Knowing I was not going to continue this journey, I
completed my Blues quilt in the week after the last reveal. This final quilt is a statement of my mixed
feelings. It was a relief to have
finished this leg of the journey and to know I have arrived at my
destination. But it was also a bit sad
to have finished, as well. Somewhat like
reading a wonderful novel and being distressed that it had to end.
All fabrics are blue in homage to the sadness
I was feeling and yet knowing that feeling was going to take wing and fly to
new challenges as the butterflies illustrate.
Thank you, dear friends, for all the wonderful compliments you have
showered on me during these two rounds.
I will still be a Maven in spirit and will continue to follow your
wonderful fabric art.
The idea for this quilt came from a commercial pattern, for
a full-size quilt in the modern style. I
took the illustration, miniaturized and modified it and then added the
triangles turning into butterflies.
Everything is raw-edge fused applique.
The quilting was done by stitching around the triangles.
[Posted by Alice because of the on-going "issues" that Rita has had with Blogger!]
Rita, as usual you have risen to the occasion and have produced a beautiful and inventive quilt for this last theme in Round Two of the MM blog! As is typical for you, this quilt is exquisitely constructed, visually beautiful, and perfectly attuned to our last theme! We will miss you in the MM group, but we'll never forget you or your gorgeous quilts!
ReplyDeleteI just love your piece with the butterflies flying up out of the quilt. Beautifully done.
ReplyDeleteI’m going to miss seeing your quilts Rita. You always inspire me with your courage to try new techniques and perfectly master them. This is another winner. Stay in touch!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bittersweet quilt Rita. I will also miss seeing your quilts as they always inspire and fascinate with both your ideas and techniques. Wishing you all the best as you fly off to explore new challenges.
ReplyDeleteOh Rita, you made me so SAD at the loss of you in the MM group. Your quilt perfectly expresses your flight toward new adventures. As always, another beautiful quilt! Thanks for all your contributions. You have challenged all of us!
ReplyDeleteRita - Your quilt and your narrative took my breath away. As usual, your quilt, the description of techniques used, and your narrative are superb. I admire all the work you have done, and will continue to do, and will miss your contributions. Prayers, love and joy to you as you embark on new adventures !
ReplyDeleteThis is exquisite - I love the butterflies being set free. I will really miss your work - you inspire me so much with your mastery of both the art and craft of quilt making
ReplyDeleteI like the freedom represented in your work; we can only sew so many triangles into blocks - and into quilts. and as you leave you are still putting those little butterflies on the leading edge of a new experience.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful way to tell your story! I can feel the freedom and the blues as they hand in hand as you leave the group.
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