I-Spy Quilt Top completed

Today I finished my I-Spy quilt top for my twin boys soon to arrive in just two months time.  For those of you unfamiliar with an I-Spy quilt, it is essentially a quilt made of blocks that have a center fabric which depicts an object.  The block is then framed by contrasting fabric.  In this case I did scrappy corners to use up a lot of fabrics I had left over.  These quilts are perfect for children because they are interactive, "I-Spy a bird... a truck... a cat, etc".  All that's left is to attach the batting and the backing.  I haven't decided if I want to add big colorful buttons or not.  I have a collection of buttons that are in animal shapes, however the risk of a choke hazard is always something I need to think about.  Of course I made a few mistakes, but when I am creating for me I don't mind them so much, I think they give the quilt character, especially since I will be passing this onto my own children.  It will create a little story to tell later on.

New Ambition

I guess this blog got away from me for a bit, but this year I have vowed to blog more!  Which seems like a big undertaking considering I am just about 7 months pregnant with twin boys.  But, I have high hopes.  I was reading an old issue of Artist magazine last night and found an article about an artist who made a collage everyday for the past 30 years.  Now that's dedication.  Typically his collages would take anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour to create.  Feeling inspired, I think I am going to focus on doing much of the same.  I need to make a niche within my home that feels welcoming, doesn't obtain the week's clutter, and that is just for me but within earshot of the nursery.  When they nap, I will collage!  Or draw!  Or paint!  Anything artistic.  I have decided to stop letting the everyday woes interfere with the fact that I am an artist!  I must create!