Melanie Testa’s Blog - All Comments

re: We were tired of living in a house.

SomethingLisa — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:18:53 GMT

I knew you'd have a wonderful time once you got there. Good job sucking in your fears and just going!

I don't usually get to see CPS so thanks for sharing that your dolls are featured and that there is a doll readers challenge. How fun! I've been toying with the idea of making something like this for years (no pun intended) but with all the other Christmas projects I have on my list this December deadline might be a bit tough to make.

re: The zone.

Susan Brubaker Knapp — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:29:03 GMT

Love your color combination in the detail shot, Melanie.

re: The zone.

SomethingLisa — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:49:23 GMT

Yes! I can see that you have been having lots of fun! Love the flour sack backing.

re: anybody home?

SomethingLisa — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:52:40 GMT

It is wonderful when you can find such wonderful things to cheer you when you are sick. Glad you are feeling better. Love the fun links.

re: anybody home?

arlijohn — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:17:17 GMT

Glad you are feeling better. Now to work! LOL.

re: I am actively seeking friends.

SomethingLisa — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:03:47 GMT

It looks like you had a great time at your retreat and with your new friend. It's wonderful that you can step up and make new friends by asking for them. Not everyone is that brave.

I love Carol's stash of fabrics! So beautiful!

re: I am actively seeking friends.

MellyMells — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:08:38 GMT

Virtual friendship has sustained me through this last year! I value it a lot. Thanks for posting dipart57.

re: I am actively seeking friends.

dipart57 — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:16:51 GMT

Oh how I wish I was close enough geographically to be part of such a group of talented women artists! I am so thrilled to be able to join in from afar in New Zealand via the internet. Keep up the good work and the blogging so we can all be your virtual friends even if not able to be there in person!

re: Houston 2009

MellyMells — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:17:22 GMT

Lisa. I am going to go on retreat for a few days but on my return will be making another book! It is great fun and very easy to do! Who would have thought,

CDLewis- I usually work on several pieces and layers at once so that when the pieces get too dry I hav something to work on no matter if they are wet or dry. I like having more than one thing going on because it helps me resolve creative problems.

re: Houston 2009

cdlewis — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:23:49 GMT

I attended your Mixed Media Sampler on Thursday and enjoyed it immensely. Really enjoyed watching you monoprint and use thickened dyes. I have your book and had tried the technique but learned some new tips like using the iron to dry the wet dye. I was waiting for each layer to dry which was drying me crazy. Thanks for all the great tips!

re: Houston 2009

SomethingLisa — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:36:40 GMT

OH! I just went to the Paper and Threads link you provided for the book binding you did with your new friend and I am delighted with the instructions! This is exactly what I needed when I was making up my new art journal. Thanks for sharing!

re: Houston 2009

SomethingLisa — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:30:24 GMT

The fun part of you not having your own camera for these photos is that we get to see photos of YOU. I have very few photos of myself because I am always the one BEHIND the camera. lol

It looks like you had a great time. It is always wonderful to meet new friends with similar interests. Even though I have friends here in town I know I would be a sad quilter without my quilt guild friends. My guild friends helpt to inspire and encourage me in ways that my non-quilting friends never could. It's wonderful to be part of such a fun community of artists.

re: The winner is?

mmrrsa — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:37:46 GMT

Your forums were great. I can't wait to learn more from you and see what you do next.

Texture by way of thread

Melanie Testa’s Blog — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:44:28 GMT

True to Melly fashion I am working on something that has bird feathers in it. I can't really say

re: The winner is?

Jeannie EVH — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:09:50 GMT

Congrats to Debbie, she is really going to enjoy the DVD and be so inspired! And congrats to you on Happiness winning! You will do great in Houston and inspire all who hear you speak. Just don't forget to have some fun yourself. Happy Trails!