“Face of a Stranger” (self portrait)
Project started: August 2014
This is my latest, and most ambitious project to-date. It is a large-scale (6′ x 8′) self portrait quilt made of 1″ squares. When finished, the quilt will contain more than 7,000 pieces – all scraps from my fabric collection. This is my progress as of February 27, 2015.
July 11, 2015:
Back at work in the studio after a 4 month hiatus.
Added a few neutrals to my palette I found on a recent trip to Lake Superior.
(Orchard’s Edge Quilt Shop, Bayfield, WI and Hannah Johnson Fabrics, Duluth, MN)
Getting rid of the former 8’x8′ design board is a sacrifice, but have gained so much more space and sanity as a result of karate chopping it into oblivion.
July 12, 2015:
July 19, 2015:
The top is finished in late September 2015 and on its way to my Amish hand-quilter. I expect it back sometime in the spring of 2016. This piece has been an incredible journey for me, taking over a year to complete (the top) – and one of the most significant events of my adult life occurred during its creation – the return of my mother after a 22 year absence.
Binding is on! February 2016
Finally done! February 13, 2016
smazoochie
February 28, 2015Very fabulous. And a treat to see the process.
GO STARS!
March 1, 2015Fascinating process. Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to see the results.
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June 8, 2018astounding really.elizabeth