Tag Archives: Inspiration

Antique Amish Quilts and Modern Art Styles

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Gina

Creativity Unleashed Were some of the well known and widely admired artists of the 20th century subconsciously influenced by the graphic impact created by Amish quilters from the 19th and 20th centuries, many whose work was not recorded and who … Continue reading →

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Amazing Amish Stereogram Quilt

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Gina

Quilting Traditions: The Art of the Amish is showing at the Dairy Barn Arts Center in Athens, OH until Sept. 6, 2010. The 60 quilts are from the collection of Tom and Marsha French and showcase the design and sewing … Continue reading →

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DMC Embroidery Thread # 3607

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Gina

the lipstick chorus line I have to admit, I’m suspicious of this color. Wary, even though I’ve come to use it a lot. For one thing, if my daughter were going to the prom, I would not select this fuchsia … Continue reading →

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Dandelions, Spirals and Butterflies

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Gina

Elemental Shapes that speak to master quilt maker Jane Sassaman The  colorful, energetic and delightful quilts that Jane S. Sassaman creates stimulate an uncommon sense of curiosity and adventure for the viewer. Jane has created over 75 garden inspired quilts … Continue reading →

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David Taylor Quilt Exhibit

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Gina

David Taylor’s detailed stitching on display in Steamboat Art Museum, Steamboat Springs, Colorado until Oct 14, 2010 in the CQA Quilting News, June 7, 2010 by Mike Lawrence, Steamboat Pilot, May 28, 2010 A new exhibit at Steamboat Art Museum … Continue reading →

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Women Link Math and Science in their Fiber Arts – always have

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Gina

Math Inspired Quilts Gerda de Vries, a quilter and mathematician at U. Alberta, Canada, recently said in a seminar at the Redpath Museum in Montreal, “The connection between textiles and mathematics is intimate but not often explored, possibly because textiles … Continue reading →

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Encouraging Art Purchasers

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Gina

Virtual Auditions of Your Artwork Follow up article to Encouraging Corporate Clients, April 27, 2010 Sometimes, when people are looking in art galleries to select art for their home, the opportunity for a sale is lost because the potential buyer … Continue reading →

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Batik Bounty

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Gina

What’s in Your Batik Stash? Most quilters have a sizable supply of beautiful batiks, those luscious fabrics and designs we cannot resist buying. Usually I don’t getaroundtoit. I mean making up the idea I had in mind when I made … Continue reading →

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Nancy Crow, an artist who makes quilts

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Gina

in the CQA Quilting News, May 7, 2010, by Pamela Marean, Cape Cod Times, February 28, 2010 “Nancy Crow makes a statement, whether you like it or not”, Joan Goldfarb Any quilt is a feat of human dedication and creativity. … Continue reading →

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Modern Quilting

Posted on May 2, 2010 by Gina

Blog Review of The Modern Quilt Guild The Modern Quilt Guild blog is barely 5 months old and so has few features to review. Yet I believe it will become an important blog for quilters of all kinds and I … Continue reading →

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