Above: the inspiration piece: "Sea of Japan in Winter," 1983 by Shizuko Kuroha I have not yet titled my latest quilt in process (inspired by the Kuroha quilt above). Rather, I've had a series of title possibilities: Arab Spring > Blackout > Revolution > Juneteenth > Portmanteau. Almost done with the top, I'll have to make a final choice soon! I'm leaning strongly towards "Revolution." This piece began when I bought a quilt book at a used book store here in Iowa City. So focused on the images, I didn't pay much attention to the written content. I later realized it was the catalog for the premiere exhibit at the International Quilt Study Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. (I visited the IQSC for the first time summer 2010). Of all the quilts featured, I was particularly drawn to (see above) " Sea of Japan in Winter," 1983, by Shizuko Kuroha (this link will take you to IQSC database search page for more detailed info). I planned to ma...
I was introduced to your work at Pinterest this morning and posted about it on my little blog right away (casiinhadechocolate@blogspot.com). Of course I am one more to say you do an extraordinary job. Came to visit your blog and see you and your brother are attracted by Rio de Janeiro, my home town. As a Brazilian I thank you for having mentioned it on your blog and posted the video. Congratulations on your beautiful work of art. Visit me at Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/beatrizsr/earth-is-home-rio-is-playground/) to see a few pictures of Rio de Janeiro. Come down soon.
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Thank you! How lovely and awe-inspiring that we can be connected...
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