Does anyone want to guess what the subject of my next art quilt will be?? Stay tuned.....
This current one fought me every step of the way. Too many 'do-overs'!! Yet, that's what keeps me engaged, always striving to make the best piece I can......not only in regard to the design, but the construction as well.
THIS IS PROBABLY THE 10TH DESIGN I TRIED......
After waiting to see how fall presents itself here in Roseville, CA......this was the scene that greeted us on the "early morning forced march" today.
The weather is taking some getting used to......3+ months of daily 100+ temperatures this summer.....and then it jumped right into chilly weather. This was also unexpected.....it was 48 degrees when we walked this morning. I no longer have to worry about snow/ice...hurrah.
For years I enjoyed the process of developing 'cruise/tour projects' for students who traveled with me on these great adventures. Besides coming up with a theme based design reflecting our destinations, the challenge was to develop new techniques to share and sensible supply lists (or kits available for students.) The process was time consuming but big fun and satisfying which propelled my growth as a textile art designer.
Happily more commission requests have come my way this year than previously. Smaller size pieces can be more difficult given there is less room to put forth the theme the client wishes.
'Jack of Diamonds' is a 13" x 13" framed piece. Commissioned by the wife of an author who often refers to the Jack of Diamonds in his writings. It will be a surprise for Christmas. After seeing the finished work, she exclaimed "she'd never been so excited to give a gift", leaving me incredibly flattered.
Just completed.....in time for gift giving.......
IN FLIGHT© - 13” x 13”
SOLD
Authentic Japanese cottons, fused motifs with metallic thread appliquéd edges, machine quilted with variegated metallic threads. Wrapped on canvas frame & secured in a black wood frame without glass.
We just passed the 7th month mark of exchanging our familiar rural NC surroundings to urban sprawl in CA. Steps toward becoming comfortable here have been slow, yet have now moved toward a more positive attitude.
For me part of that process is finding like-minded quilters. My suggestion to our Craft Committee to offer a time slot for sewers to gather yielded 17 happy faces.
The numbers have dwindled a bit which is understandable since there are quite few in the 55+ community that still hold full-time jobs. However, we have undertaken a group project which has brought clarity and a mission for what this group could strive for.
We are creating a t-shirt quilt for a couple who recently lost their adult daughter who had lived on a respirator all her life. Our shared skills are making progress as we move forward with the king size quilt. I'm delighted to be a part of it and the opportunity to meet our fellow neighbors.
The commission I've been working on is complete.....such a satisfying feeling. And it gets better....I just got another request for a special project featuring the Jack of Diamonds.....my head is spinning with ideas.
This quilt will be winging it's way to the new owner and I can thank my lucky stars for being able to continue to create!
As the holiday gift giving season is almost upon us......here are some ideas for someone you love or, heck for yourself too!
My inventory includes 4 larger focal art quilts. In the 45" x 40" range, sizes differ, priced no higher than $400 plus shipping. More details regarding Art Quilts upon inquiry.
** 11 BOWLS LEFT AS OF 11/9/24. There are also quite a number of fabric bowls, here's just a sample. So many of us have hard surface counter tops....it's nice to have a catch all for coins, keys etc. Or use to display Christmas ornaments, or fruit.
Composition books covered with speciality fabrics, some are hand-dyed some were purchased in other countries. 8"x10" - $30 - 3.5" x 4.5" - $15.00
Shipping extra on all but can combine multiple pieces to reduce that cost.
It's so satisfying when my work finds forever homes! Selling opportunities here in galleries has not yet materialized. In part, because sales in this area are not tourist driven like I experienced in Asheville.
Happily my online gallery shop has brought in more traffic. Thank you all for supporting me!!
So I'm saying farewell to these 3 pieces......hurrah!!
The mid-December timeline set by the USACE is a "best-case scenario.]
