It’s A Wrap

It is four months since I started Bat Sh*t Crazy. Now I can officially say, “It’s a wrap.” What a journey it has been. The first step and impetus for this piece was the day Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine. What I envisioned was one more crazed leader, a vampire, sucking the life blood out of so many.

It’s in the Can
I was listening to an audiobook, not thinking of the quilt I would make when I heard the phrase “bat sh*t crazy”. Bam! I had my title. Instead of Putin as a vampire in a formal portrait style image, why not Putin as a bat looming over a Ukrainian city, perhaps Kiev. I spent a few days mocking up a blue print or piecing guide.

I let the concept be my muse as I made various decisions about the quilt. For example, I chose a crazy pieced block made up of discordant red fabrics for the sky. Red is the color of anger and blood. The city, by contrast is innocent. It could have been made from a child’s wooden block set. Note the colors are yellow and blue to symbolize Ukraine. Finally, when you get close enough to the bat you will see a Z on each wing, letting you know this is Putin making his mark.

All Done
It’s official. It’s done, finito, complete. If only I could say the same about the situation in Ukraine.
I’ve also finished my two orange blocks for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge.

I’m linking up to the following posts:
Love those buildings and the idea behind it. Fantastic.
Thank you, Chris. I’ve enjoyed the creative process and am grateful to be able to channel my emotions into my work.
Congrats on your finish, it came out very well.
Kind of you to say.
It looks terrific. Wouldn’t it be great if your finish was also the end of Putin?
Absolutely, Norma. There was a time when making Bat Sh*t Crazy when I thought my finish would come long after the end of the war. Such a sad, horrific situation.
The use of a photo of P. for the placement of vampire teeth has me chuckling every time I think of it!
Margaret, if you can stomach it, I highly recommend Googling for images of Putin. The man seems to be perpetually scowling and closed lipped. Glad I could give you a chuckle. The reality calls for gallows humor.
What a huge finish! Congratulations on bringing your vision to fruition. Love the orange blocks too.
Thank you, Angela. The only challenge with a finish is deciding where to focus my attention next.
Your Putin quilt is fascinating, and I love the statement you’ve made. Thank you for sharing your art!
Generous of you to say, Diann. Some statements just need to be said.
love what you’ve done and said here…. LeeAnna
Thank you, LeeAnna.
Great to read your ideas behind this piece which is a clever and brilliant finish. Just wish we could whisk a wand and turn Putin into a bat. xx
Now there’s an idea for quilt… Putin the bat fracturing with a magic wand above him. The wand could be blue the “magic” stars yellow and the lower ground the flames of Hell.
Sounds perfect!
Thanks, Lin.
Your quilt is absolutely fantastic. A perfect homage to the Ukranian people.
Thank you, Sandy. I appreciate your comment.
an amazing quilt journey – thank you for sharing your thoughts that led you to create this piece
Alycia, thank you for reading and commenting on my post.