tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3518662277111990267.post6911814925473623459..comments2024-02-10T14:50:51.574-06:00Comments on Kilmouski & Me: Pillow Top Ottoman...Salvaged Petit PointCatherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05626767881036539940noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3518662277111990267.post-24577061164149592892017-02-07T10:04:06.924-06:002017-02-07T10:04:06.924-06:00That should be 'Your petit point ottoman' ...That should be 'Your petit point ottoman' of course. Josjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01587534499301417219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3518662277111990267.post-46173668325782638082017-02-07T10:01:59.552-06:002017-02-07T10:01:59.552-06:00Hi Catherine, You're petit point ottoman is a...Hi Catherine, You're petit point ottoman is another gorgeous rescue and the scene you created with it is wonderful. You have such excellent taste! <br />I agree with you on the blogging situation. I have noticed the decline as well. I even thought there was something wrong with my newsfeed, but that is working as it should be. Even though I do have a FB and Instagram account, I don't post much on either as <br />I like blogs better. But it does take more time, to write, to photograph, to answer and leave comments. And to be fair, I have spent much less time on that myself.<br />My blog (and website) are much more a record of my dollhouse journey, so I write it for myself as much as for others. But I must confess I sometimes wonder, with so many followers, who actually reads what I write . Apart from the usual group of course. Josjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01587534499301417219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3518662277111990267.post-75927901324507521392017-02-06T17:54:52.842-06:002017-02-06T17:54:52.842-06:00Thank nyou very much Polly!Thank nyou very much Polly!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05626767881036539940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3518662277111990267.post-51489088930318844292017-02-06T16:51:34.461-06:002017-02-06T16:51:34.461-06:00Your ottoman is beautiful and I love your gorgeous...Your ottoman is beautiful and I love your gorgeous cat.Pollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10502031456581056874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3518662277111990267.post-39797519635589297542017-02-06T12:28:50.393-06:002017-02-06T12:28:50.393-06:00Hi Alayne,
I am always delighted to hear from som...Hi Alayne,<br /><br />I am always delighted to hear from someone new. I am glad you like my scruffy cat. You are right. I too always appreciate the effort people make to share their work in their blogs. I must take time to tell them when I comment on the ones I follow. Thank you so much for your kind words.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05626767881036539940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3518662277111990267.post-27978130099188617942017-02-06T10:41:00.976-06:002017-02-06T10:41:00.976-06:00Dear Catherine...I am such an admirer of the work ...Dear Catherine...I am such an admirer of the work you have done using the petite point needlework. It is so nice to stitching workmanship such as this utilized in a careful reinterpretation that gives much pleasure in a new way...beautifully done! I very much enjoy reading blogs as creative people such as yourself share their work and inspire others...always appreciate the effort that goes into posting a blog entry and learning the story behind the pictures. Your little cat is a charming addition to the scene and a person can almost hear the purring of contentment! Please keep sharing your lovely work for all of us to enjoy! Cheers, AlayneScrapbookingButterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04218199313356283513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3518662277111990267.post-33105185838678029522017-02-05T13:40:43.389-06:002017-02-05T13:40:43.389-06:00Hi Pipi,
I delighted to hear you like my cat. The...Hi Pipi,<br /><br />I delighted to hear you like my cat. They add a bit of interest to a room setting I think.<br /><br />Thank you for your kind comments.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05626767881036539940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3518662277111990267.post-9357830749442545872017-02-05T12:07:59.273-06:002017-02-05T12:07:59.273-06:00💋 Oh Catherine,
this is soooo beautiful !!! Magni...💋 Oh Catherine,<br />this is soooo beautiful !!! Magnificent work ! And...The cat...is absolutely great made ! There are just a few artist who are able to make so very lifelike looking cats. You are ONE, you make the the kitty almost alive !!! Love it !<br />Chapeau ! 💋<br />Small world of Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04618703392339776178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3518662277111990267.post-6783550187494059092017-02-05T03:12:10.625-06:002017-02-05T03:12:10.625-06:00Thank you Pepper. l-)
Yes. it does ebb and flow. ...Thank you Pepper. l-)<br /><br />Yes. it does ebb and flow. At least with our remaining bloggers. As soon as fine weather begins even they vanish. <br />I have had dealers tell me at the Bishop show sales are way down from a few years ago. So it maybe an economic issue too. <br />I love going to shows. I see things I could never find online. What I really want to do is take some classes. The problem is every thing is just so far away.<br /><br />Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05626767881036539940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3518662277111990267.post-80440535063967973762017-02-05T02:55:26.707-06:002017-02-05T02:55:26.707-06:00Hola Maria,
¡Gracias!
Con toda la gente que plan...Hola Maria,<br /><br />¡Gracias!<br /><br />Con toda la gente que planea ir a SIMP, esto debe ser un año récord de asistencia. Ojalá supiera la razón por la que iba a ser la última. Tienes algunos grandes espectáculos en España y en Inglaterra. Unesdoc.unesco.org unesdoc.unesco.org<br />Un besoCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05626767881036539940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3518662277111990267.post-92056759190921294712017-02-05T02:45:00.445-06:002017-02-05T02:45:00.445-06:00I'm so pleased the petit point has a chance at...I'm so pleased the petit point has a chance at a second life. The ottoman is a perfect structure to display it on. <br />I too hope the blogging lull is temporary. It seems to ebb and flow as people start new projects. It doesn't help when big shows like Paris SIMP close though. Maybe online shopping is killing it :0( Quite sad because despite my online purchases, I still go to the shows because it's a fantastic opportunity to see things first hand and speak to the creators :0)Pepperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16777217200629685759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3518662277111990267.post-49703721869699179442017-02-05T02:34:30.210-06:002017-02-05T02:34:30.210-06:00Catherine, ha sido una gran idea recuperar ese pet...Catherine, ha sido una gran idea recuperar ese petit point en su butaca. No me extraña que su gato esté feliz. Es una pena que este año sea el último SIMP. Esperemos que alguna otra feria tome el relevo en Francia. Era un buen lugar para encontrar grandes miniaturistas. Por mi parte, trataré de ir. Un besoMaria Blanca "AyamontinoMaria"https://www.blogger.com/profile/13684263971238192540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3518662277111990267.post-9198294320206925062017-02-04T20:14:30.107-06:002017-02-04T20:14:30.107-06:00I didn't even open the container. I will have ...I didn't even open the container. I will have to check to see if they are all accordion-ed together. <br /><br />WOW! I just looked to see if they had any 1980's Victoria magazines in eBay. There aren't any but they have loads of them from the 90's. <br />Those photos were real works of art. When the first editor (brain fade on her name) left the magazine it really changed.<br />You have an incredible memory of those fabulous pages. I always loved the issue in the spring focusing on England.<br />WHY do you have to live so far away??? <br />:-( We could make a day of it looking at old issues while indulging in high tea. ;-) Miniatures might even come up. hahaCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05626767881036539940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3518662277111990267.post-69424154048599345432017-02-04T17:47:18.636-06:002017-02-04T17:47:18.636-06:00YES! That was the way the mini gumball cards were...YES! That was the way the mini gumball cards were packaged WAY BACK in the day. I also remember that they were folded accordion style with perforations between each card, so congratulations Catherine on unearthing yet another tiny hidden treasure! :D<br /><br />and P.S. <br />Thank you for the compliment, you are VERY KIND. <br /> AND <br />I AGREE with your comment on the OLD 80's and 90'sVictoria Magazines. They were THE BEST! I am ALWAYS on the lookout for them each time I am in the Thrift Store and have managed to score a few from time to time. <br />I recall those AMAZING photos of sumptuous English Teas composed of dainty cucumber sandwiches displayed on grandma's depression glass plates; little girls playing in white cotton petticoats with flower wreaths in their hair; ponies and castles, stables and old English leather riding boots by the door; huge bouquets of summer roses or fields of vivid blue lavender; white linen drying on the clothes line; Scottish Christmas's done in tartan, holly, silver and shortbread: falling snow, sleds and hot punch by the fire, need I say more? .... that magazine made EVERYTHING look like a fairytale, a dream and a reality all at the same time. <br />Pure "BLISS!"elizabeth shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042037455600427075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3518662277111990267.post-44233420788390552902017-02-04T16:21:01.428-06:002017-02-04T16:21:01.428-06:00BTW Elizabeth.. Guess what I found in my grammar s...BTW Elizabeth.. Guess what I found in my grammar school jewelry box. A tiny deck of cards. I bet it is just like the ones you wanted so badly out of the gumball machine. Mine are still in the clear plastic tiny container with a yellow cap lid.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05626767881036539940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3518662277111990267.post-36707243922451805722017-02-04T16:18:32.127-06:002017-02-04T16:18:32.127-06:00Hi,
I am so glad to hear you say you prefer blogs....Hi,<br />I am so glad to hear you say you prefer blogs. I too like a bit of a story. Though I do try to keep it as short as I can. What people really want are lots of pictures I think. ;-)<br />It would be fantastic to think that young people are getting involved in miniatures. I have a friend who is a dealer and says he finds lots of young people at shows in Japan. <br />I am glad to hear you like the footstool. Thank you!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05626767881036539940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3518662277111990267.post-52119044921908054902017-02-04T15:54:53.829-06:002017-02-04T15:54:53.829-06:00Agreed Catherine, blogs are a lot quieter these da...Agreed Catherine, blogs are a lot quieter these days, but they are a lot more interesting to me than Facebook or Instagram. I like a bit of a story. I want to know what is going on. I am also saddened to hear that SIMP is ending. It feels to me in general that there is a shift in the miniatures world and that there are younger people becoming involved. I also feel that things have been a little 'the same' in minis for the last 10 years and people need some change, something different to inspire them. Anyway, keep up the good work. The footstool looks lovely.shannonc60https://www.blogger.com/profile/12411485172616395915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3518662277111990267.post-91132695810317525732017-02-04T15:02:50.431-06:002017-02-04T15:02:50.431-06:00Elizabeth,
Blogland is seeing a lull, to put it mi...Elizabeth,<br />Blogland is seeing a lull, to put it mildly. I wonder if the younger generations will ever develop and interest in miniatures. They don't seem to be able to get off their phones long enough for that. It has always been true that it was the older people that had the time and the money for such things. Still... I loved dollhouses since I was little. Then in my twenties I discovered fine miniatures and I was hooked at first sight. I couldn't afford the things I wanted so I made lots of miniatures in metal (brass, bronze,sterling silver and even a few pieces in 18K gold). That gave me a bit of $ to get a few really good pieces. Things I still cherish today.<br />I am glad you like the ottoman. I LOVE English country. Victoria Magazine was my all time favorite! I still have loads of back issues beginning with their first one in 1987! The old ones are magic. :-)<br />You comments are the best! Have you ever considered becoming a writer? You sure are good at it. ;-)<br />I hope your "transition period" doesn't last too long. Your post always inspire me. I wish I had your building knowledge. ;-)Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05626767881036539940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3518662277111990267.post-85686449490795462412017-02-04T14:28:46.568-06:002017-02-04T14:28:46.568-06:00Hi Catherine!
I know just what you mean about fee...Hi Catherine! <br />I know just what you mean about feeling as though Blogland is emptying. Speaking for myself, my own posts have become more sparse with more lag time in-between. I'm thinking of this as a TRANSITION period. <br />Your posts ALWAYS however, seem to bring people out and ready to comment again which I THANK YOU FOR! It is so good to know that our hobby is alive and still interesting and that there are folks who are still actively albeit quietly, pursuing it in blogland. <br />Meanwhile, your petite point ottoman cushion is SPLENDID! I think that you have found the Exact solution for maintaining the needlepoints integrity as well as being able to maximize it's purpose and give it a new life! I LOVE your ottomans which double as "coffee tables". It reminds me of the VICTORIA BLISS magazines which would have these English Country features and display full-sized furniture such as what you have achieved in miniature. English Country style is my all-time favorite and your ottoman IS as the British would say- a Corker! :D<br /><br />elizabeth<br />elizabeth shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042037455600427075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3518662277111990267.post-22794978292675650832017-02-04T09:11:32.934-06:002017-02-04T09:11:32.934-06:00Thank you Tina.Thank you Tina.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05626767881036539940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3518662277111990267.post-13588730291244900662017-02-04T09:11:10.980-06:002017-02-04T09:11:10.980-06:00Hola,
Sí, perder el programa SIMP va a ser difícil...Hola,<br />Sí, perder el programa SIMP va a ser difícil para mucha gente. No puedo dejar de preguntarme por qué los shows futuros han sido cancelados. La idea de que es la falta de interés es aterrador. Gracias por sus amables palabras sobre el gato y otomana.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05626767881036539940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3518662277111990267.post-89194160177620234732017-02-04T09:05:40.061-06:002017-02-04T09:05:40.061-06:00He does have a sort of sad look on his face. haha
...He does have a sort of sad look on his face. haha<br />Thank you!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05626767881036539940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3518662277111990267.post-45891294692641157022017-02-04T09:04:03.886-06:002017-02-04T09:04:03.886-06:00Thank you Rosemary.
You know how much I enjoy you...Thank you Rosemary. <br />You know how much I enjoy your blog. I never miss a post. I would be very upset if you vanished without a word. <br />Most of us in the miniature world who have been blogging for years, at least can find out what happened if someone goes missing. Many of us have exchanged email addresses or phone numbers over the years.<br />Thank you for your kind comment about the ottoman. :-)Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05626767881036539940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3518662277111990267.post-28763402535107214112017-02-04T08:53:55.367-06:002017-02-04T08:53:55.367-06:00Thank you Geneviève. :-)Thank you Geneviève. :-)Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05626767881036539940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3518662277111990267.post-70606327790966906572017-02-04T08:53:21.606-06:002017-02-04T08:53:21.606-06:00Bonjour Jean-Claude,
Les chats semblent être des ...Bonjour Jean-Claude,<br /><br />Les chats semblent être des connaisseurs de confort.<br />Merci pour vos aimables paroles sur mon travail. J'espère en voir plus bientôt.<br />J'espère que vous pourrez profiter du dernier spectacle SIMP. Si vous allez, je me réjouis de l'entendre dans votre blog. ;-)Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05626767881036539940noreply@blogger.com