Daydream was a dilemma for me. I flipped the calendar at my
studio and my mouth fell open that Reveal Day was so close. Thank heavens it
isn’t the 2nd! Thoughts were running through my head, but nothing
was coming out to the forefront that I could sink my teeth into.
The thought of my daydream of having my own books, patterns,
and videos on quilting seemed selfish but, I want to share my love of quilting
and sewing with everybody! I just couldn’t find anything else that I really
wanted to depict, so here it is. Maybe it is time to put it out there in front
of my face in a concrete way. Stop being a daydream and work on making it a
reality.
I did produce a video on machine quilting on the domestic
sewing machine and if you look at the close-up of the patterns on the pegboard
they are the first 2 patterns that I created. These have been the steps made
toward that goal.
It was so much fun creating this quilt. I made a really rough sketch of what I wanted to make. Then I started working with fabric. I love showing my drawing and then the quilt because I really can NOT draw. My students in Temple, TX didn't believe me, but now they are believers. My medium is fabric! Cutting out things with scissors and rotary cutter are how it works for me.
The TV camera came first. Since I work at Temple Sew & Quilt, I made my TV show Quilt and Sew. One of the books on the shelf in red is called "Zipper Fun". That one is for a young girl I am teaching to sew because we had a tussle with putting the zipper in the dress. I promised her the next one would be easier. I found the perfect piece of fabric to make the pegboard for hanging the rulers on. When I was making the little quilt on the wall, the pieces I cut off turned into scraps on the floor. My Mom would have us sweep the floor after we were done cutting things out when I was growing up. Now that I think about it that was very clever. It was more fun to sweep up all those little pieces of color and texture then just the dirt.
I have learned that "Dream, Create, Inspire" is what helps me bring more to my students and friends. I am always "Dreaming" up more idea's on what I want to share with them. In class I help them to "Create" those projects. What I really enjoy is seeing how one technique or project "Inspires" others to embellish, sew, quilt, or just delight in what is there for them. To all my students, family and friends Happy Quilting!!!
Judy, I love this! I will buy your videos! Despite the mess on the floor - your day dreamed studio is quite tidy.
ReplyDeleteJudy, I just love this quilt so much! You have captured yourself and your dreams so graphically and clearly here. You claim you can't draw, but that I do NOT believe, seeing how well you executed this wonderful little quilt--displaying so much about who you are as a person, a quilter, and a teacher--OH, and an artist!
ReplyDeleteWhat a "killer." Over the top. Glad to see your daydreams revealed and on their way to a reality. I love this type of imagery.
ReplyDeleteWow! Your story was as inspiring as your finished piece and it will be an inspiration with your students and an excellent reminder for you of where daydreams can transport you in life. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteHi Judy - Your quilt tells the entire story ! The books, the pegboard, your machine, camera, class sample, and even the scraps on the floor are all characters in your developing dream. Beautifully executed - thanks for sharing your dream with us !
ReplyDeleteJudy, Judy, Judy! This is a darling quilt about where you are heading. I will be first in line to purchase your video/books/etc. I can't believe you say you cannot draw. You can - but with scissors! Excellent job!
ReplyDeleteSo cute and realistic. I love the rotary cutter and pincushion!! You even put molding at the floorline!! But the best part is the fabric scraps on the floor!! Great!!
ReplyDeleteOutstanding Judy! I love your perspective and all of the details you have included from the book titles to the pegboard with the rulers and rotary cutter to ( of
ReplyDeletecourse! ) the scraps of fabric on the floor. I'm so glad that you were not coming up with any ideas to "sink your teeth into" because I think that made it possible for this quilt (and daydream ) to emerge?
Judy, I just love this!!! And fellow Mavens, Judy has told us she cannot draw. Last night at our Homespun Quilters Guild, she brought her "drawing" of her piece. Please believe her that drawing is not her best skill. HOWEVER,as we can all see, she does a magnificent job of drawing with scissors and thread. Beautiful job and I love how you created your personal daydream and I am sure it will become a reality.
ReplyDeleteJudy, why is there a key hanging on the bulletin board? Janet
ReplyDelete(My first time at a guild meeting Judy sat next to me and when they handed out the block of the month pattern I asked her why there was a key on the pattern. She explained to me that was a rotary cutter. I was too embarrassed to tell her I did not know what that was.)