A pivot point arrived in my life when I had our third child in my early 40s. This brought about a total Change of Pace.
Life slowed down, and I had time to spend with my young baby. I also had time to stay in the UK and support Mum, who was diagnosed with cancer.
At this time, I became a quilter. Sewing at home was a perfect occupation with a young child.
When I was a teenager, Mum taught me basic dressmaking skills, and I made my own clothes. I was very familiar with a sewing machine, and making quilts quickly became a passion.
Realizing I could combine my sewing skills with colorful fabrics was a light bulb moment!
My life took on another direction that I’m following to this day.
In all these years, sewing always brought a time of solace.
Accepting that life’s journey is not always smooth, sometimes can be quite painful, just the way it is.
“The Way It Is” by Janine Ibbini
100% Cotton. Hand dyed. Breakdown Printed. Ice Dyed. Dyeing table drop cloth.
Machine and Hand quilted
Dimensions 40” x 28.5”
What a wonderful depiction of both the joys and the sorrows during that time period. That dark circle is like a hole you could crawl into but the light sneeks in and brings you back to life. I’m sure there are many loving memories stitched into this piece.