tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post513830690541561533..comments2024-03-29T11:45:53.838+11:00Comments on Elephant's Child: Photo Prompt #2Elephant's Childhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-92169947926213391512012-05-21T11:41:42.290+10:002012-05-21T11:41:42.290+10:00zeroatthebone: Thank you. I really appreciate ot...zeroatthebone: Thank you. I really appreciate other people's appreciation of, as I said, probably the last patchwork I will be able to do.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-90680226125899982892012-05-21T08:51:06.734+10:002012-05-21T08:51:06.734+10:00Adding to the "that's gorgeous" chor...Adding to the "that's gorgeous" chorus.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-72818967166437436442012-05-19T17:48:21.305+10:002012-05-19T17:48:21.305+10:00Paper Chipmunk: Yes, I knew that you would unders...Paper Chipmunk: Yes, I knew that you would understand. These days my fingers (and some other bits too) behave as if they belonged to someone else. I ask them to do something, and they think about it. And frequently refuse.<br />Many, many of the squares were torn out and redone. And some were torn out so often that they had to be discarded. Which meant cutting the pieces all over again. Tears. Blood for the frequent pinning of self to material.<br />MS is not an ailment to have if you wish to retain even a small skerrick of pride. Sigh.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-39472165709813266602012-05-19T17:29:16.711+10:002012-05-19T17:29:16.711+10:00Always pleasant surprises from you. I suspect ther...Always pleasant surprises from you. I suspect there were difficulties getting the spacial and other aspects worked out, too. When I sew these days (which isn't often), I spend at least half the time tearing out the crazy things I've done, just because I can't think straight. The hands... so depressing. I understand the dread and fear. I've been having noticeably more weakness and less fine control in my dominant hand lately, which scares the @#$%!!!! out of me. Not to brag, but when it came to things like using a scalpel to cut paper, I was quite skilled. Before I officially got diagnosed, I <i>knew</i> I was having a neurological problem that I could no longer deny (even if the doctors insisted there wasn't a problem) when I signed up for a paper cutting class and felt like an uncoordinated preschooler who could barely hold a craft knife. I'd introduced myself as a cut paper artist, and they all looked at me like I was there on a day pass from a "facility." I grieve quite a bit for the person I was, or could have been. M.S.=grief. I'm sure the effort this took could have equalled 10 quilts from someone else. (And making a template with MS Brain! Oh God! Not to mention threading and holding needles and cloth!) I'm glad you finished it, though. It's truly the sort of piece one wants to stare at (in a very good, pleasing sort of way).Paper Chipmunk (aka Ellen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15014954266777016841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-88523777963440568832012-05-17T18:23:49.500+10:002012-05-17T18:23:49.500+10:00Christine: That is cheating.Christine: That is cheating.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-67177719633312577992012-05-17T18:23:14.013+10:002012-05-17T18:23:14.013+10:00Murr Brewster: I cannot quite remember how I made...Murr Brewster: I cannot quite remember how I made it either. Or believe that I did. Thankyou. And sleep is always wonderful.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-48359043808936843362012-05-17T12:28:25.839+10:002012-05-17T12:28:25.839+10:00something writtensomething writtenChristinehttp://www.lockwoodseasons.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-39744283950872494842012-05-17T07:25:23.100+10:002012-05-17T07:25:23.100+10:00I'm declining the invitation, since I'm tr...I'm declining the invitation, since I'm trying to figure out ways to keep my imagination from being stimulated, so I can get some sleep. But what a fine, fine quilt! I can't figure out how it was done. I love it.Murr Brewsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03422638986410813520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-11964947165385425382012-05-17T06:31:39.293+10:002012-05-17T06:31:39.293+10:00All Consuming: Thank you. I await that materiali...All Consuming: Thank you. I await that materialisation with intense curiosity.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-10627064173240845622012-05-17T01:38:09.249+10:002012-05-17T01:38:09.249+10:00What an awesome quilt, I'm very impressed with...What an awesome quilt, I'm very impressed with that I can tell you. As you know I'm absolutely rubbish at doing Sunday Selections and even monitoring all my friends posts properly, so I'll be no use at joining but I shall have a think about your picture and see what materializes none the less.All Consuminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03089119991474852732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-60121421665061761102012-05-16T18:59:14.561+10:002012-05-16T18:59:14.561+10:00Paper Chipmunk (aka Ellen): Pleasant surprises I ...Paper Chipmunk (aka Ellen): Pleasant surprises I hope and trust. I do not remember where I saw the pattern for the patchwork, but do know I had to create the template for it. It was a complete cow of a job from start to finish. And yes, I do grieve for the lost functionality (is that a word?) of my fingers. And a few other bits too.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-30287858070528866132012-05-16T18:56:40.568+10:002012-05-16T18:56:40.568+10:00Christine: I too am largely an appreciative obser...Christine: I too am largely an appreciative observer of art in all its forms. Do enter the writing challenge - the more the merrier. And your prose is always elegant in its simplicity.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-58913413696130510332012-05-16T18:14:44.648+10:002012-05-16T18:14:44.648+10:00What a wonderful quilt!! There seems to be quite a...What a wonderful quilt!! There seems to be quite a folowing if the craft in your neck of the woods.Ma mere is quite the enthusiast, too.But me? I just stand back and admire.. perhaps I should enter the writing challenge.Christinehttp://www.lockwoodseasons.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-37558627296788980412012-05-16T17:34:10.813+10:002012-05-16T17:34:10.813+10:00You are always full of surprises! Lovely quilt--I ...You are always full of surprises! Lovely quilt--I just had to sit and stare at the pattern. But sigh over the @#$% recalcitrant fingers. Damn frustrating.Paper Chipmunk (aka Ellen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15014954266777016841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-26437968724984426992012-05-16T09:06:01.389+10:002012-05-16T09:06:01.389+10:00Empty Nest Insider: Welcome. When I stand back a...Empty Nest Insider: Welcome. When I stand back and look I am impressed that I made it. It will be lovely to see you next week.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-32711337908379812792012-05-16T09:04:58.905+10:002012-05-16T09:04:58.905+10:00Lynn: Thank you. When you are ready, if you woul...Lynn: Thank you. When you are ready, if you would like to play you would be more than welcome.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-45713747197380215262012-05-16T09:04:17.147+10:002012-05-16T09:04:17.147+10:00Susan Kane: Thank you. I will head over and have...Susan Kane: Thank you. I will head over and have a look in a little.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-20430005878079357382012-05-16T09:03:43.932+10:002012-05-16T09:03:43.932+10:00Jenn June: Thanks on both counts. Yes, the link ...Jenn June: Thanks on both counts. Yes, the link happens Monday your hemisphere, Tuesday mine.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-64890589254091964762012-05-16T09:02:45.768+10:002012-05-16T09:02:45.768+10:00John Gray: She was a Thredbo girl. I loved makin...John Gray: She was a Thredbo girl. I loved making her - but we did get some very old fashioned looks from other people.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-34119504304658490732012-05-16T09:01:10.753+10:002012-05-16T09:01:10.753+10:00CarrieBoo: Thank you - always better to go out on...CarrieBoo: Thank you - always better to go out on a high note.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-84590943732677529212012-05-16T09:00:34.997+10:002012-05-16T09:00:34.997+10:00Dave King: Think away. You are a words master, a...Dave King: Think away. You are a words master, and I would be flattered if this patchwork did inspire you.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-15021005268454152792012-05-16T08:15:46.464+10:002012-05-16T08:15:46.464+10:00This is such a colorful quilt, and I'm impress...This is such a colorful quilt, and I'm impressed that you made it! I'm hoping to join in next week. Thanks for mentioning me. JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-91010810268957300562012-05-16T03:51:17.954+10:002012-05-16T03:51:17.954+10:00Wow - that is beautiful. I don't think I can ...Wow - that is beautiful. I don't think I can be in on the challenge, but I love the thought of it.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984802196897920610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-88114290640824395212012-05-16T03:37:13.023+10:002012-05-16T03:37:13.023+10:00Just posted a quick fiction about your quilt. Suc...Just posted a quick fiction about your quilt. Such a lovely piece of work there. Loved the snow slut. Wish we had snow, just so I could make one, too.Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-53254632524735895142012-05-16T01:32:56.322+10:002012-05-16T01:32:56.322+10:00I love that quilt! The snow slut was hilarious too...I love that quilt! The snow slut was hilarious too! I saw that on my phone yesterday and about died laughing. I think I would enjoy joining up with this. Does the link-up happen every week? Seems like fun! :)Jennifer https://www.blogger.com/profile/14785197262272189538noreply@blogger.com