Where does the time go?
The past 6 weeks I have attempted to become more:
Focused. Disciplined. Structured.
I am getting better with my new FDS regimen.
to wit - this is completed
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| inside out 54" x 70" |
I only have the binding to stitch down on this one
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| sketch 4 28" x 30" |
threw this one in the garbage as it needed
drastic simplification modifications
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completed piecing this one and placed it in line to be quilted
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| flair 42" x 45" |
drew some sketches to consider for patterning
this was was a bit mundane
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| iris buddies with buds |
so decided to use this sketch for a pattern
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| iris closeup 36" x 48" |
off I go using my hand dyed fabrics,
cutting and pinning
What has spurred this new regimen? The past few weeks have been wonderfully encouraging for my ego.
One of the quilts that I have pieced for a dear friend (but yet unquilted, eeks) was featured in "Love Patchwork", a quilting oriented magazine from the UK. It was totally unsolicited, complete surprise when I received a request from the magazine editor. Naturally I could not say no.
And then, to my surprise, I was asked to do an interview with a feature writer, Jen Jeffrey from the Chattanoogan.com
What a flattering portrait she painted. Thanks Jen.
my Pink Dogwood just won a first place ribbon in the wall hanging division
in a local quilt show.
If my luck continues to hold, there could be more good news to share in the near future.
If the good news actually occurs, hopefully it will help me to continue this new regimen.
If it doesn't work out, hopefully I will still continue this new regimen.
See ya next month.
Congratulations on all the recognition, your work is so lovely that it certainly deserves it. And I love all your projects, and am looking forward to seeing them quilted too. I hope you continue to feel so good about what you are making, as it is all wonderful.
ReplyDeleteGood for you Mary, I could certainly use a litte, okay maybe a lot of FDS in my life.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the features and the quilts are amazing as usual.
Most excellent strip piecing and restructuring! I especially love Flair! What a joyous, fun, lively piece. Kudos! Keep up the great work. Jane :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations superstar! What a wonderful bunch of patchwork. I love that dogwood flower. It's so great and so you. The way you created so much depth with the scale of the flowers and the value of the background is masterful.
ReplyDeleteWoo-hoo! I LOVE those new quilts!! You've really come into your own, and are getting the attention you so well deserve. Congratulations on the ribbon and the magazine article. How exciting!! FDS all the way!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! This is exciting, and all well deserved attention!!! The dogwood flower is one of my all time favorite quilts - love every thing about it!
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Gosh and double gosh, I've got to get some of this FDS. I do very much like your series of free-style line quilts, each with its own range of colours and design, beautiful work and I can well imagine how much time went into getting the designs and proportions right. Congratulations (well-deserved) on all your successes. I'm going over to read your interview now.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the ribbon! And how exciting to be in a magazine in far away land! I LOVE your new quilts and the Iris sketch you are working on.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with all the great things to come. Wish you would attach the link to that local magazine article so everyone can read your thoughts as an artist.
I am in awe of your last blog. Too much information. The latest pieces you have made are stunning. The magazine write up is totally exciting and a real pat on the back. To have someone recognise your talent and actually want to talk about it would be a real buzz as would the prize in the show. I can see why you are all fired up!
ReplyDeleteYour FDS system sounds fantastic and you certainly are on a roll with amazing quilts and exciting news!! Your Dogwood quilt is a very deserving winner, it's so beautiful. And Inside Out is absolutely stunning!!
ReplyDeletewoohoo! you deserve recognition and wonderfulness. That Flair is fab - love it. hmm. piece the Lilies with some of that flair in the background. mash 'em together somehow..
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, I love your Inside Out Quilt. And the name too!
ReplyDeleteAnd congratulations on the ribbon, the interview, AND the publication. Well deserved attention!