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Category Archives: Process I’m taking this one block-by-block… it seems to be the way to work these days. With so many balls in the air, I slip into the studio for an hour here, half-hour there and sew away. Later, I’ll need larger spans of time to really wrap my head around this project and have it come... 
February 9, 2011 - 6:17 pm
Ahhh, yes, that Question. Often followed, or preceded, by the other Question “do you sell your quilts?”. Two very difficult questions to answer, indeed. I’m enjoying your process posts.  Over the weekend I made lots of progress on my “Lady Liberty” quilt! We moved the television into the studio so I could watch the super bowl with my family while working on it. I’m finding I’m liking this blend of rounded shapes and spiky ones, in this, my interpretation of New York Beauty …... by robin 1 comment 
February 8, 2011 - 10:11 am
Even though you can’t show all at this point, I can tell it will be a work of art. I look forward to seeing the lady’s crown in all her glory.  All I can say is WOW! I’ve had a complete BLAST with this quilt! Maybe it’s because I made it for friends… maybe because the parameters were narrower… maybe the colors soothed me… maybe it’s because I tried many new things (and was successful at them)… more than likely it was a combination of all... by robin 9 comments 
November 19, 2010 - 8:16 am
Very pretty & inspiring quilt! 
November 8, 2010 - 10:12 pm
Robin, what a stunning quilt, it’s a pure delight and anyone would be proud to own it 
November 8, 2010 - 11:48 am
Wow, its absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for sharing the process. 
November 8, 2010 - 11:19 am
what a lovely quilt and beautiful surroundings that inspired it. love the photos of you creating it. thanks for sharing!!
November 8, 2010 - 10:09 am
New Earth is brilliant, just brilliant! 
November 8, 2010 - 8:59 am
you never cease to amaze me, Robin. I do enjoy this route you are taking. I wish is was in my 30′s again; perhaps I would have to have a baby or two. ONLY KIDDING. 
November 8, 2010 - 5:32 am
It’s lovely! Anyone would be thrilled to receive it! 
November 8, 2010 - 2:21 am
It’s been great watching your progress with this quilt! I especially like the balance from the two areas of yellow on the sides of the quilt. 
November 8, 2010 - 1:56 am
It turned out so cute! Loved seeing you make it.  First let me say “THANK YOU” Tammy and Debbie for taking the time out to comment to yesterday’s post. You help me to see that what I’m doing here serves a purpose… something which is difficult to see from my perspective. The feedback I get from working like this is fleeting and sometimes my self... by robin 1 comment
October 30, 2010 - 11:03 am
I’m really inspired by your orange and brown compositions and they go hand in hand with reading Jean Wells’ book and her small compositions. I am gaining confidence to try working more with solids! Elizabeth’s piece is beautiful – I love that tiny piece of pink just in the corner by her signature.  My little deer is fused and ready to go! I zig-zagged around the edge just to give it a little bit of a finished look. I like how he turned out. His edges are all semi-straight lines which give him a place in this patchwork quilt. I took out the pink rays of the sun…... by robin 3 comments 
October 29, 2010 - 4:38 pm
Robin! Seeing how people work through their process – that’s what I love MOST about blogs! FOr years I was stuck wanting to be an art quilter and not knowing how…it was reading blogs that helped get past that, and I’m forever greatful for that! So have no fear, there are LOTS of people who are LOVING how you share your process, no matter how hard it is to put into words, it’s all useful! 
October 29, 2010 - 5:06 am
I hear what you are saying, but that is not how I feel. On my end it is kind of like hanging out with a friend in the studio, going along for the ride. It is cool to see your thought/choice process -what gets rejected and what stays. I think it can also make us more conscious of our own process. Many artistic people are harsh on themselves, so hesitant and unsure, certain that all of the other artists are firm in what they do, how they create the vision and feeling they hold glowing inside of them. I think the process pledge helps that see that others have struggles, too. When people create in the studio with me and see my struggles, some of them feel more sure, or at least more okay with their own stumbling process. I also love to see what your studio looks like. I love your committement to your art, to color, to creating those colors. I too love to dye fabric, quilt, etc. But with two jobs, two kids in sports and the need to be a wife, too, I cannot create as often.They eye candy I get on other sites, like your own, sometimes has to fill that need. Thanks so much for that. It is funny how we can, through our blogs, connect to people that we do not know. If I lived there, we could pass eachother on the street and never know it. Here’s kudos and cheers for you, your creations, your process, your committement and the general joy you share. 
October 29, 2010 - 1:59 am
I agree that a lot of quiltmaking decisions take place in your gut. However, many of us, when our gut tells us something is not right, are not sure what to do next. Telling us why you made your choices helps. In this post, you mentioned that the deer has straight edges to fit with the quilt. I think that is an idea that not everyone would have thought of. Also, your comment about getting some yellow into the bottom half of the quilt was interesting. I might have done this intuitively, but I never would have thought of it in those terms. So, the next time I get stuck on a quilt I might think “Are the shapes playing together nicely? Is the color flowing?” Thanks! |
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