I am now getting ready for my first lecture of this year at Helping Hands Quilt guild in Dover, DE. "Turning Travel Into Treasure" is my newest lecture. I share many fiber pieces that I have created based on my travels over the years. As I prepare for the presentation, it's like a walk down memory lane, packing each quilt and reminiscing. Sometimes the memories overcome me.
In 2011, there was an outdoor art installation in Central Park, in NYC, called The Gates. I was drooling over photos and wishing that I could walk under those tangerine flags. I grew up in a suburb of the city and have such fond memories of visits from my childhood. One day, my husband said, "let's go!". Really?? He took a day off from work and we drove the 2 hours North. It was a glorious, crisp, clear day and I walked and walked and walked under all those flowing pieces of fabric. Then a volunteer handed me a small piece of the tangerine gate fabric. I knew I had to use it.
I won't share all my stories now. I could write forever, because many of my quilts are inspired by my travels. I'll just share a few photos.
"Filigree Fantasy" inspired by all the wrought iron balconies and doors in Barcelona.
"Houses of Key West"
"Casa Talavera" inspired by tiles in Mexico
"Concentricity" inspired by sidewalk tiles in St Augustine
Are you inspired by your travels?
Come to one of my lectures if you want to see more eye candy and hear more of my stories.
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I don't think I have ever seen the orange flag quilt!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful series of quilts came out of your wonderful travels!
ReplyDeleteI love Concentricity! Nice to translate travel memories in your art.
ReplyDeleteI visited the gates 3 times - they were fabulous.
ReplyDeleteloved this post!