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Harkening back.

Today I gave a lecture about my art and approach to quilt art to the Warwick Valley Quilters Guild. The preparation for which made me take a stroll down Memory Lane. This vest was my first sewn project. I proudly wore this little thing! Imagine my little self.
I stitched each of the beads, ribbon and lace by hand, a protent of things to come, surely!

Look at my fabulous, loose and flowing stitches! I remember stitching them and thinking about Betsy Ross, sewing the flag... I liked to think about her back then! I would sometimes stick knitting needles into a dish towel and wave them around, pretending to knit. I did this just to think about good ol' Betsy. I know I was a bit confused, but hey. I had a role model.

I dyed some fabrics to sell! Sold some too! here is a sample. I will put them in my shop. Which I need to fix-up...

I don't have very much experience with guilds. I have been a member of two guilds. I tend to think of my current guild as very well to do, it is Westchester County, New York for cripes sake. I also tend to think of my guild as somewhat traditional. But upon rethinking this, there are many adventurous spirits in my guild who step out of the quilt box, and often.
The Warwick Valley Quilt Guild seemed quite traditional at first and I felt somewhat out of my league. But I need not have had that fear. The reception to my work was positive and engaged. There were many questions, and lots of great feedback. This was the largest group I have ever lectured to and they would like to have me back for a surface design workshop!
How do you like them apples?
There were even a bunch of really good cupcakes, of which I am quite fond. Give me a cupcake anyday of the week and my non-sugar resolve will melt away in seconds... Which reminds me...
It will be my birthday soon. hm...

Posted by Melly at June 27, 2006 06:44 PM