Creating Art quilts

The last few weeks here have been all about work.  There hasn't been much sewing going on.  I don't know about you, but I crave my sewing and creative time.  One of my nurse friends told me sewing is good for your health and drops your heart rate and blood pressure.   It  helps you relax and takes away the stresses of everyday life.  It also builds your self esteem when you make beautiful creative things.  I know I feel good when I have created something.  How about you?

This week my focus shifted to creating art.  I love to draw and decided to practice some thread play - painting by making a small art quilt.   I used the normal applique method on the lemons and leaves, then added the branches and detail by stitching.  The stitching and thread colors add to the dimension and detail of the piece.  It never seems to turn out like I had imagined, but I'm happy with it.  I have forgotten many of the lessons I learned when I painted many years ago.  This is a mini quilt and measures  8" X 10" and what I love most about mini quilts they finish quickly.

Mr. Create added the lemon slice behind the photo.

Lemon Tree very pretty!  Some of you wanted to see more photo's of
my Pink Lemonade Lemon as it grows.  The tree is small and out of
all the gorgeous blossoms it had this spring only two lemons survived.  

Unfortunately the top lemon dried up about a month ago, insert sad face 

here.  :(    But the good news is the other lemon is the size of a silver
dollar.  I've been pampering the tree soaking it with water so my one
and only lemon will make it to harvest.  Wish me luck.  I'll share more
photo's with you in a few months.  

Thanks for stopping by and have a creative day!