….still 2 weeks to go with the theme “Anatomy”. This is a very interesting theme. Your first thought is, what should I do with this now. But the more you engage with it, the more interesting it becomes. I made another mind map.

It is difficult to choose between the 3 large groups, human, animal or vegetable. With human anatomy, I soon came across a nice picture of the nerve endings. This would fit nicely with my quilt “Secret thoughts”. The secret thoughts in your head combined with the ends of the nerves creates connections. I also had a self-dyed blue piece of fabric in mind. 

Yet that idea did not make it to the finish line. I also browse a lot on Pinterest. Regarding Anatomy, you can’t ignore Betty Busbi. She makes such beautiful quilts and is an icon in this field. But I don’t want to imitate her. So that idea also did not make it.

Then the anatomy of the plants. I see a lot of possibilities here. As a florist I love nature and everything that has to do with it. 
In the past I once made a proof of concept of a Physalis. In Dutch, that plant is called a ‘lantern plant’. In the last stage of this plant you only see the skeleton and the fruit. I could take this proof of concept and make it much bigger!!

 
Maybe I’ll do that some day, with the help of Cameo Silhouette.  Lisa Walton, you also use this technique and I would like to learn it. My daughter has this device, but currently has no time to work with me. 

You see, doubts everywhere! 
Until I read the Blog of Bethany, “Anatomy-Inside Connections”.
I knew exactly what I was going to do. My quilt is already ready, but in 2 weeks I will reveal the secret. So just a little bit more patience.

Elfriede Grooten