Comments on: Journal Quilt: Ice Cream for Dinner

By: Amanda

Amanda — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 05:21:51 +0000

This is really great! I am thinking of making one..dessert quilts sure looks ..delicious.

By: Rebeccca

Rebeccca — Sat, 29 May 2010 07:16:26 +0000

Wow. Not only are our mothers both hoarders, but I too suffer(ed?) from disordered eating. I’m going to be checking out your blog and Flickr from now on. It’s very comforting and inspiring to know you’re out there. I’m at a loss for words, but for lack of anything better to say, you’re amazing!

By: Les Arts Santé - Les blogues du Douglas – Soins, recherche, enseignement en santé mentale » Blog Archive » Facing issues through art

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 04:05:54 +0000

[...] anonymous art therapist presents her struggle with eating issues through visual journaling and textile art. It is a competent discussion about the struggle and journey to channel difficult feelings [...]

By: elizabeth c.

elizabeth c. — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 11:47:12 +0000

i vote beads….i love the quilt…and can appreciate ice cream for dinner problem (i would eat it every night i think)…this quilt is amazing…thank you for sharing the quilt and the “backstory:

By: Terisa

Terisa — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:38:36 +0000

add the beads, definitely!! i don’t think i have commented on your blog yet, but i have been following it for a short while. love the things you post – from the creative ones to the practical ones (like folding the fabric for storage).

i think your idea of quilting the ice cream rather than eating it was great and probably more satisfying! any time i eat more of something unhealthy than i should have, i think back and decide that usually it’s only the first couple of bites that are immensely satisfying. your quilt square will be a feast for the eyes for a long time!!

on the subject of eating ice cream for a meal: i too replace dinner with an ice cream treat sometimes. and i don’t think there is anything wrong with doing that sometimes. perhaps not consecutive nights, but don’t fret about treating yourself occasionally. i subscribe to the philosophy that a diet isn’t completely healthy unless you’re enjoying it – food is not only nourishing your body; it also nourishes your soul (mental, spiritual, social, emotional well being).

cheers, Terisa

By: re-joyce

re-joyce — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:54:53 +0000

stumbled on your blog. Loved the colours instantly- chocolate brown and turquoise. Then I read your caption about art and therapy and I was intriqued. I too do art via fabric, and I too am a disordered eater/survivor.

You are definitely going into favourites…
thank you.

By: Kolleen

Kolleen — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:13:52 +0000

Definitely beads–but just a hint. When sewing on bugle beads, place small seed beads at either end to help save the thread. Bugles can be sharp and cut through. The beads will add one more layer, kinda like what happens when you eat that stuff for supper (I know). Nice mini.

By: Katherine

Katherine — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:01:02 +0000

I love the circles, and the beads really finnish the quilt. If it’s served it’s purpose, then by all means stop, but I think the beads look really fantastic.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:00:57 +0000

Yes on the beads! Thank you for honest sharing about your stress habits and ways to work with it. That always helps me when I am up against it.

By: MichelleB

MichelleB — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:18:44 +0000

Love, love, LOVE it. And I say, yes beads.

By: Janet

Janet — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:51:35 +0000

If the quilt has accomplished it’s purpose for you already than leave the beads off and move on to the next topic. If you still want some time to think about your ice cream dinners than add them. Or third possibility, I would add them if you are thinking of showing the quilt somewhere. They would add dimension and just a zip of color to a great piece. I am a stress eater as well! Everyone tells me I should journal but I’ve never picked up that habit.

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:06:59 +0000

Love the quilt. And I’m a simple girl – I say no beads.

By: Fioleta

Fioleta — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:27:48 +0000

I like it more with beads. What a good way to deal with bad habbit, I generally eat well except when I feel stressed or depressed. At those times I start carving chocolate and cakes, but eating badly only makes me feel worse. Next time I’ll try doing some journaling instead.

By: V

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 04:24:58 +0000

Moderation moderation moderation…lots of sprinkles….moderation moderation…

It’s lovely Mal. I love how your always artistically connected. way to work it out. support from NYC.

By: Dee

Dee — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 04:10:45 +0000

Yes to the beads! Yes to keeping hands busy instead of noshing on sweets. Yes to making the problem into a visual object.

My eating issue — sweets. I find it hard to avoid them even when I’m not stressed. (Only at night). But buying pants over the w’end has me determined to do South Beach again… if I can just get through the first few days, the sugar cravings actually vanish!

Perhaps I should get back to my Journal Quilts as well — made it to about June and then — kaput!

Hope things are settling down for you, and BTW, I love the quilt!

By: Cherri

Cherri — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 03:53:34 +0000

Definitely sprinkles!!!

I recently found your blog, and I’m enjoying it very much!

My favorite method for circles is Dale Flemings 6 minute circle…it’s perfect!

By: Tiph

Tiph — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 02:42:04 +0000

I’d say YES for the beads!
As for the disordered eating, I understand the difficulty that lies therein. When I’m presented with a larger-than-normal amount of stress (usually stemming from family issues, or – more recently – listening to and internalizing other people’s heartaches), I lose appetite and pounds off my already slim body.

I think since I’ve found your website, I’ve been able to transfer the excess negative energy into a positive flow of artful expression – and for that I thank you! It never occurred to me to use my talent in that way.

Also, I’ve never tried quilting before, and now I really can’t wait to try it!

By: arlee

arlee — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:14:47 +0000

Bugle beads! Rocailles! Dragees made of silver fresh water pearls!

All the little quirks our families cause in us :} During our sojourn with MIL, i chewed and bit my cuticles and nails down to blood. Now that we have our own place, they are for the first time in years, long and nice.

By: Collette

Collette — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:06:58 +0000

Definitely sprinkles/beads. Thank you for sharing this with us–it’s really wonderful to see how you’ve channeled some of those feelings into this quilt.

And it’s funny that Sally would mention an eye twitch–I’ve had one since yesterday when I woke up! Yikes. I suppose I’m going to have to figure that one out now–you’ve inspired me.

By: Christine

Christine — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:54:20 +0000

Beads? No beads? Well, let’s just say I read “ice cream” in the title, saw the quilt and thought “Cool, sprinkles”.

Haven’t commented much, but love your work, and the pink writing embroidery is pulsing like a heart.

Cheers,
Christine