tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post8459231292827345797..comments2024-02-25T01:55:51.626-06:00Comments on Diane Gaudynski "A New Tradition in Quilting": Scale and ProportionDiane Gaudynskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15164789327167957184noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-12316503888161877692010-01-24T20:21:13.926-06:002010-01-24T20:21:13.926-06:00Babette, No I never had a quilt auctioned, but it ...Babette, No I never had a quilt auctioned, but it is in the Exhibit and you may have seen it somewhere - it has toured the country for several years and soon will be part of the exhibit at the Shelburne Museum. I don't have a photo of the entire quilt, it's small, a silk strippy, but it is in the book of the exhibit quilts, published and for sale. It's an amazing book.<br /><br />I made this quilt, never thinking about how many people would see it. I was working on a tight deadline between some trips and that quilt came hot off the machine, washed, blocked, bound, and shipped and I never got a photo of it. Ami Simms had professional photos of all the exhibit quilts and they are in the book. I did take a few detail shots in progress, but once it was done I had to make time to get it to her on schedule.<br /><br />When the quilt comes home to me I will get a photo and post it on my blog. It's simple, graceful, elegant - a tribute to my mother before the illness. I don't do pictorial or applique so I chose this style, my best work, to honor those who suffer from Alzheimer's.Diane Gaudynskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15164789327167957184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-25943906882915855542010-01-24T11:37:17.713-06:002010-01-24T11:37:17.713-06:00Hi Diane,
This lilac, dark red quilt if I'm c...Hi Diane,<br /><br />This lilac, dark red quilt if I'm correct it was auctioned at the Alzheimer art quilt initiative. Do you have an overall picture of that quilt. I'm always very curious when I see this detailed picture. I also browsed the Alzheimer AGI once, but couldn't find anything ofcourse. Keep on quilting, still happy to read all of your tips, Babette.Babettehttp://www.quiltstudiobabette.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-65295955961687554962009-09-29T13:44:52.410-05:002009-09-29T13:44:52.410-05:00Hi Diane, Great suggestions. It is good to hea...Hi Diane, Great suggestions. It is good to hear and be reminded that we are after uniformity and smoothness. Take care,<br />BobBobhttp://www.home.roadrunner.com/~bobquilts/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-70376799765241674892009-09-27T23:06:39.910-05:002009-09-27T23:06:39.910-05:00Great post, Diane! 1.8 is my "staple" s...Great post, Diane! 1.8 is my "staple" stitch length on my Bernina.<br /><br />Thank you for inspiring me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-49161835452052100552009-09-24T18:54:01.728-05:002009-09-24T18:54:01.728-05:00Sally you are right of course! I can get even sti...Sally you are right of course! I can get even stitches so much easier with fine threads and smaller stitches. Smaller designs are easier for the beginner too rather than large, more open designs with longer "runs."<br /><br />I think I even dress nicer when I use these lovely textiles.....just kidding, but you do feel a bit more accomplished when the tools you use make it go so much better.Diane Gaudynskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15164789327167957184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-84397575236588719212009-09-24T16:43:54.696-05:002009-09-24T16:43:54.696-05:00And what you didn't say, it's so very much...And what you didn't say, it's so very much easier to keep neat even stitches with very fine threads and small stitches. It is harder to get even larger stitches, not impossible, just a little harder......<br />I'm so pleased you're blogging. I'd liked your monthly updates on your site, but this is so much better!<br />SallyFeatheronawire Sally Bramaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12724148087746233712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-21850747673373781172009-09-24T16:17:58.572-05:002009-09-24T16:17:58.572-05:00Not teacher-y at all! Well, not in a bad way. Th...Not teacher-y at all! Well, not in a bad way. That is one of the reasons I enjoy coming to your blog.Cheryl Arkisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552721454371060936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-83999039083677440132009-09-24T15:18:14.876-05:002009-09-24T15:18:14.876-05:00Diane--These posts full of information are wonderf...Diane--These posts full of information are wonderful ---both as reminders for those of us who have been lucky enough to have taken classes from you, and as learning opportunities for those who have not yet had a chance to take a class from you. Please keep including these "teacherly posts" on your blog.Susan Shttp://californiafiberandmusic.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-12141659149850193372009-09-24T08:28:59.411-05:002009-09-24T08:28:59.411-05:00Jill - wow, Paris! I am glad this info is helpful...Jill - wow, Paris! I am glad this info is helpful and I'll try to add more as I go along. I'm not travelling much right now, but perhaps in the future. Paris would be very tempting indeed.Diane Gaudynskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15164789327167957184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-62479003325630015062009-09-24T08:25:25.953-05:002009-09-24T08:25:25.953-05:00Yes, it is still in proportion so turned out ok, a...Yes, it is still in proportion so turned out ok, and I quit worrying about it. Proportion truly is the key when you are deciding these things. <br /><br />Hope you love the Aurifil thread, and on sale too. I like this thread in the bobbin when I try out new and different threads in the top. It also lasts a long time in the bobbin and produces very little lint.Diane Gaudynskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15164789327167957184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-42613509275045524022009-09-24T07:53:42.696-05:002009-09-24T07:53:42.696-05:00Diane, I understand your initial concern over the ...Diane, I understand your initial concern over the scale of your stitches on the orchid piece (is that a paph?), how the stitches look larger than they are, but aren't your stitches in proportion with the subject so it still reads balanced when the photo is enlarged?<br /><br />I think I understand you're saying stitches need to be in scale with the thread, but isn't really both, to be in scale with the thread and the subject?<br /><br />On another note,<br />A quilt shop near me is closing, everything is on clearance. It's funny how you've influenced me, I glossed right over the 40wt threads and snatched up the aurfil without a second thought, like "Will I ever use this color?" <br /><br />Thanks for your inspirations!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07934050541589102652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-40839107341166553912009-09-24T01:53:19.662-05:002009-09-24T01:53:19.662-05:00No, not too "teacher-y" for me! Like Den...No, not too "teacher-y" for me! Like Dena, I'm transitioning from hand to machine quilting, and your posts are a tremendous help. Thank you! (P.S. I live in France, where we just don't get much in the way of good machine-quilting classes. Any chance of your coming to Paris?)Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288151947547835551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-43676228344058077762009-09-23T22:38:42.146-05:002009-09-23T22:38:42.146-05:00Dena, keep trying - it's not as easy as you mi...Dena, keep trying - it's not as easy as you might think so realize that and it will not be as daunting. <br /><br />I think the correct hand/foot coordination to get lovely stitches, plus correct stitch length, both really make all the difference and take total concentration at first, but become automatic later. I don't even think about it now, but at first I had a hard time breathing and quilting at the same time.<br /><br />Also work with thread colors that are similar to your fabric, not a high contrast, and never darker. When you look down at your work and it is pleasing, you will relax and your quilting will improve, become easier to do. But you do have to work at it often, like any mind/body activity - music, dance, sports, typing. Good luck!Diane Gaudynskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15164789327167957184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-44917113083547787952009-09-23T22:00:28.556-05:002009-09-23T22:00:28.556-05:00I'm still trying to transition for hand quilti...I'm still trying to transition for hand quilting to free motion machine quilting and I must say, it has not been an easy transition. But I'm confident with practice I'll improve my technique and begin to feel more confident with my ability. Your posts are always full of information and so useful. Thank you!Denahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00365392212281698499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-36523908164858822052009-09-23T20:23:34.749-05:002009-09-23T20:23:34.749-05:00Maybe just a bit too "teacher-y" today?!...Maybe just a bit too "teacher-y" today?! I will try and be less serious in the future. :-)Diane Gaudynskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15164789327167957184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-25256029124952815552009-09-23T19:20:00.119-05:002009-09-23T19:20:00.119-05:00Thank you for all the information in that post!Thank you for all the information in that post!Miriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03831644517557759507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-50214647514091222372009-09-23T13:30:38.287-05:002009-09-23T13:30:38.287-05:00Thank you. Thats' a very good lesson. I'...Thank you. Thats' a very good lesson. I'm a longarm machine quilter and what you're talking about works that way also. (I used to quilt on my Bernina)Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02531235630390968795noreply@blogger.com