I M Perfect lady

Today is the day for my Art Quilt class.  We meet and share what we have created, what we need help with and mostly we share energy of inspiration and courage.  We are inspired to step outside of our patterns, our comforts and our ease.  We are cheered on as we leave the confines of patterns, rules and knowing.  Knowing the outcome, knowing where we are going, and knowing how to get there.

I look at my Art Quilts as I look at Life.  I decide first what fabric I want to play with and maybe what new technique, or image I want to explore….By feeling I move on.  I either feel excited by what I am doing or not.  If not, I adjust something….and I know I am on to something when my whole body is involved and I forget that I am the cooker girl of the this house!

Getting lost in Art is a wonderful thing.  You leave behind roles of mother, sister, wife, even  you.  You simply become the vehicle that creates a wonderful surprise for you and others.  I love not knowing where I am going, it keeps me present and it makes Art come alive.

It is so exciting not knowing what the others will bring to share and how we all can learn and grow from each new way or even more importantly learn by others mistakes.  And in our group, Mistakes are just new design opportunities…..

I try to live life as I create art.  I don't know where I am going, and how I will get there, nor do I know the outcome.  I stay with the process and I feel my way through!  Life is Art. The more Imperfect it is, the more interesting and intriguing and colorful the outcome.  Look at what excites you, who will add wonderful color to your world, what new experiences will add depth….and be open to allowing them in. It is up to you to open the door, to dream and participate!  Dare to step out of patterns that are not working, dare to try new techniques, dare to toss out rules and boundaries!  Dare to live fully and without knowing!  Dare to NOT know where you are going! Dare to be surprised!