tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7604403499576985528.post256846598699964020..comments2024-02-23T22:47:33.131+13:00Comments on Charlotte Scott - Textile Artist: Tentative steps.Charlotte Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11696100659597422648noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7604403499576985528.post-78459719317128293542010-09-07T07:27:49.660+12:002010-09-07T07:27:49.660+12:00Whoops, that first comment was for Viv and Elaine....Whoops, that first comment was for Viv and Elaine.Charlotte Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11696100659597422648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7604403499576985528.post-48535731987024554072010-09-07T07:26:38.508+12:002010-09-07T07:26:38.508+12:00Thanks everyone.
Viv- it's a hard one balanc...Thanks everyone. <br /><br />Viv- it's a hard one balancing surviving on a decent income with being as eco-friendly as possible. One day I hope it might all balance out.<br /><br />And I must add, I think alot of quilters are still very thrifty kinds of people too, but there is definitely an air of consumerism too. (I'm guilty!)<br /><br />Lotty - I have to confess, my first name is actually Charlotte! Most people I know call me that, but those close to me call me Lottie. My mother was Dutch (Rotterdam) and moved to NZ when she was 10. Her name was Lineke and so is my daugter's middle name. Lovely to meet you.Charlotte Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11696100659597422648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7604403499576985528.post-90278705019120328212010-09-07T05:38:02.687+12:002010-09-07T05:38:02.687+12:00Dear Ms Lottie,
I have only recently discovered bl...Dear Ms Lottie,<br />I have only recently discovered blog-land and the wealth of valuable information it contains. I just happened to arrive at your blog, which is very good. The reason I comment is your name! I happen to have the same name as you do, which I think is quite rare. I currently work for a multinational company with 65,000 employees and I am the only one and two years ago I worked for another multinational company with over 100,00 employees and I was also the only one; and here you are: another Lottie in far away New Zealand! Pleased to meet you.<br />I am Dutch, born in Friesland and was baptized with the Frisian name Lolkje but my parent always called me Lottie. When I was about 13 years old, I thought it was too simple and changed it in Lotty.<br />Kind regards,<br />LottyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7604403499576985528.post-48499025500094949782010-09-05T01:41:21.566+12:002010-09-05T01:41:21.566+12:00P.S. I actually think you are doing great. I know ...P.S. I actually think you are doing great. I know you use wool blankets for the inside rather than the acrylic batting many people use...Cadihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14517775140048055244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7604403499576985528.post-16486373130132554872010-09-02T23:40:00.030+12:002010-09-02T23:40:00.030+12:00It had occurred to me - yes. I mostly have reused ...It had occurred to me - yes. I mostly have reused and recycled bits anyhow because I simply can't afford anything else but I am guilty of some purchases. Being poor has some advantages :)<br /><br />You'll have to keep us informed about what you discover.<br /><br />As for yarns - I earn part of my income knitting and cannot afford real wool. Most of what I make is decorative so I don't feel quite as bad about that. I use a lot of recycled wool too. I figured that I would be earning about a dollar an hour if I did use wool so you see my problem.<br /><br />viv in Dunedinknutty knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00325560883289908412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7604403499576985528.post-31226151763130435952010-09-02T16:53:49.311+12:002010-09-02T16:53:49.311+12:00Wow Ms.Lottie, you really touched a chord with a f...Wow Ms.Lottie, you really touched a chord with a few people, eh? I get what you're saying, but I own a quilt shop and a shop on etsy, lol! I too, love the idea of buying organic and trying to fit it into my life. I have found that it's easier then I thought for alot of different things, ie; fruits, veggies, coffee, etc. Another friend also pointed out that "free trade" items are better for the planet, so I like to choose those...most of the time. Then stupid me, watched a news journal program (here in the states, it's called Vanguard and is broadcast on MSNBC) that delves into issues you probably don't want to know about. It's http://current.com/shows/vanguard/blog/92479289_jonah-hill-for-world-toilet-spokesman.htm issues about human waste turned into fertilizer really grossed me out! There are organic cotton farmers here in Texas, just a few hundred miles away. I may have to look more into this. But, my question is, regular cotton is @$8.50 a yard and the organic cotton is @$16.00 a yard. Do you think that there are that many people out there that is looking for this product? I know that the ladies from "yesterday" re-used fabrics from clothing, etc. to make some quilts with. But, if THEY were contributing monetarily to the household, do you think they would continue to re-use or buy the ready made goods? I'm rambling now, lol. Great conversation starter Ms.Lottie and good luck on your new venture. Take care, Elainesoggybottomflatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13854042144571976533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7604403499576985528.post-70101280987564093222010-09-02T15:44:04.499+12:002010-09-02T15:44:04.499+12:00That's a pretty quilt there... ;-)
You could ...That's a pretty quilt there... ;-)<br /><br />You could probably get excited about plant dyeing. you can plant--dye organic muslin or something. <br /><br />I think acknowledging these things & trying to work with them is a good step. Most people never get to that consciousness level. <br /><br />I'm like that with yarn. I should buy all organic & plant-dyed. I don't always, but I do try to keep my stash within reason. <br /><br />Too bad i missed the rabbit thing. I remember reading the post and thinking I should come back after thinking about how I feel about eating rabbit. I did as a kid. It was normal. I think for our family now it would be awkward as we were really attached to our pet bunny. Sorta like eating cat...Cadihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14517775140048055244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7604403499576985528.post-69398482029109889882010-09-02T15:03:48.664+12:002010-09-02T15:03:48.664+12:00Good on you Ms Lottie for being conscious of your ...Good on you Ms Lottie for being conscious of your fabric addiction. Yes, patchwork and quilting used to be all about "making do" and reusing...but now, like alot of things..it's about gratification and money...which is kinda sad. i think it is good to be satisfied but as humans we can easily get caught up/over-obsessed if we are not careful. I look forward to following you on your journey. May it be a source of encouragement for all your blog readers!Hopes Handcraftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08388763562145957609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7604403499576985528.post-5945639637556850192010-09-02T14:46:50.031+12:002010-09-02T14:46:50.031+12:00Wow, Ms. Lottie.That is a lot to think about. I di...Wow, Ms. Lottie.That is a lot to think about. I did watch the clip.I try not to buy new fabric, only once in a great while. I use fabric I find in garments,curtains,sheets,and pillow cses, and the like.I find them at yard sales and consignment stores. I don't make the fancy decorative quilts like most, but I am proud of my quilts, and feel they are as nice as anyone who needs a quilt, would want.I give most of my quilts to friends and family.I get lots of pleasure making something pretty out of something that's no longer needed.Sue from Ky.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06555815218871299696noreply@blogger.com