DEMOCRACY MATTERS, PART TWO

I've always loved red, white, blue, and star quilts; and because of the importance of this election cycle, I'm drawn to them even more! 

THE STATS:  Democracy Matters, Part Two, 2024, 32" x 32", Paper pieced, Machine pieced, Machine quilted.

EYE OF THE STORM

This great fabric was a gift from my friend, Susan, that she purchased at a quilt store in Hawaii.  I have some wonderful, thoughtful friends!

 I knew I would use it in a pineapple block, as I always enjoy working with this traditional design.  Depending on the distribution and choice of fabrics/colors, a different look appears every time!

THE STATS:  Eye of the Storm, 2024, 32"x32", Paper Pieced, Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted.

The eye of the storm is normally associated with a bad storm or a hurricane; but it also has another meaning.  If a person is at the eye of a storm, they are considered to be in the middle of a conflict or disagreement that affects others.  Politics????

Some of my other pineapple-block quilts:

SCALLOPED PINEAPPLE   2021

OUT AND ABOUT   2023

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE   2021   

PINEAPPLE SALAD   2018

SHIELD OF STRENGTH

Creativity!  I don't consider myself particularly creative; certainly not innovative, and not an artist (no training).  I'm just an experienced quiltmaker from years of making and observing the process.  Maybe I can blame some of my questionable quilts on creativity!!

 THE STATS:  Shield of Strength, 2024, 24" x 24", Paper Pieced, Machine Pieced, Machine Appliqued, Machine Quilted.

For some reason, I really lacked enthusiasm while making this quilt.  I have finished it, however, in hopes that it may speak to someone, someday!!  Not a good photo day either -- dappled sun with wind!  Hopefully, some better pictures will come soon.