quilting a little joy
...the first fairy is almost complete, stitched in place and ready for detailing. the garden around her has developed a bit and some sketching has begun for more stitched detail. she needs hands and a heart, to be the keeper of hugs...and a song .
home is the opening in the fence that surrounds
sunflower corner. with arms outstretched she has spanned the space
between the fence posts. hovering on the edge of something.closing a gap.
she has become the garden gate.
after all my planning, gate design was unnecessary here. i've named her
joy. and although she fills this space well, i hear she is capable of
shrinking down small enough to fit into a single moment. catch that one.
Wow, that turned out so great! It is such a perfect fit into where it is! Always amazing work!
Posted by: Nyx | July 22, 2007 at 10:03 AM
She looked great when pictured all by herself but she's even more fabulous when we can her in context. Really love the way you've highlighted a few of the white lines in the checked fabric behind her.
Posted by: Acey | July 22, 2007 at 10:42 AM
Oh Jude,
I'm so happy to have stumbled upon your blog...I really enjoy this quilt. The fairy and all of it...is just brilliant and beautiful.
Posted by: Laney | July 22, 2007 at 05:52 PM
She is just gorgeous Jude, and looks very happy in her new home by the fence.
Posted by: Dy | July 22, 2007 at 08:19 PM
beautiful
Posted by: Tonya R | July 23, 2007 at 03:06 AM
I've been reading your blog for a while now and it has quickly become one of my favorites. I love seeing your process. Your work is so beautiful.
Posted by: Vera | July 23, 2007 at 08:36 AM
I want to see the whole thing...please!!!! Did you ever start an Etsy shop? I am loving the fairy/sunshine~ you are simply marvelous with the stitches, darlin!
Posted by: Kim Sherrod | July 23, 2007 at 11:35 AM
Smile!
Posted by: Nellie | July 23, 2007 at 12:10 PM
I just showed this to my Husband- and re read it. Very beautiful. sometimes those tiny moments are so big inside your heart aren't they?
Posted by: Kim Sherrod | July 23, 2007 at 08:14 PM
well, i guess we all relate to that little bit o'joy. yes we do. nice to be catching and sharing that thought.
Posted by: jude | July 23, 2007 at 08:21 PM
She is my absolute favourite!! I love "Joy".
Posted by: Dianne | July 24, 2007 at 09:46 AM
Wow, that's beautiful!
Posted by: Barb | August 05, 2007 at 02:32 AM
thank you dianne and thank you barb for visiting. i have just begun to enjoy your blog!
Posted by: jude | August 05, 2007 at 08:51 AM
you blog makes me take a deep breath and let it all out...i even like the photo where you have taken colour from much of the quilt to highlight, i thought that was the work at forst, and wow, they would be stunning if it was heehee, hugs cat xxxxx
Posted by: Catherine L Owen | August 06, 2007 at 04:12 AM
thanks cat, many times i have considered trying to get that effect in a quilted piece, it is still on my list! thanks for your comment and for visiting.
Posted by: jude | August 06, 2007 at 05:59 AM