I was VERY impressed with the quits shown at the recent AQS show in Daytona. MANY of the quilts on display could have been winners in any show. This piece, made entirely of little black dots, garnered a lot of attention. The largest dots in this photo are about the size of a sequin. I…
Continuing with a glimpse at the “Dressing Downton” exhibit, this is one of Sybil’s maternity dresses. (The last of the “everyday” outfits.) Now, for some more gowns. In this case, those worn by Lady Cora and Lady Rose at her presentation to the court. Here’s Lady Cora’s, which features vintage beading on the bodice and…
Are you a Downton Abbey fan? I am, big time! So, I was very excited to see “Dressing Downton,” an exhibit of many of the outfits worn on the show. It’s currently on display at the Lightner Museum in St. Augustine, FL, which is a show-stopping setting in its own right. It was originally the…
While in Asheville, NC, my husband and I attended “Winter Lights” at the North Carolina Arboretum. It was spectacular! Even from the parking lot, we were mesmerized by the beautiful light-wrapped trees. Tons of them. And when I say these trees were wrapped, I mean they were REALLY wrapped! Can you even imagine how many…
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…
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…
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…
Continuing with the great art included in the “Growth” exhibit, these pieces (L-R) were made by Annette Boncek and Marianne Williamson. The piece on the left, below, is one of my favorites, by Maggie Dillon. The one on the right was made by Jann Warfield. (L-R) these 2D pieces were made by Becky Stack, Gretchen…
I sure had fun attending the opening reception for “Growth”, in Dunedin, FL. It was held at the Dunedin Fine Arts Center. It’s a beautiful facility with TONS of activities. This is the view as you first step into the gallery. Impressive, right? It’s hard to tell in this photo but the walls are a…