She Loved It!
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Remember the barn commission quilt I've been working on? Now, I can reveal that it was for my mom, and she loved it!
My uncle commissioned it for his sister, in honor of her 75th birthday. Wasn't that a great gift?
The image is a favorite view of hers, located in the rural area where she and my dad live. In the sky I quilted the names of her parents and children, as well as the year she was born, etc. (All the non-quilters were amazed by this.) I used a light backing fabric, so everyone attending her party signed the back.
I think the quilt was successful both with its appearance and its sentiments, and I'm so happy that my mom and her brother were delighted with it!
L-R below: Me, my mom, her brother, his partner
You can read lots more about the making of this quilt on my blog: June - August, 2011.
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Dirty Dozen Exhibit
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My local fiber art group has our annual exhibit in October. It's always fantastic, so if you're in Melbourne, FL, I hope you'll stop by to see it.
From October 1st through October 31st,
Boutique 4 Quilters
The Dirty Dozen Fiber Artists will transform the Boutique 4 Quilters
classroom into an exhibit of over 50 original fiber art pieces,
made with a variety of exciting materials and techniques.
In addition, two group projects will be featured.
Reception October 8th, 1-3 PM
General viewing during regular store hours
Boutique 4 Quilters is located at
2945 W. New Haven Ave., West Melbourne, FL
Store hours are M-F 9:30-5, Sat. 9:30-4. Phone 321-768-2060
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Instant Art Quilt
Starting October 28th
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Want to try your hand at art quilting, but not sure where to start? The Instant Art Quilt Class is a great place to begin.
You'll begin with a beautiful piece of hand dyed fabric and end up with your own unique quilt. The results are always fabulous! The example is shown here was made by Elaine Koenig. Check out the student gallery to see many more. Full class details.
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Isn't this quilt fantastic? Called Composition XIII, it's made by Deidre Adams, and it's one of many quilts in the SAQA fund raising auction going on NOW! These quilts are phenomenal and there are six pages, for you to enjoy! (And bid on.)
Click the quilt to see it as a much larger image. You'll love the detail.
Click here to find full auction details.
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To Everything There is a Season |
There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1
I find myself in an appointed time as care giver for a special family member. Although I'd prefer to have my family healthy, I'm HAPPY to help in this way, and I'm very upbeat about both the process and the outcome.
Of course, my art making will be curtailed somewhat during this season, but I plan to still find time for some projects. And, I'll enjoy my online teaching. Future newsletters may be a little shorter, but they'll still be coming. |
I hope you're enjoying your own unique quilt making adventure!
Ellen
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