For me, quilting is a magical process of being drawn into a fantasy by some fragment of cloth, then searching for the community of colors and designs that will dance with that first piece. The initial vision usually evolves into something slightly different than I first imagined as I cut and collage the colored fabrics because this puts me in a meditative state and my soul begins to take over the artistic expression.

    My art quilts vibrate with my love for the living forest around me and my feelings of gratitude for all that is my personal world. I hope each quilt speaks for itself, a reminder that our ordinary life is the vessel through which our dreams of paradise are poured.

   Each of my quilts is designed to invite the viewer into a deeper relationship with the Self. If you meditate and visualize yourself entering the scene depicted in the quilt, you will find spiritual treasures waiting there.

    I work by hand and machine in my delightful woodland studio while I listen to my pond waterfall in summer and favorite music in winter. Though my workspace is small, I can expand onto my porch or gather my goodies to sew with other quilters in my classroom next door. Click on quiltaway retreat to find out how you can visit and have your own personal sewing retreat here. At www.sacredarts.info you will also be able to view the other types of classes I offer to help people live in harmony with the Earth.

    The quilts pictured are for sale or have been sold, but there are always new ones in process. All quilts are wall hangings, not bed quilts. Materials are primarily cotton, some vintage, some glitzy, sparkly unknown fibers. Sizes range from approximately 2' x 2' to 4' x 6'.

     I welcome commissions, especially to depict your dream visions or to hang in your places of worship and meditation. If you have a special theme you would like quilted, I am willing to explore that theme in cloth, no obligation on your part. If you like the quilt when completed, you can choose whether to purchase it or not. Prices begin at $500.

    Mastercard, Visa and layaway plans are available. 10% of profits are donated to local homeless shelters, women's shelters and soup kitchens.

    To discuss details or arrange to see my latest work at my studio in Nashville, Indiana, USA, call Carol at 812-988-0873. Check www.browncounty.com to discover more about this beautiful part of the country.

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All images are copyrighted 2007 by Carol Bridges. All rights reserved. Carol Bridges retains all reprint rights to the images of the quilts both before and after purchase.

    May you experience some of my joy and peacefulness every time you gaze upon my work.