Another little collage quilt. I had fun making this and worked on it over a number of days this month, while listening to Christmas music and pondering on the miracle and joy of Jesus' birth.
You will see lots of other minis on Wendy's blog The Constant Quilter. Thank you for connecting us all through this year Wendy!
It's meant to be fairly abstract and yet say "Nativity". Mary is wearing a pink robe complete with selvage hem. And Joseph is wearing a yukata. Why not? Lots of bright circles of light radiating from baby Jesus.
One of my favorite Christmas songs is the brief and soulful "Star of Wonder" by the Roches. It's on their 1990 Christmas album We Three Kings, one of my most favorite Christmas albums ever.
I used
asanoha (hemp leaf) fabric for the stable. Asanoha has a connotation of "protectiveness" and so is used in children's clothing traditionally.
It measures about 13"x17". The backing is one of my favorite tenugui. The name of the pattern escapes me.
However you might be celebrating this season, I hope you are finding light and joy in your life, and shining that light too. It is unlimited!
Love,
Cynthia
