tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7242093056074680020.post5954097008647856216..comments2024-02-25T00:57:51.757-06:00Comments on Avalanche Looms: Looming LempiAvalanche Looms / Susan Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02555899151202475975noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7242093056074680020.post-25838390910429768712009-10-26T14:37:02.571-05:002009-10-26T14:37:02.571-05:00I am of the opinion that we have little control ov...I am of the opinion that we have little control over our inspiration. I find myself reminded of things I never would have thought of on purpose.Brittany | the Home Groundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12102284763530010289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7242093056074680020.post-4360125543485967972009-10-26T13:08:10.681-05:002009-10-26T13:08:10.681-05:00Ursula, thanks. Sofie says painting is hard, but ...Ursula, thanks. Sofie says painting is hard, but she keeps at it like she's weeding the garden. <br /><br />Brittany, it's the way it works for me, but I'm sure there are many ways to feel inspired. A lot of my inspiration actually involves the coffee cup. Keep your eyes open, and you're right, you never know what your <br />imagination will do with it. We may not control that as much as we think we do.Susannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7242093056074680020.post-83222743800552510012009-10-24T12:02:55.656-05:002009-10-24T12:02:55.656-05:00This is beautiful, Susan. I love hearing your thou...This is beautiful, Susan. I love hearing your thoughts on inspiration and where it comes from. I am like you, I absorb everything around me and when it comes out, it comes out on its own. I may be inspired by something I saw briefly two years ago (actually, right now I am!), or yesterday. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.Brittany | the Home Groundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12102284763530010289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7242093056074680020.post-52143558250159381292009-10-21T23:17:15.017-05:002009-10-21T23:17:15.017-05:00wise mama, talented sofie sister, pretty scarf. lu...wise mama, talented sofie sister, pretty scarf. lucky me!Ursulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134961999685292990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7242093056074680020.post-71622048413283323982009-10-20T12:38:21.811-05:002009-10-20T12:38:21.811-05:00I know this subject is something every creative pe...I know this subject is something every creative person has to come to terms with, at some point. I may change my mind again, but for now, I feel I've struck a good balance. Thanks for each of your comments. I'm happy to know you are out there. As for weaving, I've been weaving a path, the same one all along, just following its twists and turns.Susannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7242093056074680020.post-30296221011723140882009-10-20T12:04:08.940-05:002009-10-20T12:04:08.940-05:00Wonderful scarf---I do hope it is the beginning of...Wonderful scarf---I do hope it is the beginning of a long series of explorations. Also a good post.Peg in South Carolinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07886923838871937466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7242093056074680020.post-22185294479652578752009-10-19T17:16:30.720-05:002009-10-19T17:16:30.720-05:00Thanks for this post. I tend to worry about being...Thanks for this post. I tend to worry about being influenced by other people's work, to the point of copying. It's nice, and a little liberating, to hear your perspective. Thanks for sharing your work, too. I always enjoy seeing it.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18002104047353863464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7242093056074680020.post-51149147117089189232009-10-19T15:50:10.369-05:002009-10-19T15:50:10.369-05:00Great scarf. I love the way the different parts an...Great scarf. I love the way the different parts and colours work together to make a satisfying whole.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7242093056074680020.post-51556500607549157662009-10-19T15:37:15.670-05:002009-10-19T15:37:15.670-05:00Love the scarf....very serendipitous!!Love the scarf....very serendipitous!!Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16226371437929271405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7242093056074680020.post-44996050020765583212009-10-19T14:10:36.573-05:002009-10-19T14:10:36.573-05:00Susan: I have been following your blog for awhile...Susan: I have been following your blog for awhile now; it is one of my two favorites, as i think your taste in objects is unerringly good, Also, your weaving is ahead of my skills enough to be challenging, but not discouraging. Having said that (& after reading your last post---ahem), wondering if you could share with me tips and instructions for your wooly rya bag?? I love it.<br /> There is a group of grandmas here in Calgary that raise money to send to the African grandmas that have to raise their Aides-orphaned grandchildren. They make purses and baby items. Most of the purses are knitted and felted; none woven as yet. I hoped to make a few rag bags if I get going. At the last sale, they made 23,000 dollars, and all of it is going to Kenya. Peiople are good about buying, as the cause is so needy, and the products are unique<br /> Anyway, looking to copy your bag, wondering about the sewing of the ends, and then the flap/strap division?? Also, one wants a strong warp without looking too string-dominant? 12/6?<br />Also, dimensions that work well??<br /> If you like, I can tie on the bags a card with your name as designer, and your web address?? I think I could do that.<br /> Hope I am not being too audacious in this request, but your last post gave me courage. <br />After this, on to rosepath rugs! Cheers Fran from Calgary<br /> frand@shaw.caFranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02838841894442905336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7242093056074680020.post-52377615511247634122009-10-19T14:05:48.376-05:002009-10-19T14:05:48.376-05:00Well said! And what a lot of work! Congratulation...Well said! And what a lot of work! Congratulations; this piece must be so satisfying as a maker.Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01350447919000146804noreply@blogger.com