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DiMac’s Doodles & Heirlooms “Artistic Quilt Dreams With No Limits & Great Joy” … Diane Lochala

... ~ I am Quilt Dreaming...~ Welcome to my Artistic Quilt Dreams with No Limits and Great Joy! A creative journey of expression using original ideas to create textile and fiber art quilts with various embellishments and themes. "doodles" ~~~~~~~~~~~ To friends and subscribers: Comments are closed at this time. You are invited to send an e-mail if you want to comment or have a question~ *PEACE* dianedoodles@gmail.com

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The Sacred Threads 2009 Exhibition	June 23rd, 2009
I am so pleased to present two art quilts which are currently on exhibition at the Sacred Threads Biannual quilt Show. The *Sacred Threads 2009 Exhibition* is held June 17-28, 2009 in Reynoldsburg, Ohio (a suburb of Columbus). http://www.sacredthreadsquilts.com/ *Time’s Portal* is designed to signify a spiritual journey during this life. The experiences of life seem as a colorful mosaic. The journey is often raw, uneven, and curved along the way, but with a harmony of hues and colors for encouragement. The time vortex symbol represents my desire to look through a window of time into heaven’s portals. The trees are as different seasons of life–(29” W X 35 H) … always changing and sometimes leaning, but not breaking. *Vines Of Life* is a tribute to the stages of a woman’s life. Her journey begins at conception in her mother’s warm safe womb. She continues through many twists and turns of childhood and through to the end of her days, no matter the age her time ends. She experiences many loves, angers, joys, trials, good health, poor health, blissful happiness, days of sorrow and days of pain. She is strong, she is smart, and she is resilient. (31 W X 33 H ) Posted in \|\| No Comments »
Hello World!	June 21st, 2009
Hello World – again! I am working on several art pieces. More intricate designs and more precision in the details. I had not gone missing, but extremely caught up in busy, busy daily life. Things and events which are not appropriate for this blog, so hence the long quiet time. I am dealing with my Katie Lou suffering with symptoms of Cushing’s Disease. This has changed her sparkle and funny girl activities into a very different doggy child. This is painful to watch and I do not know what to say between my crying and researching for more info and treatments ….. which are not more painful than the disease. Ok, back to the sewing room…. doodles Posted in \|\| No Comments »
DayDreaming Fantasy Art	May 17th, 2009
Just some thoughts… even when designing fantasy pieces from daydreaming, how important is the scale of the objects in the design? I am thinking this all depends on the story you are wanting to tell, or the picture you want to convey, right? What would be acceptable and whimsical for me, might be visually askew for another viewer. So, where or when do we decide to make the piece how we see it and hope someone else will appreciate the humor, fantasy, or whimsy? My answer… I make each piece as my inner inspiration wants to portray the thought or story. If the piece is enjoyed by others, that is great! If no one else “gets it”, that is ok with me, because I made it for myself first. So, be free…create for yourself, (unless you are making a commissioned piece), and totally enjoy the results. Art should make you happy or at least be a therapeutic outlet. It is yours…do it your way! Peace, doodles Posted in \|\| No Comments »
Missing My Studio	May 14th, 2009
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It’s A Beautiful Day!	May 14th, 2009
A Happy Birthday to me! Getting older is more liberating each year, I think. *All I wanna do is dance, dance, dance…* *aaahhhh, my aching knees and back..haha!* Happiness Always, Doodles Posted in \|\| No Comments »
Rainy Days and being Creative…	May 11th, 2009
More rain, storms, thunder and lightening, & flooding in our little part of the universe. The wonder of it all, we have not lost electric power since this deluge began three weeks ago. In my spirit I am flooded with creativity, inspiration, and quilt dreaming! So, as long as I am trapped indoors, I can create wonderful bits of this and that without worrying about weeding the flower garden, or mundane chores on the outside. Freedom to experiment with small projects and I am having rainy day fun! Pictures soon, doodles Posted in \|\| No Comments »
The ‘09 Whirlwind JOY tour!	April 29th, 2009
photo by dcl–talking with Caryl B Fallert ” 09 Whirlwind JOY Tour”* Good Friends, Creative Quilts, and the ‘09 Whirlwind JOY tour! Thanks to the goodness of the Candlewood Suites allowing us a one night reservation last Tuesday night, two friends and I were thrilled to run away to Paducah for the AQS 25th Anniversary Quilt Show. Not naming names….but you girls know Who you are!!! It was a short trip, but enough for us to renew our spirits as close friends, great food, lots of laughter, and viewing fantastic works of art at the Kieser and at the quilt show. The weather was the very best! So, sometime when you need a lift to your creative self and life seems to be wearing you down ….. plan a short Run-A-Way time with close friends who allow you to just be yourself, talk if you want or sit in silence and absorb the peace– you can laugh all you want, and most of all…share your creative dreams…all you want—- because they are your friends…and they are dreaming too! doodles Posted in \|\| No Comments »
Spirit Dolls, Dancing Dolls, and Friends	April 16th, 2009
Did you ever want to give your friends more than just a Hallmark card? I have had so much fun making “Friendship Spirit Doll cards” for some of my best friends. Yes, they are supposed to make you smile…they are dancing with joy! Come on….let me see a big smile !! *doodles* Posted in \|\| No Comments »
Happy Easter Week-end!	April 12th, 2009
Some days I just have to dance with joy! I wanted to make a small dancing doll this week. I ‘Googled ‘ and found a pattern by Sara Maddocks. I could not stop with just one! Making these little beings was great therapy. Now…on to embellish …hair…feathers….wings…..beads….etc. doodles Posted in \|\| No Comments »
My April Fool Visitor!	April 2nd, 2009
A very Old snapping turtle came out of hibernation to visit me … well maybe not *intending* to meet with me, but I was happy to see a new woodland friend! From Head to tail approx 22″!! Happy SPRING! doodles Posted in \|\| No Comments »
Happy News for Time’s Portal and Vines of Life….	March 10th, 2009
Great News!!! I am so excited to know two of my quilts have been accepted into the 2009 Sacred Threads Exhibition! I feel so honored and thrilled and my heart wants to sing with joy. I have always admired the quilts of Sacred Threads. Each art quilt I start evolves from a dream, an experience, or the need to express emotion. I am honored when others can see there is a depth of feeling within each color and stitch. YaaaaY! It is a great feeling after such a tumultious winter. doodles…. (pictures after the exhibit…) Posted in \|\| No Comments »
Snippets….	March 6th, 2009
I am sewing small snippets of fabrics today. This is great fun! I wonder how my artistic view will evolve and change before this project is brought forth to completion…. doodles Posted in \|\| No Comments »
Happy Wednesday! A Beautiful Day…	February 25th, 2009
Daily life continues to roll faster than I can keep up, it seems. Below are some pictures of projects which have captured my time in recent weeks. I designed and made a special Christmas Wedding Gown for my sister: Hundreds of Swarovski crystals in the huge belle skirt and lots of bridal embroidery on bodice. Window Book Covers for friends paperback books. (To have privacy if those books have naughty covers…the books pictured are by author and quilt maker, Debra Dixon . Belle Books Drawing, designing, planning, changing ideas for my portrayal for some of the remaining columns of the old Windsor plantation in Port Gibson, MS. Mac and I take pictures there and I always come away with inspirations and ideas all abuzz. Here are a few recent examples: Hand-dyed fabrics, Painted and applique embellishments. Enjoy, doodles Posted in \|\| No Comments »
Thoughts on Creativity…	January 19th, 2009
Thoughts on creativity… I enjoy to ‘dream-design’, (one of my doodle-isms) some type of textile art each day. While looking at birds in flight, a fractured image in ice on the pond, sunbeams as they are filtered through the windows are all worthy of capturing in image or abstract artistry. I am planning to work in smaller scale this year in order to complete more pieces. I can hardly wait to start some new projects from my sketch pad. I ask myself…. is it art while still in my dream-design …. or only when the image becomes a tangible item?? Doodles Posted in \|\| No Comments »
A NEW YEAR	January 15th, 2009
A new year, new dreams, new plans, and a new attitude! Hopefully ….More time for updating website and blog Doodles Posted in \|\| No Comments »
Fall Inspirations….	October 16th, 2008
One example of various blocks I have made recently in a series Titled: *Autumn Frost* #3 Posted in \|\| No Comments »
A Little Peek of the Black and White…	October 14th, 2008
Film Noir: Lilies At Midnight *It was fun!* Posted in \|\| No Comments »
wwwhhheewwwww…..I got my entry in very close to midnight !!	October 1st, 2008
“Unforgettable That’s what you are …. The challenge is to make an art quilt using only black, white and shades of those color elements. I made three different variations of the art quilt!! http://www.fiberartsconnsocal.org/challengeinfo.html The experience was so worth the time and trials. The finished quilt which I submitted is not my favorite and final version, but I am pleased with the efforts. Enjoy! doodles Posted in \|\| No Comments »
A Beautiful Day!	August 28th, 2008
I will share one of my gorgeous sunrise pictures for your viewing pleasure. In the early mornings as I go out in the country to walk Katie and to say some prayers before I jump into my day. To my family and friends whom I owe letters and phone calls, please accept this little gift which shows…… that God is the first artist, he loves color! No matter the problems of life, we can still find the beauty of nature. doodles Posted in \|\| No Comments »
	August 28th, 2008
A little peek at my entry for Breaking Traditions, With One Voice: Meet “WildOne”, click her unique face for a bigger look She gives a voice for all the people who take the time and effort to help feed and nuture the wee ones of our back yards. You may read more about certifying your backyard as a Wildlife habitat! The National Wildlife Federation: http://www.nwf.org/ It has been a while since I have had the chance to post, so here is a little update. I am still with Mom. She has had a set-back in her mobility and is in a lot of pain. Wishes for joy to you all, dcl Posted in \|\| No Comments »
My New Visitors!	July 13th, 2008
Three new hummers came to join me for ‘tea’. Aren’t they adorable? Click-it: Posted in \|\| No Comments »
*** UPDATE –Challenge Owner is Rhonda Blasingame	June 15th, 2008
……………… See post for May 8 for all details! “Quart Bag Quilt Challenge”. …….I open the bag and see fabulous silks, dyed wool fibers, cocoon rods, Lots of beads, buttons and sumptuous threads. So, what to do?……

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