Adventure Quilter
Ellen Lindner uses fabric the way a painter uses paint, with extraordinary results
I got to spend some time at the AQS show in Daytona Beach last month. I thought you’d enjoy seeing a few of the quilts.
Made by Fenella Davies
A detail shot:
Made by Melissa Sobotka
There was a nice exhibit of quilts made by Melissa Sobotka,
Cynthia England does beautiful work, as these photos show.
Made by Cynthia England
Look at all those seams!
More photos to come in the next post.
Ellen Lindner
The six months since I taped episodes for Quilting Arts TV seemed like an eternity! But, finally, I got to see myself on TV today!!! Woohoo!
First up was episode 1902, which is about using photos as design inspiration for quilts. These shots were taken directly from my TV.
And here it is folks: My Name on Screen!!! Along with host Susan Brubaker Knapp.
This screen shot shows my quilt Thorns and Berries, and the photo I used as inspiration. As you can see, I like to take A LOT of artistic liberties. That’s what makes it fun!
Be on the lookout for two future episodes: one on my Double Reverse Applique technique, and one about design.
Ellen Lindner
In my last post, I showed you how I abstracted a photo to create a new design. This was my computer-colored sketch, although I knew I’d kick up the colors a good bit.
Soon, I was on to fabric selection. I spent a good bit of time on this, since I knew the value contrasts would be important.
Next, it was time for background construction.
I changed a few fabrics along the way.
When I first finished the background, above, the white curve leaf tip on the left was too attention getting. However, I knew I’d be adding white with the berries and hoped that they’d all balance out.
On to berries.
Yes, the white spots balanced out and I was crazy about those colors!
Time to glue everything together and take it to the machine. On to quilting!
Ellen Lindner
I’ve been having SO MUCH FUN working on my current quilt! It’s an abstracted design, which always pushes me outside of my comfort zone. But, I love the way it’s coming together.
First, I needed a design. I took my cues from a Quilting Arts TV segment featuring Pat Pauly. She suggested cutting up a photo and rearranging it in order to create shapes and lines for an abstract design.
Okay, then. This is the photo I chose.
I cropped it to 7.5″ x 10″ and then cut it into 12 – 2.5″ squares. I selected my six favorite squares and created a composition with them. (Thanks to the square shape, the pieces can be easily rotated and still fit together nicely.)
Gee, I was really loving this! Next, I outlined the major shapes and traced them.
Voila: an abstract design which can be worked in any values or colors. I decided to create it in colors similar to the original photo and I did a little coloring on the computer.
(As you can see, I changed my mind about the orientation.)
However, I had leftover “hot” fabric from my last quilt and decided to kick it up with vibrant colors. Like these.
On to the fabric selection! I can’t wait to show you my progress. Check back soon.
Ellen Lindner
P.S. Since I did this design step a while ago, I have an earlier post with a little more info.
As a warm-natured Floridian, I’m often asking “Is it hot in here, or is it just me?” The hot colors of this quilt made me think of that, so I used my frequent question as the title.
Is it Hot in Here, or is It Just Me?
This quilt is larger than most of mine, 54 high x 49 wide. So large, in fact, I thought it might one day get used for snuggle purposes. With that in mind, I put a binding on it. (For the first time in about 14 years!) Of course, I still consider it an art quilt and I added a sleeve for hanging.
Here’s a detail shot.
This quilt was a lot of fun to make! You can see my in-progess posts in the related links, below.
This piece is for sale. Find full info here.
Ellen Lindner
Here are the final pieces from “Stitched: Embracing the Quilt as Fine Art.”
Florida, by Pam Morris
Mangroves, by Pam Morris
Celebrating The Ainu, by Yolanda Reardon
Incoming Messages, by Susan Rienzo
Sunshine State of Mind II, by Susan Rienzo
Leather & Lace, Broken Whole, by Michele Sanandajian
Star by Choice, by Michele Sanandajian
Winter Solitude, by Becky Stack
Moons of Neptune + one, by Rhoda Taylor
Post Traumatic Stress Demons, by Patrician Anderson Turner
Maestro, by Patricia Anderson Turner
Crystal Clear, by Marianne R. Williamson
Tis the Season, by Marianne R.Williamson
All the pieces in this exhibit were made by Florida members of SAQA (Studio Art Quilt Associates.) I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing them.
Ellen Lindner
More art from “Stitched: Embracing the Quilt as Fine Art.”
Membrane, by Deborah Krajkowski
Benzaiten, by Deborah Krajkowski
Tribute to Maria of San Ildefonso, by Janice Kreuzinger
Sunset Cove, by Karol Kusmaul
Wing It, by Loreen Leedy
Second Thoughts, by Ellen Lindner
Vine Ripened, by Ellen Lindner
Energy of Hope, by Susan Lumsden
Sweat Equity, by Susan Lumsden
Grapes, by Shirley MacGregor
Nonsynchronous Array, by Sheilana Massey
These quilts were recently on display at the Court House Cultural Center, in Stuart, FL.
Stay tuned for the final segment.
Ellen Lindner