Words...

..... Just the simple utterance of letters formed together to produce a sound; the simplest, and yet, most complex of ideas.  A single word, “life” for example, can evoke all kinds of meaning ~ a birth, a flower, the act of “living”, breathing, a heart-beat, and… well, you get the point.  In addition to quilting, I am a closet “writer” and, as most of my friends know, I am an avid fan of anything musical.  I rarely watch a lookey-box and when I do it’s because there is a football game that just has to be “experienced” or a documentary that deserves a look-see.  Even then, I have to “go” someplace to watch it because…. well?  I don’t own a T.V.  Music is my company.  It is with me always and provides more inspiration than I can even begin to describe.  In the area where I live there is live music to enjoy at any given venue on any night of the week and I take advantage of the opportunity to experience as much of it as I can.  There is nothing quite like watching a master pick a guitar and fill the air with the sweet, sweet sound of his (or her) soul.  It takes my breath away… every single time!

In my quilting journey, I’m finding inspiration in lyrics.  When I hear a song that I absolutely love (and there are oh, so many!) I play it over and over until it’s engrained in my head.  I try to play it on the guitar, I sing it, I hum it, I dance around it (thank God no one can hear or see me!!!)  I can’t help it.  It’s something I’ve always done.  I don’t think there is a single event in my life that I can’t tie to a song in one way or another.  I am beginning to paint those songs with fabric and pattern and am amazed at what I’m discovering.  I hope to have some pictures to post next week of my first “real” attempt to do this.  I promise ~ I won’t make you “listen” to anything! :-)

Creativity is a “happy” place and it’s not just a feeling; it’s a living, breathing thing. It doesn’t matter where you find your inspiration as long as you find it somewhere.  It doesn’t always know where you are… sometimes you have to look in the strangest of places.  We all have a creative side and if you don’t know where you creativity lives…. You need to knock on every door until it stares you in the face and says “Welcome Home”.  Sometimes, all it takes is listening to a few simple words.

Life is good on this ‘ol front porch!  Peace, Love & Quilty things!

Huggs ‘n Stitches!

Deborah

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