Showing posts with label Journal quilts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Journal quilts. Show all posts

Monday, January 21, 2008

Mind Mapping Exercise


OK....this is my first attempt at mind mapping. I'm not quite sure what to make of it just yet. I know my classmates are having varying experiences with the exercise, and I would be extremely interested to see in more detail what that experience "looks like." Perhaps that's counter productive because this is supposed to be such an inward looking exercise. But for me, any feedback would most likely help to stimulate my thought process.


It involves "letting go"....not my strong suit.


My starting word was SKY because I sat down, looked out the window and was just struck by today's clear blue sky.


Anyway, I'm posting the map and hopefully it scanned clearly enough that it can be read. The statement that evolved from it was a feeling of everything having two sides. With the exception of my thoughts about the color blue, I have branches that indicate a feeling of optimism, and branches that express a sense of fear or insecurity.


What next?


Wednesday, March 21, 2007

March Journal Quilt


I just finished this journal quilt for the Cloth, Paper Studio Journal Quilt Group. The theme for March was Myth or Legend...and I chose to depict Mother Nature. We were supposed to focus on applique, and I chose to do raw edge machine applique. I kind of like the rough look.


I'm not real confident about doing people. But I really like the way she is poised. I think she appears to have a little bit of attitude....as well she should!


The background and her dress are silk fusion.