My appreciation for art quilts has grown in recent years. When I first started quilting 22 years ago, my work was focused on the accuracy of the cutting and piecing, and in making sure all those points matched. My materials were 100% cotton everything – threads, wadding and fabric – and all I made were heirloom quilts. Since joining the Embroiderers Guild, I have been introduced to new materials, new ideas and a love of experimenting. I love creating texture in my work and adore mixing velvet and silk with cotton, then overlaying it with threads and even more stitch.
The Art Quilts this year were stunning.
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| Beyond the Black Hole by Natalia Manley |
Here are my favourite Art Quilts from the Show. Enjoy.
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| Time by Sue De Vanny |
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| Bike Boys by Lea McComas |
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| Silence by Jean McLean |
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| Scandinavian Jumpers by Gillian Travis |
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| Jirickna’s Spiral by Kate Findlay |
