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!

Sunday, February 1, 2015

"Post 3 Pieces of Art a Day" Challenge - Day 3

The lovely Caryn Smith, artist extraordinaire, nominated me to take part in the "Post 3 pieces of art a day" for 5 days. Today is day three.

Since my moniker is Textile Recycler,
here are few small portrait quilts made from
recycled fabric, scraps & paint with freemotion to enhance the images.




So there you go. I did it!
It's day 3 and nothing bad has happened to me yet.

To keep the challenge moving,
I also have to nominate a new artist each day.
Watch out I might be nominating you next!

Or better yet, don't wait.
Challenge yourself to do something outside of your comfort zone.
The benefits maybe be bigger than you can imagine.
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