Pineapple Blocks

Well the pineapple blocks are done from the class and it is now called Ripples"" It is a traditional block but the color and design have impact and I am pleased with it.

After a visit to my favorite quilt shop the owner (and friend) told me there was an outside chance I could enter the quilt show in May 2006. I contacted the show organizer and she said although it was late to put in a description to their catalog there was a chance they might have room. So I am crossing my fingers and I did send in two registration apps. For me this is a time of renewal, courage and future hopes. Quilting and these art pieces mean so much to me so say a prayer for me. This is my first time submitting quilt work to this particular quilt show.
There is another quilt design in the works which comes from another class with Quilt Univ called Structured Fabrics. It takes bright fabric strips in a plaid format or a layered structured format to create another textured fabric. This allows me to try different layering techniques which may open depth and dimension.

There are so many things happening right now between the quilt classes, new quilt art, preparations for quilt retreat new week and personal problems with my aunt Betty and my brother in law, I think I deserve an afternoon off.

There are two pieces in different stages of design work. My creative system starts out with a drawing and design idea in my sketch book. Then the design turns into a computer drawing on Corel Draw and then collecting of fabrics occurs. The piece will take shape in fabric on a basic level; then it sits on the wall for a few days (or weeks) to see if it works. I might add something or make changes. The penguins are now at that level. A few days ago I woke up with an idea that wouldnt leave me, without even a cup of coffee, I dragged out the sketch book and later that morning went directly to the computer and Corel Draw. Everything else was dropped. Does anyone else go thru that immediate response or mental decision--? Now or never or lose the inspiration?? I wish I could understand how that works; it doesnt seem to be orderly or even at the same time of day or place.