The creative and spiritual journey of a (textile) recycler. . .

I have thought about starting a blog for a long time now. I just couldn’t seem to get started. I thought. . what would I say, what would I do and really . . . . . who would care.

Last year I had the great fortune to witness a ‘happening’. As a spouse at a reunion (I know, groan) I was both an observer and participant. This reunion was attended by some of the most creative and talented people on the face of the planet. Really, no exaggeration! But many were holding onto life long insecurities. They didn’t think they were talented enough and embarrassed to perform in front of each other for fear of . . who knows . . . finger pointing, whispers, laughter, ridicule of some sort for sure. Once it was revealed that many shared the same feelings, the healing began. And I was the lucky one. I got to witness it all and benefit as well.

So, the message is that we all think we are not good enough compared to someone else, but we are. Don’t let your fears and insecurities stop you. We can’t measure our own success by someone else’s talents.

This revelation and the kindness / support of strangers has propelled my creative journey to a place I had given up ever getting to. Tho I thought my creative juices were dried up forever, they have merely been reawakened. Many thanks to all involved in my process, including in-part . . Victoria B, Mrs. W., Charles Mc., Claudia H, Mary B, Cindy G, Sandy B, Traci B., Kat C, and my IAA family. So, thank you. I dedicate this blog to all of you!

Friday, January 6, 2012

Weekly Quilt Journal Project: week 9

Once again I had a photo that seemed to beckon me. I found a small wad of hand dyed fabric was perfect for the sky. Should I use it or not? I'm always just too chicken to cut into my hand dyed fabric for fear of 'ruining' it. I'm trying to get over it. But, in the meantime, this piece uses one big square of it for the sky. .  Look ma, no cutting :)

I freecut the trees then the leaf clumps and placed them as seen in the photo. After doing the stitching it seemed like it was too plain and after all, the trees in the photo had tons of bare branches hanging every which way. So. .  I added them in. Lastly I added the glow of the sun which you see as whitish areas.

I'm quite pleased with the end result. It's been a good day.
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