Community of creativity in NYC

To be OPEN creatively:

Is to appreciate the creative process and respect others in their Journey

Our Metro MOD quilters group are creative folks who are OPEN 

to all aspects of the creative process.

Many of us come from a traditional background, 

we've all learned to sew or are learning to sew,

And we all veer off to find our path.

The beauty of the creative process is that

we all get to explore 

this process any which way we choose.

Many of us, may have a preferred style that we work in, 

But we are not limiting ourselves to that, 

we allow whatever needs to come up for us creatively
to do so and we work with it.

 Some who are Art quilters, sometimes find they make something they feel
is not their usual style, but it's wonderfully beautiful all the same.

 Some are Artists, who quilt, and then go back to learn more techniques to 

make their current work even better...

 

Some reach out beyond their comfort zones and try completely new techniques

they might not ever have set off to do... Silk weaving anyone?  Fabulous!

 Some go beyond what they think of themselves as quilters, and try a new project, just because!

 Some are always on an adventure to find new things to play with.. new materials, 

wood fabrics and textiles, beads etc...

 Some can let loose and and try something just for the sake of trying....

 Some share their work, extended it to someone else to participate in their journey...

And a collaborative path continues to inspire...

Sometimes we play just to see "WHAT IF" and they become winners ...

 Some try new patterns, add new touches and bring old and new together to make harmony!

Some collect fabrics and admire them and can not get themselves to CUT INTO them

to create, so the creative minds come together to help pull one into their journey... 

with a creative nudge, with support and admiration. (fabric cutting intervention!)

 

At the end of the day, All these styles come together, ideas are shared, 

styles are interpreted, collaborations and creative paths cross,

 And the historical aspect of quilters coming together to make a supportive community

of necessity and creativity come together, and a something beautiful is made.

All styles of quilters can come together if we all keep an open mind and respect the journey.

I am constantly inspired by the groups welcome to diversity.

Another Fabulous meeting...

Hope your weekend was creative and inspiring,

no matter what way or style you work in.