Creative Nudge – Shadow and Light

This is another quilt from the Moscow
Quilt Exhibition. This is a closeup of the center of the wallhanging, with
embellishment details that are absolutely charming.

Everyone who looked
at this quilt smiled. The 3-dimensional wedding
couple and the lacy crocheted tree
branches made this quilt really jump out. I really like the bride's
looooong braid too!

When I showed my power point presentation to the
quilters there, they were interested in a quilt from the Houston Quilt
Festival that depicted a Chinese political activist. Some of them came up
afterward to ask about quilts that make a social or political
statement. Here in the US, it is allowed, although unusual.

Quilts
can express a wide range of emotions and ideas. Through
color, value, and motif, they can express anything from anguish and grief,
to joy and healing. Exploring the darker side of one's emotions through art can
be an illuminating journey on the path of self-discovery. Sometimes you have to
stand
in the shadow to see the
light.

One quilt exhibit which encourages this inner journey of
self-exploration, is Sacred
Threads. The call for entries is Jan 9 – Mar 9, 2013. Perhaps you are
working on a quilt that could be in this show?

We've had a glorious
Fall season here in Boulder, with a long stretch of foliage color, and
brilliant blue skies. Perhaps we have another week, or two, before the trees are
bare.

Many thanks, again, to FRCQ who invited me to speak to the group
last Monday – I had a great time with all of you!