tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-716048807398679258.post421332471874620732..comments2024-03-13T10:57:11.820-04:00Comments on works in progress : BedazzledTommye McClure Scanlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09816922767294739515noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-716048807398679258.post-77729410256307188372008-02-03T23:01:00.000-05:002008-02-03T23:01:00.000-05:00Hi AK,The warp is a dark blue/purple and does work...Hi AK,<BR/>The warp is a dark blue/purple and does work fine with the dark blue in the beaded part. The finished piece (tapestry frame included) is about 5" w x 7" h. I finished the back today and hope to get it shipped off this week!<BR/>TTommye McClure Scanlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09816922767294739515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-716048807398679258.post-27741750766278307282008-02-03T19:20:00.000-05:002008-02-03T19:20:00.000-05:00Tommye- How big is the Orchid tapestry?Tommye- How big is the Orchid tapestry?AliceKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15231681463491656808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-716048807398679258.post-17799476498960287552008-02-03T19:15:00.000-05:002008-02-03T19:15:00.000-05:00I was reading the warp at top and bottom as green ...I was reading the warp at top and bottom as green similar to green in beaded part- is it in real life? I like the warp because the color ties back into the central beaded part, as the reds do- used in both frame and central beading. I think two different golds would look good in the frame too. But I also like it as is, and think the beaded portion is strong enough to take the red woven into the frame.<BR/><BR/>I have lots of trouble with my eyes now too. Mostly I can't see in the dark anymore. This is not good with a large brown labrador lying around in dimly-lit parts of rooms. I wonder if you and/or I have any cataracts yet? My Dad just had one removed and hours later he was commenting on how much more vivid colors were. I also can't match John's socks in the laundry light; he can't either. I can't see my own paintings without glasses, and was unable to complete a card weaving with thread warp. Dang, this isn't fun.AliceKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15231681463491656808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-716048807398679258.post-69061639242168050052008-01-30T15:30:00.000-05:002008-01-30T15:30:00.000-05:00I've started using dark colored warps for small ta...I've started using dark colored warps for small tapestries since I like to do a half-Damascus edge at the top. Since the warp, then, shows a bit the white or natural of the other seine twine I often use frequently disconcerting with the weft of the piece. The dark seems to be better.<BR/><BR/>I worked in all kinds of light trying to get the best arrangement...sunlight through the window falling from the side, spots of incandescent, florescent, ott light...and many combinations of the above! I want to continue to use dark warp for small things and now maybe I need to think of a lamp to clamp on my forehead...like a miner's light!<BR/>TTommye McClure Scanlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09816922767294739515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-716048807398679258.post-20551301818711253272008-01-30T12:57:00.000-05:002008-01-30T12:57:00.000-05:00Nice, Tommye. Do you often use a dark warp? I do t...Nice, Tommye. Do you often use a dark warp? I do think it would be hard on the eyes. Sometimes these small tapestries can be more of a challenge than the big ones! I need to get mine done.K Spoeringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07692584187798649701noreply@blogger.com