tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post2354372658245194825..comments2024-02-14T01:27:23.276-07:00Comments on she can quilt: paris - Ta Da!Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16285223648285145607noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-92071724946694106922016-01-07T11:20:34.662-07:002016-01-07T11:20:34.662-07:00Love this striking quilt. Emotions -even sad ones-...Love this striking quilt. Emotions -even sad ones- often lead to great creativity. Thanks for dedicating this wonderful quilt to Paris.<br />Katell, FranceQuilteuse Foreverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13179324412942419093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-47070673462192770252016-01-04T04:46:56.498-07:002016-01-04T04:46:56.498-07:00It's stunning and, as Helen said, it reminds m...It's stunning and, as Helen said, it reminds me of a phoenix. The metallic fabrics remind me of the glamour of Paris and I think they're a perfect foil for the central piece.Archie The Wonder Doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16348256617269963755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-54428508331768964842016-01-03T02:54:27.502-07:002016-01-03T02:54:27.502-07:00Leanne - It's a stunning quilt and I love even...Leanne - It's a stunning quilt and I love even the responses it's evoked from the quilting community. It's really heartening to me to imagine that someone in Alberta Canada could have been so moved by what happened here - it speaks to me of solidarity and unity among us all, even though we don't know each other. I live in Paris and was a few hundred meters from the Bataclan the night of the attacks; a restaurant sheltered us in place until 3 am, when we set out on foot to walk home (my walk took me past three of the sites, and my weekend errands take me by 2 or 3 - I don't live right there in the 11th but nearby in the 12th, and it is definitely part of my world). I especially love Helen Jean's comment above. Thank you for sharing this amazing work and thank you for the care and sympathy it expresses for those families here that have suffered such devastating loss.Kim B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10781364799805651100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-64642226328813431112015-12-30T11:31:49.583-07:002015-12-30T11:31:49.583-07:00The vibrancy of the red and orange against the bla...The vibrancy of the red and orange against the black is so strong. Either the heartbreak coming out of the darkness, the chaos in the darkness or alternately hope rising out of the chaos and pain , sort of a phoenix from the ashes type thing. In any case, I'm glad it was healing for you, and Quiltcon's loss is your gain.helenjean@midgetgemquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005403786619091105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-1321315208593249952015-12-29T06:46:58.860-07:002015-12-29T06:46:58.860-07:00Gorgeous!Gorgeous!mumbird3https://www.blogger.com/profile/07956360613906054245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-31343195231085932782015-12-29T06:23:35.000-07:002015-12-29T06:23:35.000-07:00I love it! Great use of challenge fabrics. I love it! Great use of challenge fabrics. Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15996140966341501340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-89629561666641386722015-12-29T01:15:31.093-07:002015-12-29T01:15:31.093-07:00It's the beauty of quilting, and creating in g...It's the beauty of quilting, and creating in general isn't it, that it helps us to put the world back together and soothes us in times of stress. I hear crime writer Val McDiarmuid speak this autumn and she said creativity is the weapon by which we resist those who would seek to oppress us and frighten us and it's wonderfully beautifully true! Lovely quilt and a lovelier process behind it.Carie @ Space for the Butterflieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13060566680311122115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-51665557666214634452015-12-28T21:10:54.977-07:002015-12-28T21:10:54.977-07:00Such a meaningful quilt, Leanne! I'm especiall...Such a meaningful quilt, Leanne! I'm especially struck by the teardrop shape. Thanks for sharing. Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18147434877224908581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-44221904808459514322015-12-28T21:02:08.244-07:002015-12-28T21:02:08.244-07:00I love this quilt, not only for its fine use of fa...I love this quilt, not only for its fine use of fabrics and quilting (It seems the most interesting quilts that I want to see are not the ones I will be seeing), but also as a remembrance of the horrific day in Paris. It really came home to me last month, when I was near the terrorist shooting in San Bernardino and witnessed the helicopters, the police sirens, the chases. I probably need to do a quilt to process it, but the holidays hit and here we are and the sadness still echoes around our community.<br /><br />As always, you are an inspiration. Hope your holidays were family-filled and a good respite from the usual routine. And lastly--I'm happy to bring your buttons to you at QuiltCon, if you need to go that route again. Just email me and let me know.<br /><br />ElizabethOPQuilthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08622702911207665333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-4395647488112219172015-12-28T20:33:27.620-07:002015-12-28T20:33:27.620-07:00I think the power in watching the quilt come toget...I think the power in watching the quilt come together on Instagram was one of the more powerful parts of this quilt for me, Leanne. The moment you saw the tear shape and posted about it... I, too, am glad that you were able to make it and work through the emotions and share so much with us along the way.Yvonne from Quilting Jetgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705160384198590025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-64070066574046985452015-12-28T19:46:39.101-07:002015-12-28T19:46:39.101-07:00I love this post so so much. <3 Sending lots of...I love this post so so much. <3 Sending lots of love your way, and to Paris, and to the "process" of healing through making art. Thank you for sharing. I also turned to quilting the day after Paris, it was cathartic for me as well. XOSew Hungryhippiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11608488936948999422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-28451154203220890362015-12-28T18:42:23.370-07:002015-12-28T18:42:23.370-07:00It's always good to hear about another quilter...It's always good to hear about another quilter's creative process. Apparently you're motivated by a deadline (heh, heh), and your emotions. That combination makes for a special quilt. I'm glad to know you weren't especially upset by the QuiltCon rejection. Your quilt is lovely!FlourishingPalmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13191140553844000267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-653364339293398842015-12-28T16:16:54.286-07:002015-12-28T16:16:54.286-07:00I, too, love the story behind this mini quilt Lean...I, too, love the story behind this mini quilt Leanne! It is very striking in it's design, and the quilting adds that extra dimension you are so clever in achieving! I think it deserved a place at QuiltCon!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00902546150683095705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-85710044331795340822015-12-28T15:02:58.262-07:002015-12-28T15:02:58.262-07:00This is a striking and beautiful quilt. I'm s...This is a striking and beautiful quilt. I'm so glad you explained the process and what it means to you. I saw it as a very happy quilt. I think because the red and oranges are happy colors for me. I totally see how they are also reflective of blood and fire and pain, but that's not my first feeling when I see them. Probably because I've lived a very sheltered life. I love the fabrics, colors, shapes, style and quilting of this piece. Charlottahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03654576015036728600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-50596551893829345162015-12-28T14:55:30.052-07:002015-12-28T14:55:30.052-07:00It's a very beautiful quilt Leanne.It's a very beautiful quilt Leanne.Lisa J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16367339236614679822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-6956131508600983292015-12-28T14:25:42.327-07:002015-12-28T14:25:42.327-07:00Amazing!Amazing!Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524208974066132710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-8850274060097374812015-12-28T13:49:57.239-07:002015-12-28T13:49:57.239-07:00Leanne, this quilt is so "you" and so ve...Leanne, this quilt is so "you" and so very striking. I especially love your quilting. Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179681581545359529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-43545994589025572532015-12-28T12:18:20.439-07:002015-12-28T12:18:20.439-07:00I really love this quilt...especially drawn to the...I really love this quilt...especially drawn to the solid improv. Well Done!!Estherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02356430173275714378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-749833438990558702015-12-28T12:16:39.375-07:002015-12-28T12:16:39.375-07:00The oranges and reds look wonderful against the bl...The oranges and reds look wonderful against the black and white with the gold metallic. For me, it was hard to decide what solids to use with the fabrics.Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09165119758309263620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-12320707394369216122015-12-28T11:41:44.145-07:002015-12-28T11:41:44.145-07:00This piece is so striking and I encourage you to g...This piece is so striking and I encourage you to go throw it in the wash. Again. Glad it was healing for you...Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13176881247438721622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-29539938160177327302015-12-28T11:04:48.656-07:002015-12-28T11:04:48.656-07:00Quite smashing!
Quite smashing!<br />Sabrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00212148126055772888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-8681189578981923432015-12-28T10:52:44.294-07:002015-12-28T10:52:44.294-07:00Looks like giant pretty cushion to me :) Can't...Looks like giant pretty cushion to me :) Can't help it :)Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15409349556815617229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049028683848104380.post-30752131128447059222015-12-28T10:27:37.417-07:002015-12-28T10:27:37.417-07:00It's quite mesmerising to look at - I think be...It's quite mesmerising to look at - I think because the shapes and contrast are so perfectly balanced. I keep wanting to come back to it.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10693903606189589310noreply@blogger.com