tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post1524612045342166190..comments2024-03-24T15:26:36.890+10:00Comments on Paper Ponderings: Treasures from our travelsFiona Dempsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-69299566307098818642014-05-20T12:28:08.773+10:002014-05-20T12:28:08.773+10:00I agree completely Charlton - that sewing machine ...I agree completely Charlton - that sewing machine is such a beautiful object - if it sews, all the better!Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-1342645499467451052014-05-17T16:57:04.284+10:002014-05-17T16:57:04.284+10:00What lovely prizes - all wonderful but I have a fa...What lovely prizes - all wonderful but I have a favourite - that sewing machine. It's a devine, sculptural object, even if it never sews a stitch again. Charlton Stitcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052815242463837033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-18098823867115491682014-05-16T18:40:59.688+10:002014-05-16T18:40:59.688+10:00I'll give you directions Susan! You would love...I'll give you directions Susan! You would love it - a wonderful old character and a shop full of treasures - with no lights, so we used our torches on our iphones! It was overcast and grey - on a sunny day apparently you can see inside! What a hoot.Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-81220911876747334872014-05-16T16:12:07.866+10:002014-05-16T16:12:07.866+10:00I have a very serious case of lust and envy and am...I have a very serious case of lust and envy and am already trying to work out when I can head up to Stanthorpe and raise this shop!susan bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05039648113517753032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-25718575148188842322014-05-15T11:01:10.216+10:002014-05-15T11:01:10.216+10:00Thanks Valerianna - You're right - in multiple...Thanks Valerianna - You're right - in multiples like this they look stunning. It is occasionally worth it to leave the mountain and venture forth - so leaving the forest for a bit might reward you as well!Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-89707924916548469682014-05-15T10:59:55.371+10:002014-05-15T10:59:55.371+10:00Bending was a pretty special piece I think- and i ...Bending was a pretty special piece I think- and i am hopeful that he gets to make another version NFS tho time! And yes, as compensation I did get some wonderful bibs and bobs. Thanks Lesley!Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-78963650638071577042014-05-15T10:58:47.341+10:002014-05-15T10:58:47.341+10:00Thanks for he warning about the wax Velma - I'...Thanks for he warning about the wax Velma - I'm not all that surprised that we collect and gather the same old junk - it is so lovely isn't it?Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-51888416917000703562014-05-15T10:57:59.457+10:002014-05-15T10:57:59.457+10:00Lots of lovely treasures Robyn - and yes I am enco...Lots of lovely treasures Robyn - and yes I am encouraging Barry to consider another version of Bending!Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-67174735383882247072014-05-15T10:57:18.847+10:002014-05-15T10:57:18.847+10:00Loved it Ronnie! It is a serious machine for cove...Loved it Ronnie! It is a serious machine for coveting isn't it? Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-16731467831548215362014-05-14T10:30:10.115+10:002014-05-14T10:30:10.115+10:00I've always loved Barry's leaves most when...I've always loved Barry's leaves most when seen in groups, so this sculpture really struck me. Wonderful that it won and has a new home ( though I know you'll miss it!) Great finds on your journey... a good reminder to me to get out of the forest and have a look around!Valeriannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02621130622153365184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-73358030998751492112014-05-14T04:37:54.245+10:002014-05-14T04:37:54.245+10:00I think Barry's sculpture is glorious. How I e...I think Barry's sculpture is glorious. How I envy that collector who now has it gracing his garden. I can see why you'd want such a magnificent thing all for yourself. Still, you have other treats now to compensate a bit.... until Barry makes another 'Bending' just for you!LAC EMP 2020https://www.blogger.com/profile/01999825212820503519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-88058488873071536732014-05-13T20:35:31.642+10:002014-05-13T20:35:31.642+10:00congratulations, barry! it tickles me to see that ...congratulations, barry! it tickles me to see that we pick up similar "old junk". (yes to the nibs-amazing how one finds whole collections) and i have a deed, too. i will warn you-those red wax seals will stick to other things if they get a chance to get too hot and something is on top of them.Velma Bolyardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12446502295849533888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-32280757152385804732014-05-13T19:14:11.006+10:002014-05-13T19:14:11.006+10:00Oh so many treasures in this post! The amazing doc...Oh so many treasures in this post! The amazing document, the sewing machine, stacked boxes and Barry's prize .... my heart is racing. I'm sure Barry will make you something similar to 'Bending' for your garden. ArtPropelledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-5841156434870730312014-05-13T18:35:03.377+10:002014-05-13T18:35:03.377+10:00give barry a big pat on the back from me! (and whi...give barry a big pat on the back from me! (and while you are nicely distracted I plan to rush in and get my hands on the wee sewing machine - what an absolute beauty!)ronniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02260679591630131813noreply@blogger.com