tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post2984617871634113020..comments2024-03-24T15:26:36.890+10:00Comments on Paper Ponderings: Of rusty fabrics...Fiona Dempsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-33137424400023502922014-04-03T11:16:04.503+10:002014-04-03T11:16:04.503+10:00Lovely results without me having to do anything Le...Lovely results without me having to do anything Lesley - except watch and wait. They are still hanging around while I try to work out where to put them next - I'd like to still be able to see them as I do my daily life; but then the thought of coming upon them only occasionally makes me think I might like that as well!Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-938554095161066102014-03-28T02:15:45.376+10:002014-03-28T02:15:45.376+10:00Seeing the changes wrought in these pieces of fabr...Seeing the changes wrought in these pieces of fabric, first by you Fiona and then by nature and by time is enthralling. You must have the patience of a saint to allow this metamorphosis to happen but what gorgeous results. I love the soft grey on the reverse of them. LAC EMP 2020https://www.blogger.com/profile/01999825212820503519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-36191013906682933682014-03-26T21:06:23.718+10:002014-03-26T21:06:23.718+10:00Hmmm - good lesson in there B about just letting g...Hmmm - good lesson in there B about just letting go. These pieces have seemed to do a dance wiht nature somehow; and are shining brightly, tho differently now.Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-33059573066174683702014-03-26T21:05:26.037+10:002014-03-26T21:05:26.037+10:00They have been so true and honest Amanda - just be...They have been so true and honest Amanda - just being what they can be in amongst it all. I like where they have been, where they have come to and where they might go; just waiting for the next chapter!Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-74668896644765008062014-03-26T21:04:11.354+10:002014-03-26T21:04:11.354+10:00I think you're right Jan- it feels as if the f...I think you're right Jan- it feels as if the frayed fabric is telling a story of sorts…hinting at it, letting us know that things have happened, just not sure what. I love to hold fabric that i sold and thin and worn - just beautiful.Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-41856975483112177652014-03-26T21:02:28.314+10:002014-03-26T21:02:28.314+10:00Indeed Ronnie - sometimes I gasp to think I'm ...Indeed Ronnie - sometimes I gasp to think I'm nearly 50 when I feel about 25 years younger; and sometimes I get annoyed with ageing bits and pieces; but generally I think it's grand to get older and wiser!Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-47551564465452557912014-03-26T21:01:11.962+10:002014-03-26T21:01:11.962+10:00Thanks Cat - I agree!Thanks Cat - I agree!Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-61528740502704838222014-03-26T21:00:50.076+10:002014-03-26T21:00:50.076+10:00It's intriguing isn't it Robyn? I was surp...It's intriguing isn't it Robyn? I was surprised I could rust leather; let alone discover it would weather so well. Life is full of learning...Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-67833779630585839062014-03-26T20:59:57.624+10:002014-03-26T20:59:57.624+10:00Go on do it! New neighbours need to know who they&...Go on do it! New neighbours need to know who they're living next to - the rust queen! I do love how they have weathered, and I have so enjoyed watching them make their transition...Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-34458671955951969892014-03-26T18:45:52.504+10:002014-03-26T18:45:52.504+10:00F - such beauty in the ephemeral art - demonstrate...F - such beauty in the ephemeral art - demonstrates that letting go has its artistic beauty. Peace. BBarryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10059639215109777537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-81971059122575251602014-03-26T14:02:26.236+10:002014-03-26T14:02:26.236+10:00Wabi-sabi in action. I love artworks like these......Wabi-sabi in action. I love artworks like these....so honest and grounding.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12135240564161689792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-80950532417029785202014-03-26T06:50:27.274+10:002014-03-26T06:50:27.274+10:00I agree, the frayed bits are lovely! There's s...I agree, the frayed bits are lovely! There's something about worn/used fabric, isn't there? As if it carries history in the fibres. Xjanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05545341224555862464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-34635924840128138482014-03-26T06:16:56.248+10:002014-03-26T06:16:56.248+10:00if only we could all enjoy our personal aging and ...if only we could all enjoy our personal aging and weathering as much... lovelyronniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02260679591630131813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-63994496964079372722014-03-26T05:33:03.017+10:002014-03-26T05:33:03.017+10:00gorgeous textures...gorgeous textures...Caterina Gigliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02866569809702127806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-21213368804163066602014-03-25T23:50:37.030+10:002014-03-25T23:50:37.030+10:00They certainly have fared well. The texture and co...They certainly have fared well. The texture and colour of the rusted leather is particularly interesting.ArtPropelledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-82769929142816205602014-03-25T19:33:40.872+10:002014-03-25T19:33:40.872+10:00Wow! (that's a highly intelligent term, by the...Wow! (that's a highly intelligent term, by the way...tee hee) Those pieces held up very well against the elements. I love the frayed edges and general weathering of the fabric. Perhaps a few rusty peace flags would be good this year alongside my discharged ones. The new neighbors won't know what to think. Ha! Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927317459104273331noreply@blogger.com