When I had my art reception in November, I needed some in-progress pieces to show. Since I had recently completed Croton Leaves, (and since it was small and quick to copy,) I started two more versions of it. For Croton Leaves 2, I decided to work in a slightly subdued color way. I started by […]
In any successful artwork, the background and foreground elements work together. The background may not even be noticed, but it provides the setting that allows the foreground elements to shine. Therefore quilt backgrounds deserve just as much thought as other design elements. In Ripening, shown above, the dark blue background adds a complementary color, as […]
As I look back on 2013, it’s with a great sense of gratitude. I had lots of fun making art, engaging with my local art buddies, and interacting with the broader art quilt community. Here are a few snippets from my quilting activities. Links to the above: Row 1 – York Wall, Croton Leaves 1 & 3 […]
My son loved his pojagi! Here it is, backlit. Which is how he’ll be seeing it, hanging in his window. Click any image for a larger view Pojagi seams are heavy, like those on blue jeans. This creates the thickness that resists light penetration and gives the stained glass look. I had shown him the fabrics in […]
This glass bell ornament is one of my favorites. Not only because I like the way it looks, but mostly because of the story behind it. When my husband and I honeymooned in Colorado, I wanted to buy souvenirs in every town. But, you only need so many “Pikes Peak” t-shirts, right? So, I decided to collect […]
Have you ever heard of pojagi? It’s a Korean version of patchwork, designed to be hung from a window or a wall. A pojagi only has one layer and is somewhat sheer. Usually, the fabrics are very close in color. The seams are what we, in the U.S., call French seams. That is, the raw edges […]
My haiku quilt, “Quiet Dappled Light,” is now complete. Click any image for a larger view In my opinion,the beauty of this piece lies within its details, and in the story conveyed. You may recall that it portrays a specific country road, where I grew up. That road is very twisty and BARELY wide enough for two […]
Let’s recap: – I decided to make a haiku quilt, as explained in “Art Quilt Maps,” by Valerie Goodwin. – I wrote a haiku about a favorite twisting country road. Rolling hills of green Trees right up next to the road Quiet dappled light – I began working on the background. Using my usual collage […]
As I mentioned in my last post, I was very anxious to get started on a small haiku quilt, as explained in Valerie Goodwin’s book “Art Quilt Maps.” Per her instructions, I had written a haiku about a favorite twisting country road. Following some of Valerie’s examples, I decided to visually divide my haiku into […]
I’m a sucker for art quilt books! I love them, and they’ve taught me a lot. My most recent purchase is “Art Quilt Maps” by Valerie Goodwin. I started reading it late on my last evening in Houston and then continued on the flight home the next day. I was so anxious to get started […]
