Last week, I spent a few days piecing the odds and ends from the remainders of a trench coat I had just cut out. The fabric was from an old kimono, gorgeous, but with prominent stains so it was no longer wearable.
The trench fell into place easily, the pattern flowed together with ease.
But the obstinate leftovers were not cooperating. I was completely lost trying to lay out them out. Each pretty little piece had a mind of its own and resisted my every intension. ‘Just try and get along!’ I pleaded.
Finally, after many hours of trying every combination I could think of, they relaxed and found their places. The bright shapes and black areas finally balanced and set themselves nicely into place.
Above, the front, politely sitting there looking as if there had not even been a single moment of obstinate drama.
I’ll be bringing it, finished and ready for wearing to the Smithsonian’s Craft2Wear show, October 3, 4 and 5.
Ann, every week I enjoy seeing what you have created. I just looked at all the artist’s work who will be at this next show. How fun to enjoy.
Ruth Lickteig
Thanks Ruth! Yes, the Craft2Wear show has a wonderful group of artists. I’m honored to be included!
Dynamic!
Thank You Deborah!
It’s like doing an improvisational quilt – getting the fabric pieces to talk gently to one another can be challenging – there are times I try one layout only to change a couple of blocks, then a few more. Sometimes a quilt will lay on my floor for a number of days – I walk around rearranging blocks – until I’m finally satisfied with the flow.
Yep, I agree Judith, it is like that. Change one area and everything shifts. It takes awhile to figure out what’s off, then, you change it so that area is good and then the balance is off in another part! It’s like figuring out a puzzle.