This is how far I am: the tessellations have been sewn together and hand colored, but they are not yet sewn to the quilt face. I'm off to Japan and S. Korea tomorrow, so when I get back, I can finish it up. Then, I'll make paper for the batting and we can have our first quilting bee!

I'm so excited: while I'm in Kyoto, I'm going to a printing class taught by Michigan native and Japanese trained printmaker Richard Steiner. Can't wait!

Quilt Face

Here it is; not perfect, but the panels are in place. Above is the tessellation, which will form the border of the quilt. I'll make paper this summer for the batting, and I'll use the dark brown unryu for the backing.

I'm going to replace three strips; one medium value and two light values. I'll buy you a beer if you can figure out which ones.

So much for wabi sabi.

I'm also going to post this for IF's topic this week, which is cocoon. Because quilts are like cocoons, right?

Drawing for the quilt

Here is the completed drawing for the paper quilt I'm working on. It measures 28" x 40". Quilt blocks are on their way.

Tessellation

This is the drawing I will use to make the prints that will be the border for my paper quilt. Looks like I might want to boost the contrast!

Static

For IF: The dictionary refers to a phenomenon as an extraordinary event. My ears visibly cracking because of my headphones, would be a phenomenon.

Dream Wolf

PPF's question today is about the role of a muse in our work. I can't really name a muse, except I do have a very active dream life that is very often the source for my ideas. So, while I don't have a particular muse, I guess dreaming could be considered a "muse state for me". Happy PPF!

Mirando al Sur

Here is a link to a preview of Mirando al Sur, at the Woman Made Gallery in Chicago. My painting Home (at right) is in it. http://womanmade.org/show.html?type=group&gallery=mirando_al_sur2009&pic=1