Today Yesterday I took along one of my old visual journals to quilting in the hope that looking back through it would spark some ideas. It did! But more than that, it made me realise just how much work I put into things; and just how valuable a resource a visual journal can be.
So – I dragged out a fresh spiral bound A4 book, and will be making it a new cover tomorrow. Then I’ll scribble on the front page – because then it’s RUINED, and I have no fear of putting anything at all in it! I know there are still another 119 pages – but the grotty first page takes all the fear out of those blank pages.
After looking at the older journal today, some friends asked me “Are you going to finish your Visual Arts Diploma?”
No, I don’t think I am. Not while a certain teacher still dominates the campus. Looking back, I was mostly self-directed anyway – and I’d rather spend the money for the course fees on various materials, and work to deadlines on my own.
So – here’s what I’m currently working on, and when it’s due:
Dancing Beijing Challenge quilt – due this Saturday – just needs the label stitched down, since I didn’t even make a single stitch today at quilters! (Had some great discussions, though, and quite a bit of brainstorming.)
Cover for new visual diary – due ASAP – probably second cab off the rank tomorrow.
Super Sekrit project using these fabrics (I’m still not sure which quilting thread) – I have all the ingredients assembled now, I just need to focus and get them stitched.
Quilt for the Down Under Quilts 2009 Calendar competition: entries close 26 April. EVERY BLOODY YEAR I *mean* to enter this. 2008 WILL be the year!
Well, I think that’s enough to be going on with.
Tomorrow Today is a special day for Australia – our new Prime Minister will be saying Sorry. There will be a lot of tears, but I am so thankful that it’s happening.
Maybe a fresh start all round?
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