Facing difficulties with technology and signing in to my account I simply let it slide.  So here now with things working or more like my determination to get going and write here. I have been writing and submitting small articles for the Queensland Quilters newsletter Material Facts. These have mostly been about my travels on textile tours or travel where I seek out textile and art related interesting images or information. 

I am also wanting to start an ongoing daily art practice that is more disciplined than simply stitching everyday, which I certainly did in the time between Christmas and the New Year. During this time I finished several pieces that will be entered into exhibitions this year.

But now its midway through January and I haven't decided on what I will do. But hey who says I have to start on January 1st. 

This tiny talisman quilt was made as I needed to do something so found four scraps and cut and sewed together the smaller pieces. No plan in mind just hand sewing seams. when I had enough I joined together, really in the zone and before I knew it asmall quilt top made. So batting , again using scraps and backing was found. I rolled the backing over to form a bound edge. Then quilted. Notice the tucking as a feature which was really to take out some of the excess and make it all lie flat.  As I like to name my work I pondered over this one. I knew it had to be something to do with roses, meaningful to do with a talisman as a reminder to create each day and kind of mystical/magical. 

I dont think I could commit to making one of these each day? Maybe weekly.