Friday, February 25, 2011

Moving On


Although these two mini scrap quilts, (which I just listed in my shop today) aren't proof positive,


as they are part of the small batch of quilts I stitched up several weeks ago, right before my creative dry spell hit, (so technically they don't count)...


I think I'm beginning to slowly move out of my creative funk and move on to brighter days.


Hoping to have some brand new work to share sometime next week. (That is if the house doesn't blow away... the wind here is blowing so hard I'm starting to feel like Dorothy in Kansas, and I swear I just saw a cow fly by.)

Have a great weekend everyone!

33 comments:

Monet said...

Beautiful! The colors and quilting are absolutely gorgeous. Glad to see you're back to work!

Pippa said...

Beautiful-- as always! I love the slightly curved stitching. You have a such a way of bringing subtle color and pattern to vibrant life!

Sujata Shah said...

Welcome back!
I have a soccer goal in my backyard.. Does not belong to us!!!
Hope the roof stays on!

Kim said...

Say goodbye to the winter funk.....Spring can NOT be far off!
One thing for sure your work always lifts my spirits and gets my creative juices going!
Love these beautiful creations V.!

Happy sewing, think Spring and all those lovely greens we are going to soon see.

Anonymous said...

I feel like the Easter Bunny just landed with these quilts, colors are so happy. Wonderful work as always Victoria.
If I see a cow fly by I will look out for you. xox Corrine

Angela said...

Oh, and I just sent you an email saying I had not seen any news here. I should have checked before. Anyway, scraps or not scraps, these quilts are beautiful. They count!

Mary Keasler said...

Ah - the pleasure of seeing more pieces from Victoria. Methinks the wind has blown inspiration your way. Hang on and keep going, girl. Beautiful beautiful

Gina said...

Beautiful quilts, I had to stop for a closer look and enjoy them!

Deborah said...

Gorgeous! It's pretty windy here too!

Allie said...

So, so beautiful - I just want to touch them!!! Don't blow away, hon!

Abby and Stephanie said...

Flying cows are not good! Put rocks in your pockets when you go outside to anchor yourself down. As always, lovely work.

jovaliquilts said...

The quilting on these is awesome! Really works with the quilts.

Char said...

Your work is beautiful as always. I love your quilting.
I know what you mean about the wind, and my house is surrounded by trees!

Anonymous said...

Spring is just around the corner! Spectacular quilting!

Corinnea said...

Beautiful. I hope your funk ends soon... annoying aren't they?

Anonymous said...

OMG, Victoria - that first quilt made my heart leap! So very beautiful...

wishes, true and kind said...

Gorgeous, rich color combinations!

Unknown said...

Wow, I just love these jewel tones! Gorgeous Finish!! Stay warm and just make sure the cow has landed safely.

Fer said...

Beautiful! I'm sure that when spring arrives the creative juices will flow in earnest. ♥

Annie said...

Love these colours and amazing quilts

Elsa said...

I'm so inspired by all the quilts I've seen on your blog. I'm glad your dry spell is ending ~ I've missed your posts.
Both these quilts are wonderful!
Thanks so much for sharing.

connie said...

As usual you are an inspiration even if you feel you are in a funk. I do love the mini scrap quilts.

I do think that winter has something to do with creative funks. Even though I am spending more time in my studio I am not producing anything. I even resorted to ironing my husbands dress shirts the other day to avoid the sewing machine. :-) Have a great weekend.

Unknown said...

oh dear... wind makes my kids really act funny...

love the quilt!

meli B said...

I just did a class with Kaffe Fassett and Brandon Mably last week. I too was feeling rather uninspired prior to going. Although I learned only a little, being surrounded by other makers, sharing my same passion texiles did the trick! Maybe you need to get out of that wind and find some sun and some other sewers. Your work still look gorgeous to me.

Wasabi Honey Bee said...

Love your quilts!!!

Kathryn said...

Love the colors on these, very wintery with that little hint of warmth coming soon.

Hey Harriet said...

You saw a cow flying by? Wow you have all the luck! I would really like to see a photo though :)

Love these quilts!

Colleen MacDonald said...

The rust and the violet together in this piece are sumptuous! Glad to hear you're gaining some momentum!

Auburn Daze said...

What tut pe of thread did you quilt with? It looks heavier than normal thread, but I love the way it pops.

Auburn Daze said...

What tut pe of thread did you quilt with? It looks heavier than normal thread, but I love the way it pops.

Victoria said...

I used a 12 wt thread. (Sulky Blendables)

Unknown said...

Can you tell me what color of the Sulky blendables that you used on this quilts? I am trying to find the 12 wt and am having trouble trying to figure out which one this is.

Victoria said...

Oh my, I use all different colors and don't remember the specifics to the ones in this old post as they were made 10 years ago now! The Sulky Blendables, (at least to my knowledge) only come in two sizes, 12 wt and 30 wt. (Again, I use the 12 wt) and they come in a wide selection of colors. Most quilt shops and many craft stores, (such as JoAnne Fabrics if you are in the US) generally carry a selection of them. Hope that helps and best wishes.