Stacy's Journal: February 2007

One of my greatest joys in life is to watch children and adults when they come to the realization that, despite all their doubts and fears, they have actually created something beautiful. The children seem to be able to create easier than many of us adults. We have a hard time getting started, we're think everyone else's is better than ours, we think a mistake is the end of the world and we can't imagine that anyone will find joy in getting "our" postcard. Notice how I said "We". While I am getting better at taking risks and am getting more confidence, these still are tapes that play through my head.

So, whether we have quilted for a long time, whether we sewed or fused, whether we have any art/design training, these postcards are ALL magnificent and, I'm sured, will be treasured by the recipient.

So, on to the pictures--

The first postcard was made by Vicki, utilizing many of my 1" inch squares-yeah- and a inkjet printed image.

The second one was made by Tammy, mother of Charlotte(shown in previous post). She used inkjet images, some discharged fabric I had laying around, and fabric markers.

The postcard on the left was by Linda (mother of Vera and Maya (shown in previous post). She used buttons, foil and made a lace heart - which is on the upper right corner. Kathy rocked. She was new to all this and not quite sure what to do or how to do it. With some foil and fusing, she made a fabulous card.

The postcard on the left was made by my friend, Stacy - another non-sewer who did great by fusing.

Liz did her first attempt at paper-piecing. She's a really quick study and made this great heart postcard.

Kinsey joined us the second day and made this countried postcard. Then Lucinda joined us late in the day and made this great postcard. I wasn't quite sure where it was going when she was working on it, but I just love how it turned out - definitely one of my favorites.

After everyone left, I realized that I was busy being a busybody and hadn't made any cards myself. So, I spent Monday morning making these two cards.

Turn you head 90 degrees to the left. I forgot to rotate this first one. I pieced a whole bunch of red strips I had hanging around, fused on the stripes and heart images, and added some beads and sequins. The second postcard's base is part of a quilt block piece that I'd never use. Added the black and white heart patch that I found in my studio, some words, some organza ribbon, and star sequins. It doesn't really look like something I'd do, but I like it. So, that's the end of my show and tell. T

Click here to find a link for more info. about the heart-2-heart postcard project.