Team 3
Canola with Black Sky
Canola dances on the wind, basking in the Alberta sun, while a storm looms on the horizon!
Quilt Entry No.20
Kathy Strawson
Canola Fields and Storm Clouds
Canola producers are being strained on all sides. Ditches border fields with a shin-tangle of weeds and quack grass while over head storm clouds (real and geopolitical) are gathering.
Quilt Entry No.21
Cathy Tomm
The normally golden crop, Canola, is under attack with the dark clouds on the horizon and the ditch of weeds. Between weather and the markets farmers may not find it a golden crop that it has been.
Quilt Entry No.22
Elsie Montgomery
Hope: The title of Quilt 2 put several images in my mind before looking at the photo. One image stuck as a “must do” before reading #2’s artist statement. It suggested an attitude foreign to me. My farming parents were seldom concerned about stormy weather and crop outcomes. Dad prepared for storms without worry and Mom always said, “We must need it or we wouldn’t be getting it.”
This is why my quilt relates to many glorious fields in my memories and photos, but I had to add my inherited thoughts toward weather. So, I kept the glorious view and added a small hint of the attitude I now have toward threats and looming disasters.
Quilt Entry No.23
Benjamin Evans
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
After every storm, the sun will rise. Reflecting on the previous quilt in the series, I wanted to continue the story by depicting the calm after the storm. For me, stones symbolize strength, and water symbolizes life. The three trees are intended to represent the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, which move together as One to keep us safe and secure from all alarms. As so eloquently stated in Psalm 46:1, “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.”
Quilt Entry No.24
Sandra Hamilton
And the Trees Whispered: Quilt 4 and its Artist’s Statement whispered to me of peace after a storm and of strength we can find in nature. To continue the theme I chose to depict trees at sunset and talk about the resilience they can represent. In my quilt the left hand tree is dormant, waiting and surviving. The middle tree is putting out some new leaves signalling the arrival of Spring. The third tree is a tribute to the eucalyptus tree that puts out new leaves after a bushfire. Trees survive adverse conditions and signal their resilience by saving their energy until conditions improve. A sunset can remind us that there is much beauty in the world and that a new day is coming.
Quilt Entry No.25
Maureen Crerar
The Trees Whisper Hope: Renewal and Restoration: So, for Quilt # 6 I attempted to continue the previous theme of resiliency, waiting, survival in adverse conditions, and beauty... I immediately imagined the story of Elk Island National Park. Over many decades, the parkland, the forests, lakes and meadows have thrived In this protected area and created a balanced eco system and circle of life. Bison, which were once heading for extinction are now thriving herds and, some have been sent to Banff and other places. The trees whisper a song of hope, renewal and restoration. Such hopeful symphony of the Buffalo drumbeats, the song of trembling aspen, the dance of the animals, and music of the birds in this protective parkland breaks through fearful voices with the hope of a new day.
Quilt Entry No.26
Susan Mooney
My inspiration for this quilt was based on the title of my predecessor’s quilt “The Trees Whisper Hope: Renewal and Restoration”. Each year, the iris in my garden return with their green shoots breaking through the ground, heralding the renewal and restoration of the land, as well as my soul. Flower symbolism has existed for many hundreds of years and the iris is identified as symbolic of faith, hope, wisdom, and royalty.
Quilt Entry No.27
Darelle Schuttler
The Coming of Spring: Tulips are one of the first flowers we see in spring. In the language of flowers they stand for "PERFECT LOVE" . This spring a new tulip will be blooming across Canada called" Liberation". Last fall the Legion distributed new tulip bulbs to honor our Canadian Armed Forces who served in World War II and the liberation of theNetherlands.
This quilt was created during Easter as a reminder of Jesus sacrifice giving us hope. The heart is to recognize the sacrifice of all who are fighting on the front lines against an unseen enemy "COVID 19." The poppies stand for "we will never forget" sacrifices of loved ones past, present and future.
Quilt Entry No.28
Kelly Fowler
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Imperfections: Moved by my predecessor's solitary tulip, I find myself turning to nature during this unusual time of a world-wide pandemic. Despite the chaotic changes to our reality, nature is incessant, even though the world has paused to breathe.
My contribution gathers imperfect elements and small treasures at hand to create a textural reflection of what is unstoppable: life. Inspired by the Ricky Tims’ confetti stitching technique, fabric scraps are randomly stitched together to create the foundation. I then embellished the work with felt and fur, blended with sparkly beads, a charm from a loved one passed, buttons from comfortable clothes, and colourful wool threads.
Quilt Entry No.29
Lise Penel
Survival: My predecessor presented a lonely by exquisite flower turning to nature during these difficult times.
Focusing on nature has been my key to survival as our world is in turmoil. Wearing a mask or not has been a most important issue lately so I wanted to have a mask as the centre of my piece. It is indeed a sign of altruism. Choosing black fabric makes it a stronger statement.
The three characters partly hidden behind the mask have huge eyes and this is to make sure that they are focusing on what is essential.
The camouflage hides their expression so I printed what they could say as then stand amidst the lovely nature. They are filled with fear and anxiety as we all are but there is optimism and lots of hope as we observe nature around us. This could be our key to survival.