I Came By It Honestly by NefariousDrO
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There's been a couple of comments on the art-quilt in my previous photo, so I decided one last seasonal picture that would allow it a moment of glory (and the person who created it as well)
My mom decided to take up quilting a few years before she retired from teaching, and over the years she's become quite accomplished, to the point that she has actually taught quilting classes for a couple of the quilter-societies she's involved with. This is one of her (many!) Christmas-related quilts, which has taken the high place of honor in the living room, serving as a gentle and beautiful reminder to them and all who visit them just why they are celebrating that day.
I firmly believe that I inherited my own artistic impulses (at least for the visual ones - I have an awful lot of musical ones that came from both parents) came from her, and I am very grateful that my parents always encouraged them in whichever way I sought to explore them.
In return I try to support their creative impulses as well, so each year I wander through a fabric store, with my mom's only limitations being "take whatever catches your eye, but please don't spend too much!" I'm not so good at the second part though, fabric so often has such fascinating patterns and textures that I have a hard time curbing my impulsive side. It is always fun for me to look at her quilts, looking for how the fabrics I got her have been used.
At any rate, you can now see both how I ended up so heavily involved in the visual arts, and how my mom and I both seem to end up reinforcing our own addictions to making things!
I hope you've all had a good Holiday season, and those of you who are being hit by the latest big storm - be safe everyone and stay warm!
Comments (14)
Faemike55
This is so beautiful and stunning work My mom quilts so I know what goes into each one. thank you for sharing hers and your passions with us.
bakapo
this is stunning work... very impressive!
geirla
Very nice! Thanks for the closeup.
HeavensBlonde
I so wanna buy one plssssssssss.....
photosynthesis
Very impressive quilt & Christmas display - a talented family...
Ancel_Alexandre
That's a really great hobby, and wonderful piece of work!
Debwhosmiles
Wow! Thanks for the background and yes! easy to see now where your drive comes from! If she ever has a web site I think many here would like to visit it and maybe purchase from her.
RodS
I can certainly see Ray you get your talent, Mike! That's a beautiful quilt your mom did! My aunt Esther is also deeply into quilting, and has done some beautiful work. And I'm glad to see I'm not the only guy that enjoys wandering through a material store! LOL Hope you and your family had an excellent Christmas, and here's wishing you and yours a happy and prosperous 2013!
bobrgallegos
Amazing work on this beautiful quilt and great capture of it!!
KnightWolverine
Many sincere compliments to your Mom!
auntietk
Thank you for this, my friend! I'm thrilled to see it a little more up close and personal, as it were. Your mom does beautiful work. Please give her my regards, from one quilter to another. :)
Richardphotos
beautiful work. my sister makes quilts. she has a $4000.00 sewing machine especially for quilt making
beas62
It is very lovely and you captured it well!
kjer_99
That is a wonderful bond to have with your mother. Glad you posted this so we could see the details better.