tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150831844446988363.post114916537753993761..comments2023-03-26T04:44:25.285-06:00Comments on Tat's All She Wrote: Ribbons from the Fair - part 1Martyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12660864900839865295noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150831844446988363.post-68665818444813095582010-08-20T09:19:49.399-06:002010-08-20T09:19:49.399-06:00I just about fell over when I saw this! I had no ...I just about fell over when I saw this! I had no idea you also did calligraphy - and 'illumination' yet - wonderful color and gold enhancement, and balance to the Old English or Black script - one of the most difficult to master.<br /><br />I played around with calligraphy for many years but gave up on it (except for special envelopes for birthdays, weddings, etc.) because I realized I could never match the perfection of my instructor! It takes a lot of time to practice, and I have reams and reams of practice sheets, with few finished framed projects - and on those I constantly see the imperfections that others don't see. <br /><br />I decided tatting was more relaxing, and I could use even my practice tatting pieces in some way!<br /><br />Judging at the Fairs is another subject I could write a book about! Can you enter this in some other competition? It really should be seen! How about making copies to put on cards? I'm also impressed you made the paper!Kathy Niklewiczhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471658272689112787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150831844446988363.post-41106750496198617412010-08-17T19:06:21.555-06:002010-08-17T19:06:21.555-06:00Are you sure you don't have a group of ancient...Are you sure you don't have a group of ancient monks living in your house? I've seen things like this in the old book section of the British Museum - you do lovely work.Crazy Mom!https://www.blogger.com/profile/00550918194758228198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150831844446988363.post-60941913468834996062010-08-17T18:17:59.283-06:002010-08-17T18:17:59.283-06:00Absolutely beautiful! The handmade paper really e...Absolutely beautiful! The handmade paper really enhances the antique look of it. It reminds me very much of The Book of Kells, that sort of thing.<br /><br />Jane S.Jane S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150831844446988363.post-43051795318109147252010-08-17T13:27:13.433-06:002010-08-17T13:27:13.433-06:00What an amazing job! I've done calligraphy ov...What an amazing job! I've done calligraphy over the years but not to this level. There really is a skill involved in actually getting uniform lettering. Makes you realise why books were so rare and valuable before the printing press.victats@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07664287364096706053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150831844446988363.post-3565410969365274312010-08-17T09:52:55.534-06:002010-08-17T09:52:55.534-06:00Calligraphy has never been one my talents and I so...Calligraphy has never been one my talents and I so admire those who can do it. This looks beautiful.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127914310809216760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150831844446988363.post-24331592232508267032010-08-17T01:30:54.657-06:002010-08-17T01:30:54.657-06:00This is absolutely the best. At least the judge re...This is absolutely the best. At least the judge recognized the quality but how unfortunate that it wasn't where you could get the credit deserved. I did calligraphy many years ago, but nothing to measure up to this. Very lovely. Thank you for showing us. KarenKarennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150831844446988363.post-18897161810274254392010-08-16T23:24:33.248-06:002010-08-16T23:24:33.248-06:00Excuse me ~ Fine art IS matted and framed for exhi...Excuse me ~ Fine art IS matted and framed for exhibition and competition…What "plonkers" to borrow a Jane-ism. <br /> <br />Beautiful calligraphy but I would not expect anything less from you. <br /><br />xx bjRidgewomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13268684588250261751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150831844446988363.post-64286437618512548612010-08-16T21:02:52.575-06:002010-08-16T21:02:52.575-06:00That is gorgeous! I can barely write my own name l...That is gorgeous! I can barely write my own name legibly, so I truly admire calligraphers. I've actually been thinking about taking a class, because it kills me when I work so hard on a beautiful tatted card, to then scribble my message on the inside.<br /><br />Congratulations on the ribbon! The words from the judge were so lovely.Mirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07966487848401662776noreply@blogger.com