Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Sara's Time

I struggled with this theme at first - really working to figure out what said "Time" to me that did not involve clocks and calendars. I then stumbled on the quote from Warren Buffet " Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago". That was a head smacking moment - of course a tree. The tree of life, a tree with rings, many trees endure long past ourselves. This quote also echos a story in the Talmud when an older man is asked why he is planting a Carob tree when it won't bear fruit for 70 years when he won't be alive. The man explains that it is for his grandchildren since  he was able to enjoy carob from trees planted before he was born.


This quilt is gallery wrapped. The image is a shade tree that I took in Brenham, TX several years ago. I manipulated it in several iPad apps that I learned about in an on-line class with Susie Monday. The quote fabric that I added as an applique was created in photoshop elements (which I took a class on from Kerby and Lura Smith in March). I printed it onto Electric Quilt Fabric using an Epson Photoprinter 3880 and then I quilted this piece on craft felt before mounting it on the frame.

14 comments:

  1. Very nice! Wish I could see this in person. Of course! A tree! Definitely a symbol of time, life, and fruitfulness. So many poems and art devoted to trees. Love your use of photo apps. Thanks for the tutorial in Nantucket. Some day I will try it.

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  2. It looks like a very inviting place to sit and relax. You are so talented Sara!

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  3. Sara, the Warren Buffett quotation and the lovely tree image touched my heart! This quilt is unlike any you've ever done; had I seen it without your name attached, I'd never have guessed it was yours. All your quilts are striking, but this is in a class by itself. Truly beautiful. Sara, you have outdone yourself on this one!

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  4. This is beautiful Sara. I love the photo of the tree and your simple, but stunning, composition and interpretation of the theme! I am now inspired to plant a tree for my new grandchildren to enjoy when they are older.

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  7. I really like this quilt. I don't understand one thing about how you did it as the computer is not my friend but I'm impressed that you do!! Question.. what is "gallery wrapped"??

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    1. rather than binding it, I mounted it on a wooden frame and added a wire hanger (with the help of my husband). I haven't mastered that technique but I want to work on it for small things since that makes display (not so much storage) easier.

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  8. Wow ! Your quilt and the story line are absolutely beautiful ! Breathtaking, in that I actually found myself taking deep breaths as I looked at the picture, then read your narrative. Oh how I'd love to learn about and be able to use the computer techniques you described !

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  9. This is wonderful, Sara. Such a beautiful photograph and such a beautiful sentiment and quote. Beautiful!

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  10. Well done Sara! What a soothing quilt that tells the story of time so well. It tells the story of your visit to Brenham, Tx and I'm glad you shared it with us.

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  11. Very expressive and different interpretation of the theme "Time". Also very appropriate. Trees mean so much to all of us. After meeting you and seeing your superb photographs, I can see much of you in this lovely quilt.

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  12. So unique Sara! I love love love your concept! And your quilt is so unique! Can't wait to see this in person! So much depth!
    Awesome work!!

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  13. Gorgeous, quiet, contemplative imagery. What a wonderful quote, perfectly interpreted in fabric.

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