tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post6668357539592552259..comments2023-07-25T11:48:39.285-04:00Comments on The Free Motion Quilting Project: Signs of Strength and StabilityLeahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-74682896457736052832013-05-23T08:18:23.369-04:002013-05-23T08:18:23.369-04:00Fire! It is what is used in a forge after all. Fro...Fire! It is what is used in a forge after all. From that intense fire is created a new shape from a simple lump of metal. Pounded out, like we are pounded and battered in our lives sometimes. Sort of a "rise from the ashes" theory.<br />vessels By Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13315241305184215460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-21150314507045939132011-07-12T10:03:15.973-04:002011-07-12T10:03:15.973-04:00Leah - My immediate thought was that fire is what ...Leah - My immediate thought was that fire is what gives a sword it's strength and durability. What about using a sun that looks like the one you use in your logo for Day Style Designs? It feels like it would fit in so many wayszenstitcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13479090924860725024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-84045439467131499162011-07-11T10:35:34.897-04:002011-07-11T10:35:34.897-04:00Just like THE MOM, I thought of water. As women w...Just like THE MOM, I thought of water. As women we nurture, we cleanse, we are providers of life. Birth occurs through the bag of waters. While water is often yielding, it is also one of natures greatest forces through waterfalls, rip tides, and tsunamis. Perhaps you've heard the old saying, "even the strongest rock can be eroded by a drop of water over time."Tsigeyusvhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05999932284811796439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-52114125586262186242011-07-11T10:08:11.163-04:002011-07-11T10:08:11.163-04:00I'm thinking of a brick wall along the bottom,...I'm thinking of a brick wall along the bottom, incorporating the idea of rocks in an intentional formation.Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16934512262976023865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-14251415204166473182011-07-11T03:27:05.569-04:002011-07-11T03:27:05.569-04:00How about a 'marble' plinth? It is solid, ...How about a 'marble' plinth? It is solid, stable, and a sign of strength to be able to 'hold' the weight of the statue on top.Erilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14115009882771705164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-49368208220504030002011-07-10T20:49:26.511-04:002011-07-10T20:49:26.511-04:00Hmmm, Leah, my first thought was stone or rock, li...Hmmm, Leah, my first thought was stone or rock, like you. I also like your sun idea. When I think strength, I also think of the elements - earth, wind, fire and water. I think you'd get a pretty cool image if you used a tornado wrapping around the sword, especially with the lightning bolts you have coming from her hands (I hope those are lightning bolts). My two cents. Good luck! I look forward to seeing what you do.M-R Charbonneauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02089657334279122457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-37881875375471958522011-07-10T19:52:08.330-04:002011-07-10T19:52:08.330-04:00Going with the Arthur theme, an anvil is a pretty ...Going with the Arthur theme, an anvil is a pretty stable, strong thing and some of the versions of the legend I've been reading to my son lately say the sword was in an anvil. Brick walls are pretty solid, but a sword in a brick wall? Hmmm, doesn't really bring any stirring images to mind.Charlotte Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11696100659597422648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-9381015409558179392011-07-10T18:10:02.826-04:002011-07-10T18:10:02.826-04:00Love that pic. My first thought was to see the bot...Love that pic. My first thought was to see the bottom part with firey flames .... like the phoenix rising from the ashes kind of thing. Plus ... the flames would look fabulous quilted!!<br />I think I'm going to enjoy watching the progress of this one ;o).<br />Hugs,<br />Joy :o)Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04594845740035572675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-35772366890340934842011-07-10T17:15:23.406-04:002011-07-10T17:15:23.406-04:00Hi Leah. When I saw your latest goddess, I imedia...Hi Leah. When I saw your latest goddess, I imediately though of water. Water has the ability to transform; it can change shape, become a solid, it is powerful and resilient and life giving. But I can also see the relationship of the sun - the sword having been forged by heat...but you also need water to temper it. Can't wait to see what you come up with. TinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-60172051893298366782011-07-10T16:48:43.963-04:002011-07-10T16:48:43.963-04:00Two things come to mind - a pyramid and a circle. ...Two things come to mind - a pyramid and a circle. The pyramid for its endurance and immovability. The circle for its strength and continuity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-48298622834105053822011-07-10T16:41:37.970-04:002011-07-10T16:41:37.970-04:00I'm not sure about the stability aspect, but y...I'm not sure about the stability aspect, but you could have her holding suns in her hands to incorporate that symbol. Just a thoughtJanicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02436858141037595318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-12889466145687279172011-07-10T16:27:15.216-04:002011-07-10T16:27:15.216-04:00How about a keystone. A keystone is the center st...How about a keystone. A keystone is the center stone of an arch that supports the entire structure; if you remove it the arch will fall apart. Your goddess could be standing on an arch piercing the keystone with the sword.KevinBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14461856779343473623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-35297731207456406612011-07-10T16:25:48.286-04:002011-07-10T16:25:48.286-04:00How about a keystone? A keystone is the center st...How about a keystone? A keystone is the center stone of an arch that supports the entire structure; if you remove it the arch will fall apart. You could have your goddess standing on an arch, piercing the the keystone with the sword.KevinBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14461856779343473623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-17655930009964920212011-07-10T16:20:38.876-04:002011-07-10T16:20:38.876-04:00It's been years since I saw one of these cards...It's been years since I saw one of these cards, but this image was the first thing to come to my mind when you said 'strength':<br /><br />http://visualtarot.com/decks/rune-cards/card-images/rune-cards-for-visualtarot.com-01.jpgotterdaughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06806080751771115048noreply@blogger.com