A couple of weeks ago, the family and I had the chance to take a ski-trip with the inlaws. My MIL is a lucky gal, and she happened to run into the owner of a ski resort who was passing out extra lift tickets. So she happily agreed to bring up the extended family for a fun ski weekend!
Ski Weekend at Eagle Point, Utah 2014
We had a great time. Our first day was beautiful with sunny skies! It was our daughter’s first time skiing the “real” slopes and she had a blast. Her 2 older brothers have taught her to be fearless and by the end of the weekend, she had even tried a few intermediate slopes.
But what a difference a day makes! The next ski day was quite different – with raging snow and blowing wind, it was all we could do to bundle up and stay warm.
A much colder day full of snow!
The snow day was still incredibly beautiful. Everything had a fresh dusting of snow and all the trees had a beautiful silvery cast. We even caught individual snowflakes and marveled at how they really did look like snowflakes!! (That’s what we get for growing up in a desert landscape!)
During the weekend, I was constantly inspired by everything I saw and want to turn these all into quilts somehow! The ski tracks on the snow looked like a modern white-on-white free motion quilting pattern.
My view from the Chair Lift
This snow-covered doormat is just itching to become a modern design:
I was even inspired by the clothes a lot of the kids were wearing. This ski outfit totally reminds me of my Spiraling Out of Control Quilt!
You can always look to fashion for graphic inspiration!
I just love these simple, graphic shapes, aka warning signs:
Just imagine the possibilities with these simple shapes!
At the end of the first day, we watched a few advanced snowboarders participating in a “trick” competition. It gave me butterflies just watching these amazing skiiers perform their stunts. What an adrenaline rush it must have been for them!
But when I stop and think about it, this is exactly how I feel whenever I quilt!
I am a bit tired of the deep snow still covering my yard here in Maine but your experience has encouraged me to use the snow for inspiration. Thanks.
Nope, don’t miss that white stuff one bit! I’ll stay here in Florida for a bit yet… Isn’t it cool to look at the world through “quilt-patterned” glasses?! I find myself marveling at the colour palette of Mother Nature too. Good for you to take a break, and I’m excited to see what you dream up in your next quilts!
I love how you shared the inspiration you saw everywhere! In the busy-ness of my days, and all the rushing around, I forget to look. Thanks for the reminder!!
Would definitely like to see those quilt patterns! Sounds like a great trip!
I can definitely agree with the adrenalin rush….happy for you that you had fun family time….memories……
I love your passion and what a coincidence with those snow pants!
Love how you get inspiration from everyday(?) items. It shows your passion for design so much that it gets me thinking………..WOW! I love the pic from the ski lift….I can envision a quilt just like that with the skis in it too! What perspective and chance for showing quilting and dimension!
Oh it seems like you had a lovely time and got some good inspiration!
I like skiing but I’m just a beginner so I stick to the green slopes!