crazycollage #3 :: inspiration from a crazyquilt by Canvas Standard

o.k...i know this is cheating a bit since i didn't make this quilt myself, but i love it none the less. i just couldn't squeeze out a collage this past week, but i still wanted to share a post and thought this was a creative substitute. this is The quilt i scored (after much haggling) at jes's antique flea market a few weeks ago.

i saw it on one of the very first tables, but the asking price was a bit high so i moved on. but i couldn't stop thinking about this yummy piece ~ huge and heavy and so colorful with all the vintage bits of 60 and 70's fabric...i saw myself snuggling up underneath it with a glass of wine and a good book, or with my entire family on the couch (it's that big!). as i headed to the car to leave, i walked back over to the table and made a firm and final offer which was turned down and i had to walk away again (hoping the vendor wouldn't let me). he called "okay, okay...", and gave in. the rain was coming, the market was thinning out, and i won :) as a newbie flea marketer, i was proud of my resolve and great deal i scored (asking $80...ended up paying $25). love this soooo much!

this quilt inspires me...

* to keep my creative spark
* to look at the bits and pieces, as well as the big picture
* to work for what i want
* to seek comfort and closeness
* to not overthink and just let things flow together
* to keep family and friends close by
* to not underestimate myself
* to live in color
* to slow down
* to indulge in small pleasures that light up my soul


these lovely ladies are collaging too...
april bella kirsten michelle michelle sharon sheri and nina