tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782529108660000163.post5559198450319874626..comments2024-03-21T09:15:51.828+00:00Comments on 12 By the Dozen: Fine Living - Ndebele IdentityHilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937719185098075609noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782529108660000163.post-73259472391606212702012-06-01T09:31:37.494+00:002012-06-01T09:31:37.494+00:00Great interpretation of the theme, I'm learnin...Great interpretation of the theme, I'm learning so much as part of this group. I actually like the light lines .....Linda B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05490436237080230938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782529108660000163.post-9669155590774954362012-06-01T06:16:25.074+00:002012-06-01T06:16:25.074+00:00What a fascinating story! I always learn so much t...What a fascinating story! I always learn so much through these works of art...the strong colors and simple shapes make for an interesting composition.Venettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09115089598719940093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782529108660000163.post-28754693161909262022012-06-01T05:39:57.940+00:002012-06-01T05:39:57.940+00:00I agree about the thread - it is grey but I would ...I agree about the thread - it is grey but I would have preferred charcoal but was out and had no time to nip out (as usual). Black would have been better. Might try a very soft dark pencil and try and colour up the thread. Thanks.Phil Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13594941133570473922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782529108660000163.post-82766811772221807702012-06-01T01:56:38.245+00:002012-06-01T01:56:38.245+00:00Now I can't wait to see the series!!!!Now I can't wait to see the series!!!!michelenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782529108660000163.post-26109363947834175492012-05-31T23:45:44.251+00:002012-05-31T23:45:44.251+00:00Your piece would round out my collection of beaded...Your piece would round out my collection of beaded work very nicely! It's lovely. And yes, a beaded fringe - picking up some of the colours in the quilt. The quilting does make it look like rows of beads.Dianne Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03416905709030691188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782529108660000163.post-27240086384331094412012-05-31T19:07:56.242+00:002012-05-31T19:07:56.242+00:00i have done a few african pieces - each one has be...i have done a few african pieces - each one has beads either in the piece or on the border or both. i like the linear quilting but not sure if it is only in the photo but i think the white thread works less well than perhaps another color/multi color or even see thru. i love love love the piece! Viva!Pamela Chasenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07187136263412181747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782529108660000163.post-44675211615483756702012-05-31T17:19:56.437+00:002012-05-31T17:19:56.437+00:00I too agree with the future beads. What a visually...I too agree with the future beads. What a visually beautiful piece, made even more so with the explanation of the history.Helena Schefferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15862436446252815691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782529108660000163.post-63667664493430422782012-05-31T12:18:21.055+00:002012-05-31T12:18:21.055+00:00Fascinating background story, Phil. I too like the...Fascinating background story, Phil. I too like the choice of the vertical quilting lines, and the ideas for adding beads.Heather Dubreuilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626475036351705686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782529108660000163.post-54722015875783926762012-05-31T12:14:35.203+00:002012-05-31T12:14:35.203+00:00What a lovely interpretation, Phil. I totally agr...What a lovely interpretation, Phil. I totally agree that it is crying out to be beaded - or for beads. I love the vertical lines which are a perfect representation of the beading. I think you could have a series here...<br /><br />HilaryHilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07937719185098075609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782529108660000163.post-810416061715419662012-05-31T10:25:15.337+00:002012-05-31T10:25:15.337+00:00Phil as usual you have interpreted the theme very ...Phil as usual you have interpreted the theme very well and your design is wonderful - great to have a history of the Ndebele designs, something I did not know but have often wondered about as one sees quite a lot of it around and about but I did not know what the origin was. Beads are a must I think. Really great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782529108660000163.post-71654643692013855392012-05-31T10:15:46.257+00:002012-05-31T10:15:46.257+00:00A splendid interpretation of the theme, and a set ...A splendid interpretation of the theme, and a set of patterns that have always intrigued me. Beading sounds as though it is a must for the future.Linda Fnoreply@blogger.com