While at Quilting by the Lake, I got to visit the Schweinfurth Art Center, which was hosting an exhibit called “Circular Abstractions.” Oh my, these quilts really make an impact! As you can see, they’re quite large: each about 80″ square. The quilts were meant to be inspired by a large Bulls Eye pattern. That…
I had a great time this past week at Quilting by the Lake. It was like (a rather intense) quilt camp. What fun! We stayed in dorms, ate our meals in the cafeteria, and used the college class rooms as our own. The camaraderie and Adrenalin surges were just fantastic! Viewing the related quilt show…
I’m really happy with the way the background of my Red Bud quilt is turning out. Here it is before quilting. This image shows the heavy quilting I did on the tree trunks. But, about the time I finished quilting the background I had a sort of disturbing thought. That is “would it look better…
Although I seldom do any hand stitching on my quilts, I like to have a hand project available for traveling, etc. I’ve searched for something that will hold my interest – for years. First I tried yo-yos. Then small collages. Finally, I decided to revisit hexies (or hexagons.) These are traditionally used in English paper…
After coming up with a design for my quilt, it was time to select some fabrics. My computer generated sketch is shown above. I decided to fracture the sky quite a bit in order to give the impression of busy twigs, etc. The lower part would be mostly one fabric, though. So, I dug into…
After viewing blooming Red Buds in Virginia in April, I was inspired to make a quilt. I thought I’d have a difficult time depicting them from a distance, so I decided to feature their blossoms close up. To that end, I took a bunch of photos. Gorgeous, right? I think it’s so interesting the way…
More images from the Elliott Museum in Stuart, FL with an exhibit that showcases the heritage of quilts, as well as the current genres. This piece by Louise Hall was mounted on black. This octopus by Pam Post attracted lots of attention. The suckers were 3D. Linda Ludemann’s cranes were also very popular. And here…
I recently attended the opening of a quilt exhibit in a very nice museum, the Elliott, in Stuart, FL. The exhibit shows the progression from traditional and utilitarian quilts to art quilts and even includes some pieces that PUSH the definition of quilt. The exhibit space is pretty large. Here, you can see about 2/3…
How blessed I am to live in a country with freedom and democracy! Happy Independence Day to all US citizens! Ellen Lindner P.S. These tiny quilts are from my “Notes for a Friend” series.
These are the final pieces that make up the “Growth” exhibit, currently on display in Dunedin, FL. As you can see, the Florida members of SAQA (Studio Art Quilt Associates) are very talented! This piece by Susan Rienzo was front and center. Doris Hulse made this piece, which includes references to Alice in Wonderland and…