Work in Progress Wednesday
Ah! Summer, a time for slowing down. My spring was pretty busy but I don't have much on my calendar for the summer and I am relieved. I now have time to think about the San Fransisco School of Needlework and Design summer challenge. The theme is burlesque. I looked up the definition for inspiration. bur·lesque ˌbərˈlesk/ noun 1. an absurd or comically exaggerated imitation of something, especially in a literary or dramatic work; a parody. "the funniest burlesque of opera" synonyms: parody , caricature , satire , lampoon , skit , farce ; More 2. a variety show, typically including striptease. "burlesque clubs" verb 1. cause to appear absurd by parodying or copying in an exaggerated form. "she struck a ridiculous pose that burlesqued her own vanity" The word exaggerated gave me the inspiration to let out my inner magpie. Go for the glitz! I am planning a crazy quilt block with the above ...