Two of our staff members are retiring. We have a tradition of giving them a book or a quilt as a parting gift from the staff. Mrs. R chose a book and it was custom made for her highlighting her love of lighthouses. Above is the back and front cover of the book. Click on each image for a better look at the details and textures. If you know my work, you know I love to pile on the patterns and the textures...
The covers are mirror images of each other. I wanted it to look as if you were looking at the front and backside of the building. Paper piecing mirror images confuses me but I did it without losing the fabric samples. I only had a piece of each, some small and others quite large. Each cut had to be just right or I had to use something else. Luckily, I had enough of everything I wanted. You work with what you have, you know? That was part of the challenge. That kind of challenge I do enjoy.
The image is pieced and sewn. The rays of light, the doorway and windows get their texture from layers and layers of stitching. I used a black gel pen to draw the pathway and to emphasize some of the details. Gold acrylic paint was used for the stars in the sky.
Our retirement event was held on Thursday and the gifts were presented. Cindy loved her book. It was made with lots of love. We've worked together for 15 years, getting to know one another slowly over time. I'm going to miss her.
Marissa
What a beautiful tradition! I'm sorry to have missed it - I had 4 other events that day & didn't make it to Kate's until 6. I'll have to send a card to both Cindy and Lorraine -quickly!
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