patterning process

I spent a little time last night creating a new pattern called leaflets. This simple line drawing ended up with a multitude of ways to experiment and add texture and depth.

I am not sure why I create these patterns. It's like a game of solitaire, is it a waste of time? or just passing time without thought? I love the jigsaw aspect of fitting the elements together to create a seamless mix of line and color. My quilts don't use pattern (since I prefer working with the line work of the thread). I am not a pattern person in my surroundings, eschewing things like wallpaper and pretty little skirts. What is it?

©2011, Paula Kovarik

coloring day

Felt like coloring today. Here is the fish and bait pattern developed in color.

©2011, Paula Kovarik

squares and spots

Here's a new pattern that wants to be a shower curtain. Any other thoughts on what it could be when it grows up?

©2011.Paula Kovarik

fish and bait doodle

Had to take a break from mind-numbing bookkeeping. Here is the result.

fish and bait, ©2011, Paula Kovarik

one line doodles

Here is a sample of my new direction in quilting. Most quilters use a continuous line to quilt their work. I was doing just the opposite in my quilts so I thought I might try a stream of consciousness meander that explores line in a conventional yet different way. Not sure what the consciousness is here. I might have to refine my thoughts prior to stitching next time. Or not.

onelinedoodle, ©2011, Paula Kovarik