My Mom, whose name is Shirley Marjorie, took an Alaskan Cruise back in September of 1988. While cruising Glacier Bay, the ship came upon a glacier named Margerie. While viewing this spectacular site, a large piece of ice broke off and fell into the water. They call this "calfing". She was thrilled that the glacier, with her name, put on a spectacular show. She took a picture right after the calfing. I am sharing that picture with you. I knew that was a wonderful memory for her. So I took the picture and made a fabricscape for her. I gathered a variety of fabrics to complete my piece. And used my imagination for what could possible be under the water. I added treasures from her mother's sewing box. I also used a few things from hers. Then I added a few of my own. 3 generations of buttons, beads and lace. I wanted to share this memorable piece of work with you.
Photo of Margerie Glacier
Photo of Fabricscape
Close up.
I think this is just beautiful! I have been to Alaska, and this is just a wonderful memory of the trip, and so personal.
Posted by: Elizabeth Shea | July 21, 2008 at 12:39 AM
Kathy: I am so glad you are featuring your wonderful "Margerie Glacier" on your blog and am proud you chose one of my Alaskan pictures with which to work. The glaciers are so beautiful and awe inspiring. The use of "You Raise Me Up" as the music for the piece is special as well, though I am only famiiar with Josh Groban's arrangement. I do like Celtic Women so much and love their version of the song. "Thanks for the Memories"........LUV ya, Mom
Posted by: Mom | July 21, 2008 at 12:54 AM
Kathy,
This is so beautiful. You captured it wonderfully.
Every little stitch gives it meaning! Well done!!!
Posted by: Kris | July 21, 2008 at 09:54 AM
Good Morning, Kathy: I did enjoy Celtic Women, and their "Raise me up", but to wake up to Josh's version has made my day. Thank you, Dear, and have a beautiful day, Love, Mom
Posted by: Mom | July 21, 2008 at 09:58 AM
This is beautiful. A real tribute to your mother and a great way to show the movement from a photo to a fabricscape. I'll bet your mother loves it!
Posted by: Fran | July 21, 2008 at 10:50 AM
Kathy,
This is just perfect. I adore it. I'm sure your mother is thrilled with it.
Judy
Posted by: Judy Streger | July 21, 2008 at 04:04 PM
Kathy--this is off the charts! How creative of you! And no rust! :-) jood
Posted by: Jood | July 22, 2008 at 05:31 PM
Wow Kathy!! Your fabric art is beautiful and your Mom is going to love love love it!
Posted by: Vicki | July 22, 2008 at 05:52 PM
Kathy, your fabriscape is breathtaking. You've made a masterpiece!
Joanne
Posted by: Joanne Huffman | July 22, 2008 at 05:56 PM
OMG! Kathy, this is absolutely stunning!! How creative and thoughtful you were to create this gorgeous piece of art that has so much meaning - what a legacy!!
hugs,
jackie
Posted by: jackie | July 23, 2008 at 04:09 PM
Kathy, this is fabulous! You did an awesome job. Love it!
Karen
Posted by: Karen Owen | July 24, 2008 at 02:48 PM
I love. love. love this-it is wonderfilled! Great art, Kathy!
hugs,
brenda
Posted by: brenda bliss | July 24, 2008 at 10:25 PM
wow!! Kathy this is amazing...i love all of the details and textures you created! what a special gift for your mom..I love the ice part with all the sparklies and buttons..this is one of those pieces i wish i could fondle~
xoxo
angela
Posted by: Angela Hoffmann | July 25, 2008 at 07:48 AM
This is FABULOUS! What a special piece for a special memory! What awesome talent you have my dear!!!
Posted by: Kari McKnight-Holbrook | July 25, 2008 at 09:25 AM
Wow Kathy: What a reaction to "Margerie"...I am glad you chose to show it to your viewers. It may be an inspiration to other talented people. You may have started something BIG. Abba's "I Have a Dream" is playing and what a lovely song....I love that group. Till later, Luv ya, Mom
Posted by: Mom | July 29, 2008 at 10:05 AM
I love this piece of artwork and the story behind it - how thoughtful of you to commemorate such a great moment for your Mom and use old lace and beads - gorgeous!
Posted by: Tammy Vitale | July 30, 2008 at 07:55 PM
gave you a shout out over at my blog this a.m. (7/31)
Posted by: Tammy Vitale | July 31, 2008 at 09:49 AM
What a gorgeous piece of work!
Posted by: Janny | August 02, 2008 at 02:31 PM
WOW - this is so beautiful! I am in awe of anyone that can sew and this is so fabulous. I know you're Mom loves it. You captured the picture so perfectly. I'm completely blown away by this - what talent you have!!
Posted by: Robin Orewiler | August 03, 2008 at 01:59 PM