Just so you know

When I posted my previous blog, I wasn't sure if my friend, Sujata, was ready to be exposed!  And I had not yet received her block.  Let me tell you, I am constantly hovering around my mailbox the last few days, anxiously awaiting her package.   If case you aren't already aware of this prolific and extremely talented artist, take the time to check out her personal  blog, her  group blog, and her Flickr portfolio.  When I ran across her photos of her amazing quilts, I felt a whole new world had been opened to me. I am constantly amazed at her talent and the volume of works that she produces.  She has such a wonderful style and talent with color.  So when she asked if I would like to exchange blocks, I was nervous as a cat on a hot tin roof.  What could I possibly create that Sujata would appreciate.  Very deep breaths, rolling of the shoulders, fingers drumming.  Obviously, I must agree to participate. How could I refuse! 

Can you just feel the snow falling on the Seattle cedars?
I can't tell you how happy I am now to have accepted her offer.  I think that it has helped me grow a bit more with my designing.  And to receive something so very special from such a generous and kind person to hang in my home means more to me than I can express.  We are both approaching each other's blocks with some trepidation.  But in the end I know they will both finish wonderfully.


Mean while, waiting for just the right inspiration to arise, so that I can add to Sujata's block and make it into a quilt, I am keeping busy with other items.  Here's a hint.

    For Tonya's word blog



 
just so you know my final decision
Since my daughter did agree as to how much she liked the subtle tones and simple designs, I am playing around with that idea.  Of course, I must add just a few hints of color. It is beginning as a combination influenced by Carol TaylorYoshiko Jinzenji, and  The Quilting Edge tutorial.  I am going to give that quilt as you go technique a whirl.  By the way, if you haven't already taken a peek at Marianne's quilts, you don't know what you are missing. Isn't this blogging thing just the best ever!  Why did I ever think that I wouldn't enjoy this.



9 comments:

  1. Love the block Sujata sent you! I can feel the snow falling. Such great inspiration. Can't wait to see what you both do with these.

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  2. Thank you for your kind words...I'm sitting here feeling,well...sort of moved. Enough mush!!! I love this new work of yours. I am a big fan of Carol Taylor's work too. You have me thinking, that just maybe I could do something with less color for a change. This is just looking so fabulous.

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  3. both you and Sujata are talented quilters and wheee, excellent blocks exchanged. lovin that b sooo much!

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  4. I too love Sujata's work - she was featured a few months ago at the Philly Modern Quilt Blog - so creative!

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  5. I too love Sujata's work - she was featured a few months ago at the Philly Modern Quilt blog - so creative!

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  6. Mary,
    Thank you! you give me more credit than I deserve.
    I really love where you are headed with your off white quilt. It's going to be a gorgeous quilt!

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  7. An amazing 'b', and the background fabric is absolutely perfect for the shape of the letter.

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  8. Both of your starter blocks are amazing! It will be fun to follow along as inspiration strikes and these start to grow... A collaboration between true artist has a lot of potential...
    ; )
    Thank you for the links,too. I have a book coming my way.... and I found Marianne's great tutorials for qayg!

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  9. Wow! I agree with you about Sujata's talent. YOU are amazingly talented too! Why are quilt makers so humble, when painters seem to be more confident? Maybe we should all just trust ourselves a bit more.

    Thanks for all the really great links. I love the white quilt too!

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