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Whole-Cloth Quilts and Mixed Patchwork Techniques in Quilt Competitions
Q: For a whole-cloth quilt, can I use a whole fabric which has a theme print on it (flowers, houses, etc.) and quilt it intricately as one piece and enter in this competition? A: The beauty of whole-cloth quilts is generally to be found in the quilting design and stitching. Continue reading
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The Power of Influence
As artists, we often speak of inspiration and its sources. Often overlooked, however, is the power of influence. Continue reading
Filed under Quilt Teachers, Quilt Tips & Tutorials, Uncategorized, Women
Quilts Around the World
Spike Gillespie has written a new book titled Quilts Around the World, and she has included a photo of one of my quilts! Continue reading
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Quilt Categories and Definitions
Over the past year or so, I have heard from several of my students asking about whether they could exhibit quilts made during or as a result of a class taken with me. Issues of concern include whether or not to give me credit for teaching them how to make that particular quilt, whether their work would be considered original, and whether the work constitutes an art quilt. Continue reading
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500 Art Quilts – Got It!
Yesterday, I received my copy of Lark Books’ 500 Art Quilts. This is the most amazing collection of the work of talented quilt artists I have ever seen, and I am so very proud to have one of my pieces, “Heart’s Aflutter,” included in it! Continue reading
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15th European Patchwork Meeting
Back at home after a week in the Alsace region of France for the 15th European Patchwork Meeting, I have time to pause and reflect. I thoroughly enjoyed being back in France again, this time seeing a new part of this beautiful country, making fresh cultural discoveries, tasting new foods, practicing the language, enjoying my classes and generally having a wonderful time! Continue reading
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Derivative Work on Exhibition
Recently, one of my Quilt University students asked a question about the quilts they were making in class. This student wanted to know whether their quilts would be considered derivative work, and whether or not it would be acceptable to show such pieces in local, regional or national exhibitions. She also wanted to know whether future pieces made using many of the same techniques, but with obvious differences of approach and content, would still be considered as derivative. With some editing to protect my students, I offer here my thoughts on the subject. Continue reading
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Charu Patel: Quilt Artist in Kenya
Recent work by Charu reveals an amazing talent. She has taken up a traditional handicraft, beading, and turned it to best advantage in her lovely silk and cotton art quilts. A Kenyan of Asian descent, Charu uses her ancestral heritage to inform her work which is surprisingly contemporary and fresh in its approach Continue reading
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