Nellie"s Needles

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Here is where work stopped until I return to my studio in August.

That's when the beach grass layer will be added to the base layer of sand in the bottom row of panels.

I'm pleased with the wave action.

The kind of day I thought I wanted to present, the idyllic summer one with a storm brewing on the horizon, has changed.  All those waves are present from a storm that has passed AND there's another brewing on the horizon.  It's become the break between.  Just like what we've been experiencing weatherwise ... just what life can be.

12 comments:

Debra Dixon said...

You've really made some serious progress! Looks great!

allie aller said...

You've caught the colors of the water so perfectly...esp. on the horizon line with the next weather coming in.
I can feel it and smell the air, Nellie. This is your masterpiece...

Julie said...

Already stunning Nellie!

Heather said...

My goodness Nellie, you've been working hard. Those waves are looking so realistic and the finished piece will be as wonderful as the Prairie Flowers.

FredaB said...

Nellie this is a masterpiece. You have captured the water so perfectly.

Hugs

FredaB

Ali Honey said...

It's looking very good at this stage. I look forward to seeing it when it is completed.

Anonymous said...

Wow, this is truly wonderful! I love it.(annabel)

Susan Elliott said...

It's stunning. LOVE the close up...and the waves rippling closer to shore are wonderful. You must really have to plan well and foresee in your mind in order to do the entire quilt in sections. Amazing!

SewLindaAnn said...

Thank you for sharing, it's magnificent just as it is. I can absolutely see your vision.

Colleen Kole said...

Beautiful and amazing. I can't wait to see it!

June Calender said...

Waves are so hard -- and yours are so beautiful. I'd SO love to see this "in the flesh" some day.

Diane Perin said...

Wow -- just wow! Those waves look amazing -- great color and texture.

I also wanted to let you know that the Artful Quilters Blog Ring has moved. We’d love to have your blog move to the new ring! You can read about the details here: http://goingtopieces.blogspot.com/2010/07/artful-bloggers-ring-moving-follow-us.html
Thanks,
Diane