I cut a piece out, the silk is split, holes are left exposing the flour sacs underneath. I sew on a bird, a verse, some lace, add a flower and beads, and more bright embroidery. Like a new life for a worn traveler. Where has this quilt traveled?
Crazy quilts are healing quilts. The beauty is in the brokenness stitched together. Made with love, worn with time, healed with love. Full circle. It is like healing for a broken heart or a damaged soul. And then… treasured, again.
The above picture is a 5 x 7 piece in progress. The words say "Rejoice in the spring" as Spring is again representative of new life.
Love what you are doing with the quilt. I love the saying.
ReplyDeleteMore amazing work with a special message.
ReplyDeleteI'm confused a little with bloglines. It showed another post by you about why you crazy quilt. But it is not here on your blog. It was a lovely post. Strange that it is there but not here.
I Love this piece,,I Love all of your pieces. I have 2 very old quilts just begging to have something done to them. Its on the list for this summer.
ReplyDeleteLady says "woof woof" to her fella Blue!!!
I love the saying
ReplyDeletecrazy quilts are healing quits..
wish all our wounds were able to get healed as crazy quilts =)..
What a wonderful technique! I never thought to put old quilts to such good use :-)
ReplyDeleteBTW, how's the weather there????
You intensify the life in the worn out quilt by adding your unique stitching and embellishments therefore giving it a ~~~
ReplyDelete~new beginning!~
Lovely work and post! hugs NG
YOU AMAZE ME
ReplyDeleteYour words stitched together your thoughts and meanings beautifully.
That is beautiful Cat....I have a quilt that my hubby's grandma made, and it never was backed....it's the the outside quilting....it is mostly orange, and bright orange, but you give me an idea....that would be a good Christmas gift for my kids and sister in law.....something cute and from their great grandma....
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