Art Quilters?
#81
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Sierra Vista, AZ
Posts: 3,992
OK! so how do you define an "ART QUILT" or an "ART QUILTER"?
Is it applique", is it the "thread art" on the quilt top? Is it because it looks like "modern art"? I've seen too many variations of what folks call an "Art QUilt".... would really like to know. I may even , but probably not, fall into that category.
Is it applique", is it the "thread art" on the quilt top? Is it because it looks like "modern art"? I've seen too many variations of what folks call an "Art QUilt".... would really like to know. I may even , but probably not, fall into that category.
#82
SAQA Art Quilt Definition (Revised)
This was the latest News posting on Studio Art Quilt Associates at http://www.saqa.com/hotnews.php?ID=285
"The art quilt is a creative visual work that is layered and stitched or that references this form of stitched layered structure."
Visit the above link for the complete description (a short paragraph worth reading), of an art quilt and why it was revised. I didn't post the entire statement in case this is not allowed for me to do so here.
"The art quilt is a creative visual work that is layered and stitched or that references this form of stitched layered structure."
Visit the above link for the complete description (a short paragraph worth reading), of an art quilt and why it was revised. I didn't post the entire statement in case this is not allowed for me to do so here.
#85
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 2,440
Judebug, your quilt is spectacular and the photo of the Alaskan sunset is awesome.
#86
I'm also an art quilter. What I love about making art quilts is there are no rules. If a fabric that isnt cotton will give me the look I'm looking for I use it. Rulers, seam allowances, fabric grain etc all go out the window for me!
#87
Art Quilt Challenge ~ Geometrics
I'm issuing this Art Quilt Challenge hoping to kick start some quilt activity among those interested in exploring art quilting. Open to all skill levels. No prizes here, just the reward of making art itself and sharing with others. You may create as many art quilts as you desire and post them anytime you wish. Please indicate in the Title of your posting that it is a Geometrics challenge piece. A short description of materials and techniques used would be nice as well but not required.
Here are the 'Rules'...
1. Size 12" x 12", or any shape that fits within a 12" square.
2. Three layers to include top, batting and backing with stitching used to secure all three layers.
3. Finished edges - may include binding or raw edge stitching.
4. Theme: Geometrics: straight lines and simple geometric shapes, e.g., circles and squares, used together to form a design or pattern.
5. Any color theme and choice of materials are allowed.
Depending on the response in March, I will issue a new challenge theme each month. The gauntlet has been thrown! Can't wait to see the results. Have fun.
Here are the 'Rules'...
1. Size 12" x 12", or any shape that fits within a 12" square.
2. Three layers to include top, batting and backing with stitching used to secure all three layers.
3. Finished edges - may include binding or raw edge stitching.
4. Theme: Geometrics: straight lines and simple geometric shapes, e.g., circles and squares, used together to form a design or pattern.
5. Any color theme and choice of materials are allowed.
Depending on the response in March, I will issue a new challenge theme each month. The gauntlet has been thrown! Can't wait to see the results. Have fun.
#88
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Between the dashes of a tombstone
Posts: 12,716
This is the first I've seen of this thead. Thanks for starting it. I've been a very traditional quilter and am slowly stepping into a new genre of quilting. I do consider my avatar an "art quilt". Why? Because it is out side the bounds of normal quilts--not in style, but in size. The logs are 3/4" cut (1/4" finished) 99% of my minis are used from leftover cuts from other projects. Rarely do I cut fabric for these, but go to my sorted bins for the right width and then use them. Here are a couple that I've crawled out of my box with.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...e-t167742.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...i-t152001.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...p-t177153.html
Now to check out all the suggested links. Thanks
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...e-t167742.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...i-t152001.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...p-t177153.html
Now to check out all the suggested links. Thanks
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