Lavender Grass

Back to the world of quilting and art. I had a wonderful month of August spending time with family and enjoying the summer. Now my creative mind is bursting with new ideas.

As we were driving along the countryside, the spent grasses along the ditch line caught my attention. They were forming a lavender cloud along the ground contrasting with the new growth. Today, I dug into my stash and found these choices to recreate this lovely image.

How could I create the dimensional floating look of the misty-looking grass? This is my challenge for the day.

Exhibit of Textile and Beaded Artwork

I wanted to share a few photos from the exhibit at The Alexander House in Port Edwards, WI. I have the privilege of showing my work in this stately colonial home on the banks of the beautiful Wisconsin River. I could not have asked for a more lovely setting. The exhibit runs from August 27 - October 12, 2010.

The beaded artwork of Christine Kysely shares the space. It is an interesting combination with the soft fabrics and textured quilting contrasting with the hard surfaces and sparkle of the beads.

Ready for the Opening

Potamogeton Rising

67" x 48"

Sharon V. Rotz

The beading is complete and the quilt has been delivered to The Alexander House for display at tonight's Opening Reception. I hope you will have a chance to attend and give me your comments on this quilt and the others. (If you can't make the opening, the exhibit runs through October 12, 2010.)

I look forward to the opportunity to meet other artists and all who love art and want to discover new approaches and techniques. As a textile artist, I have found my path, my outlet for expression and I hope to touch you, the viewer, in a way that uplifts your day.

Finished, Or So I Thought

Potamogeton Rising

67" x 48"

Sharon V. Rotz

There I was sewing on the rod pocket. All that was left was stitching on the label. I finally got to the end of this project. You have been watching and know it has been dragging on for a lengthy time period. (Of, course, I couldn't leave the center empty like I last mentioned.)

I layered the border over the quilt center and stitched in the ditch to attach the border. A little measuring and a chalk line to keep things straight and it was a pretty simple application. The piece truly looks like it was "framed".

So now, I'm done.

Well, like so many times in the past, God has other plans for me. He plants little seeds in my head. I try to ignore them because I'm DONE. These little seeds start to grow and I can't chase them away. Finally, I give in and I'm NOT done.

In this case, it meant sewing small beads all the way around the quilt border like tiny air bubbles in the water. Did I mention, I refer to Potamogeton by its nickname Pondweed?

Tomorrow I will post the finished, finished quilt. Or at least I think so, God willing.

Opening Reception - The Alexander House

You and your friends are cordially invited to

participate in the opening reception of an exhibit featuring

Textile Art by

Sharon Rotz

Mosinee, Wisconsin

with

Beaded Art Work by

Christine Kysely

Wausau, Wisconsin

Friday, August 27th, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

The exhibit will continue through October 12, 2010

The Alexander House

A Center for Art and History

1131 Wisconsin River Drive

Port Edwards, Wisconsin

The artists will be present.

Refreshments will be served.

The Alexander House is open from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.,

on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays,

or by special appointment.

alexanderhouseonline.org