The Oxford dictionary and other sources will define TRANSLATE as the conversion of something from one form or medium to another, or to change or convert the condition of that thing. Recently an e-mail cartoon arrived from a friend showing many different people viewing themselves in mirrors as what their minds saw in their reflections. The combination of the definitions from the dictionary and the cartoons gave me the idea for my Translate.
The ‘young’ image of Randy and I was taken at a friend’s wedding in 1968. The right –side image was taken recently. We had a hard time getting our posed angle correct and are still a bit skewed so we will just call it a whimsical view. (Note to Alice and Carolyn: Maybe I do have a bit of “flight of the imagination” in my soul after all!)
Both images were printed on a product by June Taylor, Inc. called Sew-In Colorfast Fabric Sheets for Ink Jet Printers. They have a harder finish than Timeless Treasures. Therefore, I had a little problem in stitching the images down because the needle holes really stand out. The frame for the mirror was taken from copyright free clip art from the web. Part of the image was done with three coordinating pink fabrics used for the wallpaper, the wallpaper border and the flowers in the vase. The floor, baseboard, cove molding, table top and legs were fashioned from my collection of wood and rock fabrics. The vase and throw rug were made of bits from my stash. All parts are fused and then edge stitched with invisible thread using a small zig-zag stitch. The quilting and the stitching down of the appliqués were both accomplished at the same time.
And don’t you think I’m brave to show off my ‘best side’ for the entire world to see?
Love the whole concept and fun to see you both at different times in your lives..............Cool quilt, Love the fun feel to this piece.
ReplyDeleteRita, you have once again come up with the perfect interpretation of our theme word! I love this! And, too, thanks for a great explanation of every aspect of your quilt. I loved learning all of that, and I loved even more seeing you and Randy from days gone by! What fun!
ReplyDeleteLove this Rita! You've inspired me to make a quilt featuring my hubby and me! Great idea for the word, "translate."
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is wonderful. I love the mirror and the feeling you are in someones living room.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea! You did such a good job.
ReplyDeleteThis is just brilliant: so very clever and original. Also love all of the details like the rather ornate mirror, and large arrangement of flowers.
ReplyDeleteWonderful details and interpretation.
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet! What a superb take on our word translate.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great interpretation and as I also love about your quilts - fabulous attention to every detail. You really inspire me - Not so sure bravery was that important - you still look great.
ReplyDeleteWonderful quilt and a wonderful testament to good marriages and how they keep us vital. Thanks for sharing.
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