Occasionally I will read about someone who regularly purges their fabric stash and think I should start that habit too. It's a philosophy that I live with in every other area of my life, cleaning out closets and cupboards, but I cannot seem to do that with fabric.
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Every time I think that I will never use a particular fabric, I am proven wrong. So I hang on to everything because you never know. I was searching for just that "something" to add to this project when I came across the cotton upholstery fabric pictured here that has been in my collection for at least ten years. I have taken it out, looked at the pattern and colors many times but always ended up rejecting it.
Now I think I've found the perfect home for it, adding it in two groups in the bottom area of the quilt.
Occasionally I will read about someone who regularly purges their fabric stash and think I should start that habit too. It's a philosophy that I live with in every other area of my life, cleaning out closets and cupboards, but I cannot seem to do that with fabric.
I'm new to your artwork and your blog and loving both. I appreciate the time you are taking to add some of your thoughts and work in progress here. And I just got the Machines Unlimited issue and am looking forward to reading your article. Your artwork is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteGreat fit! I agree about cleaning out the studio of fabric. I keep boxes of tiny scraps, just in case it might one day perhaps be that perfect piece.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Sande, your work is fantastic and I have been following your art for several years. Often, when I am "stuck" on a project, I can go over to your website and be reinspired. Not to copy, mind you, just for drooling. I also appreciate watching your pieces come together in the blog format. Thank you!