By Gretchen VanNostrand |
Contrary to how last week's post read, I really did have a good time on my creative vacation. I try to do at least one week a year to recharge my batteries and this week surely did. It wasn't that the piece really lead me to new ideas, but more the people that surrounded me were a pleasure.
One of which was Gretchen VanNostrand of West Virginia. Gretchen has been quilting for about 20 years, but she specializes in fabric bags and organizers. So she walked into the class never really having tried anything like this technique before. But let me tell ya, you'd never had known it! She started with a picture of her beloved Fluffy...a lifelong friend.
Then she proceeded to work diligently from 8 am to 5 pm every day of class. So many times, I had to stop myself from just chatting with her because I didn't want to break her flow. Here it is finished... Amazing Right?!?
Fluffy, Gretchen VanNostrand |
After my wasteful first couple of days, this is where I finished. Next, I want to do her shirt, hair, and back. Luckily I have this technique down so I really don't find it daunting. I'm traveling this week so I haven't quite gotten back to my studio yet. Truth be known, I haven't unpacked my studio yet. I'm lucky I got my clothes washed. BUT SOON. This is a piece that is not going to linger on my design board.
WIP Sunflowers |
As always, I recommend you take a creative vacation! John C. Campbell just released their upcoming classes. Or track down Timna Tarr - 'cause she's great! Or there still are quilt conferences going on throughout the country - Empty Spools, QSDS, and of course my beloved QBL. JUST DO IT!!
Since I'm traveling, I'll keep this short this week!
So Have You Been Up to Creatively?
3 comments:
Gretchen's art quilt is beautiful! I like your sunflowers, so beautiful. I look forward to viewing it finished in a week or two. Have a good weekend with lots of happy stitching time!
I just love how this joyful piece is taking shape!
Nina! Thank you for featuring my project on your blog - I feel special ;-). It was REALLY nice spending the week with you… hope we meet again sometime in the stitchiverse!
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