The Importance of Quilting
I’ve been working harder to learn free motion quilting designs appropriate to my work.
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A visit to Quilt National
Personal reflections on a visit to Quilt National 2015
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SAQA Conference in Portland, Oregon
I recently attended the annual conference for SAQA, Studio Art Quilts Associates, which was held in Portland, OR, this year. The more events and conferences I attend, the more crucial SAQA is becoming for my professional and artistic development. I’ll just mention some of the highlights for me this year. The very best of the
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Spilled Red
I noticed this tree last fall as I walked in our country neighborhood. The morning sunlight lit up the tree and the perfect ground halo of fallen red leaves. I decided to remove the house, extraneous items, and desaturate the entire scene in order to highlight that glorious tree. There are fabrics and papers throughout.
Hot Hair Barrettes
I’ve been having fun making hair barrettes made of fibers and found objects, using needle felting and stitching. Any feedback? Comments? Check them out on my Etsy site: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AuntyMarty
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1000 Quilt Inspirations
I was honored to be included in the new book, 1000 Quilt Inspirations, edited by Sandra Sider, published by Quarto Publishing Group. This collection of one thousand quilt DETAILS builds upon this interest, showcasing some of today’s most innovative and beautiful work. Perhaps your next inspiration will come from this compilation. Thank you Sandra and
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Pillow Commission
A new client sent me such a cute picture of a commissioned photo pillow I made. Here it is in place with Jordie, the doggie who posed. I used a decorative tucking technique for the white area, plus custom made piping. The back is a beautiful light blue and tan batik, with a zipper closure. A
Max and Friends
This was a commission piece for a family who is redecorating their library. “Max and Friends” uses favorite books from their children’s youth, like Where the Wild Things Are, Goodnight Moon and others, as well as family treasures like the little dogs and bunnies. I glued the paper images on plywood, and had an artist with a
Ice Cream Day
This is a new piece I call “Ice Cream Day.” It is a portrait of my mother-in-law, who lives with us. Food is a major excitement in her life, and especially Wednesdays and Sundays when it is our custom to eat ice cream for dessert. The medium is fabric, paper and found object collage, with free
Fabric I designed
I participated in a fabric design competition through SAQA (Studio Art Quilts Associates), and I was one of the six winners. Andover Fabrics brought our designs through every stage of development all the way to market. The line is called Urban Textures, and my design is called “Bubble Wrap.” They are now available for purchase