I started this challenge right away, doing a couple of small sketches that I liked. I picked one and fussed with choosing fabric for it, couldn't come up with anything that worked, so dropped and switched to another sketch. Then I spent last Friday morning procrastinating by vacuuming, dusting and rearranging bookshelves! Finally that afternoon, I picked my fabric and got started. I was really liking the way it developed, so I took my time finishing the design and getting the quilting done. So no apologies for being late-this one just had its own schedule.
My series is what happened in my life in the month-and at first I thought of this as the fireworks for July 4th. Then it hit me that it was a perfect visualization of the health problem that hit in July (which seems to be on the mend fortunately). I set the main element off center-going off the side and top and called it "Spinning Out of Control".
Nancy Schlegel
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Nancy, this is a very compelling piece. I thought at first that this was a hurricane, it almost feels as if it is actually spinning. I guess life can be a storm too! You certainly expressed your feelings well. I like that you were not too symmetrical with this, it gives it more "spin". The bead work in the center is a nice touch too.
The bead work came after I messed up the center area by stitching across it too many times. Had to hide the wrinkles and pleats! In the end, it was a happy accident-glad you liked it too.
Nancy
Great piece, Nancy, lots of movement in the off center symmetry and I can sure see how it would relate to health challenges. Love the colors and the flow! Well cone!
I love your piece! Your colors are well chosen and like Joni said sort of resembles a hurricane moving away. Hopefully that's the way your rough July is moving right now?
Great piece, lot's of radial movement.
Hi Nancy, I really like the color combination in your piece. Very effective value contrast, feeling of movement and depth. Wonderful piece!
Cynthia
I too love the color combination. This piece is very appealing. It draws you in.
I have to agree with everyone else, this color combo is one of my favorites :-) Lots of movement here and the mess up that prompted the beading was a good one!
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