I had dh print out the Atkins book(let) and now I am itching to try her improvisational beading techniques! I think this would be a fun piece to try improvisational beading. You could limit it to one or two panels.
Also, I have to recommend this book to you. Journey of an Art Quilter by Barbara Olson. I don't know that I'm headed in the direction of art quilting, (I don't think so), but what she has to say at the beginning of the book about inspiration and process is really interesting. She talks about how beginning at the center of the piece is what really works for her. I'm trying to figure out what my starting point is. I am looking forward to reading more.
Have fun with this! It will be gorgeous no matter what you do.
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Date: 18 Jan 2011 02:07 am (UTC)Also, I see nothing wrong with revisiting the turtle quilt. I feel like there will be themes that repeat. I discovered when DD2's quilt was almost done that it was basically the same pattern as DD1's, but they look nothing alike. http://members.cox.net/jsam/quilt/aequiltfront.jpg is DD1's which was done in 2009. DD's was just finished a week or so ago: http://picasaweb.google.com/hummingjoni/2010Quilts#5559999720149311378
Also, I have to recommend this book to you. Journey of an Art Quilter by Barbara Olson. I don't know that I'm headed in the direction of art quilting, (I don't think so), but what she has to say at the beginning of the book about inspiration and process is really interesting. She talks about how beginning at the center of the piece is what really works for her. I'm trying to figure out what my starting point is. I am looking forward to reading more.
Have fun with this! It will be gorgeous no matter what you do.