I apologize to myself and any who may have initially checked out my blog in hopes that I’d not be one of those who ignored the site for months on end. It surprised me that I did just that, but I think I have a handle on it now. I participate in two writer’s groups, and feared launching any non- critically assessed piece. However, both groups have encouraged me saying that personal journals are not usually critiqued. The nature of these writings is to show the individual’s voice and sentiments; me, keeper of the blog. On one hand I feared making gramitical and spelling mistakes, but I want a discourse with other creators and/or appreciators. So I step out onto the soft sandy soil of the world wide web, make my marks and invite others to walk with me.
This photo shows my workspace. It’s a good time to comment on creating one’s life. There are many outside (people) and inside (health) forces that come to bear on any one’s plans, but keeping a clear view of one’s passions is essential. Occasionally my sight blurs and I’m forced to reassess.
I resigned from the Kent Chorus. I’m relieved, but sad that I’m in such poor health that it was too much for me. We were required to stand, when signing, in an over heated windowless room for 2½ hours. The room was big enough so I don’t think I suffered from the mild claustrophobia that can effect me. And we could sit if the directore was talking. I use to make myself go through extensive trials in unpleasant situations before I gave up. This time I decided I didn’t need to do that. The situation wasn’t going to get any better.
I backed out. Maybe the windowless room did impinge on me.
On the day I quit the chorus, two Quilting Arts publications came in the mail. I’m still reading them. Ah yes, I do want to make wonderful quilts. It amazes me, but the silly Black&White+PinkAllOver small wall hanging in progress, is actually in my style. I have spent some time looking at several quilt artist’s work through the Studio Arts Quilts Association website (http://www.saqa.com/ ). I came to the conclusion that even with a lighthearted project, the work reflected my artistic style. I can hear my readers saying, “Duh !”
I had thought since I was being blithe, and trying to get this project out of the way, that it didn’t really reflect the true me. But it does. On the other hand, I have a dark and somber side that is strongly showing in the design and fabric choices for a quilt design of a Ark of the Covenant. I may not get back to that project for some time. There is so much of interest developing to experiment with in this new medium.
This last picture shows the pieces and parts waiting to come together in the B&W+Pink quilt. The first picture in today’s post is the design I put together in Corel Draw. I do hope to have the small quilt done before the mid Oct weekend workshop and retreat I’m going to with the Cotton Candy Quilt Shoppe Guild.
