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When Kathy Doughty's quilt, Love Birds, showed up on the set, we thought for sure Alex was going to sneak it home in her luggage. We aren't sure if it was because of the polka dots, the Kaffe Fassett fabric, or the completely improv, organic style of appliqué. What do you think?
Kathy talks about her appliqué process in Show 2303: Free-Form Organic Appliqué & Twisting the Traditional Wedge.
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Cathy shows her love for her dog, Max, in this enchanting quilt. When you watch Show 2302: Creative Embellishments and Quilt Stencil Versatility, you'll discover the secret behind the flowers on the quilt.
Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis
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New and exciting exhibits are on hand at the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles including (the names alone had us intrigued):
FRAU FIBER VS. THE MACHINES
JULY 22, 2018 - SEPTEMBER 2, 2018
PORCELLA GALLERY
The works in this exhibition document Frau Fiber's on-going battle with contemporary apparel manufacturing. In video, photography and artifacts, the exhibition makes space to witness Frau Fiber's attempt to spin yarn, knit a tube sock and knit a sweater as fast as a machine. This series of textile productions are inspired by the folk lore of the ultimate working-class hero: John Henry. Henry, who was immortalized in verse and myth in the 1800’s, fought and lost a valiant battle against the drill machine that took his life and ultimately replaced the jobs of tireless railroad workers.
The exhibition is curated by Frau Fiber’s archivist and biographer, Carole Frances Lung.
THE ART OF LABOR
JULY 22 – OCTOBER 14, 2018
Using the word “Labor” as a point of departure, jurors Carole Frances Lung (Frau Fiber) and Amy DiPlacido selected fiber-based, or textile-inspired work by artists exploring the many possible definitions of the term and its relationship to art.
VANTAGE POINT: MAGGY ROZYCKI HILTNER
JULY 22, 2018 - OCTOBER 14, 2018
HALLWAY GALLERY
Embroidery artist, Maggy Rozycki Hiltner presents a multi-panel project by designing an idealized landscape with a big blue sky, green grass, and puffy white clouds. Upon closer inspection the viewer finds the ways in which humans impact the natural landscape through pollution, coal mining, and industrial waste. Vantage Point is a fabricated world that simultaneously displays potential beauty, and the silent, destructive effects of waste and human consumption.
CUT IT OUT! EXPLORATIONS IN CONTEMPORARY PAPER CUTTING
JULY 22, 2018 - OCTOBER 14, 2018
FINLAYSON GALLERY
With reference to printmaking, sculpture and illustration, the subtractive art of paper cutting is going through its own Renaissance. As society moves into the digital age, paper, which was once part of our everyday lives, is fading out to more environmentally friendly alternatives. This exhibition pays homage to the art of paper cutting, an activity that has been celebrated since the 4th century.
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Paula writes about this quilt, "I aimed for a conceptual shift, unsettling a symmetrical object that New Yorkers take for granted will be solid ground."
2004 - Bronx, NY - 58 1/2" x 51" - made from cottons and silks. It is machine pieced and hand quilted.
Star Members can watch Paula in Show 2010: Easy Piecing with Complex Fabrics Makes Stunning Quilts.
Original Photos: Mary Kay Davis
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One of the highlights of the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show was the Cherrywood Van Gogh Exhibit. Each year for the last four years, Cherrywood Fabrics has issued a challenge to any quilter who is game, to create a quilt based on the year's theme. As a quilter you must purchase a bundle of the chosen fabrics and create a quilt that is 20 x 20 inches. At least 75% of the quilt must include the chosen fabric bundle but the remaining fabrics can include other colors as long as they are Cherrywood Fabrics. Three jurors studied all the entries...and, I can't imagine how difficult their job must have been!!! There were a total of 465 entries! With this overwhelming response they decided to create 2 traveling shows. The first was the French Van Gogh exhibit with 120 quilts and the second is the Dutch Van Gogh with 80 quilts. The French Van Gogh exhibit was displayed at the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show and was an overwhelming hit!!! After leaving Sisters it was heading to France where it will be displayed for 2 months at the BOHIN Factory.
Donna, the show coordinator, is displaying the Van Gogh Fabric pack.
Although not ribbon winners...I had to show you my favorites...
I hope you are inspired by these wonderful pieces of art and are as excited about the new exhibit...PRINCE!!!
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The ultimate runway for fangirl fashion, The Her Universe Fashion Show, returned for its milestone 5th anniversary show at San Diego Comic-Con. Host, Star Wars Actress, and Her Universe Founder, Ashley Eckstein, shocked fans by wearing the first-ever, one-of-a-kind couture gown made out of Funko Pops!
Designed by Andrew MacLaine, Eckstein’s gown was made out of 500 Jack Skellington Funko Pop! heads and weighed 40lbs. Eckstein’s gown was celebrating the 25th anniversary of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Twenty-four stunning fashions were presented with three winners crowned to win the grand prize(s):
Kristi Siedow-Thompson (PWL Chic: Ripley in the Powerloader, Aliens) was named the Audience Winner.
Cynthia Kirkland (The Couture of Water, The Shape of Water) was named the Judges Winner, by the expert panel of judges.
Jane Burson (Howl-In’ For You, Howl’s Moving Castle) was named the Singer Winner, for excellent sewing and construction.
Eckstein announced that the winners will be designing a Marvel Avengers 4 collection with Her Universe and Loungefly for Hot Topic. They will begin work immediately on their collections.
Later in the show, the audience erupted when Jodie Whittaker (the new Thirteenth Doctor) walked the catwalk in a new Her Universe Dr. Who inspired line as part of the show.
On the heels of the announcement at Comic-Con of the return of Star Wars: The Clone Wars on Disney’s direct-to-consumer streaming service, Matt Lanter (Anakin Skywalker) and Dee Bradley Baker (Clone Trooper) joined Ashley on stage wearing part of the new Clone Wars 10th anniversary collection from Our Universe.
Four junior designers were announced as the winners of the Cartoon Network Junior Designer Contest.
Miranda Robles-Tuttle, Zoe Chavez, Jelly Austin and Corina Marie Smith walked the runway in their original designs inspired by The Powerpuff Girls. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of The Powerpuff Girls. The four junior designers won the opportunity to design a fashion collection with Her Universe for Box Lunch.
(All Photos by Mark Edwards. Hair and Make-up Partner: Espionage Cosmetics Ashley Eckstein’s Hair and Make-up by Stephanie Lizabeth)
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Betty Busby brought a fascinating quilt to the set in La Veta.Through the use of translucent fabric and the help of modern technology, Betty Busby's quilt, Let There Be Light, does just as it says.
Let There Be Light is one of three works that appeared at The Lincoln Center in Ft Collins, Colorado, for Art Quilt Legacies.
Star Members can learn more about the fascinating work of Betty Busby in Show 2202: Working with Unusual Materials and Decoding an Antique Block.
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