I've joined an online group called the Bakersdozen. We are members of the quiltart list who want to challenge ourselves on a regular basis. It was supposed to be for 13 (baker's dozen) people but about 30 of us really wanted to participate, so we have limited each challenge to 13 (though even that isn't hard and fast). The first challenge was to make a 13"x 13" quilt about your "favorite thing". My favorite thing is sailing. I spent many many summers sailing in a small bathtub of a boat called a turnabout on the coast of Maine. I wanted the viewer to get a Sense of sailing, rather than just a view of a sailboat. I agonized over this perspective. I think it works, but after getting the boat "right", I probably could have paid more attention to the rest of the scene....anyway, hope you can feel the salty wind and sun on your face!Thursday, April 17, 2008
My favorite thing
I've joined an online group called the Bakersdozen. We are members of the quiltart list who want to challenge ourselves on a regular basis. It was supposed to be for 13 (baker's dozen) people but about 30 of us really wanted to participate, so we have limited each challenge to 13 (though even that isn't hard and fast). The first challenge was to make a 13"x 13" quilt about your "favorite thing". My favorite thing is sailing. I spent many many summers sailing in a small bathtub of a boat called a turnabout on the coast of Maine. I wanted the viewer to get a Sense of sailing, rather than just a view of a sailboat. I agonized over this perspective. I think it works, but after getting the boat "right", I probably could have paid more attention to the rest of the scene....anyway, hope you can feel the salty wind and sun on your face!
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It does feel like you are flying along in the boat, congratulations!
This is beautiful Francie, and I saw your blog link on QuiltArt. Love your view of sailing and I think it totally works!!!!! I felt like I went sailing! I have never done this IN REAL LIFE, so thank you for the fun perspective! It looks gggggreat! Hugs,Patti
I was one of the first to join 'Bakers Dozen', but haven't heard a word. How have you been communicating? I haven't heard a thing. Wonder IF we need another group?
LOVE YOUR BOAT SAILING ALONG.
Hi Francie!
I love your sailing quilt. Great job!
I saw your link on the quilt art list, so thought I would pop in and say hi!
Nancy
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