Comments for Lesley Riley Blog

Comment on Thank Laura Lea for This Post by Chris

Chris — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 01:43:07 +0000

Lesley, your granddaughter is so precious and guess what. . I just found out we have another G-child on the way!!! We all wait to hear what your new amazing adventure will be and just hope we are fortunate to go along for the ride! I remember when you were just starting out with LaLas Land and like Randi, you give us more mature girls the hope that we too still have the possibility of reaching that carrot thats been hanging out and over us all these years, seemingly just out of reach! We wanna come along for the ride ;~)

Comment on Coming to a Station Near You… by Karen Fraga

Karen Fraga — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 19:16:07 +0000

Hello,
I was excited to “see” you the other day on COOL2CRAFT!! I can hardly wait to purchase TAP. Also, I learned on your blog about the radio show that you are going to be hosting. Very Exciting! I always dreamed of having my crafts sell! (This year has been so crazy for our family – the economy, I have been trying to find employment – One job that I applied to had 700 applicants!). So I decided to try to make some additional income. Right now I am so excited to finally get the ball rolling, moving forward with starting a little bit of my own business… I am going to teach a workshop at the Adult Education center here in my hometown. I am going to teach how to turn the grocery sack plastic bags into a tote bag (using crochet). I just wanted to send you some comments on how much I enjoyed the show on Cool2Craft. Years ago, I purchased a book titled “Imagery on Fabric” (C&T publishing). It has various ways to transfer surface designs. It is very interesting. I am glad that I found your blog to read. Warm regards, Karen

Comment on Thank Laura Lea for This Post by Ellen Lingle

Ellen Lingle — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:34:55 +0000

Oh, Lesley! I just read your newsletter & I’m soooo excited for you & what this means to the creative community (& me!)!!! You know we’re all behind you & support you & can’t wait to “see” you on the radio! & can’t wait to hear more about your Artist Success adventure. You are truly an inspiration!

Comment on Thank Laura Lea for This Post by Jennifer Ressmann

Jennifer Ressmann — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:00:43 +0000

There is actually a theory that states you should bite off just a little more than you can chew, take on just a little more than you can handle. Reach, stretch!

And, I have those shoes, too. They are really comfortable. In green. Fun!

Have a good summer!

Comment on Thank Laura Lea for This Post by Laura Lea

Laura Lea — Fri, 14 May 2010 17:11:35 +0000

Well, cocooning is happening even if you’re too busy to realize it- you see you are going to emerge as something new and beautiful! The wings are growing inside. All you have been doing is feeding that growth. Good for you!
Didn’t know I’d inspired a posting. Remember to stop and breathe. I can’t wait to see what you’re up to.

Comment on Thank Laura Lea for This Post by Jeannie

Jeannie — Sat, 08 May 2010 23:08:51 +0000

Here I thought you were lounging in the south of France or some other exotic locale! I am so glad Laura Lee nudged you, because you have been missed! I am jumping off a cliff with you. I am trying to teach myself to paint. I have wanted to try for years, but I remember hours spent around with my Gram and cousin painting and hearing my Gram say, “well at least you can sew.” LOL! I can laugh about it now, but to a 10 year old, I was crushed! So I am dipping the brush into the paint and seeing what happens.

Comment on Thank Laura Lea for This Post by Mary Ann

Mary Ann — Sat, 08 May 2010 22:21:08 +0000

Leslie, I am glad Laura Lea gave you a nudge as I’ve missed hearing from you, too. I am glad you are so excited about your new endeavors. When you are on the right path, the Universal Flow carries you along. I can’t wait to hear all about it! In spite of being super busy, please leave a teensy note once in a while just to say you are fine and all is going well. Love the photo of your granddaughter and YOUR new photo. You look awesome, girl.

Comment on Thank Laura Lea for This Post by Donna

Donna — Sat, 08 May 2010 04:54:44 +0000

I can relate to the idea of not knowing where you’re going to land, but having to get out of the boat, anyway, Lesley. Looking forward to following the new adventure as it unfolds here on the blog.

I found your work on the Internet a couple of years ago, on Hearts Art (sp?)then discovered that you were involved with Cloth Paper Scissors, along with other artists I’m discovering through my subscription there.

It was a search through the magazine’s cumulative index that got me started looking for CPS artists on the Internet this evening.

For me, the current challenge is learning to sew on a machine and by hand. It’s something I’ve wanted to do for years but was afraid to try, until a friend of mine died and another friend suggested we work on a quilt together.

Donna

Comment on Thank Laura Lea for This Post by Randi Nervig

Randi Nervig — Thu, 06 May 2010 22:47:52 +0000

I’m really excited for you. I’m only a few years older than you and I think “If Lesley can do it, I can too.” I don’t know yet what “it” is for you, but I’m at the point of thinking about maybe possibly selling some things at an art fair, which seems like a big leap for me though not in the same league as what you’re taking on. I absolutely know you will be successful but I’m not downplaying the pre-production jitters either. Can’t wait to read all about it in your blog.

Comment on Thank Laura Lea for This Post by Sequana

Sequana — Thu, 06 May 2010 01:36:34 +0000

I, too, have been with you for a long time – even when your Mom was still with you. I was the lucky winner of your Fabulous Fabric Art with Lutradur – a book I have just loved.

So it is nice to see you back among the blogging; but don’t wear yourself out.

The baby is just beautiful….*S*
Best of luck as you start down a new path…….
….Annie in Chicago