Material Mavens: Tricia's My Space

Saturday, July 15, 2017

Tricia's My Space

Two years ago my husband and I decided to downsize after raising our children in Lincoln, Ma for 30+ years. We weren't sure what we wanted to do. After deciding to stay in our town, we found a 100 year old barn and house on beautiful conservation land.

We were not able to save the house. We decided to build a new house on the site and renovate the barn. My husband and his friend renovated the barn for our garage and My Studio or My Space! Finally we moved into the house on May 18th. My studio still needs a few things for me to start working in My Space. Here are a few pictures of my space.

Because the barn had a cupola my husband surprised me for Christmas with a specially designed weather vane. A Singer sewing machine for our weather vane.

When I heard the theme Space I was stubbed. After thinking about the theme for a month I suddenly came upon the idea of My Space is my new studio. I feel so blessed to have this space to create in! I decided I needed to create the weather-vane to represent My Space.

9 comments:

AliceJuly 15, 2017 at 8:53 PM
Oh, how I loved the photos and the entire account of this exciting move of yours! How wonderful to have your own studio, and that gift of the sewing machine weather vane is absolutely fabulous! Your quilt is perfect for this theme, and aside from that, it is wonderfully artful and lovely. I am so happy and excited for you!
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JudyJuly 15, 2017 at 10:45 PM
Thanks for all the photos of your new home and space! I like that you chose the special weather vane and cupola for your quilt. They are definitely the perfect way to show us your space. Have fun!
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Gail BradneyJuly 15, 2017 at 10:46 PM
Another beautiful space Tricia! You are the best homemaker and host, the weathervane is perfect for you!!! I'm amazed at everyone's personal take on the space theme. Just goes home is where the quilter's heart is. Thanks for the beautiful pics of your new home. I know you'll enjoy many peaceful hours there. Give Mr Moss a pat!
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SaraJuly 16, 2017 at 1:40 AM
Your quilt is picture perfect and a terrific interpretation of the theme. I love your pictures of your new home - the weathervane is a wonderful addition to your space - it announces what is under the roof it tops. I can't wait to see more of the work that comes out of your own special space.
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UnknownJuly 16, 2017 at 12:17 PM
What a wonderful transition to such a beautiful space. And your My Space quilt is so special and will always commemorate this special time in your life.
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Linda HicksJuly 16, 2017 at 12:58 PM
Love the weather vane and the story and the quilt and I couldn't spell v___ I spelled it three ways weighs! :*)
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UnknownJuly 16, 2017 at 10:43 PM
Tricia, I love the quilt you made representing your new weather vane. And it was special for me to see you design it and make it!!
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Kathy HarteJuly 17, 2017 at 2:49 AM
What a great quilt ! Your choices of fabrics for sky, the wood exterior, and of course your stunning weather vane are perfect ! And your new Studio looks absolutely wonderful :-D
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Jane HartfieldJuly 19, 2017 at 11:39 AM
What a delightful report on your space and how it is developing. Congratulations on finding a beautiful place to call home.
Love your Quilt and the weather vane.
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Themes for the Quilts

Below are the themes on which our quilts have been based:

Round One Quilts

9/15/11 Harmony

11/15/15 Surprise

1/15/12 South
3/15/12 Element
5/15/12 Mystery
7/15/12 Daydream
9/15/12 Spiral
11/15/12 Travel
1/15/13 Interwoven
3/15/13 Communication
5/15/13 Canyon

7/15/13 Cell

9/15/13 Green

11/15/13 Comfort

1/15/14 Strong

3/15/14 Translate

5/15/14 Spring

7/15/14 Friendship

Round Two Quilts

10/15/14 Contrast

1/15/15 Modern
4/15/15 Neighbor
7/15/15 Time
10/15/15 Circle(s)
1/15/16 Pun

4/15/16 Doodle

7/15/16 Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

10/15/16 Reflection

1/15/17 Boundaries

4/15/17 Quote

7/15/17 Space

10/15/17 Reach

1/15/18 Rock

4/15/18 Blues

THE MATERIAL MAVENS

We are a group of art quilters who come from various parts of the United States, from the East coast and then south to Arkansas and Texas. We were inspired by the original Twelve by Twelve international art quilting group.

Beginning in September, 2011, we started posting our 12"x 12" art quilts, which were based on themes chosen in turn by our members. For Round One, we posted quilts every two months, always on the 15th of the designated months.

Round Two of The Material Mavens began in October, 2014. Some changes were made: quilts were posted every three months, and the quilts could be be either 12"x 12" or rectangular ones measuring 11" x 14", either horizontal or vertical in orientation.

Round Three of The Material Mavens began in July, 2018. Again, changes have been made. Now those members who wish to stay affiliated with the group are free to post quilts every time or every now and then. Two, our blog administrator collected suggested themes from the members who wanted to remain affiliated. These themes were then pulled at random from a "hat," and they were then assigned in order for the posting dates. Since we had 13 members who wanted to remain, we will be posting quilts every 3 months until 2021! This date is significant and appropriate, because 2021 will be the 10th year that our group has been in existence.

MEMBERS REMAINING

1. Alice Baird (Waco, TX) (abaird125@gmail.com)

2. Andrea Willey (MA)
3. Carolyn Henson (TX) (cjhenson214@gmail.com)

5. Gail Bradney (AR)
6. Jane Hartfield (AR) (arkjjhart@mynewroads.com)
7. Judy Steward (TX)
8. Kathy Harte (TX)

9. Karen Pulaski
10. Sara Norris (TX)
11. Tricia Deck (Lincoln, (MA)

12. Teresa Schlabach (AR)

13. Nedra Weaver