Caroline S

I think that an Art Quilt is rather like modern art, but the quilter is using fabric, batting and stitches to create the fabric art quilt or wall hanging and stepping outside of the "Traditional" quilting box. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Judebug

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.

quiltjoey

Beautiful and inspiring wall art quilt. Art is in the eye of the beholder, no matter what the medium one uses....

luce321

All the quilts posted are very beautiful. I am also interested in trying this, but I can't drop the feed dogs on my machine, it is very old.

luce321

Judebug, your quilt is spectacular and the photo of the Alaskan sunset is awesome.

bunniequilter

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!

Judebug

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.

oksewglad

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

BeverlyH

I'm a quilter but stay with a pattern. I have been a professional artist and do oil paintings and bronze sculpture. I just might branch out someday!

JJean

Great thread. Thanks!