March 10, 2012
"Cream?"
Notan

Deadline coming up on taking a notan (study in dark and light) and sewing it into a quilt.  Must be ready March 18, so all time goes into this.  I had no idea what a notan was so I Goggled it and was delighted with the images I found of notans.  Wikipedia clarified the word for me as only Wikipedia can and that was all very interesting.  My version on a notan is a creamy, white-on-white print appliqued to a coffee ground.

(Scroll down to watch the progress and the finished quilt is the last picture.)

March 10th

This is the layout I finally chose.  Nothing is stitched.  The word says "Cream?"  Theme is coffee time.  Today I have it pieced and have started layering and quilting.   More pictures to come.

By the way, I don't like coffee.  Strange, don't you think, for someone raised in a society with a Starbucks on every corner, but no stickum for coffee or cigarettes.  My parents loved coffee, my Mom especially.  And I tried, don't ya know!  First in high school, later in college, and finally in a last ditch effort, as a young adult.  But fortunately a few bad habits did stick.  Namely chocolate, sex, and Maker's Mark on the rocks.  

 

Here's what I accomplished today as I enjoyed a cold glass of iced tea with lemon.  Took time out for some belly-warming won-ton soup on a lunch date with my favorite, Walt.

March 11th

Everything is stitched, sandwiched, and basted.  I am ready to start adding layers.  I even got some quilting done.  It was a good day to sew and a good day for coffee (probably) and won-ton soup.  Very stormy, wet, cold, and windy here on the Sound.  If this weather sticks, I have a good chance of finishing this project on time.

March 27, 2011.... Almost done...

 I did not finish it on March 18, but it was well along and could be shared at the Ruby Street Art Quilter's Group.  There were several that were finished and were very nice.  Many of the quiltiers at the meeting did not do the assignment, but had other cool projects to show.  The meeting is always a great modivator for me to stick to my goals of finishing things and to generate new ideas to follow up on.


Finished August 2012

I made some changes in order to finish this quilt.  I felt it needed more interest .  The changes allowed me to finally complete the project and frame it.  Currently it is on display at the Short-Term gallery in Baker City, Oregon.  I almost gave up on it, but was happy I stayed on it as it has received great feedback since it has been displayed.  It appeals particularly to coffee lovers.  You never know when a project you don't particularly like may be another person's cup of tea (or coffee--as the case may be).

Sept. 2012

This piece was shown at Rogue Gallery and Art Center, Medford, OR

Art Presence Art Center Gallery, Jacksonville, OR

Aurora Colony Quilt Show, Aurora, OR

It is currently in a priviate collection.