Life Is Short
Jane Hartfield’s Quote Quilt
I must admit this theme was
difficult for me. It was hard for me to focus and narrow down the choices for
“Quote”. I really was close to the deadline without a decision.
However, one theme kept
coming back to me. During the past three months, I have lost a lot of friends.
Some were pretty close friends. One former coworker. Bridge players. Quilters.
A very special minister in our church. It just seemed like an uncommon number
of deaths. It was affecting me deeply and reminding me once again that “Life Is
Short”. I also started seeing some posts on Facebook that said Life is short,
take the trip, eat the cake, buy the shoes. So I decided to make that a bit
more personal.
Life Is Short
Make Art
Sit on the Beach
Drink the Wine
I really don’t think this
little quilt is quite up to my usual standard, but I will explain it a little
more. Three of the fabrics I dye printed while in San Antonio studying with
Jane Dunnewold. The black and white circles came from a fat quarter I had
purchased. I painted the words on using a squeeze bottle. Boy, was that
challenging. I could work on that for months and perhaps improve, but I didn’t
have the time or the inclination. Then I quilted it using motifs that I felt
complimented the statement. Grapes for the wine. Waves for the beach. Echo
quilting for the Art.
Be sure to look for a
separate post for our next theme!
Jane, I totally disagree! I think this is not only an artful quilt, but an "important" one, in that I need reminding often--daily!!!--that we need to live life to its fullest every single day. Like you, in recent months dear friends have died, become mortally ill, or have endured challenging life changes. I think we all NEED this quilt and its message!
ReplyDeleteLife is too short! I love the colors!
ReplyDeleteI really like this Jane. As I approach my 80's this realization becomes more and more crystal clear to me. I love that you took a common statement and focused the quilt of your personal likes and hobbies. One of my favorites of all of your little quilts!
ReplyDeletePerfect sentiment - now is certainly a present, a gift to appreciate.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with your thoughts - love the simplicity of this Jane. It's wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI am pretty sure I published my quilt on April 15, but apparently it shows as being on the 14th. Hope you all see it.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Alice (and others) on your piece. I also appreciate that we all have a 'standard' set for ourselves, but we have to open our minds and arms wider to encompass life's joys and tragedys as we seek to express the turmoil we hide inside.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your losses. Unfortunately we all experience how short life it. We need to take each day. Love your quote.
ReplyDeleteJane, I love your quilt and getting to know you better makes me know it is perfect for you as well. I hope I can follow the wonderful advice illustrated.
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