Oficially finished the Same But Not piece. Tell me what you think.
Just need to add a sleeve for hanging.
Same But Not, ©2011, Paula Kovarik
Same But Not, detail ©2011, Paula Kovarik
How can you resist?
Lately, I have wondered why I am so besotted with fiber art. Today, as I walked into my studio, I noticed the sun glancing across the surface of one of my test pieces. Is this not the most tempting texture? bubbles and slubs, wandering thread paths, texture texture texture.
That's why I do it.
stitch sample, Paula Kovarik, 2011
Decision Points finds a new home
A recent quilt, Decision Points, has found a new home at the office of my friend Jean. Her retro black vinyl couch compliments the piece perfectly. It makes me happy to think about it.
Decsion Points, ©2011, Paula Kovarik
Decision Points, detail
two lines enter, one line.....
Going back to the quilt tradition of using a line of thread that does not cross itself, travels across the piece to define areas of interest and wobbles to create texture, I am experimenting with a doodle line. Here is a pic of the work in progress. It is a yin yang composition that is composed of two lines, one in white thread on black, the other, black thread on white. Working title: Same but Not.
patterning process
I spent a little time last night creating a new pattern called leaflets. This simple line drawing ended up with a multitude of ways to experiment and add texture and depth.
I am not sure why I create these patterns. It's like a game of solitaire, is it a waste of time? or just passing time without thought? I love the jigsaw aspect of fitting the elements together to create a seamless mix of line and color. My quilts don't use pattern (since I prefer working with the line work of the thread). I am not a pattern person in my surroundings, eschewing things like wallpaper and pretty little skirts. What is it?
©2011, Paula Kovarik