WHITE QUILT
I rescued my Grandmother’s linen napkins and tablecloths from my mother’s garage sale. I’m saving and treasuring what I hold dear, what remains from someone I loved. The hours I spent beading over the embroidery was a time remembering her life. Carrie Levanger Olander (1894-1953)
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SHADOW QUILT
After my 50th birthday, I had an image of a void in my center with a veil of illusion attempting to cover what I feared. The void was rich and deep. The veil inadequate. Facing my shadow and looking at the darker side makes me less fearful. The crazy quilt edges remind me of the chaos of everyday life outside my still center.
MY DEMONS DANCING
When I went to Bali I discovered the importance of acknowledging our demons, so they don’t surprise us with problems. My children had a storybook about the annoying behavior of a mischievous monkey. The elephant never complained because the monkey was teaching him patience! I’m still learning what my demons have to teach me.
GUARDIAN ANGELS
Before our two daughters were born, I had three miscarriages. I've always envisioned them as Guardian Angels looking out for our family. Here they look out for everyone. The center is a small embroidery with Milagros made in Mexico.
GATHERING STILLNESS
My teacher, Dawna Markova, often spoke of her Grandmother. I remember how her Grandmother would describe the necessity of gathering stillness -- to have that quiet “alone time”. I liked that image.
Gathering Stillness invites you to enter and take a moment gathering your own stillness... If you cannot experience "Gathering Stillness" firsthand, Please take time to gather stillness. Wherever you are.
FAITH, HOPE, CHARITY AND LOVE
Faith, Hope, Charity and Love are protective figures. Each has a cape, a dress and a hat. The hats are made from a set of kitchen scrubbers my daughters gave me for Christmas, specifically as art materials.
ELEMENTAL - Fire
ELEMENTAL - Water
