You may be wondering why I’m sharing this quilt…again!
Because its NEW!!
If you’ve been following me awhile you may want to argue saying, “I know I’ve seen it before…” Then I will interject, “… or have you?”
Maybe you’re thinking its the quilt I made for Sacred Threads in 2019, “Goldfinch in my Garden.” Or possibly the version that was commissioned for Inova Schar Cancer Institute in Virginia, “Contemplation.” Or it could be the one I made last year for a local exhibit that I called, “Wishful Thinking.” Last year, I also made two more renditions. That makes 5 attempts at making this design. Each top was created slightly different and years apart, for very different reasons. Four were sold to different collectors.
This version (pictured) was one I was making for myself. I had the top done, but not the quilting and thread work. Then, a few months ago I received a call for entry from Sacred Threads entitled “Gardens of Gratitude: Blooming with Hope.” This call had a fast turn-around time. Although the top was made, it “technically” never had been shown before. I decided to quilt the top and enter it into the call, along with 2 other quilted designs. Two weeks ago I received confirmation that “Gifts Received” was accepted into “Garden of Gratitude” as part of the The Healing Arts Program at UChicago Medicine.
I am honored and humbled. This is such an amazing opportunity and a significant milestone to my life; I was born at UChicago (at the time known as Chicago Lying-In Hospital). This presents an extra-special significance to have my artwork displayed there.
While I was making it… again!, I questioned whether it was fair to re-create the same design multiple times over. I decided it is. From each piece I made, I learned something new and made modifications that affected the most recent versions overall look. Also, because the recreations where done over many years, I was a different person with each one. They never will be the same quilt.
~Nanette Z
I love this little bird and every time she shows up in another quilt. Also appreciate your thoughts and reasons for making these quilts . Think of all the people you have brought joy to when it is in their homes.
I submitted two flower quilts to the hospital call but they were not accepted. Then a dear missionary friend complimented and I am giving her choice to her for her home in Portugal. This makes me as happy as a sale. 😊
Sorry your artwork didn’t get accepted into the hospital call. I am hoping I can get to see the exhibit when all the work is hanging. And, what a lovely opportunity to gift your friend. I love when I can find the perfect home for my art. You’re friend is a very lucky woman!