She Looked for Blessings and Found Them, (a self-portrait,) © 2020
60h x 12w, NFS

This self-portrait is exactly my height: 5 feet tall. It lists many things I’ve done. Some are cute or complimentary, but others are just the opposite. Combined, they give a peek into my personality and priorities.

LIKE THE TIME SHE
sang to the cows.
asked “Who wants to tie my shoe?”
camped out under the stars and was amazed by God’s handiwork.
disrespected her mother.
brought a rabbit home from school.
told her sister there were bears under her bed.
cared for a friend.
loved her son unconditionally.
thought only of herself.
took care of her sick husband.
became friends with her mother.
looked for blessings and found them.

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Artist-dyed cotton fabric, cotton embroidery floss. Raw edge collage, machine and hand stitching.

Read about the making of this quilt on Ellen’s blog