Done and done!

  Little Bouquet 16'' x 21''

It's all done, my little bouquet of flowers!  All right, my self imposed play time is over, time to get back to work. 

This little project has caused me to reflect on some ongoing discussions that I've been reading on Flickr, about the difference between traditional, contemporary or modern, and art quilters.  In one conversation in particular it seemed there were some sensitive feelings regarding "art" quilters.  I think conversations and discussions are good, I think thinking one type of work has more value than another is dangerous territory.  It brings to mind conversations about "working moms", and "stay at home moms".  I think as women that we need to support each other period.  We heap enough negative stuff on ourselves, without our "sisters" adding more.  We don't know the motivation behind decisions made, we don't know one another's circumstances...all we know is what we see, and so often that is a window dressing.  We need to lift each other up, we need to love one another more!  Okay, that's my soap box, I'll go back to quilting now.

Thank you for joining me on little play journey, I've enjoyed your comments, and your reflections about your own fun & relaxing projects.  Anyone interested in making one of these?  If so, let me know, and I'll provide the instructions.

Cherri

Comments

[Julie Allen]

I love, love, LOVE your quilt! What a great "playtime" project. Having the instructions would be great. I really enjoy your blog! Thanks for sharing your inspiration!

[PATRICIA RAY]

I love your comments on "sisterhood", too often we as women tear each other down rather than helping and cheering each other on. Keep up the good work.

Your flowers are beautiful.

[Lucy]

Wow! That is a gorgeous quilt - I would *love* to see more detailed instructions so I could try to make one myself (I have this big bag of scraps .... :) )

And I couldn't agree more with your comments on women needing to support each other more, rather than getting critical over each others' interests and achievements. Good on you for putting it out in the open.

[Laure]

What a creative quilt and thanks for the soapbox! I never would have considered using a plaid fabric for leaves, but I think it looks great. As in real life, the online communities can be a wealth of support, or a place for people to be ugly. As long as our hands are busy and our minds are thinking creatively, therein lies the value.
I recently found your blog (sorry, I can't remember where the link was) and your work is inspiring.

[Shannon]

Love it. I think any sort of creativity is wonderful, personal.

[Trish]

I work in a field where it is common knowledge that the experienced "eat their young". This is a direct quote I received from an instructor in nursing school. I have seen it to be true. I think it is just like what you were talking about and I simply do not understand...

Lovely quilt. I'd love to see directions to make my own!

[pam]

I love it! And I particularly love the little leaf fabric that looks like ivy in the arrangement.. its all very pretty.

[Jenny]

Wow Cherri! I know it is just a play quilt, but wow! I love it. and you are right we need to stick up for each other, support each other and cheer each other along!!!

[Isabel]

I am new to your site. I love your little quilt. I am not a creater of "art" quilts but I love looking at them and admiring the work of talented artistic quilters. I too have heard criticism about certain venues in quilting and agree that there should be no exclusions. We are all creative in different ways. We should acknowledge and support it all! My rainy day work is embroidery.

[amy]

Wow is all I have to say! Love love love it.

[Louanne]

Wow! It is simply beautiful. I hope that you will share the instructions - Although this blog is a recent discovery for me, I love it! Louanne

[Pamela S]

I would love instructions- this would be a super way to use scraps and create a darling art quilt! Thanks ~

[nicolette]

Wow, your quilt is gorgeous!

Thanks for your words about sisterhood. Women can be so critical towards each other. Let’s all enjoy life and our talents, no matter what we make and how we do it!

[Claudia]

I love this quilt - I don't know how many times I've peaked at it over the last couple of days. Instructions would be great!

[Penny McMorris]

Great quilt (fabu, as one of my great gay male quilt friends no longer with us used to say), and beautiful statement. Is it okay with you if I link to it from our August EQ Newsletter?

[Connie]

I would also Love to do this quilt with you. I really appreciate all the colours, the rough and soft, all nudged up and cozied to one another. I think it does catch the essence of ALL. Count me in! Will you be letting us know the when? I won't take the chance of missing it, and will check in regularly!!! ~Thanks so much for good thoughts and creativity~Connie

[Rachel]

I'd love to do this quilt-a-long with you! I think this would be the perfect project for me to have a go at free motion quilting (Which I haven't had the guts to try yet, I'm a stitch in the ditch girl so far!). Hopefully my lack of an extensive stash won't be a big problem... we'll see what I can work out.

[amy]

Cherri, your quilt is SO wonderful (as your quilts always are...)! It is happy and interesting and so fun to look at! I love seeing the variety of fabrics included. Instructions would be fabulous!

[marja visser]

this is very beautiful, when you have scraps than you are rich!!!!

[Kathy K]

I WOULD LOVE THE INSTRUCTIONS, THIS IS AN ADORABLE AND FUN LOOKING PROJECT..
THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR TALENTS WITH US.
KATHY KELLEY

[Pamela S]

I would love to quilt along - please send me instructions. Thanks ~
pssmith9999@yahoo.com and i'm on flickr, pamelas26

[Judi B.]

I am almost seventy years old. May I come along on this adventure too?

[Jean]

Love your little quilt. It reminds me of a Monet. Would love to make one.

[Teresa]

Is it still possible to get this pattern? I would love to make this wallhanging.

[freidasew (shirley)]

Cherri, I would love the instructions! This little darling is just beautiful!!! . . . and I so agree with your 'soap box' comments. Sometimes we are our own worst enemy! Love and support . . . I'm
with you, sewing sister!

[Frances]

Hi Cherri, I have just come accross your beautiful roses quilt. Awesome job! and would you mind providing me with your intructions pretty please? I would love to try it.

Kind regards
Frances

[rose dizio]

I so love this little bouquet quilt. It would make a wonderful stroller quilt -- so textural and beautiful. I would very much appreciate receiving the instructions.

[Debbie]

I love your Done and Done Flower Bouquet quilt. I would love the instructions for this project! Thanks!

[jilleeann]

Fantastic! I think some of the best things i make are from scraps. They're so fun to play with!