an old plan
because I love these
when it happens in front of you
To be continued....The Next Day...
October 6th, still at it
Yeah, I'm moving slower. I stitched the loose puzzle block to an old piece of upholstery cloth. It has a woodsy feel. Like where are are going.
Variation 1
I also used another thicker, but soft cloth scrap to draw the same pattern. Freehand.
To skatch upon. To see what happens. To compare the process.
This method just encourages freedom. I knew this would happen.
I added a drawn face patch and stitched over it
I added a layer of sketch, a circle/ spiral.
I filled in the spaces with what I have on hand.
He looks a bit old and weary… but wise.
He looks a bit old and weary..
such a regal presence… winds of change are ablowin’ in the spiral of life, but this cool man cat, wise beyond words, seems to know it’s all gonna be okay. he’s a keeper!
This Stray Cat is my favorite of all. I see so much of the scrappy essence of life and the circle feels so right… wind is in the ruffling of the fur too.
sigh. this last stray with the soft, raggedy edges ‘n crumpled silk just melts me. wondering what her name will be. her story. perhaps in a children’s book. each reader would give her a home in their heart. she already has mine. your videos are an art also. soothing, yet intensely inspirational. the sequential format builds suspense, not knowing when the next episode will magically appear. okay, time to go play with my scraps…
Love the freedom you have taught me. Thank you!
I love this idea of seeking what you need through the cloth. You are feeling ungrounded, and yet you end up with a block that is grounded and attentive. I think I get focused on what is missing — I would probably have asked “how can i represent feeling ungrounded and adrift? But I can think of times where I was able to make the switch — when I was feeling lost and I stitched pathways and maps. It gave me trust that I would find my path, or that I was on my path, I just couldn’t see it yet.
So! in light of continuing with an idea; I am playing with how to continue on with “wishing stars”….how can I evolve this design idea, but still within the patchwork piecing parameter? This is where graph paper really shines! ha! I love the organic direction of your stray moving with the trees, whichever way the wind blows. Your symbolism shines! <3
I love the cloud ears you’ve added. Alert and listening to the wind and rustling leaves.
appreciate the richness of these ideas. took a while for the penny to drop – i am sometimes spatially challenged – but the penny has dropped and i look forward to puzzling some more and touching space…
patience is part of it.
So very much information in this post, thank you! Thinking on my version of a puzzle beast…still swirling in my mind…hopefully I will be able to let it come to life.
You are the Mr. Rogers of cloth.
humming that song
love how you think, jude. and rethink. and place the new thought beside previous thoughts. then cut them apart ‘n see how those pieces of thought fit together. your creations, a visual record of imaginary pathways. true magic. so now you have a new place to start from “skatch” ‘n see where it takes you… we ragmates await your upcoming move on “pins ‘n needles”!
the puzzle of infinite solutions…
Great possibilities with all the different backgrounds for the cat!
context changes everything
Each time you add a class component -it’s like fireworks in my mind. My fabric collection–sigh–leaves much to be desired–but working with what one has can lead to surprising results– I’ll fly–see what happens. I make components each evening. So odd a stack but the possibilities are there for adventure. Many thanks for this class at such a busy time for you.
i have to admit, i have a lot of cloth from my obsession with rescuing them over the years…
making do tho can being such simple joy.
Really enjoyed this lesson, and how I will translate it! A great way to use all of those special pieces of fabric I have been collecting…
I’m at the stage in my life where that has become a priority.
the timing of this is just perfect for me, as I was stuck with my BirdQuilt, not knowing what to add, and now I do….no not cats as they would chase away the birds, but I am going to attempt designing my bird-block design!
Yay!
…….and it worked! THANK YOU XXX
Simplicity and complexity sit so nicely together in your work. Feels do able but endless in possibilities. Loving this.
ah, beautiful, I am getting grounded, Merci beaucoup
oooooooooh, can hardly wait to start this!!! i looooooooove wednesdays!!!
have fun!
I’m thinking how to make a square round : that’s my puzzle!
I use the coma effect
Oh, ha, puzzle thoughts are in the air. Love your thinkings out loud.
Piece on Earth
Oh boy…this is actually gonna be a tough challenge for me…….Eeek.
one peace at a time
making something as big as a quilt has always seemed to daunting but breaking it down into doable variations on a theme makes a lot of sense!
I’ve never been very drawn (heh) to geometric shapes…but I really love making these puzzle piece squares, so I’m keen to try the puzzle blocks! I have graph paper …
and a square can become anything
Youd be surprised how easily it flows.
Really like the pieced nine patch put in with the other whole pieces
that’s the best part of puzzle pieces hanging around…