Knowing My Own Artistic Style

I’ve always loved quilts.

When I started quilting my goal was to make one of every block there was!

I had NO idea there were so many, but at the time there was so little information that I thought I could do it.

I also had no idea we could design our own blocks.

Along the way my interest in quilting took many different directions and paths leading to where I currently am.

Without those paths I could not be where I am today.

I am going to share some of my somewhat recent work with you so you can see where I am along that path today.

FAST FORWARD TO 2013-2014………………..

You’ve seen this one recently and it was the first time I’ve made blocks with freeform curved piecing.

I was never going to dye my own fabric…I thought it took too much time and I could buy it from others and save my valuable time for creating.

There is no way anyone else could have dyed this piece I recently dyed!

I know I am much more comfortable with my own original designs. 

I love designs that don’t repeat in a regular format and are asymmetrical and somewhat intuitive.

This doesn’t mean these are the only types of designs I create, but they are those I am generally most satisfied with.

I also have learned not to rush a piece to complete it. I know that like fine wine, some take a long time….even years and that’s OK with me.

Where do I go from here?

Wherever the path leads me!