 The
Judgment card caught my attention because of the issues
of spiritual growth. After burdens such as negative emotional
baggage, excessive possessions and irrelevant concerns are
released, we can move on to our true path.
I used reverse machine appliqué to complete the
figure. By straight stitching from the back, and then
removing the excess cloth, I had complete control over
the placement of the appliqué pieces. The background
arcs were quilted and then the figure was added and finished
with additional quilting.
By focusing closely on one single person, I wanted the
viewer to recognize how possible this transformation is
for any of us. It does not require that we wait until
we hear trumpets.
The woman sits in shallow water. She has let go of the
unnecessary distractions, which have been cluttering her
life. She basks in the morning sunlight, renewing her
spirit in the warming rays. She glows with health and
vitality almost as if the renewing force is coming both
to her and from her at the same time. Her eyes are focused
on fresh options as new choices are opening before her.
Julie Duschack
Denmark, Wisconsin, USA
Website: Questionable
Quilts by Julie Duschack
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