I got to do something last night that was pretty ordinary for most but deliciously special for me. My oldest granddaughter (14) was complaining that she had no one around to help her with cosmetics – choosing makeup and the like. The immediate issue was that today is picture taking day at her school (entering high school) and she had a big ole blemish developing on the side of her nose. She complained that her mom had no knowledge and no interest in makeup (true – my DIL has rarely used any). I haven’t been using much either for the last few years but there was a time that I was and like riding a bicycle you don’t forget how to apply eyeliner.
Of course, at 14 she doesn’t need any makeup but she’s so keen on it and such a girly girl.
So I took her shopping and we bought everything from Clearasil to liquid eyeliner. And did a lot of talking. I shared little bits of grandmotherly wisdom and we had some laughs too.
Today I will take her to her new school and we will go on the tour. When it’s her turn for the picture taking she will be confident and ready.
You can’t create special times like this – they just happen when they happen.
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Published by Guila Greer
I first learned how to sew as a child on my mom’s old treadle Singer (and wish that I knew where that machine is now!) and am now in love with my Berninas.
While going to school, raising a family and enjoying two satisfying careers I continued developing my skills with all kinds of needlecrafts and eventually discovered the magic of quilting.
Very quickly I realized that most "traditional" quilting was too confining and that I needed to be able to use my imagination and creativity more. This led to an interest in art quilting and I've been busy soaking up all kinds of techniques and adapting them to my creations.
Now, I find myself on a journey to uncover, develop and to express the inner artist that I have so joyfully let loose.
I have learned so many ways to create beauty in fiber and am eager to share this knowledge. I love to teach and I love to create – what could be better?
I am in love with color - saturated vibrant color. An example of "fun" for me is experimenting with color combinations that defy the rules.
I have also learned that there truly are no "quilt police" when it comes to one's personal expression of creativity; no right or wrong way. It just has to feel right and look right to you.
it is all a voyage of discovery. I just can’t imagine doing anything else.”
Several of my quilts, both traditional and art quilts have been displayed at Quilting in the Valley in Northridge, California, Lefferts Historic House and the Audubon Society in New York City.
My work "Going Around in All the Best Circles" was juried into the Pacific International Quilt Show.
I am the author of the blog: The Mystical Allure of All Things Fiber since 2007.
In recent years I have uncovered a passion for writing - especially poetry - as well and have a lot of it on http://minervaspirit.com
See: http://guilagreerart.com
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