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Given how much I love to paint, this block should have been the very first one in the Make Art series. I think I was waiting for a moment of inspiration and motivation. It came to me as I unwrapped the recently-received brushes and paints. Very soon afterwards, I had the initial drawing finished.

I designed it so all the elements in the pattern are independently pieced. That way they can be stitched in random order. One or more elements of this pattern can also be used for different projects.

Perylene Green Forest Daniel Smith Watercolour | Whims And Fancies

Perylene Green Forest Bookmark

Earlier in the year I made a decision to spend more time painting and returning to photography as I missed them terribly. I stayed true to my word. I painted a lot more this year and started the Wandering Camera linky party.

Quill Pen and Ink Quilt Pattern | Whims And Fancies

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Instead of drawing with ink pens, I love to draw with quill pens because of the uneven lines they create. The Make Art series started with this Quill Pen quilt pattern.

Fountain Pen Quilt Pattern | Whims And Fancies

Purchase Fountain Pen Pattern

I also love to write, and I express myself best in writing. I have been using fountain pens ever since my third year of primary school. As I was sewing the quill pen, I knew this fountain pen quilt pattern had to be the next one.

Artist Paintbox Quilt Pattern | Whims And Fancies

Purchase Artist Paintbox Pattern

If you know an artist or a writer, they might love these. All the patterns are available in my shop.

The colours in the Artist Paintbox are based on my own favourite palette. I am thinking of framing these blocks instead of quilting them or using them for other sewing projects. My husband has already claimed the fountain pen as he also loves to write. It will go off to live in his office. I have another plan for the quill pen which I will share later. This one, I am very sure, will go on an empty space on my atelier wall.

Thank you for your lovely comments on the October Stories photos. Wandering Camera linky party is still open. You can link up your posts here.

Until next time and Happy Creating,
-Soma

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Every October, my attention gets blown around like a leaf in the wind and I continuously find myself in the midst of stories, but not necessarily stories made of words. This Wandering Camera reflects that.

One late afternoon, with rain clouds outside my window, I was practising painting a sunrise after a clearing storm over the mountains of a distant land. Unintentionally I tend to I create shapes in the painted clouds. This time I painted a peacock.

I set up little patches of decorations everywhere that tell little stories. I shared with you the Lego Winter Village before. For October, I have the students back at Hogwarts. They are getting ready for their Halloween feast.

Wine Country Raibow And Hot Air Balloons | Whims And Fancies

One morning I found a beautiful rainbow right outside my backdoor. I wondered what it would be like to follow one.

Solitary Rose And Ticking Clock | Whims And Fancies

I have a weakling rose plant in my garden that gives one beautiful flower every year. This one was too heavy for the stem, so I brought it inside. One of my cats knocked the vase over trying to eat a leaf, so I moved it to the mantelpiece where the clocks are (I collect clocks). That in turn made me think of a story about a solitary rose and a ticking clock.

Shattered Star Quilt Pattern | Whims And Fancies

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Earlier this month I showed the quilt block I made from my new pattern, Shattered Star. I got the idea after seeing ice shards floating away as we admired the Esmark Glacier up close near Svalbard. That block was about stars and nebulae.

I made this block using the vibrant colours of Halloween. The swirls in the fabric and the shards in the design make me think of the mysteries of smoke and mirrors.

Bookshelf Of A Magician - Ink And Watercolour Painting | Whims And Fancies

My beloved ink-and-paper magician is brilliant, but is having trouble procuring books. So I am building a bibliotheque for him. Quoting my friend Dixie – a bibliotheque filled with books on practical magic, spells, and alchemy. As soon as I bring everything to life with a bit of colour, he can have it all.

I love the romanticism of magic and fairy tales. With the help of the autumn wind, October brings them a bit closer to me and sweeps me off my feet every time.

Charlie Cat On Harry Potter Quilt | Whims And Fancies

Charlie’s Adventure – A little Halloween story

Charlie and the rest of us wish you a Happy All Hallows Eve, whether or not you celebrate Halloween!

As my monthly goal was to finish the block, I am linking up with One Monthly Goal hosted by Elm Street Quilts.

I am also linking up with the linky parties on my Events And Links page. Please pay a visit to some of them.

Make Art – Artist Paintbox

Wandering Camera – October Stories