tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post9029567920024612663..comments2024-02-15T14:43:13.150+00:00Comments on *Little Cottage Comforts* : The power of making and creatingPomonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18399181139470676975noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-81010241717653459232011-09-08T17:41:13.626+01:002011-09-08T17:41:13.626+01:00Thank you writing about the exhibition, I shall tr...Thank you writing about the exhibition, I shall try to get a visit in...Thrifty Householdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043667290330488244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-80657882796702074212011-09-07T13:14:39.223+01:002011-09-07T13:14:39.223+01:00This sounds absolutely fascinating, I must try and...This sounds absolutely fascinating, I must try and get there.Little Blue Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13616392505984609128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-2816919912313317492011-09-07T12:19:01.771+01:002011-09-07T12:19:01.771+01:00The V&A is without doubt my favourite museum i...The V&A is without doubt my favourite museum in the whole world. Have you poked around that room full of old embroidery? Those big hutches are amazing - every leaf you pull out features stitches smaller and more perfect than the last. I think I oooed and aaaahhed for an hour in there, poor DH!<br />I might have to check out the exhibition - subversive crafting is right up my alley! Plus, I'm pretty sure I NEED a lace fence. Not sure where I'd put it, but seriously, I do NEED one.SewHappyGeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16697748398763227664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-48565378703917718022011-09-06T18:01:23.581+01:002011-09-06T18:01:23.581+01:00I'm sure your thesis comes in handy here. Have...I'm sure your thesis comes in handy here. Have not thought of the 'power of making' in that sense but I do know the great feeling of satisfaction that comes at the end of a project which I imagine is part of that.<br /><br />The Canterbury Bells are so delicate and beautiful. I used to have some similar (obviously copy prints) of flowers framed on the walls of our first home.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05799594980600477320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-63557716508002205502011-09-06T17:20:24.504+01:002011-09-06T17:20:24.504+01:00Thank you so much for sharing this exhibition, Pom...Thank you so much for sharing this exhibition, Pomona, it was fascinating. How lucky you are to have a pre view too! I would also love to see the botanical drawings, something I've always loved since art college days when we studied plant drawing (as it was called) as part of our course. I might have to make a trip to London specially for these, and a trip to the V&A is always such a treat!<br />Helen xHelen Philippshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16085327303967055337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-90716388304417201202011-09-06T15:37:46.663+01:002011-09-06T15:37:46.663+01:00Some of these creations just take your breath away...Some of these creations just take your breath away don't they.<br />But however humble or simple some of the goodies are that we create they are an expression of ourselves revealing a love of craft.<br />Susan xSusan McShannon-Monteithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525642217533620081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-27003747140861294572011-09-06T12:16:29.292+01:002011-09-06T12:16:29.292+01:00i was there yesterday too. it is an amazing show, ...i was there yesterday too. it is an amazing show, and i learnt so many new things from it.alexhttp://www.alexandralim.co.uk/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-25089445072790334312011-09-06T12:13:54.548+01:002011-09-06T12:13:54.548+01:00Oh you lucky thing! I love the V&A and this ex...Oh you lucky thing! I love the V&A and this exhibition sounds wonderful. You've made me want to visit so much. Fingers crossed I can pull a trip to London out of the hat sometime soon!Anniehttp://knitsofacto.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-3115712984343759452011-09-06T11:40:34.802+01:002011-09-06T11:40:34.802+01:00This fabulous post is the only way I'll get to...This fabulous post is the only way I'll get to see the exhibit, so I thank you for it! Lots to ponder while I work in my studio this morning! Thanks, Pomona. xoKaren L Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984916879007662549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-80624070771352712142011-09-06T10:30:54.441+01:002011-09-06T10:30:54.441+01:00Once I managed to get through all the wonderful BI...Once I managed to get through all the wonderful BIG words you used ;-) this sounds like such a wonderful exhibition to go to. I must try and arrange a visit. It looks absolutely fascinating. Thank you for telling us all about it.Serenatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08473750681150978115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-23086438334277743162011-09-06T09:08:38.364+01:002011-09-06T09:08:38.364+01:00Interesting - This is what membership of the V&...Interesting - This is what membership of the V&A gives you?Nickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12437815900953193788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-49431080417184659152011-09-06T09:04:00.905+01:002011-09-06T09:04:00.905+01:00Such a full and fascinating description of the the...Such a full and fascinating description of the the forthcoming exhibition. The botanical exhibition sounds wonderful too!menopausalmusinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12255069917743230560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-69623535184558685582011-09-06T08:51:08.537+01:002011-09-06T08:51:08.537+01:00Lovely post - it sounds like a fascinating exhibit...Lovely post - it sounds like a fascinating exhibition. Definitely worth a visit.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05689402000429710324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-12180073779633029762011-09-06T08:51:03.697+01:002011-09-06T08:51:03.697+01:00Sounds good! Will definitely stop by on my way bac...Sounds good! Will definitely stop by on my way back through London. Really like the sound of thatPiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08429893836539725820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-25393156558119115462011-09-06T08:49:31.630+01:002011-09-06T08:49:31.630+01:00I really enjoyed reading about the exhibition and ...I really enjoyed reading about the exhibition and your words about making things, handmade has always been something I have always done. I understood the connections and memories, bound in the many things I made, especially the ones for my daughter. The samplers I made when my young eyes could see to stitch all those crosses that made the words and patterns. Each item holds so many memories. Now the same with my drawings. <br />I have never been to the V&A, would probably need a week to see all I would want to see there.<br />Lovely post. Thank you for your comment. Now off to decide, do I patchwork, knit, draw or sew today now I am inspired.MILLYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15701141335185294744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-7367213366397494882011-09-06T08:36:56.971+01:002011-09-06T08:36:56.971+01:00I like the idea of subversive cross-stitch...I like the idea of subversive cross-stitch...Crafty Green Poethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02486633917197181851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-54181408274836766372011-09-06T05:57:07.042+01:002011-09-06T05:57:07.042+01:00I too wish I were a little closer to the V&A (...I too wish I were a little closer to the V&A (a few thousand miles closer). Barring a miracle, your lovely post is as close as I'll get to seeing this fascinating exhibit. Thanks for sharing! I'd like to know how that giant knitting was accomplished.Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-3855696804068607312011-09-06T01:10:37.806+01:002011-09-06T01:10:37.806+01:00Oh, how I do love the V&A, and how I do regret...Oh, how I do love the V&A, and how I do regret how long it's been since I was last there.<br /><br />This Making and Creating exhibit sounds like one I would so enjoy. Must start counting my pennies, and see if I might get across the pond before the New Year.<br /><br />Thank you so much for this tip! xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-52810335339974058362011-09-05T22:01:32.880+01:002011-09-05T22:01:32.880+01:00Pomona, that was brilliant. The sort of stuff tha...Pomona, that was brilliant. The sort of stuff that I have been missing over the past year or so. Thank you! The V&A is possibly my favourite museum in London and I am sure I would enjoy this exhibition. However the botanical drawings; well, let's just say that I am obssessed with horticultural treatises and botanical handbooks in any shape or form.<br /><br />It makes a change from ironing sheets, doesn't it?<br /><br />Stephaniemillefeuilleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14608950213999238191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-31924587067156139052011-09-05T21:22:06.872+01:002011-09-05T21:22:06.872+01:00Sounds like a fascinating exhibitSounds like a fascinating exhibitKaty Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374079358515448439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-11160438141738591982011-09-05T21:06:22.878+01:002011-09-05T21:06:22.878+01:00Thank you for pointing me in the direction of the ...Thank you for pointing me in the direction of the V&A. This exhibition is just up my street, in so many ways. <br />DianeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-56177936407786296192011-09-05T20:49:29.035+01:002011-09-05T20:49:29.035+01:00That sounds brilliant, just wish I was little clos...That sounds brilliant, just wish I was little closer to the V&A, I do love it!<br />I also love botanical drawings, I bought Mr Marshal’s Flower Book last year, such beautiful artwork.<br />Vivienne xgreenrabbitdesignshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12562034074399686544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-2616623868292076422011-09-05T19:56:02.530+01:002011-09-05T19:56:02.530+01:00Lucky you! I heard that interview this morning and...Lucky you! I heard that interview this morning and paused in the middle of pre-school chaos to listen properly. Like Amy I probably won't get to visit so appreciate you sharing yours! :DMousy Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10901095587872540860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-69371735155628204642011-09-05T19:44:06.070+01:002011-09-05T19:44:06.070+01:00That sounds like a wonderful exhibit! I wish I co...That sounds like a wonderful exhibit! I wish I could visit it but since I cannot, thank you for sharing it with us.Amy Friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06910707686408995865noreply@blogger.com