Monday, November 24, 2014

The feather process

So I got there in the end!  After my last round failure, I thought a lot about  my philosophy of creating and how we need to give ourselves permission to fail and to think of it as a positive, learning process.  As well, I believe fully that creating is about the process, not the product.  Producing an end item is good, if it happens, but it is the process that I wish to enjoy.  If I don't, then really, is it worth while? Creativity is, for me supposed to be a fun, happy process.
Well, for my process, I have posted
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The last step has been the beaded edges of the layered mini quilts
I love how the beading (which was endless, so lucky I enjoyed it) emphasises the dimensionality of the layers.
Here (Sorry about the blur) you can see I didn't bead the outer edge, but bound it with organza ribbon.  There is a limit to my persistence!
And here is my finished piece.  Because it was based on a spread in my sketchbook, I just used some large stitches in the centre to 'bind' it like a book.  I did not however stitch through the centre feather. I thought that might detract from the focus.

10 comments:

  1. Such a good philosophy on creating and such a happy quilt! I've enjoyed seeing your process, how you went from a spread in your sketchbook to a beautiful quilted wall hanging. The bead work really finishes off your piece nicely!

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  2. I agree that the process should be enjoyable, but the finished creation really needs to be the icing on the cake, at least for me. Your completed piece has an ethereal feeling and the bead work is an unexpected touch which adds to its elegance.

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    1. Thanks, Judy. It has taken me a long time to feel comfortable with any sort of failure, but this last year I seem to have finally found my place with creating.

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  3. Following your process, I initially pictured something different, but this piece is much more striking that what I envisioned. The beadwork adds just the right amount of "bling" to add to the elegance. What I really like is how you incorporated both visual and tactile texture into the piece.

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    1. Thanks, Brigitte, I am a sucker for anything dimensional!

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  4. your process was so enjoyable to tag along with, and your end result is gorgeous - the beading is a wonderful touch and does add dimension. I love how you've interpreted the spread in your sketchbook. I'm similar to Judy - I enjoy the process - immensely - but do need that end product - if only so I can cast it aside as I move onto the next adventure!!

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    1. Thanks, Janet. Everyone has their own way. Some people can aim for an end product and get there, but i have discovered that I need to concentrate on the doing part, else I get frustrated with my end product

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  5. Really beautiful, Vicki. I did love watching how your process unfolded. The beading is a really nice finish. And yes, the end product isn't always as we planned but it is the process that should be enjoyed.

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