 The
cards had already been assigned, and I had selected two
cards; however in my personal "card of the day"
study, I kept getting the Two of Cups. After getting it
four times in as many weeks, I unconsciously began designing
a quilt. When I started sketching the quilt, I realized
that perhaps some magic was at work. I contacted the woman
who had chosen the card originally, to see if just maybe
she wanted to give it up. When she agreed it seemed as though
I was meant to have this card.
This also coincided with the beginning of a new relationship
in my life, one that allowed me to feel free to really
be myself without compromising who I am, one that felt
good and comfortable and whole. Now that I've had a taste
of that kind of contentment, I know that I will be a bit
more discriminating in the future.
The quilt seemed to design itself in pieces. I worked
intuitively from the center out, designing the elements
separately, but keeping an eye to pulling the whole piece
together. I believe this is the least "color-coordinated"
quilt I've ever done; I would never put several of these
fabrics together deliberately, and yet it seems to work
together as a whole. Relationships can be like that, too,
where two unlikely people can come together and complement
each other in unexpected ways. The whole process has been
incredibly joyful for me. I was beginning to think that
I could only make quilts when I was unhappy or troubled,
and this quilt has shown me what I can do with joy and
contentment.
Joyce Hartley
Richmond, Virginia, USA
Website: Joyce's
Quilts (and Other Stuff)
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