Quilts from SAQA 2020 online auction #4 10-24-20

Such a peaceful scene and calm colors at sunset.  

 "Sail Away" Nancy Woods - Texas  2020  12" square

Commercial cotton and batik fabrics, raw edge machine applique, machine pieced and quilted. 

Nice backing with very well executed facing.  

This is the label, written on the hanging sleeve.   With my naked eye I can hardly make it out and even if it is heat set the lettering will fade with time.  This one will require an additional label before it goes into the Collection. 

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Quilts from SAQA 2020 online Auction #3 10-23-20

Another bird quilt for TCQC.  I believe this is a fish hawk from South America.  I couldn't find a website for the artist Eliana Arruda, but I believe she is in Brazil.  I hope that she will see this post and contact me.  

"Looking for 2020"  Eliana Arrunda - Brazil  2020 12" square

Cotton fabric, perle cotton thread, cotton thread.

Machine raw edge applique and machine quilting.

Hand embroidery.

The body of the bird and the leaves are loose squares and strips of cloth.  The green background is "confetti" pieced.  

High contrast back fabric. 

I wish everyone would put a contact on the label - website, e-mail, address, whatever.  

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Quilts from SAQA2020 online auction #2 10-22-20

 

"Starlit Falls"  Polly Sievert - Missouri  2020  12" X 12"

Cotton, cotton-poly fabrics. Charms, buttons, beads, sequins.

Machine pieced, hand and machine embroidered, quilted. 

Polly has included lots of information on the label, so I didn't have to research her online.  As a Collector I like to have at least the title, artist name, location, year, contact.  

Such a serene piece that will show nicely on the wall with several similar pieces from previous auctions.  

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Quilts from SAQA online auction 10-21-20

Every year I set aside a certain amount of money for the SAQA auction and have only exceeded my limit once - I couldn't resist!  So, there are always a few quilts I would really like to add to the Collection that don't fit the money available.  This year I purchased eight little 12 X 12 quilts.   Why those eight?   I suppose mainly because I admire them and think they fit into the Collection.  I try to add new artists and new techniques.  As always there are a few birds for that ever expanding section.   I will post one quilt at a time. 

The first purchase at the very top price was Sue Benner's "Flower Field Study #9". So colorful.  So balanced.  So beautifully designed.  So Sue!

"Flower Field Study #9"  Sue Benner -Texas  2020  12" X 12"

Cotton, silk, rayon?, hand- dyed fabrics.  

Fusing, machine quilting. 

Satin stitch binding.  

The gold streaks in the background are dyed. 

On the back is Sue's unique gold ink title and signature.  The sleeve is a cotton print.  

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Sick update 10-19-20

Yes, I did go to my new "primary" doctor and she seems pleasant and to know what she is talking about.  There is no change in my condition, but she did run over the MRI results which say I have sciatica, no surprise there, and it will eventually go away or I will need to have further treatment, such as injection(s) in my back.  If that doesn't work we talk about more serious steps, such a surgery.  All if this is what I knew already, except I didn't have the interpretation of the MRI.  I will continue to take the pain pills as needed and try to start back on PTherapy.  I'll have to find transportation because if I take the Norco I can't drive.  

I mailed my ballot today at the Post Office, so that is off my mind.  SNORT!  How could it be, with politics being pounded from every source.  Received another dozen political ads in the mail - I hope the PO gets a reasonable amount of $$$ for carrying all that trash around to our doorsteps.  

Thanks to everyone who helped me today, especially Lynne Orr who drove me around for doctor, pharmacy, PO, and all.   Carol, who is always willing to help, and Dick who made an attempt at adjusting the wheels on the walker.   And to all of you who called, texted, e-mail, or just thought good thoughts for my improvement.  

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Too much enthusiasm. 10-18-20

Yesterday still seems like the turning point, but maybe I over did things a bit!  Today I was pretty much off my feet again, trying to find a position that didn't hurt.  Cutting back on the Norco didn't seem to be a problem, so I enjoyed no woozie brain and being able to read without going to sleep over my book.  So, I have read two whole books since about September 28th.  VERY strange for me as I read about two a week over the year.  And just think of all the "down time" I have had in the past two weeks!  Sad.  

Why these two?  Guess they were at the top of the shopping bag full of "books yet to be read".

I took a stitch or two on my fish, but didn't get get it half way finished.  There is tomorrow!   After I have my doctor's appointment, I will probably need a nap, however, I anticipate feeling much better each day.  And I have a ZOOM guild meeting for Canyon Quilters to attend in the evening.  

I'd love to snuggle with the KoKo dog, but I think he would be better off not seeing me until he can come home.  Soon, I hope. 

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