Story Telling Through Textile Art

At the current “Stitched, Stamped, & Sculpted” exhibit, in Ormond Beach, FL, many of the pieces tell stories.

Some of my favorites were made by Teddy Pruett, who works exclusively with vintage clothing and linens. Just look at this piece, called Whatever Happened to Baby?

Each block features vintage baby clothing. Teddy has added a little story telling with text, and each of the panels are held together with diaper pins.

Story Telling Through Textile Art. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

Story Telling Through Textile Art. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

Here’s another of Teddy’s pieces, featuring a Christening gown. Isn’t that a special thing?

Story Telling Through Textile Art. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

It’s called I Have a Birb on Myself. (Yes, that’s the correct spelling.) The writing is childlike. Can you see the “birb?”

There was so much to see in these detailed pieces! I know I didn’t look long enough.

Other artists also showed off their narrative chops. The museum hung these works together which increased their impact. These were made by Maggie Dillon, who loves to use vintage photos as her reference material.

Story Telling Through Textile Art. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

Bobbi Baugh had five powerful pieces hung together.

Story Telling Through Textile Art. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

It was fascinating to see these works up close and to read the artists’ statements. I  hope you’ll visit these artists’ websites and see more of their creations.

Teddy Pruett’s website
Maggie Dillon’s website
Bobbi Baugh’s website

Ellen Lindner

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