The little guitar stencil I made years ago became the beginning note for this improvised cover of George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” Other lyrics in the song referenced in the quilt include: “love there that’s sleeping” (hearts); floor that “needs sweeping” (person with broom); and the world that’s turning (world map circles). Metallic embroidery thread sits in as guitar strings. As I studied the lyrics more, I thought about the line, “With every mistake we must surely be learning.” A hopeful statement.
Gently Weeps
23.5"w x 28"h (60 cm x 71 cm)
Hand-dyed cotton, velvet; hand-stenciled cotton; Japanese printed cotton; commercially printed "world map" cotton; raw-edge appliqué; free-motion quilted; machine joined
Details:
guitar and hand, world, hearts
person sweeping
world, guitar, guitar strings
guitar, person sweeping, world, guitar strings, hearts
You can see the full lyrics at The Beatles website here.
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