It’s getting to be that time of year…it’s almost here…Session I and Session II of the Star Quilters Conference! I love being on star and quilting with the Star Quilters…marshmellow roasts, pajama parties, games, demos, and kayaking! Walking and snapping photos of the sunset on the porch and spiderwebs on the dock still covered with dew. It gives me time to stop and notice the small details that I would usually be too busy to see. It is like leaving all your cares on the mainland…and all the flowers are wildflowers and no one is weeding…
This year should be even more relaxing because our theme for the conference is “Zen 
Quilting.” Zen Quilting is like zentangles, small, simple steps to create an intricate and organic design. It also embraces the idea that there is beauty in imperfection, “wabi sabi.” Personally, I don’t adhere to the idea that this means there is no planning or design…I think it means the design is simple, balanced and can be beautiful even if there is not precision and perfection. I think precision and perfection can be machine like and predictable. Organic and surprising is more my style! This swan is an old, old, sculpture at the Met in NY…the colors are gorgeous…lovely imperfection!
Each year I bring two projects, one piecing and one art…you can guess which is my favorite! I will be bringing along my sew-batik challenge for the 2020 Vermont Quilt Show to work on…the theme is circus…and for my piecing project, an original design postcard quilt. Almost time to start packing….almost…almost!!
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