All it takes is one lady biking, and a woman with balloons joins in to make a parade. Add a bird on the back, and it takes on a new tone.
Sylvi said, "I think the bird needs to be playing a flute."
Today, I came back to the parade and added a few more things.
When the clown joined, it started to feel more like a real parade. I love creating her. I have to do more silly ladies!
With all the small loose pieces, I feel anxious until it is all sewn in place.
After showing this to a friend - She said looks like the clown wants to be holding something - maybe a flag??? Like an Earth Day flag?
And, so here is what I finished up with.
It's a busy quilt in these quiet times. I am not sure if this represents what my mind is doing - a parade of emotions, ideas, thoughts and feelings.
Tomorrow I will add the binding. Maybe something to calm it all down.
Doing art is a neat process and sharing with friends and adding pieces to help move the story forward, or to balance things out.
There is lots going on for this one small piece, but there is lots going on for each of us.
Let's give ourselves credit for doing the best we can as we traverse through these new times.
One day the parades again will happen.
We will gather and be close.
And, we can be a crazy bunch enjoying life.
I love this parade!
