Reflections

 My latest finish.  Started with the prompt Bright Skies, Dark Skies for the 4 Common Corners group.  I found this one to be a challenge to figure out.  But once I did, it was just a matter of following through.  Very pleased with this piece and very pleased with my exploration in to non representational work.

This is "Reflections"  42.5" tall by 51.5" wide.  All cottons, all machine pieced and heavily quilted. 

While working on this piece I thought of all the marvelous sunsets I've seen in my native New Mexico, and how much I've loved every one.  A special gift is when you get to see that sunset reflected in the water, whether an still eddy of the Rio Grande River, a small fishing lake, or even a puddle left after our elusive rains.  I also had a chance to reflect on this past year, its challenges and rewards.

Enjoy!

Here is a detail shot.

While 2020 was a challenging year for many, including myself, I find myself very grateful at the end of it all.  Grateful we came thru Covid, if not intact, almost so.  Grateful for family.  Grateful for a closet full of fabric to use while we stay home.  Grateful for friends who stayed in touch.  Grateful for technology that allowed me to stay in touch. Grateful for the opportunity to be a part of something that challenges me to reach for the best in myself.  And so much more.

Nicole

Nicole