Creative outlet

[Beckey]

In response to Theresa's question, my creative outlet is quilting. I stick to crib quilts, twin size or wall hangings now as it strains to bend over a double, let alone a king

[parkie13]

Very nice

[Beckey in reply to parkie13]

Thanks, parkie!

[windhorsepixy]

My husband is the one with PD and he's a working artist. He's 69, one year diagnosed (though I am sure he has had it quite a while) & it has not diminished his creativity a bit. In fact he is as prolific as ever. Loading up painting & sculptures, racks, tent, setting up shows - yes, that is harder. Computer work needed - yes - harder. But, thank God he has the spark and the will to do what feeds his soul.

[Beckey in reply to windhorsepixy]

Wow, that is a lot of work. It's great to hear PD hasn't stemmed his creative flow!

[windhorsepixy in reply to Beckey]

It's beautiful - such fine, meticulous work - & such a wonderful design

[park_bear]

Gorgeous, Beckey! Thanks for sharing.

[Beckey]

Thanks!

[racerCP]

Wow! So impressive. I have a problem focusing and concentration so exercise and reading are my main activities. Between doing ,3 or 4 hours of exercise, shopping, cooking, travel to see grandchildren and reading, days go by quickly. Also husband and friends.

[TheresaCurley]

This is BEAUTIFUL Becky!!! When my first boy was born (44 years ago) a friend of brother-in-law made me a quilt something like that only the color scheme was red and yellow and I loved it so that I had it as a decoration on the wall instead of using it as a blanket. It takes a lot of talent to do this.

[Beckey in reply to TheresaCurley]

Thank you! I sort of adapt each quilt to each baby. Like, I made one for an interracial couple in which mom was Italian and dad was black from the American south. I looked at pictures of the old slave quilts and tried to integrate the patterns, which were wild and eclectic. It was hard. I felt so prim and constrained!

[oceanflower]

Beckey - that is truly awesome! I wonder if my left hand would cooperate so that I can pick up quilting too. Cheers!

A.

[Beckey in reply to oceanflower]

Thank you! I can't believe I can still do it. My tremor is off the charts but I can still thread a needle! I know it won't last forever.

[TheresaCurley]

I still paint with my tremors. I find as soon as I put the brush to the canvas my tremor calms down. I think it is because I don't have what is called action tremors. My tremors act up while I'm relaxing, they are resting tremors. I know some people have both.

[llwwd]

Beautiful!

[llwwd]

I'm into crochet and playing the piano. You can learn anything on the computer or through books!