Caged 2

Caged 2, Fiber Art Quilt, 8x10
© 2009 Fannie Narte

I've been working on art quilts for AAQI. This one is similar to the one I made in 2007 with a few changes to the design. I added text "love is the key to unlocking a caged heart" and beads to this version.

I imagine that Alzheimer's patients may feel helpless and "caged." This art quilt portrays my idea that those of us with special challenges, including Alzheimer's patients, sometimes feel trapped or caged. The families of Alzheimer's patients must miss the interaction they once had with their loved ones, and I imagine they, too, must feel caged.

Notice that the stem of the pear is reaching outside of the cage.

I'm grateful for my freedoms. Grateful . . . very grateful. Thanks to our men and women in all branches of service, past and present, who keep us free. Thank you!

I'm remembering my freedoms and those who struggle with health challenges and are robbed of their freedoms, and reaching out and trying to make a difference one art quilt at a time. Enjoy your Fourth of July celebrations. Be safe.

A is for Aloha

A, Filet Crochet, 5x5
© 2009 Fannie Narte

A is for Aloha, Art, Artistic, Alphabet, Angel, Adjust, Arrange, Arrive, Aunt . . .

This is an unblocked filet crochet of the letter "A," pattern by Rita Weiss.

Aloha,

WIP--Kukui Nut Lei Slideshow

As you can see, there are areas that need work: the rim of the cup and values, etc. I'll tweak it when I'm done with the entire piece.

Enjoy!

KUKUI NUT LEI--WIP 3

After the Show 2, Colored Pencil on Pastelbord, 8x10
© 2009 Fannie Narte

Work in progress report 3. Click HERE to see the previous post of this work in progress.
Thanks for looking.

Aloha,

Walk Through Your Fears

Walk Through Your Fears, Art Journaling, 8x8
© 2009 Fannie Narte

Be fearless.

Truth, Printed Fabric

Truth, Printed Fabric, 4" x 8"
© 2009 Fannie Narte
FOR SALE

Something to ponder: What is truth? Is there one universal definition? Would my truth be the same as your truth? Do we all have different truths? If so, who has the truth?

Interesting Quotes to Ponder

We know the truth, not only by the reason, but also by the heart.~Blaise Pascal

The truth which has made us free will in the end make us glad also.~Felix Adler

All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them.~Galileo

If you tell the truth you don't have to remember anything.~Mark Twain

One isn't necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can't be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest.~Maya Angelou

Seeking truth is a practice of asking questions, exploring and discovering--much like the process of creating. Enjoy your creative process.

Printed Fabric

My Mother, My Daughter, Printed Fabric, 6.5" x 8"
© 2009 Fannie Narte

FOR SALE

Kindred Spirits, Printed Fabric, 6" x 6"
© 2009 Fannie Narte
FOR SALE

NEW ETSY ITEMS

These items were professionally printed onto 100% quilter's cotton fabric by Moda using pigment inks. It is washfast and lightfast.

TEN IDEAS FOR THIS PRINTED FABRIC

1. Use it in your fabric or mixed media collage work.

2. Use it on your handbags or totes.

3. Use it as an image for your art journaling.

4. Use it in your art quilts.

5. Frame it.

6. Use it in your scrapbooking.

7. Make a card.

8. Sew it onto a t-shirt.

9. Sew it onto an apron.

10. Give it as a gift.

Use it like you would any fabric. Personalize it by adding text, buttons, ribbons. It can be sewn, glued, beaded, painted . . . use your imagination.

Enjoy!