Patchwork

This "quilt" was in the Renwick museum in Washington, DC and I thought it was a good follow-up to the wooden quilt link.  It's by John Garrett.  The Renwick is a lovely craft museum and has quilts by Nancy Crow and Michael James.  There are many forms of art - pottery, woodwork, sculpture, glass.  I really enjoyed my visit there.

Wooden quilt

I have just been sent this link and it definitely needs sharing:

http://artpropelled.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/diary-of-blocked-creative.html

Phil and Patricia, have you come across her?

Fascinating!

Hilary

Fine living - a tease

So, what has this light micrograph of the effect of pneumoconiosis to do with Fine living? More at the end of the month, obviously!

Linda B,

12 by 12

It was fun to have a look at the Big Reveal for the art quilt group 12 by 12 today. Their latest challenge was "Maps", and I was reminded of the intriguing mini-quilts that Linda Forey made as farewell gifts for our text'art group last summer.

You can connect to their site by clicking on their icon below, in the right-hand column.

Hudson Artists show

Here's a photo of me with some of the pieces I showed at the local art show. I was pleased to sell two pieces this weekend, and both of them were originally made as challenges for this group: "Street Life: Quebec City" and "Steps: the Plateau". I'm going to have to get busy and make more things for upcoming shows. Yikes!

Here's Michele, standing in front of the seven collages she showed this weekend. Her beautiful, framed piece of skaters in the moonlight, top centre on the board, sold to an artist friend.

I'm glad I joined the local art group. I think it has introduced some of the community, including artists, to fibre as an art medium. It has given me an outlet to show my work locally, and a few other opportunities have come from it. The guest speakers have been interesting, and have included several mixed media artists. Other members have been good sources of recommendations for local framers and suppliers, etc. I would recommend that art quilters consider joining their local art group for these reasons.

NYC on a sunny Sunday

Evidence of fine living seems to be everywhere. We walked the Highline park today and it was crowded with people all out enjoying the sunshine. The outdoor cafes are packed with people and life seems pretty good here. Central Park was packed with runners and a few people walking in the early morning. Now how to translate a good feeling into fabric!

Fine Living - sneak!

With the date around the corner I have finally got my piece plotted (albeit in my head) . The pic will be a give - away to some, but as to the finished piece that will keep you guessing.  In keeping with my 'African' theme I will be looking at one of our very identifiable tribes !!!!!!

Trust me .... this is not it, wrong shape.