I had the most amazing experience on October 20. For the very first time in my life, I presented a Trunk Show telling about my Quilting Journey to a group of quilters in Clinton, AR. I have never done anything like this before and getting ready for this presentation was a revelation for me. I had to view my quilting journey and for the first time realized all of the very specific times and events that sent me in new directions. Almost like a map of my blossoming as an Art Quilter.
I was nervous when I arrived at the meeting. You see, I am a very very shy person! I hide it well - but talking in front of groups makes me shake and shiver! But as I sat watching and listening to this group of ladies who had so generously invited me to share my journey - I was quite charmed. I have never seen such a happy group. There was much laughter and joking in their business meeting - and then it was time for me to show them my quilts. They were most gracious and accepting as I shared my story and got to show off my quilts. What PURE JOY for a quilter!
Because my current path is so whimsical, I am posting a few photos of portrait quilts that I used to do - and intend to do again - just so the readers of this blog get to know me better. I am going to be teaching a week long class at Arkansas Craft School in Mountain View next August called "Contemporary Quilting - Portrait Quilts". It will include both whimsical Crazy Faces and more serious Portrait Quilts. I will post photos as I work on the samples.
Barbara
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