Our neighbours that helped out with plans for the basement and who rescued our damn black dog more than once recently asked me to help out with a commemorative project. She was once quite heavily involved in the Western Showcase at the Calgary Stampede. So when the Stampede folks invited quilt block donations she asked me to help her out.
Her history is deep with the Stampede and she wanted her block to reflect that history and the influence of the art and person of Paul Van Ginkel. So, with his permission she translated some of his artwork of rodeo clowns into a sketch. We worked with the fabrics provided and a few others. Based on her sketch we put together a block. Fused and satin stitched applique, with a touch of thread painting.
Now, I'm not a clown person. I don't have that fear either. This block isn't my kind of thing, personally, but it is a great translation of the sketch and inspiration. And a great appreciation to my neighbour and her history.
5 comments:
hhmmm not a clown peron here either. I am familiar with the art however. i have one dear friend who loves clowns... and one who suffers from Coulrophobia!! Great project!!
I onced salvaged (from the trash) a ziplock bag full of quilt squares that someone had embroidered of the 50 states. I need to do something with those someday...
It's undeniably a fantastic representation whether one is a clown fan or coulrophobic. (I love that I learned a new word!)
I don't love clowns but it will be a great addition to the commemorative quilt. I wonder what the completed project will look like
I love the block and I love the reason(s) for making it.
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