Listen!

Can you Hear art?  

Can fabric Speak?  

If so, we should be listening!

In this piece, I quilted the background giving the feeling of an estuary. From the tall tree reaching into the sky, the sun shining in the corner, moving down to the brush and reeds, finishing in the cool pool in the foreground.  This attached piece is made from wet wool felting, mimicking underwater wildlife.

As you gaze at the elements and challenge yourself to "Listen", you can hear the buzzing dragonflies, the splash of the water, the leaves rustling high in the trees. 

And as you listen, what is your response?

Buckhorn Quilt Show

 Last year I was invited to join the Buckhorn Quilters Inter-guild Quilt Challenge. I had never done anything like this before, so figured I better not let this opportunity pass.  I had quite a few months to think about it and plan it out. The criteria that had to be met was: using the 3 fabrics provided predominantly in the front of the quilt, must be quilted and bound, and must meed the size requirements.  The theme they chose was: "Images of the Kawarthas".  The quilt show was earlier this month, and the winners were voted on by viewers.  When my husband and I saw the other entries, I was amazed at the talent and creativity of all who participated.  It didn't matter to me who won, I was just glad to be a part of it.  The end result?  My entry tied for 3rd place out of more than 600 ballots counted! The next quilt challenge is in 2 years, and I can hardly wait!  Thanks to all those who put the quilt show on, it looked like an incredible amount of work!  And also, thanks to my husband who is my #1 fan!

"Kawartha Maples"

Buckhorn Quilters' Challenge