tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576732685143160314.post7850815668136937775..comments2023-10-16T11:57:24.970-04:00Comments on r0ssie (fresh modern quilts): The Quiet QuiltRossiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01987463672893902604noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576732685143160314.post-38577779379692510262012-01-27T00:39:25.895-05:002012-01-27T00:39:25.895-05:00I love this quilt! I think the unbalanced nature ...I love this quilt! I think the unbalanced nature gives it a softness and fluidity that is often not there in rigid balanced quilts. It is natural looking and appealing.<br />Marilyngoldencomethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10130838448735518266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576732685143160314.post-31513158172622969542010-02-22T00:30:46.548-05:002010-02-22T00:30:46.548-05:00I do think balance is somewhat subjective. I used ...I do think balance is somewhat subjective. I used to be a purely symmetrical person, but I've totally gone off that. But my notion of balance is different than the next. I'll admit that when you asked the question about balance I had to look again, and again, to see what you meant. The design feels right to me.<br /><br />I'm working on a low volume project myself. (And happy that I heard the forecast for snow tomorrow!)Cheryl Arkisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552721454371060936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576732685143160314.post-42150980650717639122010-02-20T02:24:21.788-05:002010-02-20T02:24:21.788-05:00I tried unbalanced ... in my totally random patchw...I tried unbalanced ... in my totally random patchwork (http://shinersview.blogspot.com/2010/01/totally-random-patchwork.html) ... I like your unbalanced better ... maybe because there's more variation in the colors ... I'm not sure, but until I saw yours ... I was off the "unbalanced" kick ;-). Maybe I'll try again sometime.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09467253761627809697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576732685143160314.post-39421132729389029982010-02-19T14:10:18.525-05:002010-02-19T14:10:18.525-05:00First, I love your quilt. Second, you bring up suc...First, I love your quilt. Second, you bring up such a good point about modern quilting. I think my favorite thing about this whole genre (for lack of a better word) is the lack of rules. I find that lately, I'm really drawn to assymetrical designs. But I think more than that, I am drawn to quilt designs that look easy, unforced, and organic in their design.... much like yours. And the more I try, the more I realize that is actually really hard to do. Maybe that's where the artistry comes in?Digs (Amanda Carestio)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04929582643947212651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576732685143160314.post-25992385525511811112010-02-19T13:17:56.631-05:002010-02-19T13:17:56.631-05:00this is gorgeous! I think the soft color palette h...this is gorgeous! I think the soft color palette helps to off set the imbalance of the blocks.Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01899925801318375926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576732685143160314.post-9634493869563713262010-02-18T21:45:03.779-05:002010-02-18T21:45:03.779-05:00I understand exactly what you mean, but sometimes ...I understand exactly what you mean, but sometimes groupings in decorating look better in odd numbers rather than even. And sometimes asymmetry in design can be quite pleasing. I like a quilt with a surprise, an unexpected design element.... Hmmm. You've got me thinking.... Anyway, I love your quiet quilt and the quiet snow is the perfect place to photograph it.wishes, true and kindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12569644595415450495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576732685143160314.post-68880535055945538602010-02-18T19:40:06.190-05:002010-02-18T19:40:06.190-05:00thanks all!
2ndAve: Patti Smith, huh? I wonder ...thanks all!<br /><br />2ndAve: Patti Smith, huh? I wonder who this quilt is...something to think about. : )Rossiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01987463672893902604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576732685143160314.post-80315995690377061222010-02-18T16:32:43.109-05:002010-02-18T16:32:43.109-05:00Lovely. Nice job.
I am working on an "Unbala...Lovely. Nice job. <br />I am working on an "Unbalanced Border" too unbalanced and its a mess ... not unbalanced enough and its boring. <br />I think people go for balance and symmetry because its "easy and pleasant" and that's what they want. <br /><br />Me? I want my quilt to sing like Patti Smith... its a goal or aspiration, not a reality at this point. :) but I am working on it.2ndAvenueStudio-Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13883502857437987115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576732685143160314.post-57763005782827869322010-02-18T16:21:50.965-05:002010-02-18T16:21:50.965-05:00First of all, this is a really lovely quilt. Secon...First of all, this is a really lovely quilt. Second of all, I was just talking to my husband about the idea of balance, and about how many of the quilts I like best are UNbalanced. So often, I get obsessed with making something "symmetrically random", when that is actually not very interesting to look at. The best modern quilts have motion to them, have places that pull the eye and colors that draw the attention more than others. It is something I struggle with in my own, still beginning, quiltmaking, but something that fascinates me. So I am definitely trying to give "unbalanced arrangements" a try! Thanks for the inspiration.Saralukieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14105210194576370991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576732685143160314.post-7988868047919636372010-02-18T12:48:50.071-05:002010-02-18T12:48:50.071-05:00I absolutely love it - the colors are so beautiful...I absolutely love it - the colors are so beautiful and the quilting - wow! I think it's balanced quite nicely :-)One Shabby Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03561963352111587630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576732685143160314.post-47960865435062040642010-02-18T12:32:10.163-05:002010-02-18T12:32:10.163-05:00This is really beautiful! I love the soft colors ...This is really beautiful! I love the soft colors and the 'imbalance' :) Beautiful quilting as well!Jeni Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576732685143160314.post-35900649788958619402010-02-18T09:04:56.638-05:002010-02-18T09:04:56.638-05:00*LOVE* this! Seriously, you're inspiring me to...*LOVE* this! Seriously, you're inspiring me to go dig in my stash for similar soothing fabrics. Mmm, I love a quiet snowfall - hard to come by here in NYC!RWLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17011641842133155927noreply@blogger.com