Originally Posted by
suziehammond
I got so inspired with the discussions flying around on the board that I started my Geo Q before the challenge guidelines were issued. It hangs on the design board all pieced and bordered-but it is about 26" x 16". It just said it wanted to be that big--what could I do? Tell it 'no? Quilting slated for today---sigh! Next time can we have more flexiibilty on the sizes? I like doing odd dimensions, weird shapes and since we are being arty why does size matter?
Thanks for starting the thread and I look forward to learning and participating here. This is what I love to do.
Awaiting the next challenge idea to develop into something. Open to ideas for topics?
Suzie, in response to the quilt dimensions, the 12" square decision was in thinking if I set some parameters people wouldn't be overwhelmed with size. Sometimes not having any guidelines is as difficult as having too many. I'm more interested in seeing people have fun and give making art quilts a try. Therefore, I'm 'officially' removing any size restriction.
I'm so pleased you stayed true to what your artwork was leading you to do and that you addressed the topic here. It seems the term "art quilt" is raising questions for some as to what that means. Personally my goal is to make a visual statement using various art mediums (drawing, painting, beading, photography, fabric surface design, paper, collage, hand and machine stitching etc.) through experimentation and manipulation with color, shape and subject matter. To qualify as quilt, it has to be layered and stitched. To qualify as art ~ that is always in the eye of the beholder.
The theme challenge is just one of several approaches for inspiring art quilt creativity. We could also use any one of the above mediums as a requirement in our next challenge. I want to learn by challenging myself to try new things and get out of my comfort zone. How else will we know what we are capable of? For the April challenge I'm asking for reader input - make some suggestions and I'll choose one of them.