The death of Laurel Burch saddened me; but it also inspired me to get back to my journal quilts. I made this one over the weekend. It's called "Waiting at the Rainbow Bridge."
I used only fabrics from the huge scrap bag under my cutting table. All the animals are from Laurel Burch fabric that I have used for other projects, mostly fabric postcards.
I used Susan Carlson's technique in which you cut out pieces of fabric, glue them to your background, cover the whole thing with a layer of tulle or netting, and quilt.
It's a little sad, but sweet too, to think of all Laurel's colorful critters waiting to see her across the Rainbow Bridge. I pray that she has found peace and comfort there. She brought us so much joy with her colors and fantasies.
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On 09/24/2007, Vivian said ...
Susan, this is such a beautiful journal quilt!
On 09/24/2007, sandi @ the whistlestop cafe said ...
I love that quilt. The colors are perfect.
I can't believe you made it in a weekend! I know you weren't quilting during the big game.
On 09/24/2007, sandi @ the whistlestop cafe said ...
I love that quilt. The colors are perfect.
I can't believe you made it in a weekend! I know you weren't quilting during the big game.
On 09/24/2007, sandi @ the whistlestop cafe said ...
opps~ I didn't think it took the first time!
On 09/24/2007, kim said ...
Wonderful tribute - she created a beautiful legacy.
On 09/24/2007, Molly said ...
Oh Susan, that is perfect! I love LB stuff and have made lots from her cat and butterfly/hummingbird fabrics. My mom did a Turning Twenty Again out LB fabrics for the girls. Your quilt reminds me of it. Her passing is so sad.
On 09/24/2007, Jen Anderson said ...
Very cute little quilt. I was also saddened to hear of her passing. Such beautiful designs and wonderful sense of color, at least she made the most of her art despite her illness. Jen
On 09/24/2007, nita from red tin heart said ...
Susan, I am sorry to hear of your friends passing. Your quilt is beautiful. xo Nita
On 09/24/2007, Rian said ...
I love the clever Rainbow Bridge idea of this quilt. Wonderful concept--so fitting. Let us hope that by thinking of her we can help her along to the next world. And let's hope that these colorful critters are indeed waiting for her by the Rainbow Bridge. Wouldn't that be something.
On 09/24/2007, Rian said ...
I love the clever Rainbow Bridge idea of this quilt. Wonderful concept--so fitting. Let us hope that by thinking of her we can help her along to the next world. And let's hope that these colorful critters are indeed waiting for her by the Rainbow Bridge. Wouldn't that be something.
On 09/25/2007, Pam said ...
It is a lovely tribute quilt. It is so sad about Laurel Burch. She was such a talented artist but suffered so much from her disease. I was in Sausalito last year and there was a little shop there that sold her mugs and socks and bags - not fabric. The woman that owned the shop knew Laurel Burch and told me how ill she was - at this point she was completely bedridden. There was a book there I signed to offer good wishes. Her designs are so magical and and full of life.
On 09/25/2007, Karla said ...
Such a lovely piece. The colors are so vibrant. To answer your comment on my blog - yes, Margot is Sophie's pup pal on Dogster!
Karla
On 09/26/2007, Nicole said ...
What a touching tribute to Laurel Burch. I have so many of her lovely designs. Back in the 80's I had a huge collection of her earrings, and my "at work mug" was for over a decade, a black mug with one of her lions on it. She will be missed.
On 09/28/2007, Georgina said ...
Susan, I was so surprised to read about Laurel. It's a lovely tribute to her with this colorful quilt. I love her fabrics, always with vibrant and energetic colors.
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