MAGPIE'S MUMBLINGS

A blog about my interests, which include fabric landscapes and various and assorted other artsy pursuits and sometimes known to contain mumblings of a random nature.

Monday, January 09, 2017

Still waffling - sort of - maybe -

Deciding on a new major project is hard especially when you deal with the guilt of knowing that there's a massive to-do list that should be dealt with at some point and the fact that your mind is wanting to dwell on two new projects that haven't ever so much as SEEN said to-do list.  At this point I think my Harrison Fisher quilt is going to win out, mainly because my stash lends itself to that one.  If I try to create the abandoned barn images it will mean I need to augment my stash with cottons, something that I don't have the extra funds at the moment to do.  That makes the decision somewhat easier and I refuse to dwell on that to-do list that's sitting on my desk, glaring balefully at me I'm sure!

So....the quest is on for appropriate examples of Harrison Fisher illustrations that will work with my idea.  Many of the images you see are of women - mostly singular.  My eye, however,  keeps going to the images of couples and that has led me to a working title of 'The Courtship' using images such as this one...


The next thing, after narrowing the choices of wonderful images down, is to decide on just how many blocks I want to make...four, six or eight....???


Today your quote is from Craig D. Lounsbrough...."What I allow into my head finds its way to my heart, which is a porthole to my soul.  Therefore, I might be wise to consider the state of my soul, and then walk this process backwards"





7 comments:

  1. The Harrison Fisher illustration you're considering looks very romantic, lots of fun to embellish!
    That quote is good too, a reminder that thoughts do count.
    Have a good day, Mary Ann.

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  2. Procrastination is the thief of time Mary Anne.... just work on the project that will give you the most pleasure! Thanks for the links.... loved that handwarmer idea and the cowl! Keep warm! Christine x

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  3. More great links. The images you have been showing for your "Courtship" project are so pretty. I'll love see it come to life.

    Stay warm.
    xx, Carol

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  4. You can't go wrong wit any Fisher illustration you choose they are all wonderful. Love your header close up!

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  5. Love your Harrison Fisher quilt idea! If you hop over to Pinterest and search through my Vintage Images collection, you'll find a lot of them. Pam

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  6. Oooh....Harrison Fisher quilt ...this sounds interesting. We will watch with interest. Exciting!

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  7. Your mumblings are always a pleasure to read! Lots of great ideas too.

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