Where did the summer go? It seems that as I age time moves faster. Back in college I had a science professor explain this phenomenon. He said, when you are two years old, one year is half of your life. When you are 60, one year is just one sixtieth of your life. Sounds plausible.
The big event of the summer was the birth of our first grand child, Henry. He was born at the end of July with a full head of hair. We got to visit him when he was only a few days old. It takes me back to when my children were born. It seems like just yesterday, the memories are so vivid. This new little life feels even more precious after the losses in the last two years. I am so very grateful for Henry and so very happy for my son and his wife. One of the most beautiful things you will ever make is a family.
My first grandchild, Henry Alexander August 2024.
©2024 Pamela Loewen
The next thing was the third edition of one of my husband’s academic books. He asked me to make him another cover for this new issue. He specifically asked for the color green. Well I really liked the palette of my latest tree composition that I shared in the previous post. I also knew it would be a small piece, so I could work with fabrics I already had out. I also wanted it to be simple so that it would not fight with the text on the cover.
As I worked the colors reminded me of my years in New Zealand. The landscapes there were so beautiful, filled with many soft shades of blues and greens. (I’m still sad my 2021 visit to New Zealand had to be cancelled. I have never been back since I left in 2006.) However, my husband was not a big fan of my first piece.
"Memories of New Zealand" 7.25" wide by 9.75" high
cottons hand dyed by artist, wool batting, machine quilted
©2024 Pamela Loewen
He reminded me that he had requested green. (The perks of being married to an artist!) So I made a second composition. Creating two new pieces from start to finish in only three days was a nice change of pace. Feels good to “play” in the studio! I especially like how I handled the binding. But now that both are done, my husband is not sure which he likes more.
"Memories of New Zealand #2" 7.25" wide by 10.25" high
cottons hand dyed by artist, wool batting, machine quilted
©2024 Pamela Loewen
Which one is your favorite? You can tell me in the comments below. Thanks for reading!