Done Experimenting for a While

Sometimes the lure of new materials and techniques is irresistible - and can be completely distracting. After yet another one of these detours, I've returned to my comfort zone. It's not that it's comfortable necessarily - but it's what I enjoy. It's me. It's how I want my work to look. Is that a bad thing? I think not. If creating doesn't provide one with some sense of pleasure, why do it?

Back when I first started quilting, I discovered that i really didn't like most geometric patterns. Instead, I went for the intricate stuff like Mariner's Compass, Carolina Lily, Feathered Lone Star. I preferred to piece by hand to ensure all my points were perfect. Then I discovered applique and fell in love. Baltimore Album Applique, to be more specific. Now I prefer to do my applique by machine, but I still love applique. Piecing just isn't my thing.

Fusing isn't my thing either. I like the feel of a quilt sandwich and I like to do hand-embellishing. Trying to pull a needle through fusible isn't my idea of fun. I tried using some new fusible that's really light - it worked great until I added the batting and started to machine quilt. Then all of the edges started to lift.

This doesn't mean that I'm not open to new ideas - I am; if I wasn't I'd still be making Baltimore Album Applique quilts :-)

Summer Review

I know, I know. It's been forever. Well, at least it seems like it. Where the heck have I been?! I wish I could tell you, but all I can say is that it's been so busy I don't remember.

Max was here just before the 4th of July weekend to hang the new show, "Summer Review." All I can say is "WOW" - there's some truly amazing pieces gracing the gallery walls! Be sure to check it out, and yes, catalogs are available and they're a work of art unto themselves.

Enjoy the show.