Soft Expressions
Supporting the Expressive Quilter in Tradition, Innovation, Art & Comptuer QuiltingSharla R. HicksArtist, Quilt Maker, Computer Quilting Expert, Quilt Teacher, Author, Editor, Mother & Wife
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The following is Sharla's work in progress -- the last 3 years have been spent in front of a computer writing, publishing and web mastering a mail order business -- alas, there seemed to be no time for Fabric and Quilting but she did seem to be able to take an interlude on occasion and spend outdoors -- a few minutes every once in awhile has grown into her own personalized piece of Yard Art, a year round process in Southern California--sometimes Sharla wishes for the cool crisp winter days that freeze plants so you don't have to babysit them 12 months of the year -- but not often.
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Look at the background of Sharla's ever so happy son's prom pix to see the first step in evolution of the back garden from a playground for the children with a trampoline and above ground pool to what it is today. (see below) |
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Decking
finished wiping out the grass after the kids where gone and no longer
needed a yard to rough and tumble in -- I guess you could call the
evolving Backyard Art, part of Sharla's healing process from "empty
nest." Empty nest took her by surprise and created a very unexpected
dip in emotions and loss. Just as the yard art is evolving so is the
redefining of her role as she moves forward past the nuturing everyday
role of a mother. Humm she wonders everyday where she will be ending
up!
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Sharla's sister examining tiny mandarin kuquats. The fruit is so sour that NO ONE in there right mind will eat them!! Great for marmalade. |
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