…So I’m sitting here in my window seat writing, staring at some particularly fluffy clouds only partially obscuring my vision of the land beneath. Some of the cloud peaks are magnificent reminding me of mountain peaks; others of peaks of whipped cream. Still others are spread out and breaking up like ice floes on a tranquil sea of sky blue. 
I’m all ear budded up with my iPod, listening to Pretty Hate Machine. I’ve settled into that unique cocoon that you can get into at 30,000 feet – where you can consider your world, your life with a decidedly dispassionate view – like you’re somehow apart from it all.
I was thinking about sketching some of those clouds but I’ve changed my mind. My muse is telling me to record what I’m seeing in words instead.
Sandy earth below
Streaky sun through the window
Climbing higher now
Velocity up
Acute anticipation
Tomorrow’s mys’try
Mountain peaks or clouds
Clear vision or optic trick
Beauty is constant
Ear buds snuggled in
Music easing heart and soul
Turbulence warning
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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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What gorgeous photgraphs with words that sing. I can tell you are content and happy. I’ll be in touch.
Regina
You never fail to amaze me! Beautiful pictures and lyrically described!!
I’ll be forwarding this to my daughter Marni, because these are the kind of things she sends to
me wherever in the world she happens to be.
I hope one day we’ll be able to meet somewhere between here and there (wherever that happens to be!)
Love,
lil
Thank you Lil!
I hope so too – It’s been far too many years since our Windsor days.
love and hugs,
Guila