Thoughts on Work
If you have been reading along with me you know that I committed to making a quilt a month this year. That commitment was made before my 94 year old mother fell, breaking both clavicles. The time I have spent with her has severely cut into the time I have for my art. Amazingly, however, I have kept up with my one a month schedule. When I was most stressed out from seeing her in pain and helpless, a few minutes spent touching fabric was very soothing and turned out to be very productive.
I always work on one quilt at a time. From the time I pull out the fabric until the bottom of the hanging sleeve is hand sewn down I focus on that one quilt. With that being said, I am always designing more quilts in my head, mostly in the middle of the night. So I am usually ready to start the next quilt as each one is finished.
On Monday I am going to Focus on Fiber, an artists retreat, for a whole week . I am bringing one quilt ready to be quilted and enough fabric to start one or two more. I am also bring silk and dye to make some Shibori scarves. Since I never have a whole day devoted just to my work, let alone a week, I am prepared to change my one at a time method. I truly don't think I can focus on just one thing for that concentrated amount of time.
I love this photo, taken of my granddaughter, Gabby, at 2 weeks old. The expression on her face just knocks me out. I am planning a series of quilts using this image, since I haven't been able to get it out of my head for a year. I see hats and wild hair and skin tones of every color. Just a little more planning and I will be ready to start. I will keep you posted.
I always work on one quilt at a time. From the time I pull out the fabric until the bottom of the hanging sleeve is hand sewn down I focus on that one quilt. With that being said, I am always designing more quilts in my head, mostly in the middle of the night. So I am usually ready to start the next quilt as each one is finished.
On Monday I am going to Focus on Fiber, an artists retreat, for a whole week . I am bringing one quilt ready to be quilted and enough fabric to start one or two more. I am also bring silk and dye to make some Shibori scarves. Since I never have a whole day devoted just to my work, let alone a week, I am prepared to change my one at a time method. I truly don't think I can focus on just one thing for that concentrated amount of time.
I love this photo, taken of my granddaughter, Gabby, at 2 weeks old. The expression on her face just knocks me out. I am planning a series of quilts using this image, since I haven't been able to get it out of my head for a year. I see hats and wild hair and skin tones of every color. Just a little more planning and I will be ready to start. I will keep you posted.
BRENDA, have a GREAT retreat and yes, you MUST do Gabby! You will learn so much next week, your projects sound like just the THING to take. Give every art quilter I know a hug! Marianne W, Mary McB, I'm sure there are others I met at OH and on the net! Happy happy to you all! Debbie Bein
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oooooh - I love that baby picture!! Having a new granddaughter who is 3 wks old, I can identify. And only my art kept my sane when my mother fell and broke her hip, so I'm there, too. You will have a fabulous time in Fla - I wish I had the luxury of time to go, too. Treasure it!
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