tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854632807433942947.post6166483713138009012..comments2023-12-09T17:20:28.397-08:00Comments on block talk with Gerry: Susan's Asian Challenge Block.....My Two Cents.Gerry Kruegerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15443636394415186783noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854632807433942947.post-65824589933903887492011-09-03T06:04:47.933-07:002011-09-03T06:04:47.933-07:00I loved Susan's block so much that I voted for...I loved Susan's block so much that I voted for hers over mine! I didn't think she could make it even better! I see now that she can. <br /><br />I am not sure how someone THINKS about such things while they stitch and makes conscious decisions to do certain things that will make blocks better. I can't do two things at once - think and stitch! <br /><br />Cathy LCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12793711897790110579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854632807433942947.post-50076825034949299702011-09-02T19:31:42.150-07:002011-09-02T19:31:42.150-07:00Gerry, I really apreciated your helpful critique. ...Gerry, I really apreciated your helpful critique. I was surprised you didn't say anything about where my bloopers area were, so I must have made the right choices there!!! <br /><br />When I was working on the button "snail trail", I was doing it at our church ladies craft night. After I'd finished it, one of the ladies said "that looks like a peacocks tail, with the colours in it."<br /><br />About the pink ribbon, I put that in because I had this big space and didn't know what to do with it, but your suggestion of extending down the wisteria is a great idea.<br /><br />So I'll have a go at working on your suggestions and will show your when it's done.<br /><br />Sincere thanks,<br /><br />SusanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854632807433942947.post-90414004512006696442011-09-02T19:12:59.719-07:002011-09-02T19:12:59.719-07:00The needlework in the block is breatiful. The arc...The needlework in the block is breatiful. The arches in the middle, (when you enlarge the photo) are covered in tiny flowers! Very Nice!<br />The figure with the tree!!! Great Job!<br />I am beginning to learn from you, as I looked at the block before I read your suggestions. The ribbon kept catching my eye, when there were so many other well stitched motifs that I would have liked to see at first glance. But I would not have thought of removing it.<br /> The additional length to the peacocks tail adds such elegence to that motif.(but I would not have thought of adding to it). I also missed the water lily leaf addition.... so I will have to remain in class and keep seeing through your eyes.<br />Hopefully there will be many more blocks to learn from! This may take quite some time, I hope you are up to the challenge.<br />Thank you again for your time and sharing your knowledge with us.<br />DebMosaic Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715004978582753127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854632807433942947.post-82315667473689166682011-09-02T17:46:49.509-07:002011-09-02T17:46:49.509-07:00I so enjoy your 'Block Talk' posts! And I ...I so enjoy your 'Block Talk' posts! And I learn every time. Thank you.Suztatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15703965965474209546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854632807433942947.post-56023509708808830042011-09-02T10:02:58.408-07:002011-09-02T10:02:58.408-07:00Susan stitched a great block. Your 2cents really a...Susan stitched a great block. Your 2cents really added to it. It always helps me when you define things such as the curve element. It amazes me how simple things like removing the ribbon and lengthening the peacock's tail make a more elegant block.Rubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00846836871901554431noreply@blogger.com