There has been some recent discussion on the QA list regarding journal quilts. I see journal quilts as being just what they sound like, a page out of a personal journal. There are probably as many reasons for making journal quilts as there are artists making them! Some make them to try out a new technique or to express an idea. Some make them to record an event or explore in a way that they would not on a larger piece. All reasons are valid.

Personally, my artistic life and spiritual life cannot be separated. My spiritual life is my LIFE and as such, it overflows into everything that I do and make. Journal quilts are one more tool in my box so to speak, to explore and express spiritual issues. A few years back, I began an indepth study of the Song of Solomon. I also began a series of journal quilts as part of this study. They were never meant for show, just for me. But I have decided to share some of them here. This is such a rich book that I could make a journal quilt for every single verse of the 8 chapters! The following are all from the first chapter.

Song of Solomon 1:2

Song of Solomon 1:3

Song of Solomon 1:4

Song of Solomon 1:5

Song of Solomon 1:6

Song of Solomon 1:7

One of these days, I will add to this series. Song of Solomon is such a rich book. If you are interested in a quick overview, read The Journey of the Bride by Dr. Brian Simmons.