tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588118538433483895.post6724315074914625920..comments2024-03-28T03:17:28.911-04:00Comments on Art With a Needle: Working on ornamentsKathleen Loomishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05930922068379938756noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588118538433483895.post-32426937312804778682015-12-06T10:52:39.429-05:002015-12-06T10:52:39.429-05:00I, too, have suffered greatly from a back injury t...I, too, have suffered greatly from a back injury that flared up when I was pregnant with my second child. The memory of the 2 years surrounding that time (the last bit of pregnancy when my foot went numb, the birth, and into her toddlerhood when I was still carrying her or stooped over in some fashion) is veiled with pain. Chronic pain changed how I mothered her and my older son, it changed my personality, it changed how I moved. I feel like I’m just now becoming myself again after 7 years of physical therapy, chiropractic care and daily exercises (I’m 2 steps ahead of the surgeon, for now). I had the opposite issue in that I couldn’t sit, only stand. All this to say, I’ve been there and I hope you receive the care you need to heal and strenthen. I look forward to meeting you in Philadelphia this spring, as I’ve followed your blog for a long time. It’s one of 3 that I check weekly. Merry Christmas and I’m sending you good thoughts. Oh, (the point here) my husband and I used to make handpainted wooden ornaments each year, with moveable parts and customized labels. Then we had children, and ironically, that halted all production of such a magical effort. Maybe again soon.<br />Take care, AmyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02944324794973327645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588118538433483895.post-75424589976912723462015-12-06T10:35:07.277-05:002015-12-06T10:35:07.277-05:00Yikes! Take care of your back -- can some of thes...Yikes! Take care of your back -- can some of these be "Happy New Year" ornaments? That said, I am quite curious to see what you've made.Vivien Zepfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10110439402332926588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588118538433483895.post-87941014397598222032015-12-04T20:34:41.531-05:002015-12-04T20:34:41.531-05:00I marvel at your energy and productivity. Now tha...I marvel at your energy and productivity. Now that I know we share the interference of a pesky back, I marvel yet more. Your work inspires me to keep trying to make things that may someday be art. At 73 I may run out of time, but I can't quit. Thank you for all you do!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588118538433483895.post-49459441379987818912015-12-04T14:03:06.110-05:002015-12-04T14:03:06.110-05:00Count me in.... it has been years since I have had...Count me in.... it has been years since I have had a new ornament.Susie Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05893377527974815997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588118538433483895.post-7403383622937164952015-12-04T14:00:34.049-05:002015-12-04T14:00:34.049-05:00I would love to have an ornament from one of my fa...I would love to have an ornament from one of my favorite instructors ever. Fun to see the tools!Life Scraps and Patcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15369832113049358654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588118538433483895.post-33710985476329383152015-12-04T12:47:12.220-05:002015-12-04T12:47:12.220-05:00I always enjoy your blog and will continue to foll...I always enjoy your blog and will continue to follow you for as long as you post. Love the photo suites and the insightful passages. And I would cherish an ornament from my favorite blogger.Cheryl E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17797016337624461292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588118538433483895.post-87151751819163926532015-12-04T07:58:56.631-05:002015-12-04T07:58:56.631-05:00Thanks, Kathy. I think you may have inspired me to...Thanks, Kathy. I think you may have inspired me to start a new tradition--usually we buy annual 'special' ornaments, but I may start making them!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14835393634763024001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588118538433483895.post-25252200138372199582015-12-04T07:48:05.392-05:002015-12-04T07:48:05.392-05:00Can't wait to see what you are making with tho...Can't wait to see what you are making with those tools! I, too, adore ornaments. Good luck with your back, and I'd love to be a winner of this giveaway. Happy Holidays.Milliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12610068948963465925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588118538433483895.post-41868504740482974062015-12-03T22:52:18.279-05:002015-12-03T22:52:18.279-05:00I'm so curious now to see this years ornament!...I'm so curious now to see this years ornament! Such a tease to see the tools! Could be anything!! I'll check out the link above to see the past years. ThanksShishihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10464232681904546774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588118538433483895.post-52030438638429986032015-12-03T20:22:46.727-05:002015-12-03T20:22:46.727-05:00I hope your back eases up so you can finish easily...I hope your back eases up so you can finish easily. I would love to win one of your ornaments!Sandy in CAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17265098324990358291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588118538433483895.post-58139549678096313122015-12-03T15:48:02.331-05:002015-12-03T15:48:02.331-05:00I am so sorry about your back. It is hard to be ke...I am so sorry about your back. It is hard to be kept from doing the things you love. You sound intrepid about it though. I'd love an ornament.Geraldine Van de Kleuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00977822749512361565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588118538433483895.post-15982631637169800672015-12-03T15:26:57.709-05:002015-12-03T15:26:57.709-05:00always on pinpoint when you do the unveiling! take...always on pinpoint when you do the unveiling! take care of yourselfmomid5https://www.blogger.com/profile/03149013291273701230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588118538433483895.post-91809086359841642472015-12-03T15:11:13.305-05:002015-12-03T15:11:13.305-05:00This is a great tradition. I would love to receive...This is a great tradition. I would love to receive one of your ornaments. And I would love to see some of the past ornaments so will check the link above.<br />AnneMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312637644620084080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588118538433483895.post-64918925229015204672015-12-03T11:15:54.237-05:002015-12-03T11:15:54.237-05:00Merry Christmas, and hope you get your stamina bac...Merry Christmas, and hope you get your stamina back soon. Please count me among those who would cherish a Kathleen Loomis original!!!artquilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11151152529036227839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588118538433483895.post-37876073230868998862015-12-03T10:35:42.898-05:002015-12-03T10:35:42.898-05:00So sorry for the back issues. Ouch! I really love ...So sorry for the back issues. Ouch! I really love this idea of making ornaments. Now that everyone has a stocking, I might have to start doing this myself. Thanks for the chance to win!<br /><br />sew4given AT aol DOT comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588118538433483895.post-87319967312361328452015-12-03T09:47:32.582-05:002015-12-03T09:47:32.582-05:00I feel your pain -- I struggle with back injuries ...I feel your pain -- I struggle with back injuries from multiple car accidents. My problem the reverse of yours -- I can't sit for long stretches. I'd love to win an ornament from you!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09029115839076216849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588118538433483895.post-50332822493060127642015-12-03T08:34:53.681-05:002015-12-03T08:34:53.681-05:00been there, can't stand for long moments eithe...been there, can't stand for long moments either...go to Amazon and find an adjustible, padded stool with a back; it's so worth the investment. and it's nice to know there are others out there who don't do trees (I've had some guilt issues about that!). We have a 2ft 3-ringed stand that holds the ornaments that fits nicely on the end table during the season. hope you and your family have a great holiday!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05710483993937329846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588118538433483895.post-60547951147983081532015-12-03T08:18:58.638-05:002015-12-03T08:18:58.638-05:00I do always make one for myself, in addition to th...I do always make one for myself, in addition to those for others. Here's a link to past blog posts in which I talk about and show many past ornaments. <a href="http://artwithaneedle.blogspot.com/search/label/Christmas%20ornaments" rel="nofollow">CLICK HERE</a><br /><br /><br />kathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588118538433483895.post-78831275084973945712015-12-03T08:10:38.691-05:002015-12-03T08:10:38.691-05:00Merry Christmas, Kathy! Sending you wishes for a ...Merry Christmas, Kathy! Sending you wishes for a strong back to finish your projects on time.Sandra Palmer Ciolinohttp://www.sandrapalmerciolino.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588118538433483895.post-21982252944920047242015-12-03T08:06:27.359-05:002015-12-03T08:06:27.359-05:00I promise to love one if I get one.. Mine live all...I promise to love one if I get one.. Mine live all year on the bedroom curtain rail, as we don't do a tree either<br /><br />HHHelen Howeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03378013328370139295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588118538433483895.post-85827410368635294672015-12-03T06:26:12.904-05:002015-12-03T06:26:12.904-05:00Great tradition! Would love to see some of your pa...Great tradition! Would love to see some of your past ornaments. Do you keep one for yourself or give them ALL away?Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14835393634763024001noreply@blogger.com