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Quilting: My First Art Quilt
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My First Art Quilt

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The working title of this quilt, at the moment, is "Woman Divided." It's my statement of the struggles between being a working woman and wanting to be a creative woman. Eventually I'm going to be putting lots of fun things on the right side. The idea came from a right-brain vs left-brain and my inspiration came from the art quilt on here of the woman in the flower potl I thought it was great! ...
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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home

What was your inspiration?

The art quilt that was done of a woman in a flower pot wearing skates! That was awesome! And now that my work is really crankink back up and there will be tons of overtime, I am feeling really torn between what I must do and what I want to do. The age-old dilema for women!

What are you most proud of?

That I jumped in and actually started it! Now that I've begun, it may be hard to control the ideas! LOL

 

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Wendy Butler Berns on craftsy.com
Wendy Butler Berns
Craftsy Instructor
Jul 07, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
fun "first Art Quilt"...... you are on your way... keep playing!
flinthills girl on craftsy.com
flinthills girl
Jul 07, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I agree, a great idea. I can't wait to jump in with this course.
Artmomma on craftsy.com
Artmomma
Jul 05, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I feel blessed that my fun self portrait has inspired you! The process of creating is what is important in our lives. Remember the fifteen minute rule - if you can't spend hours you can take fifteen minutes to focus on your art. Keep a little sketch book handy to jot down images or ideas. Let them flow without judgement. Be fearless and have fun!
Beadywoman on craftsy.com
Beadywoman
Jul 05, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
That's a really good idea! I've heard it before, but have never put it into practice - will try to remember to do so from now on. BTW - I really DO love your self portrait!
HelenEliz on craftsy.com
HelenEliz
Jul 04, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wonderful! Great concept.
Beadywoman on craftsy.com
Beadywoman
Jul 04, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you! I'm fearful that it's a going to wind up being a little too out there but I'm having fun!
Northwoods Pat on craftsy.com
Northwoods Pat
Jul 04, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Love the concept behind this! It is SO true!! I look forward to seeing what you add to the sides to illustrate the creativity vs the rational & dutifully organized. I saw the flowerpot/skates one also ... but don't know now who did that. Do you still have the link?
Beadywoman on craftsy.com
Beadywoman
Jul 04, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Hi, Northwoods Pat, Thanks for the comments! I was kinda worried because the piece I'm working on is really weird, but it's fun! I think that I clicked "follow" for the flowerpot. Check my profile - her name was art something. Sorry to be so vague - quilt-induced migraine this morning. lol!
Northwoods Pat on craftsy.com
Northwoods Pat
Jul 05, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Artmomma. Yes, I found her - thanks. And re: weirdness of any art piece, I say go for it. I'm trying to quell my self-censor or judge as I work on some of what I do and just have fun, like you said!

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