Alexis Deise and Others - "Tante Louise" a QuiltCon 2020 Quilt

Alexis Deise and the "Ninth Street Women" Bee were inspired by the work of Louise Nevelson, who was known for her monochromatic sculptures featuring found and discarded objects. (An upcycling pioneer). Each member of the bee made blocks using discarded scraps and leftover blocks and these were used to create the quilt.

Tante Louise by Alexis Deise of the Boston Modern Quilt Guild and others won Second Place, Group & Bee Quilts, sponsored by Modern Quilt Guild, at QuiltCon 2020.

Pieced With: Rebecca Loren, Amy Kidd, and Susan McKinney

Quitled By: Linda Wolyniec

Photos by Mary Kay Davis

Comments

#7 Judy thorne 2021-01-10 11:02

My guess is that they pooled their scrap fabrics. Love the overall design and the designs of the individual blocks. They work beautifully together. Such a restful quilt both detailed and simple. Thanks for sharing and congratulations on your win.

#6 Angela C 2020-05-10 16:39

I find it interesting that every member of the bee had the same colors of discarded scraps & leftover blocks.

#5 Linda B Levy 2020-05-10 15:27

Love it, love the colors. I am getting more drawn to monochromatic quilts all the time. Now I have to research the artist, and the book sounds like one I would enjoy....thanks for sharing.

#4 Rice 2020-05-10 14:03

My first reaction was that this is so dreary and not cheerful at all. Different strokes for different folks I guess.

#3 Marlene Falot Stab 2020-05-10 07:44

My first reaction was Oh I like this. Such a subtle color but so much creativity.and movement.

#2 JudithJuly 2020-05-10 07:27

This is a beautiful quilt. I’ve always admired the work of Louise Nevelson. It’s fun to see her hard-edged style expressed in soft fabric. I wonder if one person designed the whole quilt or If each person designed her own block. Very nice.

#1 Shirley Peters 2020-05-10 06:09

I absolutely love this quilt! Fantastic use of a single colour. Modern, scrappy, yet organised.
Wow.

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