Day 1 :: Fearless Quilt

I'm going to call this my Fearless Quilt.

Because I am fearlessly doing it wrong,

Because I am using the precious special fabric,

because I am not measuring nor ironing (unless absolutely dire).

Because I am making it up as I go along, adding pieces here & there... some will be machine stitched together others will be hand sewn together. Some will have finished edges, others may have raw edges.

Because I am fearlessly hoping it'll be finished and ready to be enjoyed on our bed before Winter is here.... or even Autumn... could it be ready by then? 

 

Day 1 -- I have narrowed that I will use mostly only blues & whites, with just a few pinkish additions. I will see how it goes. I think I've already run out of suitable fabric; so I will need another indigo vat and to dye more pieces, scraps, remnants......    

but to begin is the best beginning >> without worrying too much about the end result, or the perfection of it all, or if indeed I have the right materials. Or more importantly if even I will finish it!  

 
Ellie ~ Petalplum

Textile artist, writer, and photographer (among quite a few other things). 
I love working with textiles, natural dyes & slow mindful moments, as well as guiding creatives (artists, crafters, photographers, alternatives therapies) on how to best share their work, voice & authentic self with their community & audience. 

Mama to 3, live in Northern NSW, Australia

Instagram @petalplum

https://petalplum.com.au
Previous
Previous

The Fearless Quilt : as story unfolding for life

Next
Next

ignoring the expert's rules & making things your own way : an eco-printed art journal