I just came from Margie’s blog where she is hosting her weekly photo challenge. This week, she’s chosen the topic of sunsets. I’m a sucker for a sunset. What’s not to love?
- Each sunset is unique.
- Peace descends at the end of the day.
- Light fades ever so softly into ever darkening shadows.
- I can feel the Earth and its creatures breathe a collective cleansing breath.
Fabric, machine quilting, Shiva Oil Sticks, "Sun Setting, Leaves Falling" by Lorna
Lorna's Voice 
Oct 10, 2011 @ 09:23:10
Thanks so much. I’m in love with this one, too–being a Moon Child. I felt inspired the whole time I was doing it and each time I look at it. It’s hung right above my bed.
Oct 09, 2011 @ 19:07:25
Lorna, this is beautiful! I’ve always wanted to quilt but just never managed the time to learn. Love the colors.
Oct 08, 2011 @ 06:31:22
🙂
Oct 07, 2011 @ 18:49:45
Lol! I’ll take that compliment and try to be modest about it… 😉
Oct 07, 2011 @ 10:27:20
So glad you came back and commented. Hearing what another genius/artist thinks of my work is always interesting to me. 🙂
Oct 07, 2011 @ 10:24:19
You know, it wasn’t until I retired from college teaching that I “discovered” my creative side. I really didn’t want to leave my teaching career behind at such an early age, but it really was a blessing in disguise (like all life changes).
Oct 06, 2011 @ 21:24:43
I love this art piece, Lorna–it’s gorgeous–what a wonderful creation. You are such a multi-talented person–entertaining in so many ways. 🙂
Oct 06, 2011 @ 20:33:58
This is gorgeous, Lorna! I’m hopeless at needlecrafts, but love looking at ones that have obviously had a lot of creativity put into them. (Sorry about the awkward sentence… I’m sleepy!) I looked at this earlier on today and just had to come back and comment. 🙂
Oct 06, 2011 @ 16:08:06
Aw. Thanks, Tilly. Makes me want to get back to my sewing room…
Oct 06, 2011 @ 16:07:30
Thanks so much. I love landscape quilts. They’re small and I can finish them in a few days.
Oct 06, 2011 @ 16:06:37
I will. You too–and post it so we all can enjoy the fruits of your artistic soul.
Oct 06, 2011 @ 10:04:01
Thanks for the info. I apprecaite your taking the time. I handpaint silk fabric but don’t like the sewing part. My friend does that for me. Usually, I frame them and give them as gifts.
The cooler weather always bring out creativity. I think it’s because we’re indoors more. Get your brushes out and begin. ~~ : – )
Lovely work,
Izzy
Oct 06, 2011 @ 04:42:11
You are one talented woman, that is a beautiful quilted sunset!
Thanks for pointing us to Margie’s blog.
Oct 06, 2011 @ 04:31:51
That is gorgeous.
Oct 05, 2011 @ 22:42:45
First, let me say your quilt is beautiful. Visually pleasing and soothing, tranquil like a … sunset.
I thought I’d take a stab at doing this too, so I linked back here and to Margie’s blog with this article:
Sunset photo
Oct 05, 2011 @ 22:31:03
Oct 05, 2011 @ 19:58:48
Gosh that is impressive.
Oct 05, 2011 @ 18:07:19
How long does it take from start to finish for this artform, Lorna? The quilted landscape has a flow, rhythm and I love the colours and blends, cheers catchul8r molly
Oct 05, 2011 @ 15:45:22
Thanks for sharing that, Jacqueline. I look at my art work and get a hankering to create more.
Oct 05, 2011 @ 15:26:09
I do love your artwork, very beautiful.
I recall someone talking about sunsets as being ‘the world closing the day’ – I thought that was a lovely way of putting in. We ended the day here with a red sky tonight – very beautiful too. Thanks for sharing your inspirational work.
Oct 05, 2011 @ 14:25:21
Yes, Sandy, I believe I will in the very near future. But then I’ll have to create some new pieces. Such a dilemma! 😉
Oct 05, 2011 @ 14:24:02
Beautiful sunset, Izzy–I hopped over and commented.
As for my quilted art, yes, it’s mine. I machine quilted the whole things. I tried painting first, but found the needle and foot got all yucked up, so I switched to highlighting with the oil sitcks after I was finished with the machine quilting. The downside of that approach is that the oil “takes to” the thread differently than the fabric, so I have to be careful and do a lot of blending. It takes a great deal of experimenting to see what works best. Perhaps if I let the oil paint dry for a few days before I quilted, I would avoid the needle/foot problem, but I’m always too anxious to complete the piece. I’m curious about how it will turn out.
I haven’t created anything “painterly” in a while, but cool weather is approaching and that’s when I get a hankering to quilt. You may be seeing fewer stories a week and more art pieces…who knows?
Oct 05, 2011 @ 14:15:39
Oh, I don’t know about that. I admire such beautiful photography. And you’re very welcome for pointing people in your direction! 🙂
Oct 05, 2011 @ 12:05:59
I like your line: “Peace descends at the end of the day.” Awesome pic.
Oct 05, 2011 @ 11:53:30
Thanks so much for pointing to my blog about sunsets, but my sunsets pale in comparison to your quilting!
Oct 05, 2011 @ 11:28:47
Lorna,
Is this one of your handpainted quilted fabric art ?
It is fabulous. Are these handstitched?
Do you paint the fabric than quilt ?
I love art and love to know how people put their artwork together.
This one is GREAT …!!!
Toodles,
Izzy
here’s a sunset I posted recently for the wordpress challenge: “Sunset”
http://insidethemindofisadora.wordpress.com/2011/10/01/kiss-on-a-winters-night/
Oct 05, 2011 @ 11:19:15
Bea-u-ti-ful! Love the fabric choices, especially the roling ground in the forefront. I have fabric like that! You should share more of this.