Appliquéd, Pieced, and Quilted Simultaneously ~And No Binding~

"Receiving Grace" by Elizabeth McDowell Heagy

Elizabeth McDowell Heagy's quilt, Receiving Grace, was completed in a different manner, right down to the binding, of which, there is none. This beautiful quilt of an Echinacea was part of the Innovative Appliqué category in Houston 2018.

Elizabeth's quilt depicts a a moment of personal spiritual enlightenment.

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#23 Carroll Lee 2018-01-05 09:46

This piece is so spectacular and unusual. Her techniques are unique, but still obviously stem from traditional "quilting". Whatever the art form is called, it is a piece that bounds miles ahead of it's respected and revered tradition, the 3-layer "sandwich". The bed quilt is our grandmother and we love her, but we strive to grow and reach beyond our beautiful beginningns. #9D, getting out of the box and forging ahead with creativity is a good thing. Elizabeth is a profound leader and positive example for quilt artists who press ahead and continue to grow and expand. Thank you, Elizabeth, for your fabulous work.

#22 Jane L 2018-01-04 22:38

#9 Firstly I totally respect your opinion and thought I’d put my 2cents worth in also. Here in Australia we generally refer to these pieces as Art Quilts. Meaning they are a piece of art to hang but made in the tradition of quilting. It is a beautiful piece and an amazing amount of work. Congratulations to the artist.

#21 Ann 2018-01-04 05:08

Sorry, D, the generally accepted definition of a quilt nowadays is 'A quilt is a multi-layered textile, traditionally composed of three layers of fiber: a woven cloth top, a layer of batting or wadding, and a woven back, combined using the technique of quilting, the process of sewing the three layers together.' But does it REALLY matter whether the description is quilt, art quilt or fabric art??? This is a beautiful piece of work and took my breath away. My eyes were seduced whatever it is called.

#20 Jan Parker 2018-01-04 00:30

I agree with #9. This is fabric art. And I love it! Very well done indeed!

#19 Katie Bee 2018-01-03 22:30

Incredible! So lifelike...amaz ing.

#18 mary carter 2018-01-03 19:51

Extraordinary. The entire flower is so real.
And #9D everyone is entitled to an opinion and need not be bashed for it.

#17 LinAnn 2018-01-03 18:44

Beautiful!! No other words to elaborate.

#16 Kathaquinn 2018-01-03 17:26

Absolutely fabulous❤️

#15 Barbara Hoffman 2018-01-03 16:48

It is amazing!

#14 MaryEllen 2018-01-03 16:38

I feel as if I could reach out and touch the flower. Just beautiful and so different to see this no binding feature. works well.

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