“Florida in Fabric: Wish You Were Here”
I made my quilt, Crotons, for a specific exhibit. One called “Florida in Fabric: Wish You Were Here.” Since this exhibit is being displayed in a nearby prestigious venue, with a published catalogue, I couldn’t resist.
The only problem: the size. Quilts were required to measure 40″ x 60″, about twice the size of my typical quilt. (Also, as wide as I am tall!) The dimensions were meant to replicate the proportions of postcards. Although I wasn’t crazy about working that large, once I saw them on display, I had to agree that the size worked really well.
Here’s my contribution, as seen in the exhibit.
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Wow! I was thrilled to have my quilt placed on the title wall! (This wall is about 15′ long, so that gives you an idea of the scale.)
Since the quilt sizes represented postcards, the signs did too. The “stamp” is actually the Florida in Fabric logo. Very clever, I think.
In addition to this exhibit, the Ruth Funk Center for Textile Arts is also showing a retrospective exhibit of Yvonne Porcella’s work. This display is extremely colorful and energetic!
Here’s a detail shot of my favorite piece, Dick and Jane. I kept studying it, trying to see Jane and Dick at play. I never found them, but then I did see…
Spot!
Knowing that Yvonne has a wonderful sense of humor, I suspect this is exactly why the quilt has circles on it!
These two exhibits will be on display through August 18th. If you’re in Melbourne, FL, I hope you’ll get the chance to see them. (Admission is free!)
Ellen Lindner
Congratulations on the Florida in Fabric exhibit…and your croton is marvelous, as I’ve said to you before.
Thanks, Martha! You’re always so complimentary.