Cassy L LaVigne

Iam a fiber artist and quilt-maker who enjoys creating with a variety of materials and techniques. As a child of the 1950s, a treasured Christmas gift was the wooden Playskool Sewing Box, filled with fun items for a little girl to play with. There were buttons, beads, spools, and a needle all made from wood, as well as bright colored yarn to “sew” with. This is still one of my cherished possessions. It reminds me to be grateful for the wonderful opportunities and abundant supplies that I have been gifted.

The Dilettante archetype and I have a close bond. I am totally engaged with her delightful light side. She is my joyful companion traveling with me along a swirling path that nurtures my creative soul. My Dilettante tells me to play, explore, experiment, try this, explore that, then maybe this other new thing. Like a hummingbird, all that gathering of nourishment provides me with skills and energy to meet up with my Artist self after all that fun. It then becomes my intent to tap into Source of Mystery where the creative process intuitively unfolds and a piece takes form.

This piece did not start with a plan. It began with wanting to try free-form pieced letters. Then the letters became a word. I liked the way the letters faded into the background so added more fabric to the bottom of the piece. It was on my design wall for weeks before deciding to include the five hummingbirds stitched from K. Howell’s hand embroidery designs. My choice of thread color lets them be a subtle surprise when spotted by the viewer. My best, soul satisfying art pieces are the ones that cause my heart to flutter and make my voice quiver when speaking. Joy Absolute does just that.

Joy Absolute 2022 29” x 25” Art quilt, hand embroidery NFS cassyla@hotmail.com