Thursday, October 15, 2015
Gail's Circle of Life
The birth of my granddaughter in August has found me contemplating the awesome circle of life: birth, growth, and death. All of us will come full circle in our lives and it's a joy to look back at that journey. I so appreciate the circle of friendship that Material Mavens has afforded me and I look forward to many more encounters with all of you. This 12x12 quilt is cotton raw edged appliquéd and quilted with Superior trilobal polyester thread. Note the background and baby gown are circle fabrics. It is based on a photo of my baby girl Ruth Ann.
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Wow Gail! She's a beautiful little girl and so is your work!! The stitching is meticulous - wish I could do that!! Such a perfect and personal interpretation!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great interpretation of "Circle" as in the Circle of Life. It reminded me of the incredible song from the Broadway production of "Lion King" which was fabulous ! Your Circle included 3 generations, and your interpretation of the photo of Ruth Ann is lovely. Your use of fabrics with circles added an extra special special touch!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing tribute to your newest family member! Its really so touching and you can feel the love! It must be amazing being a grandmother!!!
ReplyDeleteGail, this is another example of your excellent portrait work! And how touching it is to portray your little granddaughter! I agree with Nedra--wish I could do stitching like that; with Kathy--I myself instantly thought of that wonderful "Lion King" song; and with Lois--yes, it is wonderful to be a grandmother!
ReplyDeleteA precious quilt that you created! Having circles in the background and baby gown add that special note to your quilt.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt. Its so much fun being a grand mother. I love your portrait.
ReplyDeleteI love the stitiching on this. Nothing like a new family member!!
ReplyDeleteI love the stitiching on this. Nothing like a new family member!!
ReplyDeleteNice work, lots of detail.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous like the model that inspired it. Your stitching adds a lot and that is something that is not always the case in portraiture.This little quilt should last a a family treasure
ReplyDeleteAhhhhhh........So precious! Grandmotherhood is so very special and you can feel the bond in your quilt. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteGail - What a nice little heirloom you have created! Being a grandmother is such a defining life experience, as you have depicted so well! Love, love, love this! Have fun with that little one!
ReplyDeleteAs so many others have said, but my first thought was
ReplyDelete"precious" also. Love the sweet little finger on the cheek. Very pleased that you chose the Circle of Life along with including the fabrics with circles and dots.