Comments on: Rosedown’s Colorful New, Old Floorcloths

By: Kathy

Kathy — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:04:05 +0000

Hi David,

Good question. I wonder if Lisa is following this comment thread, so she’ll reply. I will try to send her an email to alert her to the question.

Thanks for your visit,
–Kathy

By: David

David — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:17:50 +0000

The floors are beautiful and you are truly a great talent. I think those floor covering would look amazing in any application. I wonder, as well documented as Rosedown is, was there no indication of what was used on the floors when the house was built? Being a purist at heart, I’d like to see recreations of the original floor covering instead of one person’s idea or a historically accurate creation.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:12:58 +0000

Barbara,

As a beginner at many things, I also find inspiration from artists like Lisa.

Thanks for visiting!
Kathy

By: Kathy

Kathy — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:03:39 +0000

Hi Sandi,

Until seeing these floorcloths (and now your and Rich’s comments) I had not thought about how technical it is. Art, but with precision.

I will check with Lisa about the sanding in case that wasn’t accurate. She did read this but perhaps overlooked that like me.

Thanks,
Kathy

By: Kathy

Kathy — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:59:40 +0000

Janet, Good point. I wonder how many artisans attempt to craft work that will be around for future generations? I guess being a part of an historic restoration helps one think about their work in that way.

Thanks for stopping by.
– Kathy

By: Kathy

Kathy — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:55:21 +0000

Rich, The precision of Lisa’s work, especially on such a large scale, is truly impressive. And I’m with you about the compass rose; the beauty of that graphic motif and probably also some of the nautical and travel-related romance it suggests.

Colleen, you are so right.

– Kathy

By: Barbara Grigg

Barbara Grigg — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:35:51 +0000

Lisa, your work is truly an inspiration! And your communications are an encouragement to beginners like me. Thanks for sharing your self with us.

By: Sandi ( Twist) Rossi

Sandi ( Twist) Rossi — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:45:32 +0000

Lisa,
Your work is just utterly amazing.
I am myself drawn to geometric and other designs.
I made 3 floor cloths in late 1970’s. It is so very technical.

I wonder about the sanding that was mentioned in the article.

Well, hats off to you!!! That makes a couple of winners, ehhhh?

Sandi and family

By: janet metzger

janet metzger — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:47:10 +0000

Wow…what a great write up and I loved the photos. You must be very proud to know these floorcloth’s will stil bel in use many years from now…how cool is that!

By: Rich Page

Rich Page — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:13:03 +0000

As a engineering tech./surveyor for 38 years,I am drawn to the compass rose. All of the geometric designs, seem to be my preferred patterns. Your mathematics degree and use of CAD at the Rosedown Plantation help to explain part of the outcome. I still marvel at the actual installation process, believe me I understand the problems of putting a design down on the ground.
Rich