I was able to get the true color of this piece when I took it outside and photographed it. I used the same border on another pillow (There’s a Garden inside of me) It comes from an old quilt top that Jon bought for me. I was able to salvage enough of what was left, and cut around the holes, to have just enough for this border. The pink/peach that I used for the ground is from a house coat from the 1040’s. I left the hem line in on the right. I’ll finish making it into a pillow on Monday.
That is strikingly beautiful and the fabric glows. The border is the perfect use for that lovely old quilt. Congratulations on this, MAria. Love it.
Maria – this thank you is long overdue. I actually have a letter to you on my desk that hasn’t been mailed because I didnt have an address. I posted the picture of my first quilt on Open Group today. I would never have had the courage to make that quilt without inspiration from you. I’m sure you get hundreds of emails a day regarding your art but I wanted you to know that your story and your art really touched me. It took 58 years but I finally learned to sew and I made a quilt. I think of you every time I sit down at my machine.
eileen
Oh Thank You Eileen. I’m going to go right now to the open group and see your quilt. It’s very exciting.
Perfection!