Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Judy S.Time: Beautiful Morning

How does a quilt of a hot air balloon at sun rise depict “Time”? When I was in the 4th grade my parents bought me a subscription of “World” magazine. It was a magazine that National Geographic created for kids in the 70’s. One time they had an article about the Hot Air Balloon Festival in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

I have always been fascinated with hot air balloons, but the article really fueled my interest. When there are hot air balloons around I tend to follow them and watch them gracefully float on the air currents. One time I was in Albuquerque the weekend before the festival. I was able to watch some of them practice and enjoy the morning. I still hope there will be a time when I can ride up into the air at that magical time of day.  

10 comments:

  1. Colorful, fanciful, and gorgeous.
    Bob and I took a ballon ride for our 40Th anniversary. Do it!!!! It was tranquil and idyllic!

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  2. Lois said it all above, but I can't help adding more!!! This is delightful and my favorite of your pieces to date!!! Perfect composition and quilting to accentuate it!! I am inspired to take a ride!!

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  3. Beautiful, beautiful! The front is wonderful, but I love seeing your back because I like your stitching so much. I'd like to join you sometime in a hot air balloon ride!

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  4. I've been to the Albuquerque Balloon Festival, Judy, and it was phenomenal. We rose at 5 AM to view a sea of balloons inflated and rising into the sky. Since then, I have always wanted to ride in one! Your colors are spectacular as is your stitching. Such a fabulous quilt!

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  5. Up! Up! and Away!! Be sure to tell us when you are able to fly off in a beautiful balloon. I know I would love to do that myself.
    I particularly love the composition of the quilt. Also the colors are wonderful.

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  6. Great choice of fabrics. It's a happy quilt. I can just imagine that time stands still when you're riding in a balloon. Love the back!

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  7. What a beautiful quilt ! I can almost feel the air currents as the balloon rises up, up, and away ! Your interpretation of time was wonderful, and your composition was right on ..... Great job !

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  8. Judy, your composition is stunning. It really puts you in the air, being able to see forever..................

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  9. Beautiful morning - beautiful quilt. I so want to be able to be at the balloon festival in Albuquerque some day.I love your composition and beautiful workmanship

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  10. Great colors and "tight" composition I can "see" all of those colorful balloons rising at dawn!

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