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Just get those butterflies in formation! It's just energy waiting to be organized! It's tricky to compare your work to someone else's. It is art, after all. I am sure the business end of things can be nerve wracking, but have faith in your gifts. ...
Very nice... I really like your work.This one brings back memories of nails and wool when we were kids. The colour is such a personal thing...it can be what first attracts us to a design...I hope your Blue work was well accepted and that the butte...
I'm quite late to this discussion, but I wanted you to know that I like all of your work, Jen. I'm sure that many were excited and inspired when they saw your design.
BTW, Native Americans always purposely put a mistake in any of their work to re...
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This pattern is a freebie from nordic needle (http://www.nordicneedle.com). This is hardanger embroidery.
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- What aspect of textiles are you interested in?
- My specialty is embroidery, but I also knit, crochet, spin yarn, quilt, and sew. I've recently taken up tatting and bobbin lace. This year I'm looking to take up weaving.
- Where did you learn your textle skills?
- Family, personal study, I travel now to learn new techniques and celebrate the history of other cultures and their fiber and textile arts.
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- At 10:00am on November 26, 2009,
Christine Davey said…
- I know how you feel, we must learn to appreciate our own work. I went to Art class today and thought my work was rubbish.......the tutor said I am very hard on myself and that there was absolutely nothing wrong !
- At 9:57am on November 26, 2009,
Christine Davey said…
- I have looked at your photos and you have no need to worry !! A good selection.
We tend to work in No.8 perle for the blocks etc... and 12 for the doves eye centres etc.
The varigated thread you have used looks very modern and adds another dimension to the work.
- At 6:28pm on August 1, 2009,
Lorelei Terry Halley said… - Jen
It may be a violation, but I'm desperate. What book did you find it in? Maybe just the diagram itself wouldn't be too much of a sin. Or if the book is still in print and not too expensive, I might buy it.
- At 10:34am on July 23, 2009,
Lorelei Terry Halley said…
- Jen
Do you have a diagram for the Edelweiss filling for Hardanger that you could share with me. I'd like to learn that one, but don't see it in any of my booklets.
- At 7:15pm on May 15, 2009,
Anne Gailhbaud said… - We only do what we love. For the pleasure of others who don't practice; it's the same thing for me with your pleasant hardanger; it's so colored and original !
- At 3:39am on May 15, 2009,
Anne Gailhbaud said…
- your email was good for me: yes, you must learn and practice stumpwork; woman have not finished to work and take pleasure in the same time.
We have never finished a day. and night are too short.......isnot it?
I don't sure that what I mean is clear in american language...............
well, for me hardanger also is long...............so, we must choice between 2 pleasures and work.
- At 9:57pm on May 14, 2009,
Odette Pineger said… - Aaaahhhh. thanks for your appreciation Jen. Your embroidery work is beautiful. You must have a lot of patience. I like things to "grow" quickly. Your little Christmas tree embroidered on to card is a great idea...so simple, yet stunnung. I love it.
- At 5:34pm on May 13, 2009,
Jem said… - Hi Jen
I love what you're doing with Hardangar.I just saw your fabulous black piece with variegated (that's not the right term but can't remember the correct one :) ) Inspiring. Thanks.
Jem
- At 1:23pm on April 29, 2009,
Jeanne Theunissen said… - Hi Jen,
I just noticed you live in Canton, MI. I grew up in Livonia, and my brother still lives there. I've been looking through your photos; my, you certainly are a multi-talented lady! Hardanger is about all I do... I love to work in colour, too; I use Caron Watercolours a lot, though I rarely use it for the whole piece; just some of the satin stitching as an accent. I see you love to travel; let me know if you ever decide to come to Australia!
- At 5:55pm on March 28, 2009,
Lorelei Terry Halley said…
- Jen
I just spent an hour looking through your Hardanger photos on your Flickr site. Really amazing stuff! The designs are interesting and your color sense is phenomenal. I've tried working in color but my two attempts have been flops. Yours are spectacular. I also discovered in your work at least one filling I've never seen before (the flower one, I forget what you called it). And I saw a kloster block shape I've never seen before: 4422468642244. I'm going to have to try that one.
Vera just started a new discussion in the Hardanger group, about photos of finished pieces. But I wish you would post a link to your flickr account in that area, so everyone in the group can easily find your pictures. Your stuff deserves attention.
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