This is one of two "on the machine" shots Opal sent me this week which means, yes, two more quilts in final stages. We still haven't shown full-on shots of much of what has been finished this spring. But, I find myself enamoured with this collection of "in process" shots and love how they (as a series) will beautifully chronicle a season of work.
Several of the new pieces will be on display next week at a show in Opal's area.
This is a peek at our collaborative quilt, " Shoji". This block was designed by Amy, and both of us pieced the blocks. The colors are stunning in the soft tones of reds, roses, and golds. It took me a bit of time to decide on the quilting line that would work with the stripped blocks. I decided on the ginkgo because it has beautifully fan-shaped leaves, and is native to China. I'm using a metallic gold thread twisted with black..so the quilting line is subtle and has a bit of light. I love this photo because the quilt looks as soft in color and feel as it really is.
This is my response to the Creative Therapy catalyst #61..."What Do You Put Off Doing." I wanted to see the possibilities of blooms and flowers in my yard. I show them around the periphery only. Gardening is one thing I put off doing.
The little flower triangles were rescued from the floor of my friend's quilting studio. I layered and quilted them around the center panel. I quilted wiggly rows with seed beads to show my attempts to grow things. 8.5" x 10"
Detail shot of response to "Something you put off doing" for Creative Therapy catalyst #61.
Yesterday we had a day of sun with not a cloud in the sky. Islanders hoped it was a sign of warmer and drier days to come. I've had in my mind to photograph our totes together. As I got settled out on the deck, the totes arranged and perfect for a photo, the rain started. I did get the photo, and you can see drops on the deck. These Here2There totes have bird art and bird houses worked into the design. These are ready for upcoming shows and sales.
This is a peek at our collaborative tessellation quilt which is still in progress. Here I have just sewn on the binding. After this photo, I did more quilting on the shapes. I'll post photos of the finished quilt soon.
Other Here2There projects continue to be worked on both here and there. With each piece, Amy and I both say that it is the best one so far...and now, we have said that many times. But really, this one just may be best one...until the next one anyway.
Amy and Opal are two artists living in different states on the west coast who have teamed up to create fiber art together. Their journey and process is captured here.
