Lichens

 Yesterday I decided to make another entry

for a quilt show. 7 hours of frenzy, I did

finish it but wow was I tired.

Deadline was midnight last night.

I am showing you close-ups of the quilt.

It is supposed to be lichens.

small plants with out flowers

I do like how it turned out and even if it

is not accepted I would add more details

with yarns and Pearle cotton thread.

It will be part of my permanent collection.

I like the colors and the fabrics in this one.

I WILL NEVER TRY THIS AGAIN.

First of all it did not give me enough time

to enrich the surface something I will do

if it is not accepted.

I though of so much more I could do to this quilt.

Now for a quiet Saturday.

After I pick up the studio.

Looks like a tornado hit it.

Finished Quilt

Finished my quilt.

Now I have to decide to make another

one today or go shopping.

Will let you know what I decided in the morning.

I would have to have it finished by

2 pm. Think I can do it?

So ready for warm weather.

 I am so so ready for warm weather.

Beach weather.

 Baby ducks swimming in the water weather

and just warmth.

Maybe soon.

Yeah think.

Nesting time

I am getting work done for a show I have next fall.

I remembered that I need to do some twigs and nests.

Thanks goodness for keeping a photographic file of

work. When I submitted the show proposal I

included the nest idea. The nest is made of

yarns and strips of silk. Silk frays and makes

the best  nest, I can picture baby birds

cozy in a nest of wool and silk. Makes me

want to write and illustrate a book for kids.

FOCUS.

Today I must finish the back of my latest

quilt, photograph it and submit it to SAQA.

I think I strayed from the theme but I love the

quilt anyway. Than to finish my submission

for Juried Art Membership to SAQA.

Deadline for both is the 28th.

One day to spare.



Kankakee Marsh

I am looking forward to seeing some green this spring.

Looking forward to the wood ducks coming back.

Spring is so full of life it brings smiles to my face.

I submitted some photos to a magazine and one

of them is going to be published in their next issue.

They also want a article talking about the making

of the big quilt by May 14.

I maybe better finish that big thing.

I love a life that there is always something to look

forward to. The last 5 years have been a pleasure.

Getting to do what I love and having the space to do it in.

I am so blessed.

70 feels good.

I hope to fill the 70's with lots of creativity.