Interesting. Did you have a final product?

Yes I did at the time Nancy. It was an art class so we worked with acrylics on cardboard but I have to confess it was about 10 years ago and I'm not sure where it is now.

I used birds, feathers, blues/mauves - flowing lines representing movement - light and airy. (I feel very peaceful when watching the lovely lines of my birds flying.)

Some used more dramatic colour cominations representing their inner turmoil, others suns/moons and night skies or mystical things.

It was rather revealing and in some cases somewhat confronting and certainly gave food for thought. I could see it used as ongoing therapy to work through emotional issues.

I think just the design process and the repetition of the design has a calming effect.

Sorry k, didn't mean to blabber on so much in the middle of your thread but I find mandalas very interesting and will be keen to see your final colour and quilting choices.

Wow

You blabber away, I like it! What you say is utterly true - I think that I'll be able to be more free and true to myself when it comes to the FMQ part - the applique part is really just the bones of the piece because you are somewhat restricted in the shapes you can use by the construction process. When it comes to the FMQ, there will be NO limits - and I shall bear in mind what you say about using forms and shapes that are meaningful to me. :-D

Can't wait to see.

If I were to commission a Manadala quilt from someone I would pick you. Your Thirteenth Fandango is Mandala-like, and you have a broad background with kaleidoscope effects. So I have every confidence that you'll do a fantastic job. The addition of applique, beads and FMQ sound like a wonderful way to add the details/finishing touches.

Can't wait to see where you go with it. I know you'll do a good job!