and everyone has some great suggestions for you if you're looking for other ways to tweak it, but you're right to step away to look at it. Sometimes we get too close to our work. And I agree with Teresa's (heartfelt stitches) comment, if the pin doesn't end up working just right, save it for another block. It's great as a butterfly! But don't alter your vision of the block to make it work. You'll know when it's the right time/place to use it. I really like your touches of pink. It really warmed up all that silver and blue. Pretty, Susan. Audrey is looking very glam. :)Sheilanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-16278009127955529232011-10-01T06:11:24.460-05:002011-10-01T06:11:24.460-05:00Audrey is just stunning! I cannot imagine trying t...Audrey is just stunning! I cannot imagine trying to stitch something as tiny as the fingers on her gloves!<br /><br />Good luck with the butterfly and Mr Miller's pin. Thank you for sharing your thought processes.Miriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03831644517557759507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-33599433310615369702011-10-01T03:05:30.281-05:002011-10-01T03:05:30.281-05:00Oddly enough, I think the butterfly is a tad too s...Oddly enough, I think the butterfly is a tad too small. You might want to enlarge it slightly to check if that would balance the final composition a bit.Etainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08284658071747068424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-73468123756390565402011-10-01T02:44:05.996-05:002011-10-01T02:44:05.996-05:00I have to agree with Flowerlady. If you still want...I have to agree with Flowerlady. If you still want to use the pin as the thorax, the rest of the butterfly has to be in proportion. The pink idea adds another focus to the piece. Go with your gut instinct,if your past work is anything to go by it usually works. Look forward to the next installment of the story.<br />KimFLOWER FRIENDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12175190648233656967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-14822867643350893422011-09-30T20:50:25.467-05:002011-09-30T20:50:25.467-05:00You always amaze me with your creativity! It's...You always amaze me with your creativity! It's so fun read about your design process! Love the pink in the butterfly!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03312699459116007838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-1444862778058224822011-09-30T20:05:57.934-05:002011-09-30T20:05:57.934-05:00I love the idea of the butterfly and a touch of pi...I love the idea of the butterfly and a touch of pink. Looking forward to seeing more.Suztatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15703965965474209546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-51874444981145489692011-09-30T18:49:23.570-05:002011-09-30T18:49:23.570-05:00I love watching this piece come together. It is a ...I love watching this piece come together. It is a journey and sometimes you need a cup of tea and a pause to know what to do next. I am sure it will come to you. <br />I love butterflies. They have such powerful symbolism. <br />Good luck!Ingrid Midahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03609389355426171504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-87641532458301362482011-09-30T18:46:38.953-05:002011-09-30T18:46:38.953-05:00This is BEAUTIFUL!!! I love the coffee cup! All of...This is BEAUTIFUL!!! I love the coffee cup! All of this made me want to watch the movie so I borrowed it from my sister..wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00771187881429333283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-70738379648671225742011-09-30T18:30:06.803-05:002011-09-30T18:30:06.803-05:00Audrey's coffee cup is so cute. I love the id...Audrey's coffee cup is so cute. I love the idea of your butterfly and introducing a touch of pink in the rhinestones for Mr. Miller's stick pin. Your auditioning detail technique is the best way to "see" how all will look when stitched. Happy pondering while September surrenders to October...Createologyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141896048450385243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-65644949670140932932011-09-30T18:08:03.308-05:002011-09-30T18:08:03.308-05:00From your last post and in this one, you did menti...From your last post and in this one, you did mention using Mr. Miller's stick pin as the thorax, so to me the butterfly's size would have to go according to the pin's size. Just MHO.<br /><br />I love that coffee cup. You are so talented and do such intricate, lovely work.<br /><br />FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-71670890317663087912011-09-30T17:15:55.633-05:002011-09-30T17:15:55.633-05:00Yeah, me again. Just went back for another look.
...Yeah, me again. Just went back for another look.<br /><br />What if the butterfly is a bit smaller, and moved down (off the line of the lace) so it's head points at Audrey's face - the same as one of the flowers on the other side?<br /><br />Also, I've just skipped back some posts. I'd love to hear about adding the gloves (gosh - fiddly too!) and especially how you did her hand, holding the coffee mug.MeganHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14842743721181682681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-58930600921325316152011-09-30T17:11:06.078-05:002011-09-30T17:11:06.078-05:00Anonymous said what I was trying to say, only bett...Anonymous said what I was trying to say, only better, re focal point. (I wrote before reading the rest of the comments - didn't want to be influenced when I write comments).<br />And yes - that point about the butterfly being the same size as Audrey's head, as bubblygigi mentioned.<br /><br />Audrey/Tiffany. You know what I mean!MeganHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14842743721181682681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-32035380964621508522011-09-30T17:06:50.710-05:002011-09-30T17:06:50.710-05:00I think that the butterfly should be a little smal...I think that the butterfly should be a little smaller. The other motifs (eg chandelier) close by are quite large, but it makes Tiffany look a bit small. Especially once it's all beaded, it'll serve as a focal point and you want Tiffany to be the focal point.<br />I don't think you need an extra flower - I think it works well as is. Maybe a decision to make once the butterfly is in?<br />The cup of coffee is just *perfect*. Wow and double wow - good work! And the gloves! She is looking *absolutely beautiful*<br />Did you end up using a bit'o'wax in her hair??<br />This is a masterpiece of yours. You ARE keeping it, aren't you?MeganHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14842743721181682681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-18279699202780486572011-09-30T16:11:39.245-05:002011-09-30T16:11:39.245-05:00coooo cute coffee cup ... mmm butter fly seems to ...coooo cute coffee cup ... mmm butter fly seems to be the right size and that pink adds a certain something but it does need a flower or something to be near it to balance the space out a bit does that make sense ???? still love reading your drivel ... you sound just like me when trying stuff out ..lol :) love mouse xxxxMousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11672749994268562607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-36936361382260379492011-09-30T16:09:10.291-05:002011-09-30T16:09:10.291-05:00I love, love, love the piece so far. I'm thin...I love, love, love the piece so far. I'm thinking that the butterfly should be smaller. If my monitor is showing the block correctly, the butterfly takes up the same amount of space from the top of its wing to the bottom as the distance from the top of Audrey's hair to the bottom of her chin. Do you want that proportion?<br />Gita/Bubbygigibubbygigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01232811614555701194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-73899809065900883092011-09-30T15:27:17.349-05:002011-09-30T15:27:17.349-05:00Coffee cup really adds to her. I think the butterf...Coffee cup really adds to her. I think the butterfly will be a lovely addition. Is't size kinda goes with the flower beside her head. Love the touch of pink.<br />Whatever you do should please you and only you.<br />Teresa's Heartfelt Stitches<br />PS - I know you want to use the new piece of jewerly but if it doesn't fit and your heart is not happy you may have to leave it out. I am sure she would understandTeresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11891559856771054734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-27125227128950564822011-09-30T13:18:29.243-05:002011-09-30T13:18:29.243-05:00Hi - I do a lot of embroidery that I design myself...Hi - I do a lot of embroidery that I design myself so I'm familiar with your dilemma. My thoughts (and take them for what they're worth, which is very little) are that your problem with the butterfly is not size. The size is correct, for all the reasons you said. The problem is balance. In the rest of your block your elements are visually balanced through repetition, spacing, etc. Does this make sense? The butterfly will look odd beaded and floating alone on that side no matter the size because it would be the only beaded element standing alone (and thus it would distract from Audrey, your centerpiece). My suggestion would be to make your butterfly as planned, then integrate her into the piece the way you have flowers clustered together or a very large chandelier, etc. You could applique some lace onto the block, and make some tiny butterflies (plain chiffon done like the petals were in maybe a very pale pink would be totally sweet) or flowers or just beaded textured whatever to integrate her into her area.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com