this is gold next to yellow to see the difference. I love these bold blocks and they should make a great 12 block quilt. Borders will be another matter
Then the picking out of all those little papers.
as I mad each feather, I cut away fabric waste and put those little scraps into this "sun"
last week I tried to do the lessons of Zen Stitch workshops... all were awesome this time but my grief from the loss of my 7 year old poodle son Milo interrupted my thinking.
At least the workshops were there to be viewed and took me out of my grief for a time.
I copied some of the patterns to possibly try later.
If you've survived the loss of one so beloved, how did you cope with creative time?
for my fellow painting/drawing/art friends, this video listed many items I would like to receive this year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5osSC9nXKAand for quilters, here's a gift lift with lots of ideas to give your family, or for your friend's
link if video doesn't work
16 comments:
Oh yes, the gold feathered star is so much deeper and richer looking when seen beside the yellow feathered star.
I love your blocks! I love the sun block too! Actually sewing helps me when I'm stressed because it forces me to focus--even if at first I am resistant and freaked out. Keep at it and maybe you will find some relief. It's hard. I know.
Your blocks are beautiful. The gold is just a perfect addition.
Creative time was probably what helped me heal after losing our 19 year old kitty Sammy. That first week or so had more times when I just couldn't get past the tears. But as it became less "raw", then the creative time was my refuge.
I absolutely love your golden stars. Gorgeous!
Your gold star is so pretty, LeeAnna! It takes a long time to get past the pain. My daughter asked me what I wanted for Christmas and I told her that she can't give me what I truly want and you know exactly what that is. It takes time.
Gold Star is stunning! Thanks for the links!
The Feathered Stars are so lovely! The gold is striking.
I'm glad you got some sewing and creative time this week! Those feathered stars are just fabulous. Looking forward to seeing all the colors together!
Love seeing these feathered stars. Wonder if that piece in the center, of the star (pieced flying geese) could become a model for a border? OK...I am procrasting but loving looking at what you are doing and listening to a quilter's guide for gifts - fun to hear & see what people put together for this!
Beautiful blocks, LeeAnna!
All your Feathered Stars are beautiful, but I have to say the gold one is my favorite. So sorry for your loss. We lost a kitten earlier this year. The first two weeks of grieving was hard as I couldn't get her out of my mind and it was difficult to focus. I did some mindless sewing and went for walks. Slowly it became better, even if I have days in between grieving her a lot.
While high focus can take you out of other emotions for a while sometimes the emotion is so big the focus won't settle or you just can't be arsed problem solving creatively. I gave myself a day like that last Friday while I processed the most intense part of my reaction to losing a dear friend and treasured role model. I rode my bike around (it's mindless movement), remembering little tasks I could do in various places I passed through. Everything unplanned. Part of the day fixed itself in my mind as Saturday! It turned into a useful day in many ways but it certainly was not creative
I'm happy to see you creating again, your feather stars are beautiful, and this golden one is no exception! I send you big hugs and kisses.
Love those feathered stars, LeeAnna. This gold one is awesome! Thanks for sharing with us at Monday Musings!
I'm so very sorry to hear of the loss of dear Milo. Let the sunny colors of your blocks lift you up! Hugs, dear friend. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2024/12/03/wednesday-wait-loss-409
Your block is beautiful.
I am so sorry about Milo - what a loss, sending you great big hugs
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