It’s happening! Slow but sure. A new coat pieced from gold and sand colored kimono silks.
The piecing on the front and sides is complete. I’ll add a little appliqué, but before that, I want to finish piecing the rest.
Which includes the back, here laying on the floor. It’s almost done, not quite.
And the sleeves. Their blocks laying in wait, still a just suggestion.
The rest of the sleeves, not quite jelled….
And the collar….
And one more thing. Did you catch the New York Times article, The Radical Quilting of Rosie Lee Tompkins? A reminder that as many of us there are, there are that many ways to express our creativity. SO good.
Amazing, as usual! Also loved the article about Rosie. Do you just start making blocks and then put them together or do you start out with a plan?
Thank you Jane! I did have a plan of sorts, darker at the bottom, lighter at the top. I pieced accordingly. Then laid out the blocks and filled in the empty places.
One of the things I love about sewing bloggers is links to other artists like this one about Rosie. Thank you so much for including it. It is how I found out about your work! Your work is immaculate as well as beautiful.
You are so very welcome Jean! I loved the article about Rosie too, I’m so glad you agree. And thank you so much for your kind words about my work.
Be sure not to make the top of the sleeves lighter than the bottom. You know how foolishly paranoid women are about having the top of their arms look large. (I don’t agree but know it’s true). Ha. Otherwise lovely.
You’re right Sally, many people have a part of their body they are not happy about. Arms can definitely be one of them.
The article gives credence to piecing as an art form as powerful as painting. Hooray!
I agree Kai! Piecing is most definitely an art form!
Ann, OMG. Those quilts were just amazing to see. And the connection to the Gee’s Bend quilters may be solely divine, but it is wonderful. Thanks so much for the link. I’m in shock, wonderful amazing shock.
Aren’t they though Lee! The Rosie Lee Tomkins quilts are definitely amazing. I noticed the Gee’s Bend similarities too. Though still so unique and singular. Hooray for people who follow where ever their spirit takes them!