A Bird’s Eye View

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In my next life I would like to come back as a bird. Or maybe a tree. No. I think a bird would be more fun. Bird’s have beautiful feathers and sing thrilling tunes and fly around like they haven’t a care in the world. Yes, I would like to be a bird. Also, I like sunflower seeds.

We have one of those squirrel proof bird feeders in our backyard with sunflower seeds in it. If a squirrel grabs the bar around the feeder it begins twirling. And soon you have a flying squirrel! Don’t worry. The squirrels find plenty of sunflower seeds on the ground dropped by clumsy birds in their excitement over a free lunch.

For all of you who are as crazy about birds as I am, I have made this quilt, Birdland #17. It is a fused art quilt measuring 12″ x 12″ made with hand-dyed fabrics and threads and lovingly hand embroidered.  Click here if you are interested in adding Birdland #17 to your collection.

Music and Quilting

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All Together Now! by Laura Wasilowski

Does music influence your quilt making? Maybe you use the rhythm of the music to aid in the rhythm of free-motion stitching. Or it accompanies you as you hand stitch, adding to the meditative nature of hand embroidery.

And then some songs inspire a quilt design like All Together Now! All Together Now! was part of a traveling exhibit called Inspired by the Beatles: An Art Quilt Challenge. It toured with the collection to seven U.S. venues from 2014 through 2015. I choose this Beatles song because it reminds me of my fun college roommate who played Beatles music to gently wake me in the morning.

All Together Now! is a fused art quilt measuring 24? wide by 24? high. It is hand embroidered, machine quilted, and there is a sleeve on the back for hanging on the wall. Click here if you are interested in adding this musical quilt to your collection.

A Tree is a Haven

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This summer I’ve discovered two bird’s nests in our backyard. One nest has been abandoned and is available for those interested in a home nestled in a thorning rose bush.

Another is located in a small tree and occupied by the House Finch family. The Finch family matriarch is very protective of her abode and gives me intense stares whenever I glance in their direction. I try to stay our of their neighborhood.

In honor of the House Finch family, I’ve made this quilt depicting their tree. It’s called Fine Line Tree #5.

Fine Line Tree #5 is a fused art quilt measuring 8″ x 10″. It is made with hand-dyed silk fabrics and cotton threads and lovingly hand embroidered. Click here if your are interested in adding this sweet little art quilt to your collection.