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Jennifer's avatar

I've just finished watching your presentation on The Quilt Show. Superb explanation and visuals to follow for my 70 year old brain to understand. I had no idea that YouTube carried The Quilt Show … I used to watch it when it was carried on a tv station. My wee brain is whirling with ideas I could do. TAP is a wonderful product and I've used it in a few quilts I've made over the years. I do own a cell phone but rarely use it except as a camera. And even with photos taken I don't apply any of the digitizing features possible … remaining old school. Locked in familiar ways. But having watched your presentation I can now understand what I could do, try out and experiment with. Not as mesmerizing as I thought. Maybe it's time I try the new discoveries of this age … open my Stone Age thinking and embrace this Information / Digital Age? Maybe … bit by bit.

I always look forward to your Flying Lesson newsletters, your words strike many chords in my soul and being. Thank you.

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Jan's avatar

Thank you Lesley and thank you Lee. Since I've come home from our vacation out west with a herniated disc, I've been challenged to be positive and creative. I've been falling into bad habits and feeling sorry for myself. I'm making the decision today, to go play in the studio.....because I can!!

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Lesley Riley's avatar

So sorry to hear this Jan. I know how pain can take your drive away. The endorphins you get when you create should help a bit.

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Kim Kerschl's avatar

What a treat to watch your segment! You are such a delight with your calm and explanatory demeanor. I've enjoyed seeing your work over the years.... last year I had the pleasure of spending hours studying your exhibit at the Virginia Quilt Museum. In fact, took non-artsy friends back to see it. My friends were all full of questions and awww.

I work at a quilt shop here in Virginia (The Quiltery). I have taught a class using your TAP paper and helped some other quilters feel what " letting yourself play outside of the box" feels like. We even made some fun quilt labels using the TAP.

Thank You!!!!

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Lesley Riley's avatar

What a lovely comment, Kim. Thank you so much. Thank you for promoting my work to your friends and students, too. You made my day!

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Debra Lynn Vidal's avatar

You are amazing. It is joy to see you live on video doing your presentation with Rickie Timms.

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Lesley Riley's avatar

Thanks for watching (and the "amazing" compliment!), Debra.

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Margaret Abramshe's avatar

The show was great. I am not a fan of teacher, instead I want to facilitate someone's journey. Even better to help another take that first step or two.

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Lesley Riley's avatar

Exactly. We always learn best by doing.

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Cheryl Doran Girard's avatar

I have stayed away from the TAP process as it felt just too overwhelming. The video is really helpful. Thank you so much.

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Lesley Riley's avatar

Yay, taking the leap. I'm doing a TAP dance here.

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Catherine's avatar

Thank you so much for this video. It is so detailed that I think I can finally use my TAP paper. In addition, sharing the apps you use for photo editing … WOW. Outstanding and sooo helpful.

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Lesley Riley's avatar

Wonderful. I'm so glad it was helpful for you. Have fun editing photos.

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Judith Henry Creative's avatar

What a powerful post. I love that Lee was so touched and inspired by your words. Feels like a gift for both of you!!!

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Lesley Riley's avatar

Lee is amazing, right? Art DOES heal.

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Lynda Heines's avatar

Love this! Also, enjoyed the video. I have your latest book, but I've yet to create any pieces. That video inspired me to get started. Lee sure is an inspiration. Thanks again for a lovely post.

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Lesley Riley's avatar

Thanks, Lynda. You do all the family research and now you have another way to bring it to life, and light. Enjoy!

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