My father told me that his grandmother, Minnie, used to make quilts. They were not art, he assured me, just made up of snippets of old clothes , so as not to waste fabric and used to keep warm. He remembers one, he says, all in grays and blacks and plaids. Not art, he says, not meant to be beautiful. Sounds like beauty to me. Maybe even art...
I am joining in the Lollipop insanity. I have staked out my sewing room and spent a couple of most enjoyable hours playing with circles. I must say I am releasing my inner perfectionist and I am determined to color outside the lines on this one. There may even be a bird block or a house block added if I am so inclined. This one is simple fun.
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I will just stand back in awe. I haven't even attempted to do a curve yet (I'm still tackling squares here) and circles seem like they would be the ultimate challenge. Great job!
I love circles on quilts... whether they are grapes by the thousands, or a few lollipops like yours. I'm working on an invention that makes circle making fast and easy. I think you'll like it when it's done!
Caron in Michigan
http://blog.caronmosey.com
Gorgeous and cheerful!
and it looks simply wonderful :-) Thanx for sharing.
Tilde
Hi Martha: I have just indulged myself by reading all your blog entries. Your artistic vision and versatility just blows me away and leaves me amazed - your artistry even shows in the "look" of your pages and the skill you display as a photographer - your creativity pushes me as I approach the New Year's resolution I have made to set aside at least 2 days a week for my own projects - I am a fulltime custom quiltmaker and have been frustrated that I have so little time for my own fulfillment.
Thanks for being here in blogland and helping to push along my own creatibe goals!!!
Blessings for a happy holiday season.
Janet in cool, snowy and lovely coastal Nova Scotia
WONDERFUL! Good for you, sounds like fun.
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