Looking Back: Early Art
Finally, around the millennium, my quilts were consistently falling into my definition of art. That is, they were my own unique ideas.
Autumn Breeze was one such example. (Click any image for a larger view.)
Autumn Breeze
It was the first quilt I collaged with raw edges. I was somewhat apologetic about that, but I thought I could “get away” with messy edges, since they were consistent with the subject matter. (These days, I use this technique for all of my work, with absolutely no apologies!)
Autumn Breeze, detail
Hopes and Daydreams was completed in 2001 and it remains one of my favorites. It has won quite a few awards.
Hopes and Daydreams
The design for this quilt started as a doodle. I used a technique similar to machine applique to assemble it. (All stitching is done from the top, with a tiny zigzag stitch and invisible thread.)
Hopes and Daydreams, mid view
Hopes and Daydreams, close detail
As the new millennium unfolded, I was reading and learning a lot about art, and applying what I learned to my work. My adventure was well underway, and I was really enjoying it.
Ellen Lindner
P.S. Although not on my website, many of these early pieces are still available for purchase. Contact me if you want more information.
