Finding New Ways to Express Myself
Posted by Lorraine Woodruff-Long on Apr 19th 2024
This week I’m visiting my daughter in Boston for her spring break (she’s a 7th & 8th grade public school math teacher - we’re very proud of her!)
Image Caption: Waiting for Amtrak in Boston!
So much of what I create requires a sewing machine - it’s nice to have a portable project. Cutting out letters for a new commentary quilt is the perfect travel project for me. I prepped and traced letters on fabric before I left and can cut them out whenever I have the time and the space. In this case, on an Amtrak train for some mother-daughter time in New York City.
Image Caption: Preparing at home to travel!
Image Caption: Cutting up on the train to NYC.
Image Caption: First letter cut!
I’ve been feeling the need to create something a bit more uplifting and inspirational than the subversive and, at times, caustic text used in my commentary quilts (But don’t worry! Still a lot of those left in me!)
Nevertheless, current events facing our country and the world have me seeking some new messages and approaches for quilts using text. I’ve always been inspired by this quote from Margaret Mead. Stay tuned for this WIP:
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.
Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.
Sigh.
What would YOU like to say? I’m teaching “Express Yourself! Creating Text for Quilt and Fiber Projects” with Creative Spark’s “Layered + Stitched - An Art Quilt Experience” in a virtual class on May 18 at 12:50 pm PST.
Save your spot today! Sign up and save $20 using my code “ART24FOG” at checkout here!
See you there! —Lorraine Woodruff-Long
Website: QuiltingintheFog.com
