Mer Girl

One of the reasons I’ve had a hard time blogging – is that wordpress (which I used to like) has changed its format for posting pictures.  Now I can either post a HUGE picture or a link when before I used to be able to post a small picture.  Grrrr.  I then get stuck trying to chivvy the computer stuff instead of enjoying posting about quilting.  Obstacles!  Anyway, I started working on a simple 8 x 11 format quilt journal page.  I wanted to do something, anything just to get to play with fabric.  I used a woodblock print of a mermaid and changed her lines so that she’s holding up a race medal.  I put a jog bra/bikini top on her to match her scales.  I used fusible web to hold her pieces in place and I don’t know if it’s still called applique if I use free motion quilting to hold those on permanently.  I’ve got some great little beads to sew into her hair and to make dangles for the bottom of the page.  I love her white on white (pale and fishy) paisley skin.  Her hair is shiny amber/auburn.  I’m going to put a tiny little bicycle tattoo on her right shoulder.  She’s my avatar for my goals this year.  I’ll post another picture when I get her further along.  Peace.

Journal Page quilt