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First, I want to apologize for the maudlin and inappropriate post yesterday. I would like to say that it was my evil twin, but it was me.
Today, I attended a meeting of the Surface Design group here in Sonoma County. They meet every two months. I have only been one other time because they meet on Sunday and I often can’t make it. The last time I took something for show and tell and never got it out of my bag because I was so intimidated – that was probably a year ago. This time I took my Deadly sin piece, The Essence of Inhumanity and also my Zen Forest. I also shared some of the fabric from the pole dyeing day. I got such positive feedback, it was wonderful. This group of artists works in all sorts of media from weaving, dyeing, altered books, rug hooking, knitting, etc. The hostess and her husband do incredible art using found objects and recycled materials. Their home was a feast for the eyes. I took this photo on the step on the deck. These are stones and pieces of wood shaped like feet that are painted.
It was a fun afternoon and I made some great new artsy friends.
Inspired by others on the Artful Quilter’s webring, I am going to try to do a quilt a day. I saw this ad in a magazine today and was inspired by the trees and the graphic design that looked like quilting lines.
So, I quickly whipped up this little quiltlet – Three Trees, inspired by the ad. I worked very quickly with the fused top so that I could have time to play with the quilting line. It is now past my bedtime. Ta Ta.
Dear Gerrie – It’s YOUR blog, girlfriend, there IS NO inappropriate content!!You think we won’t read if you show us other than the happy side? NAH!! BTW, I think both your Deadly Sins quilt and Zen Forest are really beautiful pieces, both very thoughtful and thought provoking. And even if your sister doesn’t “get” your postcard, you’ve made an effort. So what’s inappropriate?!
Glad you are feeling better, and challenging yourself quilt quantity-wise. I do hope, however, that you got a little fun mileage out of the evil twin before she left – my husband quite enjoys when I’m my evil twin, as she never nags about him tracking in coal dust, and has been known to order him straight into the bedroom for a whoopin’. The good kind. My evil twin is a bitchy perv. Maybe I should embrace the evil twin more often. Hmmm.
mom, the little quilt is so beautiful…i love the inspiration drawing too. so glad you are having a better day today. love you, lisa.
I am glad you had a good day and I am not surprised that the surface design folks thought your work is wonderful…and I think I infected you with the maudlin…sorry …glad you are out of the quick sand!! Great little quilt the quilting does the choreography for the piece! Ginger
I really like the little trees…and love the picture of the feet rocks…and whether or not your sister appreciates the card you made for her, your thoughts about her and your family are important for YOU. How wonderful that you’ve helped to instill a better sibling relationship for your daughters!
Great job! Love the trees! I can’t wait to see something new everyday!
I also was taken with that ad when I saw it. You did a wonderful job.
Mom, I love this quiltlet! It is perfect as is. I am so glad you had a better day yesterday. Sounds like an amazing group.
I like the ad that inspired you (if they only hadn’t stuck the boring car in there. heh) and your little quiltlet is fun.
i love the quiltlet but i’m a minimalist (& a treelover) at heart, can’t keep up with u & your girls — as for your maudlin post of yest, goddess forbid it if you’re not perfect, huh? glad you had a better day, but life’s like that, phew!
Love the ad and the quilt! Now I am very excited about the prospect of seeing a new quilt from you every day! I think the trees need a bit more… embellishments? Painting in the background? Stamping? Journal style writing in the sky? Thanks for you comment abou my Japanese chocolate post. I tried to respond, but you can through with a no-respond tag. Boo hoo. And did you know that your link to Lisa’s blog is connected to her old blog? Blah blah blah. I’ve now taken up all your comment space, and filled your morning with mindless suggestions.