tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post8528499870126714392..comments2024-03-24T15:26:36.890+10:00Comments on Paper Ponderings: Burn baby burnFiona Dempsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-34898729614550756102015-03-07T17:45:30.512+10:002015-03-07T17:45:30.512+10:00I am forever in awe of the process Lisa and it'...I am forever in awe of the process Lisa and it's good to acknowledge and share it I think Lisa, so glad you enjoyed. And yes, the top worked out pretty well too given my skill level! No bulls eyes or targets...Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-41206655222668186532015-03-07T17:44:34.027+10:002015-03-07T17:44:34.027+10:00So happy you like them Lesley - I was pleased with...So happy you like them Lesley - I was pleased with them as well! The sewing is OK - still needs refining but I can wear it so I'm pretty darn happy!Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-51673884070874207412015-03-07T07:02:36.830+10:002015-03-07T07:02:36.830+10:00I really enjoyed following your progress & exp...I really enjoyed following your progress & explanations through this magical world of burning/grids/tiny watch bits, Fiona! And I think you did a marvelous job with Jennifer's beautiful fabric - I love the simple/flow-y lines of it...Arzigogolarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00963207317966012515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-54101401919501349082015-03-05T04:31:46.328+10:002015-03-05T04:31:46.328+10:00So beautifully controlled Fiona. Gorgeous, gorgeou...So beautifully controlled Fiona. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! PS The sewing's not bad either!LAC EMP 2020https://www.blogger.com/profile/01999825212820503519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-82048219170083092092015-03-04T22:47:28.830+10:002015-03-04T22:47:28.830+10:00The words just came when I saw your work - thank y...The words just came when I saw your work - thank you too.Olga Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10554469124546960971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-76562555308080532842015-03-04T10:35:05.400+10:002015-03-04T10:35:05.400+10:00Thanks Robyn - I love that term 'burnt offerin...Thanks Robyn - I love that term 'burnt offerings..." <br />It felt calm and contemplative in the making, so its nice they appear that way when finished. I shall go explore Lindy Lee now!Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-9431291208084682372015-03-04T10:33:17.825+10:002015-03-04T10:33:17.825+10:00Thanks Lyndall - it was a fun time, and I w s amaz...Thanks Lyndall - it was a fun time, and I w s amazed at how beautifully the patterns all worked together - and a grid is so harmonious...Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-77925347595798160022015-03-04T10:32:29.143+10:002015-03-04T10:32:29.143+10:00In comparison to some of the light tissue paper bu...In comparison to some of the light tissue paper burning of late this was way more controlled Jac! I like these repetitive nature of it and the uniqueness of each piece. Good fun.Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-24606429288152736192015-03-04T10:31:34.941+10:002015-03-04T10:31:34.941+10:00Glad you like the little burn bits J - it was a de...Glad you like the little burn bits J - it was a delightful explore. And I love the top! It worked out well (after I adjusted and re-adjusted the pattern a few times) and it looks great with a dark olive pair of pants I have - worn it twice and feel good!Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-74044550715559637582015-03-04T10:30:22.173+10:002015-03-04T10:30:22.173+10:00Now I'm thinking I need to burn hole sin that ...Now I'm thinking I need to burn hole sin that top Ronnie!Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-80267691820030340802015-03-04T10:01:24.609+10:002015-03-04T10:01:24.609+10:00It did indeed Robyn! My first effort was more beau...It did indeed Robyn! My first effort was more beautiful, but too big so I gave it to my mum who is taller than me. I enjoyed these wee pieces and the fact that there was so much to do with patterns - the more I did the more I realised I could do...Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-34943581843004006932015-03-04T09:59:54.896+10:002015-03-04T09:59:54.896+10:00It was the perfect collision Margaret/Charlton - a...It was the perfect collision Margaret/Charlton - and something appears you didn't know was there. The singles would like framed in a large frame almost wouldn't they? I'm going to have some fun i think. Go well.Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-31741967199497900562015-03-04T09:58:46.456+10:002015-03-04T09:58:46.456+10:00Thanks Sandy! Me and garment making are an interes...Thanks Sandy! Me and garment making are an interesting combo - but I do so want to do it! I'm not yet quite sure what the watch parts do, but they definitely add strength and character and ....something else. Go well.Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-73869157116612751582015-03-04T09:57:39.496+10:002015-03-04T09:57:39.496+10:00Thanks Liz - there is atructure and order and gent...Thanks Liz - there is atructure and order and gentle randomness isn't there? I'm glad it feels right - it felt right as I went along; I wasn't cranky if one burnt larger or smaller or slightly wonkily...it somehow gels together. Go well.Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-70485114801033806112015-03-04T09:56:31.903+10:002015-03-04T09:56:31.903+10:00Olga - I love these words, thank you! They capture...Olga - I love these words, thank you! They capture it so well, the gentle in and out of breath, the search for stillness and peace, the slow reveal of meaning...thank you.Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-9514906819189850972015-03-04T09:55:33.139+10:002015-03-04T09:55:33.139+10:00Thanks Susan - it was a lovely meander, with an in...Thanks Susan - it was a lovely meander, with an interesting result so far! Where to next I wonder? And the top is good fun too!Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-42205461710337217062015-03-04T08:10:10.672+10:002015-03-04T08:10:10.672+10:00I love your 'burnt offerings'......very ca...I love your 'burnt offerings'......very calm and contemplative. I have written a post on a wonderful Australian artist, Lindy Lee....who 'paints' with fire. She is a marvellous artist.....I think you may find her work interesting. Happy scorching!!!!<br /><br />Ciao<br /><br />RobynParis Rendez-vous and Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08168281341920168771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-18006202347311647322015-03-03T20:39:54.591+10:002015-03-03T20:39:54.591+10:00Thanks B - funny how the little things often work ...Thanks B - funny how the little things often work out...Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-87430752179899080242015-03-03T09:38:37.417+10:002015-03-03T09:38:37.417+10:00Beautiful work and very innovative. Love it.Beautiful work and very innovative. Love it.Lyndell Dobbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01502219390289532553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-43860257277691331192015-03-03T03:00:48.409+10:002015-03-03T03:00:48.409+10:00I like the idea of burning, such a potentialy wild...I like the idea of burning, such a potentialy wild and difficult process of working, being used in such a contolled manner. Looking forward to seeing where you go with itjachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04875576384239512399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-8516840800522517362015-03-02T21:01:46.222+10:002015-03-02T21:01:46.222+10:00The burnt pieces have me mesmerized. Such seeming ...The burnt pieces have me mesmerized. Such seeming simplicity paired with the watch pieces...genius. <br /><br />I love the top you made with my rusty cotton. Perhaps I should give it a try as well. There's plenty in the studio just waiting to be used. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927317459104273331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-42301973183749283972015-03-02T10:22:12.914+10:002015-03-02T10:22:12.914+10:00clock and burn..... mmmmmm yes xxxclock and burn..... mmmmmm yes xxxronniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02260679591630131813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-64978576657161206692015-03-02T07:09:27.457+10:002015-03-02T07:09:27.457+10:00As usual, beautiful work Fiona. Looks like your S...As usual, beautiful work Fiona. Looks like your SLQ pattern book purchase has come in handy already :)rObfOshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07467965537415271912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-90721582632297014932015-03-02T03:46:42.937+10:002015-03-02T03:46:42.937+10:00These little burnt pieces are beautiful. I especia...These little burnt pieces are beautiful. I especially like the simplicity of the singles and very much like the 12 set vertically ... but why single out any ... they're all a delight! There is nothing quite like the 'what if' moment when two thoughts collide, is there?Charlton Stitcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052815242463837033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-81142694198192174542015-03-02T00:58:04.056+10:002015-03-02T00:58:04.056+10:00Love the burnt squares. And the way the watch part...Love the burnt squares. And the way the watch part brings in another dimension.<br />And well done on the garment sewing!<br />Sandy in the UKSandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04978514536651961190noreply@blogger.com