September 8, 2018
Carol Anne Grotrain – Sequoias
Stepping Inside the Outside
is at Highfield Hall & Gardens in Falmouth, Massachusetts, through October 2018.
Stepping Inside the Outside is a SAQA regional exhibition from the Massachusetts/Rhode Island region in the United States.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on September 8, 2018
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2018/09/08/stepping-inside-the-outside-highfield-hall-gardens-falmouth-massachusetts-through-october-31-2018/
September 1, 2018
The Fabric of India will be at Cincinnati Art Museum in Cincinnati, Ohio, from October 19, 2018 to January 6, 2019. This exhibit of Indian textiles from the fifteenth century to present is from Victoria & Albert Museum in United Kingdom.
http://www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org/about/press-room/fabric-of-india/
Posted by woodhavenstudio on September 1, 2018
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2018/09/01/the-fabric-of-india-cincinnati-art-museum-cincinnati-ohio-october-19-2018-to-january-6-2019/
August 22, 2018
Hollis Chatelain
Stories of West Africa
will be at Yachats Commons Building in Yachats, Oregon, August 25-26, 2018. Hollis Chatelain uses art quilts to portray the rich African culture and the strong sense of community and family unity.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on August 22, 2018
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2018/08/22/stories-of-west-africa-yachats-commons-building-yachats-oregon-august-25-26-2018/
August 15, 2018
Posted by woodhavenstudio on August 15, 2018
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2018/08/15/seeing-stars-a-celebration-of-star-quilts-old-new-through-october-28-2018-pacific-northwest-quilt-fiber-arts-museum-laconner-washington/
Posted by woodhavenstudio on August 8, 2018
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2018/08/08/collecting-new-york-beauty-quilts-bill-volckenings-passion/
July 27, 2018
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Posted by woodhavenstudio on July 27, 2018
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2018/07/27/the-fabric-of-emancipation-morris-jumel-mansion-new-york-new-york-through-october-3-2018/
Congratulations Xenia Cord, on your induction into the Quilter’s Hall of Fame this weekend!
https://quiltershalloffame.net/celebration-2017/
Posted by woodhavenstudio on July 20, 2018
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2018/07/20/xenia-cord-quilters-hall-of-fame-2018-inductee/
July 16, 2018
Katrin Schroeder – Market Church
2018 International Quilt Invitational
is at Brigham City Museum of Art in Brigham City, Utah through August 31, 2018.
Miles and miles of fabric and thread were used by quilters world-wide to create works for the Brigham City Museum’s 2018 International Art Quilt Invitational Exhibition through August 31, 2018. About sixty-six quilts in various sizes will be displayed. The charm as well as the drama of many different countries are portrayed in the quilts, specifically Norway, Jerusalem, Africa, Egypt, Syria, China, Germany and Japan.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on July 16, 2018
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2018/07/16/2018-international-quilt-invitational-brigham-city-museum-of-art-brigham-city-utah-through-august-31-2018/
Posted by woodhavenstudio on July 7, 2018
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2018/07/07/50-quilts-from-the-18th-19th-20th-and-21st-centuries-the-bill-volckening-collection/
June 28, 2018
Innova long arm instructional videos are here: https://thequiltshow.com/learn/innova-videos/?utm_source=Infusionsoft&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2018_06_25_Newsletter_12&inf_contact_key=7264cb6464516a65a29957ec78e98dfa68c519f0f122788b76e389fc05e15ed5
These videos are helpful for other brand long arms and some are good for sewing machine quilting.
Sponsored by TheQuiltShow.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on June 28, 2018
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2018/06/28/innova-long-arm-machine-tutorials/
June 17, 2018
“Infinite Variety: Three Centuries of Red and White Quilts” was on exhibit at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City awhile ago, where quilts were displayed hanging from the ceiling. TheQuiltShow looks at quilting and embroidery in the quilts in this Smilebox presentation.
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Posted by woodhavenstudio on June 17, 2018
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2018/06/17/infinite-variety-three-centuries-of-red-and-white-quilts-slide-presentation/
June 9, 2018
Amish Arts 1900 – 1940: from the Pottinger Collection
Goshen College Music Center’s Hershberger Art Gallery (June 4 through September 16) and Harold and Wilma Good Library Gallery (September 23 through November 18, 2018.)
A collection of local Amish folk art is on display in the Music Center’s Hershberger Art Gallery to Sepember 16, 2018. The collection will then be remounted in the Harold and Wilma Good Library Gallery from September 23 through November 18, 2018.
The exhibit presents a wide range of domestic folk arts gathered from Old Order Amish communities in primarily Elkhart and LaGrange counties in north central Indiana. The exhibit includes items such as quilts, comforters, clothing, dolls, rugs, pincushions and sewing caddies, as well as several rare pieces of paint-decorated furniture － a chest of drawers, blanket chest, one-drawer stand － dating from as early as 1871.
Thanks to a generous gift, these objects were purchased from the collection of David Pottinger of Goshen, of materials collected beginning in 1977. Other Amish collections from Pottinger are held by the Museum of American Folk Art, Indiana State Museum and Fort Wayne Museum of Art.
https://www.goshen.edu/academics/art/hershberger-art-gallery/
Posted by woodhavenstudio on June 9, 2018
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2018/06/09/amish-arts-1900-1940-from-the-pottinger-collection-goshen-college-music-centers-hershberger-art-gallery-through-september-16-and-harold-and-wilma-good-library-gallery-septem/
June 3, 2018
Katie Pasquini Masopust’s log cabin quilts, Artful Log Cabin Quilts, from TheQuiltShow:
Posted by woodhavenstudio on June 3, 2018
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2018/06/03/artful-log-cabin-quilts-by-katie-pasquini-masopust/
May 28, 2018
Lorraine Roy – Ubuntu – Seeds 47″
Woven Woods: A Journey through the Forest Floor
will be at Beaty Biodiversity Museum in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, from June 2 – November 4, 2018
Woven Woods is a collection of twelve circular quilted wall hangings, each portraying a different aspect of the science of tree root communication. The research for this project was inspired by the work of Dr. Suzanne Simard of UBC. Dr. Simard is a leader in the field of forest biology who generously gave of her time and knowledge.
You can see photos of the exhibit at: Woven Woods: A Journey through the Forest Floor
Posted by woodhavenstudio on May 28, 2018
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2018/05/28/woven-woods-a-journey-through-the-forest-floor-beaty-biodiversity-museum-vancouver-british-columbia-canada-june-2-november-4-2018/
May 20, 2018
Beyond the Valley” will be at Virginia Quilt Museum in Harrisonburg, Virginia, from May 22 – September 8, 2018.
Photo is the Museum’s.
Beyond the Valley (based on the Valley Botanical) curated by Doreen Johnson and Dawn Ronningen
Quilts for this exhibit have been submitted from members of the online Shenandoah Valley Botanical Album Sew Along and reflect the celebration and preservation of an American iconic Folk Art quilt that depicted botanicals of the Shenandoah Valley area of Virginia just prior to the Civil War. In 1858, Esther Blair Matthews created a beautiful Botanical Album quilt that voiced her declaration and devotion to her family and her country.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on May 20, 2018
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2018/05/20/beyond-the-valley-virginia-quilt-museum-harrisonburg-virginia-may-22-september-8-2018/
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Posted by woodhavenstudio on May 13, 2018
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2018/05/13/8968/
Posted by woodhavenstudio on May 5, 2018
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2018/05/05/virtual-tour-of-ken-burns-quilts/
April 28, 2018
Michael James – Shakti (the Better Half)
India Through Beginner’s Eyes: New Textiles by Michael James
will be at Modern Arts Midtown in Omaha, Nebraska, May 4 – 25, 2018
India Through Beginner’s Eyes: New Textiles by Michael James is a solo exhibition of work by the department chair of Textiles, Merchandising & Fashion Design (TMFD) at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on April 28, 2018
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2018/04/28/india-through-beginners-eyes-new-textiles-by-michael-james-modern-arts-midtown-omaha-nebraska-may-4-25-2018/
April 22, 2018
Posted by woodhavenstudio on April 22, 2018
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2018/04/22/kaleidoscope-kentucky-museum-quilts-kentucky-museum-bowling-green-kentucky-through-december-18-2018/
April 14, 2018
I never get the two meeting ends of the quilt binding sewn together to lay flat and fit “just right.” I have tried different ways to do this. I just bought the binding tool that will help me accomplish this very easily.
For the instructions, go to YouTube’s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ex2PajesRvU
There is also another YouTube tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1c0RFHCmtKI
With these as a guide and the binding tool, connecting the binding ends is a piece of cake.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on April 14, 2018
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2018/04/14/connect-binding-ends-easily/
April 7, 2018
Modern Inspirations
will be at The Dairy Barn in Athens, Ohio, April 29 – June 15, 2018.
Modern Inspirations – Art quilts from 1970s through today documents the history of the art quilt movement as it relates to the development of this new quilt aesthetic. This exhibition is of thirty iconic historic and contemporary quilts by artists from around the world. This chronological presentation demonstrates the development and continuing power of the art quilt movement.
Judith Trager – Butterfly Maiden
Posted by woodhavenstudio on April 7, 2018
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2018/04/07/modern-inspirations-the-dairy-barn-athens-ohio-april-29-june-15-2018/
April 3, 2018
The Quilt Index now has over 90,000 freely-accessible and searchable records of quilts (from public and private collections, including over 250 museums) and hundreds of related stories, photos, publications, and ephemera.
http://www.quiltindex.org/index.php
Star of Bethlehem with floral appliquePosted by woodhavenstudio on April 3, 2018
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2018/04/03/quilt-index/
February 27, 2018
These photos are from the 2017 Road to California Show. I will post 2018’s when I can locate them.
A Smilebox presentation:
Posted by woodhavenstudio on February 27, 2018
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2018/02/27/road-to-california-2017/
February 11, 2018
Posted by woodhavenstudio on February 12, 2018
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2018/02/12/painting-quilt-squares-brings-this-94-year-old-real-joy-from-southern-living/
February 4, 2018
You can see photos of seven of Ken Burns’ quilts in Cowboys & Indians Magazine in an article by Dana Joseph “On View: Ken Burns’ American Quilts” at: http://www.cowboysindians.com/2018/01/on-view-ken-burns-american-quilts/
See my post of January 12, 2018 for more info about this exhibit.
Photo is the Study Center & Museum’s.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on February 4, 2018
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2018/02/04/on-view-ken-burns-american-quilts/
January 19, 2018
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Haan Mansion Museum of Indiana Art has the largest collection of Indiana Art anywhere.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on January 19, 2018
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2018/01/19/hoosier-quilts-a-patchwork-of-periods-and-styles-haan-mansion-museum-of-indiana-art-lafayette-indiana-january-19-march-17-2018/
January 12, 2018
Uncovered: the Ken Burns Collection
will be at The International Quilt Study Center & Museum in Lincoln, Nebraska, January 19 through May 13, 2018.
Ken Burns loves antique American quilts. Displayed alongside eloquent, anecdotal thoughts about quilts, collecting, and art and authenticity, Burns’ quilts function as his films do; they spark dialogue and remind people—he hopes—of their shared humanity.
Exhibited are twenty-eight quilts from the collection of about seventy-five quilts that Burns has acquired since the mid-seventies.
Photo is the Study Center & Museum’s.
An article in the New York Times, January 16, 2018, https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/16/arts/design/quilts-ken-burns-international-quilt-study-center-museum.html
Posted by woodhavenstudio on January 12, 2018
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2018/01/12/uncovered-the-ken-burns-collection-the-international-quilt-study-center-museum-lincoln-nebraska-january-19-may-13-2018/
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Posted by woodhavenstudio on December 26, 2017
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2017/12/26/elegant-geometry-british-and-american-mosaic-patchwork-quilts-the-taft-museum-of-art-cincinnati-ohio-through-january-21-2018/
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Posted by woodhavenstudio on December 20, 2017
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2017/12/20/weaving-water-sidney-and-berne-davis-art-center-fort-myers-florida-january-5-26-2018/
Vicki Conley – “Orogeny”
Art Quilts XXII: As Near to the Edge as I Can Go is at Chandler Center for the Arts in Chandler, Arizona, until January 5. 2018
The art quilts in this twenty-second annual juried show have inspired devoted attendees from across Arizona. This exhibit has become an institution in the textile arts community and is one not to be missed.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on November 26, 2017
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2017/11/26/art-quilts-xxii-as-near-to-the-edge-as-i-can-go-chandler-center-for-the-arts-chandler-arizona-through-january-5-2018/
November 15, 2017
So sad. Nancy Zieman lost her long battle with cancer.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on November 15, 2017
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2017/11/15/nancy-zieman-lost-cancer-battle/
November 12, 2017
Bernina’s We All Sew has a tutorial for making an easy wine bottle bag at: https://weallsew.com/easy-wine-bottle-gift-bag/
Photo is Bernina’s.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on November 12, 2017
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2017/11/12/easy-wine-bottle-bag-tutorial/
November 4, 2017
Lincoln in Quilts: Log Cabins, Flags and Roses is at Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis, Indiana until February 19, 2018. See some wonderful quilts drawn from several institutions, all in one place. The exhibit evolved because a spectacular silk quilt in the Indiana State Museum’s collection depicting an American flag made with dyed silk campaign ribbons from the 1860 election (which had 4 candidates/parties, one of which was Lincoln!) kept getting cut from their Lincoln exhibits because (since it has to be on a slantboard) it took up too much room. So – it gets its own exhibit!
Joining it are other great quilts from the Museum’s collection, including the Civil War basket quilt with flags that was used as inspiration in the American Quilt Study group’s basket challenge. Also included is a quilt made by Lincoln’s cousin in 1827 from the Virginia Quilt Museum, one with Lincoln ribbons from Mark Dunn of Moda Fabrics, an embroidered quilt from the American Folk Art Museum, a gorgeous hexie made by an acquaintance of Mary Todd’s in Springfield, a log cabin quilt said to incorporate mourning crape which wrapped the columns of the Indiana Capitol when Lincoln’s funeral train stopped in Indianapolis, and ….the Keckley quilt from Kent State, said to incorporate offcuts of silk from Mary Todd Lincoln’s dresses. Mary Jane Teeters-Eichacker is the curator. The exhibit is open until February 19, 2018.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on November 4, 2017
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2017/11/04/lincoln-in-quilts-log-cabins-flags-and-roses-indiana-state-museum-indianapolis-indiana-until-february-19-2018/
Light Show is an exhibit of vibrant quilts. The artists from Washington’s Contemporary QuiltArt Association create a unique sensory experience that takes the viewer through an electrifying adventure of light.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on October 27, 2017
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2017/10/27/light-show-from-cqa-the-national-quilt-museum-paducah-kentucky-through-december-12-2017/
October 21, 2017
These are modern quilts in a Smilebox presentation from Road to California 2017. By TheQuiltShow.
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Posted by woodhavenstudio on October 21, 2017
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2017/10/21/8794/
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322 W Main St Westfield, Indiana |
Posted by woodhavenstudio on October 14, 2017
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2017/10/14/quilt-eat-sleep-repeat-westfield-middle-school-westfield-indiana-october-20-21-2017/
October 6, 2017
The Columbus (Ohio) Museum of Art currently has an exhibit, Botanical Wonders: Flower Figure Quilts 1850 – 1950 From The Donna And Rodney Wasserstrom Collection, which will be up until March 11, 2018.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on October 6, 2017
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2017/10/06/botanical-wonders-flower-figure-quilts-1850-1950-columbus-museum-of-art-columbus-ohio-through-march-11-2018/
“Banskia” by Beth Miiller
There are photos of quilts from “Hands all Around 2016” exhibit at International Quilt Festival 2016, Houston, Texas, at: www.quilts.com/quilt-gallery.html
Posted by woodhavenstudio on September 29, 2017
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2017/09/29/hands-all-around-2016-exhibit-at-international-quilt-festival-2016-houston-texas/
September 18, 2017
Mary Fons “The Quilt Scout” has posted an article Scandal! The Century of Progress Quilt Contest about the Century of Progress Quilt Contest that is quite fascinating: http://www.quilts.com/quiltscout/scandal-the-century-of-progress-quilt-contest.html
Posted by woodhavenstudio on September 18, 2017
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2017/09/18/scandal-the-century-of-progress-quilt-contest/
September 10, 2017
“Inherited Quilts 3: Yellow Creek Mennonite Church” is on display through November 12, 2017 in the Library Gallery at Goshen College.
This is the third installment of inherited quilts, this time from Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, featured in a new exhibit at the Goshen College Library Gallery. These are antique and vintage quilts that have descended through two, three, or four
generations among families at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, CR 11, Goshen.” Free and open to the public.
Photo is from exhibitFor more info – Goshen.edu/librarygallery
Posted by woodhavenstudio on September 10, 2017
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2017/09/10/inherited-quilts-3-yellow-creek-mennonite-church-through-november-12-2017-library-gallery-goshen-college-goshen-indiana/
September 4, 2017
The winners of the Van Gogh Cherrywood Challenge are at: http://cherrywoodfabrics.bigcartel.com/van-gogh
Above is from Cherrywood Fabrics web site.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on September 4, 2017
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2017/09/04/van-gogh-cherrywood-challenge-winners/
Click on See The Quilts for pictures from the exhibition.
From TheQuiltShow
Posted by woodhavenstudio on August 30, 2017
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2017/08/30/joy-quilts-by-libby-lehman-national-quilt-museum-paducah-kentucky-through-october-16-2017/
August 20, 2017
The Navigator’s Star by Aline Bugarin and Natasha Bugarin is one of the winners.
Other winners from the AQS Paducah 2017 Show are shown at:
Posted by woodhavenstudio on August 20, 2017
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2017/08/20/aqs-spring-paducah-2017-winners/
August 15, 2017
13 Perspectives will be at Virginia Quilt Museum in Harrisonburg, Virginia,
September 5 – December 16, 2017
B. J. Adams – “Satirical Stillness”
The 13 members of New Image Artists are showing at the Virginia Quilt Museum. Mastery of traditional as well as innovative techniques and materials provide a rich tapestry of visual excitement and stretch the definition of quilting.
Virginia Quilt Museum
Posted by woodhavenstudio on August 15, 2017
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2017/08/15/13-perspectives-virginia-quilt-museum-harrisonburg-virginia-september-5-december-16-2017/
August 4, 2017
This annual juried exhibition at the Hardesty Art Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, features all types of fiber art, including art quilts, weaving, fiber sculpture, and mixed media.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on August 4, 2017
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2017/08/04/fiberworks-2017-hardesty-art-center-tulsa-oklahoma-through-september-24-2017/
Posted by woodhavenstudio on July 26, 2017
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2017/07/26/variations-quilt-exhibit-show/
July 23, 2017
Lisa Sipes has collaborated with a number of people to make some stunningly beautiful quilts. Here is just a sample from TheQuiltShow in a Smilebox presentation.
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Posted by woodhavenstudio on July 23, 2017
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2017/07/23/lisa-sipes-beautiful-quilts/
July 13, 2017
Here are some of The Lion King Quilt Exhibit quilts in a Smilebox presentation from TheQuiltShow. This was a featured exhibit at the 2017 Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show sponsored by Cherrywood Fabrics and Disney Theatrical of The Lion King. The artists were given gold and black Cherrywood fabrics; they had to use 60% in the quilt, and could also include other Cherrywood fabrics. Size requirement was 20 x 20 inches. One hundred twenty were chosen for the traveling exhibit.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on July 13, 2017
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2017/07/13/the-lion-king-quilt-exhibit-at-sisters-show-2017/
July 10, 2017
Quilt National 17 is currently at Dairy Barn Arts Center in Athens, Ohio, until September 4, 2017
Pat Kroth – “Full Spin” (detail)
Quilt National is a biennial international juried exhibition of contemporary innovative quilts.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on July 10, 2017
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2017/07/10/quilt-national-17-dairy-barn-arts-center-athens-ohio-through-september-4-2017/
May 22, 2017
Road to California 2017 , “Put a Bird on It.” It’s quite interesting how the idea was carried out in each of these quilts.
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Posted by woodhavenstudio on May 22, 2017
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2017/05/22/put-a-bird-on-it-slide-show-from-road-to-california-2017/
May 9, 2017
Here are instructions to figure how much fabric is needed for the quilt back:
Posted by woodhavenstudio on May 9, 2017
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2017/05/09/how-much-fabric-do-you-need-for-your-quilt-back/
April 25, 2017
Pat Durbin creates quilts that resemble paintings using fabric and thread.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on April 25, 2017
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2017/04/25/a-walk-in-the-woods-quilts-by-pat-durbin-the-quilt-museum-paducah-kentucky-through-july-11-2017/
April 21, 2017
Here is a New FREE tutorial from Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry at: http://www.bryerpatch.com/faq/faq.htm
Posted by woodhavenstudio on April 21, 2017
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2017/04/21/caryl-bryer-fallert-gentrys-finishing-tutorial/
April 11, 2017
See the winning quilts from the American Quilter’s Society Lancaster Show 2017 at:
http://www.aqsblog.com/aqs-quiltweek-2017-lancaster-winners
Posted by woodhavenstudio on April 11, 2017
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2017/04/11/aqs-lancaster-2017-winning-quilts/
Finalists and winners from the Museum’s New Quilts from Old Favorites competition are showcased along with antique examples featuring the theme of Flying Geese piecework.
Quilters around the world were invited to enter outstanding quilts in the 24th Annual Competition coordinated by The National Quilt Museum. The 2016 competition was open to quilts that are innovative interpretations of traditional Flying Geese patterns.
“Migration Patterns” by Susan Mogan Photo is the Museum’s.
See the other winners at: http://quiltmuseum.org/flyinggeese/
Posted by woodhavenstudio on April 4, 2017
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2017/04/04/new-quilts-from-an-old-favorite-antique-flying-geese-through-june-20-2017-national-quilt-museum-paducah-kentucky/
March 27, 2017
QuiltCon 2017 Show winners are here: https://community.themodernquiltguild.com/resources/quiltcon-2017-award-winners
Best in Show
bling by Katherine Jones
Judge’s Choice
Waiting for Sanity by Kristin Shields
Posted by woodhavenstudio on March 27, 2017
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2017/03/27/quiltcon-2017-show-winners/
Posted by woodhavenstudio on March 15, 2017
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2017/03/15/exhibits-at-virginia-quilt-museum-warren-sipe-house-harrisonburg-virginia-through-december-16-2017/
March 5, 2017
Some of the winning quilts from Road to California 2017, including the Best of Show and Marie White Masterpiece Award winners.
 These are the first place winners in each category.
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Posted by woodhavenstudio on March 6, 2017
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/road-to-california-2017-show-quilts/
February 21, 2017
Here is a Smilebox slide presentation of quilts in the Modern Quilt Guild Showcase shown in Houston, Texas, last Fall.
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Posted by woodhavenstudio on February 21, 2017
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2017/02/21/modern-quilt-guild-showcase-2016-houston-texas/
February 18, 2017
To fold a quilt and have no crease lines, Alex Anderson of TheQuiltShow demonstrates how at: http://thequiltshow.com/daily-blog/142-newsletter/24624-want-to-avoid-those-creases-in-your-quilt-alex-shows-you-how?utm_source=Infusionsoft&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2017_01_01_Sunday_Smiles_3&inf_contact_key=d3032b57648513ee09db423d9d84765695872c3177e79aedaa3010cdc10bd011. This type of quilt folding has been around for some time, but Alex’s demo is a good one.
I roll my art quilts and fold my traditional ones. I need to start folding my large traditional quilts this way.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on February 18, 2017
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2017/02/18/no-crease-lines-with-this-fold-method/
The last article is about Quilting Hub hiring writers.
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Posted by woodhavenstudio on February 9, 2017
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2017/02/09/quilting-hub-hiring-writers/
January 28. 2017
Laura Coia at SewVeryEasy shows you how to make a chenille quilt using four identical panels at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRAwAswhDxE
Another easier quilt using a panel is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCdwdk2tsnk
Laura has this tutorial for using a panel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zupBTfTNZI8
Posted by woodhavenstudio on January 28, 2017
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2017/01/28/how-to-make-a-chenille-quilt-using-panels-easy-tutorials/
January 13, 2017
Here is a Smilebox slide presentation from TheQuiltShow of quilts from the innovative pieced category of International Quilt Festival 2016 in Houston, Texas.
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Posted by woodhavenstudio on January 13, 2017
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2017/01/13/slide-show-of-quilts-from-international-quilt-festival-2016-houston-texas/
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Posted by woodhavenstudio on December 31, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/12/31/kaffe-fassets-heritage-quilts-the-national-quilt-museum-paducah-kentuckythrough-january-10th-2017/
December 20, 2016
Sue Spargo and Tonye Phillips have work in this Smilebox presentation by TheQuiltShow:
Posted by woodhavenstudio on December 21, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/12/21/slide-presentation-of-sue-spargo-and-tonye-phillips-work/
December 11. 2016
Along the Spice Route is at New England Quilt Museum in Lowell, Massachusetts, through February 11, 2017
Ann Reardon – “Tumeric Caravan”
Forty-one artists interpreted spices in the exhibit Along the Spice Route, which offers an opportunity to discover the spices´ countries of origin, the importance of ancient trade routes, and the lasting connections between the world´s cultural heritages.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on December 11, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/12/11/along-the-spice-route-new-england-quilt-museum-lowell-massachusetts-through-february-11-2017/
December 6, 2016
Here is a Smilebox slide presentation from TheQuiltShow of the art pictorial quilts at International Quilt Festival, Houston, Texas, in November. They are wonderful!
Posted by woodhavenstudio on December 6, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/12/06/art-pictorial-quilts-international-festival-2016-houston-texas/
November 29, 2016
The November gallery exhibit at QuiltWorks in Bend, Oregon, consists of small and miniature quilts.
See the Smilebox presentation from TheQuiltShow:
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Posted by woodhavenstudio on November 29, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/11/29/small-quilts-exhibit-at-quiltworks-bend-oregon/
Viewers’ Choice at International Quilt Festival in Houston, Texas, this month was Lone Star Explores Space by Peter Hayward.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on November 20, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/11/20/viewers-choice-international-quilt-festival-2016-houston-texas/
November 19,2016
Best of Show winner was Cynthia England’s “Reflections of Cape Town” at International Quilt Festival in Houston, Texas, this month.
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Posted by woodhavenstudio on November 19, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/11/19/quilts-from-international-quilt-festival-quilts-2016-houston-texas/
November 12, 2016
Art Quilts XXI: In Stitches – Seriously Humorous Art Quilts will be at Vision Gallery in Chandler, Arizona, November 18, 2016 – January 7, 2017
Barbara Dahlberg – “Sometimes Friendship Can Be Sticky”
This annual exhibition features contemporary art quilts.
Vision Gallery
Posted by woodhavenstudio on November 12, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/11/12/art-quilts-xxi-in-stitches-seriously-humorous-art-quilts-vision-gallery-chandler-arizona-november-18-2016-january-7-2017/
November 6, 2016
Never tear out stitches again with paper piecing. Weallsew.com has a good tutorial at:
http://weallsew.com/how-to-make-paper-piecing-easy/
Here is a paper piecing tutorial if you are new to using this technique: http://www.freshlemonsquilts.com/tag/paper-piecing-tutorial/
Posted by woodhavenstudio on November 7, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/11/07/tutorials-for-paper-piecing/
October 28, 2016
Abstractions and Reflections will be at Madame Walker Theatre Center in Indianapolis, Indiana
November 1 – 30, 2016
Daren Redman – “Flowers #4”
This solo exhibition by quilt artist Daren Redman is made up of large-scale, abstract floral motifs and landscapes. The bold, bright, colorful quilts reflect the last six years of Daren’s inspirations, from the nature in her own back yard, to her Swiss hiking trip.
Reception: November 4, 2016 from 5-9:00 p.m.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on October 28, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/10/28/abstractions-and-reflections-madame-walker-theatre-center-indianapolis-indiana-november-1-30-2016/
October 21, 2016
American Quilts: History and Art will be at Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn, New York, October 29, 2016, through January 8, 2017.
American Quilts: History and Art will feature historical quilts curated by Jonathan Holstein from the collection of the International Quilt Studies Center & Museum in Nebraska.
Photos are the Art Center’s.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on October 21, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/10/21/american-quilts-history-and-art-schweinfurth-art-center-auburn-new-york-october-29-2016-january-8-2017/
Surprise Quilt Presented to Mary A. Grow
Diamond Strip Quilt
Posted by woodhavenstudio on October 17, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/10/17/painted-pieced-and-padded-masterwork-quilts-from-the-american-folk-art-museum-american-folk-art-museum-new-york-city-through-november-6-2016/
October 11. 2016
With the flooding that is occurring in the Southeast from Hurricane Matthew, this information about quilt and textile care after a flood may be helpful. “How to Care for and Salvage Your Textiles After a Flood” is from Lynn Lancaster Gorges.
http://www.textilepreservation.com/flood.htm
Posted by woodhavenstudio on October 11, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/10/11/quilt-textile-care-after-flood/
October 7, 2016
The Madame Walker Theatre is having a quilt exhibit, It’s All About Jazz, October 7 – 28, 2016. The theatre is located at 617 Indiana Avenue in Indianapolis. Free parking is west of the building.
There is an opening reception tonight (Friday, October 7) from 6 to 9pm with complimentary food and live entertainment with Vickie Daniel and friends.
Eighteen quilt artists are exhibiting in the invitational, which was curated by Daren Redman.
“Autumn Song” by Caryl Schuetz
Posted by woodhavenstudio on October 7, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/10/07/its-all-about-jazz-madame-walker-theatre-indianapolis-indiana-october-7-28-2016/
September 23, 2016
The Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza 2016 was September 16 – 18. You can see the winners at:
https://www.quiltfest.com/upcoming-shows-and-events/pennsylvania-national-quilt-extravaganza/new-heading-page/2015-pnqe-quilt-competition-winners/
Best Wall Quilt: Waratah by Melinda Bula
Third Place: The Couple by Eve Vallorani
Posted by woodhavenstudio on September 23, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/09/23/pennsylvania-national-quilt-extravaganza-2016-winners/
Poppy by Caryl Schuetz
Artist’s Own is pleased to exhibit nineteen contemporary quilts of the Indiana members of the Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA). These beautiful quilts were created in response to Marie Webster’s (1859-1956) ideals.
“A Joy Forever: Marie Webster Quilts” exhibit at the Indianapolis Museum of Art runs through January.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on September 14, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/09/14/indiana-art-quilts-marie-websters-legacy-artists-own-lafayette-indiana-through-october-15-2016/
And Still We Rise: African American Story Quilts
An exhibition of contemporary story quilts illustrating significant moments in African American history will be on view in the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley (MSV) in Winchester, Virginia, through December 31, 2016.
And Still We Rise: African American Story Quilts narrates four centuries of African American history through the display of sixty-nine story quilts. All the textiles were created by an international group of artists in the Women of Color Quilters Network.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on September 11, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/09/11/and-still-we-rise-african-american-story-quilts-museum-of-the-shenandoah-valley-winchester-virginia-through-december-31-2016/
September 5, 2016
Release by Doria Goocher
The Firebird by Sheree Rasmussen
Throughout history, women have had to balance responsibilities to community, home, and family while pursuing other interests, jobs, or careers. This exhibit celebrates women both throughout history and today.
Photos of quilts from the SAQA: Balancing Act exhibit can be seen at : http://quilts.com/quilt-gallery.html
Posted by woodhavenstudio on September 5, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/09/05/saqa-balancing-act-quilt-gallery/
August 28, 2016
Here and There: Works by the Manhattan Quilt Guild is at National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky. through November 15, 2016
Ludmila Aristova – “After the Storm”
This exhibition explores how New York City artists interpret their environment.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on August 28, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/08/28/here-and-there-works-by-the-manhattan-quilt-guild-national-quilt-museum-paducah-kentucky-through-november-15-2016/
August 19, 2016
The 2016 World Quilt Competition New England in Manchester, New Hampshire, is August 18 – 20, 2016.
Traditional First Place:
American Spirit by Keiko Ike, Japan
Photos of the winners can be seen at: http://www.quiltfest.com/upcoming-shows-and-events/world-quilt-new-england/enter-the-quilt-competition/2015-world-quilt-competition-winners/
Posted by woodhavenstudio on August 19, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/08/19/2016-world-quilt-competition-new-england-winners/
August 12, 2016
Making the Australian Quilt: 1800 – 1950 is at the National Gallery of Victoria in Australia through November 6, 2016, with eighty pieces in the exhibit, which include quilts and garments.
Wedding Quilt 1922 Made by Mary Jane Hannaford
Posted by woodhavenstudio on August 12, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/08/12/making-the-australian-quilt-1800-1950-national-gallery-of-victoria-australia-through-november-6-2016/
August 6, 2016
Winners of the AQS Syracuse Show 2016 in Syracuse, New York, at: http://www.quiltweek.com/workshops/syracuse-2016/
Best Longarm Machine Workmanship Award
Silk Road Sampler
Melissa Sobotka
Texas
Posted by woodhavenstudio on August 6, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/08/06/aqs-syracuse-show-2016-winners/
July 29, 2016
Quilts & Color from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is on exhibit at San Diego Museum of Art in San Diego, California, until September 5, 2016. This is a fabulous showing of quilts, which I saw while it was in Boston.
More at: sdmart.org
You can also check my March 15, 2014, blog entry about Quilts & Color while it was in Boston.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on July 29, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/07/29/quilt-color-san-diego-museum-of-art-san-diego-california-through-september-5-2016/
July 24, 2016
Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry: 40 Years of Color, Light & Motion will be at Mitchell Museum in Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, Mt. Vernon, Illinois, from July 31 – October 9, 2016
Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry – “Celebration #1”
This forty year retrospective exhibition features 47 quilts by Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry made over four decades, including her first quilt from 1976 as well as her most recent pieces.
You can see photos of all the quilts at: Mitchell Museum, Cedarhurst Center for the Arts
Posted by woodhavenstudio on July 24, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/07/24/caryl-bryer-fallert-gentry-40-years-of-color-light-motion-mitchell-museum-cedarhurst-center-for-the-arts-mt-vernon-illinois-july-31-october-9-2016/
July 19, 2016
Sad to learn that Quilter’s Newsletter Magazine will publish its last issue with October/November 2016. The magazine was founded in 1969 and was the only magazine devoted only to quilting for many years.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on July 19, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/07/19/good-bye-quilters-newsletter-magazine/
July 17, 2016
LaConner Quilt & Textile Museum, LaConner, Washington, has Beauty of Japan exhibit taking the top two floors of the building, until October 2, 2016. Here is info about the quilts and their makers: https://okanarts.com/beauty-of-japan/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=July eNews 2016
Photos from Okanarts.com
Posted by woodhavenstudio on July 17, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/07/17/beauty-of-japan-laconner-quilt-textile-museum-laconner-washington-through-october-2-2016/
July 8, 2016
To Dye For will be at Visions Art Museum in San Diego, California, July 16 – October 2, 2016
Lyric Kinard – “Mill Wheels IV: Progress”
This exhibition features works by artists Sue Cavanaugh, Kim Eichler-Messmer, Ann Johnston, Lyric Montgomery Kinard, and Jeannie Palmer Moore.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on July 8, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/07/08/to-dye-for-visions-art-museum-san-diego-california-july-16-october-2-2016/
July 3, 2016
For celebration of the Fourth of July, here are some patriotic quilts from TheQuiltShow by Smilebox:
Posted by woodhavenstudio on July 3, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/07/03/patriotic-quilts/
June 24, 2016
Animal Instincts by Annie Helmericks-Louder will be at Texas Quilt Museum in La Grange, Texas, June 30 – September 25, 2016
Annie Helmericks-Louder – “The Dinner Guest”
Eleven animal-themed quilts give voice to Louder’s concerns about the environment and humanity’s stewardship of the earth. Her Outlaw Animal series spotlights “varmints” like armadillos and rattlesnakes, and her Side by Side series celebrates animal visitors to her rural home.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on June 24, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/06/24/animal-instincts-by-annie-helmericks-louder-texas-quilt-museum-la-grange-texas-june-30-september-25-2016/
June 15, 2016
Here is a tutorial by Sharon Pederson on how to add a border to an already completed quilt from TheQuiltShow:
Posted by woodhavenstudio on June 15, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/06/15/tutorial-adding-a-border-to-a-quilted-quilt-other-tutorials/
June 11, 2016
Dialogues: Contemporary Responses to Marie Webster Quilts will be at Indianapolis Museum of Art in Indianapolis, Indiana, from June 23 – September 4, 2016
“Poppy” by Caryl Schuetz
SAQA members from eight midwestern states will be exhibiting their quilts in this regional exhibition juried by Niloo Paydar, Curator of Textiles and Fashion Arts at the Indianapolis Museum of Art in the Bret Waller Gallery. It has been organized in conjunction with the IMA’s exhibition of A Joy Forever: Marie Webster Quilts. The curators are Kate Lenkowsky and Niloo.
Exhibitions in the Bret Waller Gallery do not require general admission, but there is an admission cost to see the Marie Webster exhibit.
Opening Reception: June 23, 2016 from 4-4:30 p.m.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on June 11, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/06/11/dialogues-contemporary-responses-to-marie-webster-quilts-indianapolis-museum-of-art-indianapolis-indiana-june-23-september-4-2016/
June 7, 2016
Here are graduation quilts on Smilebox from TheQuiltShow’s photo files:
Posted by woodhavenstudio on June 7, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/06/07/graduation-quilts/
June 5, 2016
The Quilters Hall of Fame will be hosting their 2016 celebration on July 14-16, in Marion, Indiana. They’ve selected a master fiber artist, exhibitor, curator, author, researcher, quilt historian, mentor, ground breaker and former aerospace engineer as their inductee. Yes, that’s just one person. Did you guess who it is?
It’s Carolyn Mazloomi!
Click here to learn more about the 2016 Celebration.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on June 5, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/06/05/carolyn-mazloomi-2016-quilters-hall-of-fame-inductee/
May 28, 2016
Quilting Impressionist Landscapes is at Ana Intercontinental Hotel in Tokyo, Japan, through August 7, 2016
Noriko Endo – “Autumn Enchantment”
This solo exhibition features art quilts by artist Noriko Endo.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on May 28, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/05/28/quilting-impressionist-landscapes-ana-intercontinental-hotel-tokyo-japan-through-august-7-2016/
May 22, 2016
Lori Kennedy has machine quilting tutorials at her site: http://theinboxjaunt.com/quilt/free-motion-quilting-tutorials/
Here is Lori Kennedy’s easy machine quilting designs for filling in backgrounds: http://weallsew.com/fast-easy-machine-quilting-fills/
Posted by woodhavenstudio on May 22, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/05/22/easy-machine-quilting-tutorials-with-lori-kennedy/
May 15, 2016
Cultural Red is at Hubbard Museum of the American West in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico, through October 10, 2016
Shannon Conley – “The Yucca and the Moth”
This SAQA regional exhibition features the work of eighty artists whose works interpret how the color red is seen culturally. Also on display are the Seeds for SAQA and Natural Healing exhibitions.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on May 15, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/05/15/cultural-red-hubbard-museum-of-the-american-west-ruidoso-downs-new-mexico-through-october-10-2016/
Posted by woodhavenstudio on May 6, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/05/06/2016-aqs-quiltweek-paducah-part-3-4/
May 1, 2016
Fantasies in Fiber & Beads will be at Northwind Arts Center in Port Townsend, Washington, May 5 – 29, 2016
Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry – “Jacuzzi Jazz”
Larkin Jean Van Horn Cordelia
This exhibition features art quilts by Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry and beaded fiber sculpture by Larkin Jean Van Horn.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on May 1, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/05/01/fantasies-in-fiber-beads-northwind-arts-center-port-townsend-washington-may-5-29-2016/
April 25, 2016
Here are photos of some of the quilts from the AQS 2016 Show in Paducah, Kentucky, last week. There will be more to come. The Smilebox presentation is from TheQuiltShow.com
Posted by woodhavenstudio on April 25, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/04/25/aqs-paducah-2016-show-slideshow-part-1/
April 24, 2016
“Inherited Quilts 2: Clinton Frame Mennonite Church,” is at the Goshen College
library gallery, Goshen, Indiana, through July 1, 2016. The exhibit is sponsored by the Mennonite-Amish Museum.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on April 24, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/04/24/inherited-quilts-2-clinton-frame-mennonite-church-goshen-college-library-gallery-goshen-indiana-through-through-july-1-2016/
April 15, 2016
The annual Arizona Quilter’s Guild Show was held at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa, Arizona in March 2016. There were many fabulous quilts on exhibit. Here are just a few presented by TheQuiltShow.com
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Part 2: Best of Show, Hall of Fame, and Award of Merit Winners are in these slides.
To see all the winners, go to: Arizona Quilter’s Guild
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Posted by woodhavenstudio on April 15, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/04/15/slide-shows-of-arizona-quilters-guild-show-2016/
April 3, 2016
McKIM STUDIOS has a RUBY SHORT McKIM REVIVAL!
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Download Free Patterns at:
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Posted by woodhavenstudio on April 3, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/04/03/free-ruby-short-mckim-patterns-from-101-patchwork-patterns-online/
March 27, 2016
New Quilts by KAFFE FASSETT and Historical Quilts from the Collection of the Quilt Museum and Gallery, York, England. Included in this exhibition—only one of two U.S. museum venues—are fifteen historic quilts from The Quilters’ Guild Collection, York, England and twenty quilts produced by Kaffe Fassett that were inspired by the designs of the historic quilts. The exhibit is at San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles in San Jose, California, through June 28, 2016.
Kaffe Fassett, Trip Around the World
http://www.sjquiltmuseum.org/exhibitions_upcoming.html
Here is a video about Kaffe’s quilts and use of color from The Quilt Show:
Posted by woodhavenstudio on March 27, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/03/27/new-quilts-by-kaffe-fassett-and-historical-quilts-san-jose-museum-of-quilts-textiles-san-jose-california-through-june-28-2016/
Posted by woodhavenstudio on March 18, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/03/18/thequiltshow-programs-free-to-view-online-this-weekend/
March 13, 2016
Ann Harwell’s wonderful quilts are on this Smilebox slideshow presented by The Quilt Show.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on March 13, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/03/13/ann-harwells-quilts/
March 7, 2016
Photo is of SAQA Exhibit taken by Kate Lenkowsky
Posted by woodhavenstudio on March 8, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/indiana-heritage-quilt-show-2016-winners/
March 3, 2016
Here are quilts from Quiltcon West in Pasadena, California, in February 2016 in a Smilebox presentation from The Quilt Show.
QuiltCon West 2016, the Minimalist Design Quilts
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QuiltCon West 2016 had an exhibit of the quilts of Molly Upton. “Quilts of Molly Upton” highlights the work of a pioneer in the early stages of the art quilt movement. Molly was known for working with velvet, silks, corduroy, and polyester blends.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on March 2, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/03/02/quiltcon-west-2016-the-minimalist-design-quilts/
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February 27, 2016 The weekend of October 15th was the annual Pacific International Quilt Festival 2015 that was held in Santa Clara, California. Here are photos of quilts in that show in a Smilebox slide show presented by The Quilt Show.
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Here’s a review of some past shows for you to enjoy, including garments and modern-day quilts from Japan. Keep an eye out, as there will be lots to see from this year’s show soon.
 2012 2014 Japanese Quilts – Modern Day 2013 |
Posted by woodhavenstudio on February 27, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/02/27/pacific-international-quilt-festival-2015-quilt-plus-past-show-review/
February 14, 2016
Art-Naturescapes Second Place
On the Wing
by Barbara Binotto
The World of Beauty Award
Eager to Learn—Afghanistan
by GILLIAN SHEARER
You can see all the winners at: http://www.quilts.org/winners.html
Posted by woodhavenstudio on February 14, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/02/14/quilts-a-world-of-beauty-international-quilt-festival-2015-winners-houston-texas/
February 9, 2016
Here are photos of quilts from the Tokyo Quilt Festival 2016 in Tokyo, Japan.
You can see photos here: https://okanarts.com/tokyo-quilt-festival-2016/
and more at Jonelle Patrick’s blog: /http://jonellepatrick.me/2016/01/28/tokyo-quilt-show-international-2016/
“The Street of Golden Leaves” by Keiko Kimura
Posted by woodhavenstudio on February 10, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/02/10/tokyo-quilt-festival-2016/
Legacy of a Thousand Stitches; Quilts of the Museum of Texas Tech University is on exhibit through May 15, 2016 in Lubbock, Texas. Selected from almost 300 quilts in the collection this exhibition features the best and most interesting quilts in the collection. The quilts have been selected based on their artistic appeal and story. Where the maker of the quilt is known, her photos and story is shared. Among the quilts features is a signed and dated 1839 Chintz Medallion Quilt and a machine appliqued quilt with the date of 1861 stitched into it. The exhibition also features six never before exhibited doll quilts, which rarely survive since they were toys.
This first major exhibition of the Museum’s quilts in recent years will be accompanied by an exhibition catalog featuring images of each of the quilts on exhibit along with another 50 not on display due to space constraints. The catalog will be available through the Museum Gift Shop and may be order ed by phone at (806)742-2436.
For more info about the exhibit: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/museumttu/exhsch11.html
The following link will take you to segments filmed by the local Fox news station on January 29th, probably the next best thing if you cannot make it to Lubbock:
Posted by woodhavenstudio on January 31, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/01/31/legacy-of-a-thousand-stitches-quilts-of-the-museum-of-texas-tech-university-lubbock-texas-through-may-15-2016/
January 24, 2016
Jane Hall’s quilts are in this Smilebox slideshow that is presented by The Quilt Show.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on January 24, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/01/24/jane-halls-quilts-online-slideshow/
January 17, 2016
TextileFusion was a special exhibit at International Quilt Festival in Houston 2015. Suzann Thompson fuses together knitting, quilting, crocheting, and embellishing to create her signature TextileFusion pieces. She cuts and pieces recycled knits onto a fabric foundation. After she quilts and binds, she embellishes with crocheted motifs, embroidery, buttons, and beads. Below is a Smilebox slideshow presented by The Quilt Show.
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Posted by woodhavenstudio on January 17, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/01/17/suzann-thompsons-textile-fusion-online-slide-show/
More information is at: http://quiltmuseum.org/visit/current-exhibits/#e2
Posted by woodhavenstudio on January 12, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/01/12/the-eleventh-hour-quilts-of-world-war-i-through-february-9-2016-national-quilt-museum-paducah-kentucky/
January 8, 2016
Modern Quilt Guild at the Texas Quilt Museum is at Texas Quilt Museum in La Grange, Texas, through March 27, 2016
Vicki Conley – “Stacks in the Grass”
This exhibition features 25 quilts made by members of Modern Quilt Guilds from around the country.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on January 8, 2016
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2016/01/08/modern-quilt-guild-at-the-texas-quilt-museum-texas-quilt-museum-la-grange-texas-through-march-27-2016/
December 31, 2015
The National Quilting Association has posted their final newsletter, which I have copied below. You can also go to their web site to read it there if you wish, at:http://www.nqaquilts.org/current/newsletter/
People have asked me what will happen to the judging program and the Masterpiece Quilt program. Their certified judges have formed National Association of Certified Quilt Judges, which will continue with professional quilt judging, and they will also be managing the Masterpiece Quilt program.
As we approach 2016 and the final dissolution of The National Quilting Association, Inc., I want to share with you the steps taken by the Board.
Several of you have asked about obtaining a refund of dues paid prior to the decision to dissolve the organization. We regret that we can not make any refunds as the orderly close of NQA necessitated meeting outstanding financial obligations.
Acting President
Posted by woodhavenstudio on December 31, 2015
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2015/12/31/dissolution-of-national-quilt-association/
December 24, 2015
Here is a very good visual and explanation of how to make a beginner eight-pointed star by Edyta Sitar, which shows how easily the set-in seams can be sewn into the corners of the star.
How to Sew a Beginner Eight-Pointed Star Quilt Block : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qV-LPJpl0J
Posted by woodhavenstudio on December 24, 2015
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2015/12/24/sewing-set-in-seams-of-an-eight-pointed-star-with-edyta-sitar/
December 15, 2015
The exhibit Nineteen Stars: Quilts of Indiana’s Present & Past is at Old Gallery of University of Evansville in Evansville, Indiana. It will be showing through January 10, 2016.
http://evansvillemuseum.org/exhibitions/current/ is where you can get more information about the exhibit.
Beach House Blues by Caryl Schuetz
NINETEEN STARS: QUILTS OF INDIANA’S PRESENT AND PAST, begins the Evansville Museum’s celebration of Indiana’s upcoming Bicentennial. The theme is drawn from the 19 stars depicted in the state flag that commemorate Indiana’s position as the 19th state to join the Union.
Stars were favored quilt patterns in the 19th and 20th centuries and appeared in many variations. The 19 historic quilts in the exhibition span 150 years of Indiana quiltmaking from the 1830s to the 1980s and were selected from the collection of the Indiana State Museum.
The 19 contemporary works, which were created specifically for this exhibition by some of Indiana’s outstanding quilt artists, incorporate the star theme in a number of ways, from overt to illusory. The artists’ techniques vary widely, from traditional piecework and appliqué to improvisational collage, layering, digital media or richly textural thread painting.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on December 15, 2015
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2015/12/15/nineteen-stars-quilts-of-indianas-present-past-old-gallery-of-university-of-evansville-in-evansville-indiana-through-january-10-2016/
December 11, 2015
Quilts Japan will be at the New England Quilt Museum in Lowell, Massachusetts, January 6 – May 1, 2016
Miwako Mogami – “Towards Space”The New England Quilt Museum will host the US premier of the 12th Quilt Nihon Exhibition. NEQM is the only venue in the Northeast to showcase thirty-two of these award-winning quilts from one of the world’s most prestigious competitions, sponsored by the Japanese Handicraft Instructors’ Association.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on December 11, 2015
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2015/12/11/quilts-japan-new-england-quilt-museum-lowell-massachusetts-january-6-may-1-2016/
December 6, 2015
Take this “Quilts in Films” quiz consisting of sixteen questions.
https://www.qzzr.com/c/quiz/120971/5c91d9e3-5d19-4282-a8fe-9d7e817d821d?et_mid=795176&rid=247418506
Sponsored by McCall’s Quilting magazine and F+W, a content and ecommerce company.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on December 6, 2015
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2015/12/06/quilts-in-films-quiz/
Part 2Posted by woodhavenstudio on November 27, 2015
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2015/11/27/pacific-international-quilt-festival-2015-online-slide-show-part-2/
Not Your Grandmother’s Quilts is at Pacific Park Gallery in Coos Bay, Oregon, through January 30, 2016. The second annual juried show of fabric art and traditional quilts by Western Oregon artists.
Paulette Landers – “Cosmic Tango”
Posted by woodhavenstudio on November 21, 2015
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2015/11/21/not-your-grandmothers-quilts-pacific-park-gallery-coos-bay-oregon-through-january-30-2016/
The only other American museum to host the exhibit will be the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles in the Spring of 2016.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on November 15, 2015
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2015/11/15/blanket-statements-new-quilts-by-kaffe-and-historical-quilts-from-the-collection-of-the-quilt-museum-and-gallery-york-uk-james-a-michener-art-museum-doylestown-pennsylvania-through-febr/
| The Inspiring Art of Quilting: Piecing Past & Present
When and Where: Cost: Event Description:Listen, see, and do during an evening of discovery involving dreams, quilting, and stories. Fabric, sewing, and quilting are literally interwoven into our history, but rarely considered “important.” But quilts are more than just blankets we sleep and dream under—they are a record of family history, stories, and events. Sometimes they are even an expression of abstract design. This event invites guests to see and learn how early hand-sewing transformed the practical art of quilting into a vibrant and unique art form. Listen to historic interpreters from Freetown Village as they share tales about the history of African American quilting. Explore quilting displays—and even the Stutz Artist’s Gallery invitational fiber arts exhibition, Make Your Mark: Dream—and listen to a presentation of “The West was Won with Needle and Thread” by Threads of Time Creative Sewing and Retreat Center. Internationally recognized African American historian and folklorist Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi, as well as experts from The Quilters’ Hall of Fame, will also speak. Professional quilters from Quilting by the Stitch will provide a hands-on quilt-block experience that will be assembled into a special Spirit & Place quilt. College Mentors for Kids will display pieced fashions the youth created. Guests are even invited to bring their own quilts for oral appraisal by AQS certified quilt appraiser, Caryl Schuetz. Walk-ins welcome. RSVPs requested. Presented by Stutz Artists Association and Quilting by the Stitch.
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Posted by woodhavenstudio on November 10, 2015
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2015/11/10/the-inspiring-art-of-quilting-piecing-past-present-friday-november-13-2015-500-pm-900-pm-at-the-stutz-business-and-arts-center-indianapolis-indiana/
Make Your Mark: Dream is at The Raymond James Stutz Art Gallery in Indianapolis, Indiana, through November 20, 2015
Virginia A. Spiegel – “Shagbark 7”
This exhibition focuses on the distinctive mark making of fiber artists using everyday materials in unusual ways.
Opening Reception: November 6, 2015 from 5-9:00 p.m.
The Raymond James Stutz Art Gallery
212 W. 10th St., B220
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-292-3200
Posted by woodhavenstudio on November 6, 2015
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2015/11/06/make-your-mark-dream-the-raymond-james-stutz-art-gallery-indianapolis-indiana-through-november-20-2015/
November 4, 2015
The Smilebox slide presentation of the International Quilt Festival 2015’s winners is from The Quilt Show.
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Posted by woodhavenstudio on November 4, 2015
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2015/11/04/international-quilt-festival-2015-houston-texas-top-winning-quilts/
October 30, 2015
30 Quilts for 30 Years is at Virginia Quilt Museum in Harrisonburg, Virginia, through December 17, 2015
Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry – “In the Marsh #2”
This exhibition celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry’s first art quilt in 1983. The thirty-six quilts on display, all of which are new, revisit many of the themes of her past, award-winning work, and also introduce some new themes. Although there is diversity in style, the uniform size of the quilts (30″ x 30″) pulls the exhibition together visually.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on October 30, 2015
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2015/10/30/30-quilts-for-30-years-virginia-quilt-museum-harrisonburg-virginia-through-december-17-2015/
October 25, 2015
“Susie’s Magic Binding” by Aunt Marti is a You Tube tutorial at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8N6nv90H2c
The tutorial shows a totally machine stitched and applied binding with a flange that looks like a piped binding…really cool!
Here is the tutorial done with photos and printed instructions on Aunt Marti’s blog: http://www.52quilts.com/2012/05/tuesday-tutorial-susies-magic-binding.html?m=1
Posted by woodhavenstudio on October 25, 2015
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2015/10/25/all-machine-binding-with-flange-tutorial/
October 18, 2015
“A Stitch In Time” 
The Quilter’s Guild of Indianapolis, Inc. presents its biennial quilt show on Friday, October 23 and Saturday, the 24, 2015, at Westfield Middle School in Westfield, Indiana.
Hours are 10am – 5pm both days. Admission is $10.00. Children under 12 are admitted free.
The 2015 Show theme is “A Stitch In Time” and this special challenge competition invited members to submit quilts that interpret this theme.
Contemporary to traditional, bed quilts to baby quilts, art quilts to wearables – over 400 items will be on display.
Saturday at 1:30pm will feature an auction of small quilts that have been made and donated by guild members. There will be a vendor area with booths representing fabric stores, sewing machines, and craft suppliers as well as a refreshment area with lunch foods, desserts, and snacks.
Appraisals by appointment are on Saturday during the show. Caryl Schuetz, quilted textiles appraiser certified by American Quilter’s Society, is the appraiser.
On Friday, a silent auction begins at 10:00am and ends at 3:00pm.
Bed turnings are scheduled for Friday at 11:00am, 12:30pm, and 2:00pm. Saturday’s bed turnings are at 11:00am and 12:30pm.
Westfield Middle School is located at 345 W Hoover St, Westfield, IN., near the intersection of US 31 and 181st Street. Check the website for updated information on road construction in the area. http://quiltguildindy.net/20-2/
Opportunity Quilt: You can purchase tickets for a chance to win this quilt at the show.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on October 18, 2015
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2015/10/18/a-stitch-in-time-quilters-guild-of-indianapolis-inc-s-quilt-show-october-23-24-2015-westfield-indiana/
October 14, 2015
Enjoy the studio, work, and play of Carrie Bloomston, a Smilebox slide show presented by The Quilt Show.
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Posted by woodhavenstudio on October 14, 2015
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2015/10/14/online-slide-show-of-carrie-bloomstons-work/
October 5, 2015
Have you tried spray basting your quilts on your design wall? Patsy Thompson, sponsored by The Quilt Show, shows you how and answers all your questions here: https://thequiltshow.com/daily-blog/106-website-features/15081-basting-patsy-thompson-spray-basting-revisited?utm_source=Infusionsoft&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2015_09_25_Newsletter_7&inf_contact_key=d09f611c23d092233c2ce9b2f3a2a242acb8b39fb7afb7287f27bf3d0b52fc8c
I will be using this method with my two quilts that I will be completing for our Guild Show, which is in October.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on October 6, 2015
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2015/10/06/spray-basting-quilts-on-the-design-wall-tutorial/
Posted by woodhavenstudio on September 26, 2015
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2015/09/26/quilts-of-southwest-china-september-27-april-30-2016-michigan-state-university-museum-east-lansing-michigan/
September 18, 2015
The quilt that Oprah Winfrey had commissioned textile artist Faith Ringgold to make in 1989 for Maya Angelou’s sixtieth birthday was sold at auction for $380,000.00!
73″ x 73″
Here is the Swann Galleries catalog entry, which lists both the Buyers Premium of $461,000.00 and the hammer price of $380,000.00: http://catalogue.swanngalleries.com/asp/fullCatalogue.asp?salelot=2390++++++32+&refno=++703573&saletype=
For more info: http://www.northjersey.com/news/maya-angelou-quilt-by-englewood-artist-sells-for-380-000-at-auction-1.1410327
Posted by woodhavenstudio on September 18, 2015
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2015/09/18/maya-angelous-quilt-sells-at-auction-for-380000-00/
September 17, 2015
Conscience of the Human Spirit: The Life of Nelson Mandela; there are fifty-nine quilts in this traveling exhibit made by United States and South Africa quilt artists; originally shown in July 2014 at the international Quilt Conference Africa in Johannesburg. Circulated by the Michigan State University Museum, these pieces reflect the ways in which Nelson Mandela touched individual lives and changed a nation.
The exhibit is at Kentucky Museum, Western Kentucky University, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, until January 31, 2016.
More information<https://www.wku.edu/kentuckymuseum/exhibits/mandela_exhibit_and_programming.php>
You can see photos of the quilts at:<http://museum.msu.edu/museum/tes/ConscienceMandela/ConscienceMandela-1.htm>
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Windows of Reflections by Harriette Alford Meriwether
Posted by woodhavenstudio on September 17, 2015
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2015/09/17/conscience-of-the-human-spirit-the-life-of-nelson-mandela-through-january-31-2016-kentucky-museum-western-kentucky-university-bowling-green-kentucky/
September 12, 2015
See Karen Marchetti’s studio and work. Karen shares photos of her work in this Smilebox slide show presented by The Quilt Show.
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Posted by woodhavenstudio on September 12, 2015
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2015/09/12/karen-marchetti-quilts-in-online-slide-show/
This is such a surprise! Very sad. The first big shows I attended were NQA’s. The letter is here on their web site: http://www.nqaquilts.org/current/newsletter/
September 4, 2015
Dear Friends and Members of NQA,
At a special meeting of the NQA Board of Directors held August 18, 2015, the Board celebrated NQA’s 46 years of achievements and successes. However, when looking toward the future, the Board has determined that NQA has had its season and by unanimous vote the Board of Directors voted to dissolve the National Quilting Association, Inc.
All this may sound like a sudden turn of events, but we assure you it’s not sudden, as the warning signs have been there for nearly 10 years. The steady decline in show attendance, consistent decrease in membership, lack of contingency planning and dwindling operational funds made this a clear but difficult decision. The current Board has worked tirelessly to find alternatives to keep NQA solvent and sustainable into the future, however our efforts did not result in a partnership with another quilting organization or adoption of our programs as we had hoped.
NQA can measure its successes through the fostering of other quilt organizations and quilt shows, establishing criteria for excellence in quilt making, establishing a Masterpiece Quilt designation, professionalizing the role of the quilt judge and quilt teacher, offering grants to communities to fund quilt related projects and originating the National Day of Quilting. NQA is considered a leader in the quilting world and there is much to be proud of.
You may be filled with a variety of emotions – sorrow, concern, anger, bewilderment, and grief. All those are legitimate and we hope you will accept these facts and understand all efforts were made to keep NQA viable. It’s a time for decisiveness, clarity, and conviction. The NQA Board of Directors wishes to thank all of our faithful members and supporters who have done remarkable work together over the years. We all should feel a sense of pride and completion.
Moving forward the Board is working to arrange transfer of our memberships to another national quilting association. Alternatives for management of our programs are still being researched. Watch for more news on this later.
You can help make this transition easier for NQA by being optimistic about the future and grateful for the wonderful experiences and friendships created because of NQA. We wish you all the very best as you continue those friendships and in all of your quilting endeavors.
Sincerely,
Marcel Miller, President Mary Ann Guidos, Communication Chair
Margaret Powers, Vice-President Margie Engel, Grant Chair
Priscilla Godfrey, Secretary Heather Tighe, Chapter Chair
Mary Lou Paoletti, Treasurer Sandra Dorrbecker, Education Chair
Posted by woodhavenstudio on September 6, 2015
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2015/09/06/nqa-board-votes-to-dissolve-national-quilting-association-inc/
This tutorial is presented by The Quilt Show. thequiltshow.com
Posted by woodhavenstudio on September 3, 2015
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2015/09/03/julie-cefalu-binding-tips-part-3-tutorial-tips-tricks-techniques/
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Posted by woodhavenstudio on August 30, 2015
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2015/08/30/to-honor-and-comfort-quilts-of-valor-national-quilt-museum-paducah-kentucky-through-november-11-2015/
Join Julie Cefalu for her tips on binding a quilt. She shows you tips and techniques for bindings in Part 1, and how to make that perfect mitered corner on your binding and how to join the ends of your binding using a 45-degree angled seam in Part 2.
Go to Julie’s classroom for more tips, tricks, & techniques.
The videos are sponsored by The Quilt Show.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on August 25, 2015
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2015/08/25/tips-tricks-and-techniques-with-julie-cefalu-binding-basics-1-and-2-tutorials/
August 21, 2015
Here are photos of the teacher’s quilts from the Sisters 2015 Show: http://johnandrsn.jalbum.net/Sisters%20Teacher%20Tent%205/#
Sue Spargo “The Jester”
This is from “Albums by John Anderson” at http://johnandrsn.jalbum.net where there are other quilt albums.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on August 21, 2015
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2015/08/21/sisters-quilt-show-2015-teacher-quilts/
August 14, 2015
Seasonal Palette is at J Wayne Stark Galleries at Texas A & M University in College Station, Texas, through October 4, 2015
Barbara Confer – “Canopy”
Thirty-seven artists were selected to create art quilts celebrating the seasons. The resulting pieces, all sized at 78” tall and 32” wide, create a unique exhibit that moves us through the seasons using texture, light, color, and masterful design.
J. Wayne Stark Galleries at Texas A & M: http://uart.tamu.edu/visit-stark
Posted by woodhavenstudio on August 14, 2015
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2015/08/14/seasonal-palette-j-wayne-stark-galleries-at-texas-a-m-university-college-station-texas-through-october-4-2015/
July 30, 2015
Moda has some great tutorials for quilts at: http://www.modabakeshop.com/ Go to the site and scroll down, where you will see photos of the quilts. Click on continue reading and the tutorial for that quilt photo will come up.
Some of the tutorials:
Layer Player Quilt: http://www.modabakeshop.com/2013/10/layer-player-quilt.html
It’s All Black & White: http://www.modabakeshop.com/2015/07/its-all-black-white-quilt.html#more-31166
Dancing in the Stars: http://www.modabakeshop.com/2015/07/dancing-in-the-stars-2.html#more-31111
Photo is Moda Bake Shop’s
Posted by woodhavenstudio on July 30, 2015
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2015/07/30/online-tutorials-by-moda-bake-shop/
July 23, 2015
These photos are from the 2015 Sisters Quilt Show in Sisters, Oregon, which was held last weekend. Lots of photos which were all taken by Gary Miller. You will see that this is not a white glove show. One example is the photo below.
http://www.sisterscountryphotography.com/Events/Sisters-Quilt-Shows/Sisters-Outdoor-Quilt-Show-2015/
Posted by woodhavenstudio on July 23, 2015
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2015/07/23/sisters-quilt-show-2015-photos/
July 15, 2015
The Quilt Show presents quilts by Renae Haddadin and Karen Kay Buckley in a Smilebox slide show:
Renae’s long arm quilting is spectacular! I have seen her quilts at the International Machine Quilter’s Showcase, which was in Kansas City at the time I was appraising at the shows. One in particular was hanging so that the viewer could see the front and the back. Her backs are amazing!
Posted by woodhavenstudio on July 15, 2015
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2015/07/15/online-slide-show-of-renae-haddadin-and-karen-kay-buckley-quilts/
July 12, 2015
Art of Cloth is at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, Arizona, through February 7, 2016
Claire Gimber – “Rhythms”
This exhibition features works from Arizona contemporary fiber artists.
If you are going through the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, I hope you have the time to go to Terminal 3, Level 2, to see the exhibit!
Posted by woodhavenstudio on July 12, 2015
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2015/07/12/art-of-cloth-phoenix-sky-harbor-international-airport-phoenix-arizona-through-february-7-2016/
July 6, 2015
APQS has seven free motion filler quilting design tutorials with Angela Huffman. These are long arm tutorials, but they are fine for use on mid arm and home sewing machines. My favorites are flame meander, pebbles and marbles, daisy meander, swirls on a string, and meander with hearts and leaves.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on July 6, 2015
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2015/07/06/tutorials-for-filler-quilting-designs-by-apqs/
June 26, 2015
Intuitive Symmetry: Works on Silk by Judith Content will be at Texas Quilt Museum in La Grange, Texas
July 2 – September 27, 2015
Judith Content – “Cascada”
Photo is the Museum’s.
Harmony and balance in the kimono structure and how it lends itself to symmetry inspires artist Judith Content. She constructs her quilts intuitively, using a contemporary approach to the Japanese dye technique of arashi-shibori.
Judith Content in her studio
Photo by James Dewrance.
Judith Content – “Tempest”
Photo by James Dewrance
Kimono Quilts and Kimonos features the works of a wide range of artists including Therese May, Yvonne Porcella, Sugar Rieck, Ans Schipper-Vermeiren, and Sarah Ann Smith. Another show, Antique Four-Poster Quilts, features antique bed quilts from the 1800s. Their lack of corners allowed the quilt to easily fit around the bed’s posts.
To learn more about these fascinating exhibits, visit the Texas Quilt Museum website.
Posted by woodhavenstudio on June 26, 2015
https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/2015/06/26/intuitive-symmetry-works-on-silk-by-judith-content-texas-quilt-museum-la-grange-texas-july-2-september-27-2015/
The “To Honor and Comfort: Quilts of Valor” exhibit offers an emotional testament to the wounds American military personnel bring back from the fields of conflict. The exhibit runs until November 10th and wraps up with an event on Veterans Day, November 11, with a ceremony to award the quilts to deserving veterans and service members.
