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Quilt Maker and Pianist, Ricky Tims, and Leather Craftsman, Jonathon Long (keyboardist for Lady Antebellum), created original performances for a FOUR NOTES KEYBOARD CHALLENGE. They were each required to use the same four notes (Eb, G, Ab, and C), to compose an original composition. Here are the results.
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It's time to make the Pinwheel Quilt Block. Alex Anderson shows you how to make this block on point. She has tips and tricks in this LIVE quilt tutorial. BUT you don't have to be there LIVE, it's all recorded (it's just more fun LIVE so you can chat). Also, you don't need to be making the pattern, It has many blocks and lots of learning. This pinwheel block on point is one you can use in many projects. If you want to learn and have a wall hanging at the end, click to get the PDF download of the pattern in our store.
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There's nothing more adorable than a couple of kids...goats that is. Once again turning natural colors on their ear, June Jaerger makes sure that this cute pair will make you smile in her quilt, Goat Ya.
Learn how June makes her quilts in Show 2610.
GoatYabyJuneJaeger - 35 Pieces Non-Rotating
GoatYabyJuneJaeger - 99 Pieces Non-Rotating
GoatYabyJuneJaeger - 300 Pieces Non-Rotating
GoatYabyJuneJaeger - 35 Pieces Rotating
GoatYabyJuneJaeger - 99 Pieces Rotating
GoatYabyJuneJaeger - 300 Pieces Rotating
Original Photo by Kristin Goedert
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There's nothing more adorable than a couple of kids...goats that is. Once again turning natural colors on their ear, June Jaerger makes sure that this cute pair will make you smile in her quilt, Goat Ya.
Learn how June makes her quilts in Show 2610.
Original Photo by Kristin Goedert
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Learning any new language, especially color, can be daunting. There are strange and often misunderstood terms such as tints, shades, tones and value. What in the world do all of these obscure sounding words mean? When approached in manageable units, especially color, understanding can become much easier. Harnessing the language of color can help you gain a deeper understanding and self-confidence when it comes to creating more visual impact with your work.
Most of us are familiar with the basic red, yellow, blue primary color concept. But where did this idea begin? Sir Isaac Newton (1643-1727) discovered that by shining a beam of light through a prism, he could see the colors of the rainbow.
Rainbow Prism. Image courtesy of RookieParenting.com
During the mid-twentieth century, Herbert Ives (1882-1953) took Sir Isaac Newton's theory a step further with his scientific testing to determine that it is possible to create hundreds of colors by using a combination of just three basic colors (yellow, magenta, turquoise). With this discovery, he created a wheel that illustrates twenty-four nature true colors.
There are several different types of color wheel choices available and each has its uses. But for our lessons we will be using the Herbert Ive's method which is based on physics, the true colors in nature, and is the wheel of choice for all fabric, furniture, clothing, yarn and paper companies. The Herbert Ive's primary colors are Cyan (Turquoise), Magenta, and Yellow. If you have ever gone to purchase ink for your printer, you might have noticed that the colors on the box are also listed in the C, M, Y manner.
If you do not own a color wheel, this might be a good time to purchase one, as we will be using the Joen Wolfrom (Show 103: Visualizing Color!) Herbert Ives based wheel, during all of our color lessons. Joen also offers an Ultimate 3-in-1 Color Tool, which we will also be using as a reference.
Pure hues/colors are the most vibrant and the head of their color family. The names we generally associate with them include red, green, purple, fuchsia, orange, yellow, aqua blue, cerulean blue, blue-violet, golden yellow, and yellow. Walk through any quilt store and these vibrantly colored fabrics are most likely those that will catch your eye. Pure hues/colors are exciting, powerful and love to be the extrovert, however, if too many are used in a quilt, they can overwhelm the viewer. Things associated with pure color include: tangerines, red geraniums, and grass.
When you add white to a hue/color the result is called a tint. The more white that is added, the softer the hue/color becomes. Often the word 'light' is associated with a tint. These hues/colors are considered delicate, springlike, clean, and youthful. Things associated with tints include: green lotus blossoms, Quinoa, and pink anemones.
When black is added to a hue/color it becomes darker, just as an umbrella shades us from the sun. More earthy, these hues/color are associated with the autumn, nightime or darker wooded areas. Think of things you already know: rust on steel, orchid leaves, or fall leaves.
Below are two examples of what happens when a pure hue/color has white, gray or black added to it.
Images by TheQuiltShow.com
Now Let's look at some examples of quilts that fall under each of these categories:
Dotting Inside the Box by Sandi Snow. Crossing Paths by Diane Melms.
Midsummer Tomato by Diane Perin. Red and White Sampler by Doretta Bradshaw.
Washday with Frieda by Barbara Strobel. Spring Rhapsody by Nancy Cook.
Summer at Ocean Beach: White Sky in July by Sonya Lee Barrington (Show 1012). Vintage Log Cabin by Jean Wells (Show 107, Show 1301, and Show 2513)
Hens and Chicks by Grace Errea
Twirly Balls and Pinwheels by Sue Garman (Show 304 and Show 503)
Rob's Quilt by Kathy Martin. It’s About Time by Janet Steadman.
Tuning Fork #22: "Dark Waters" by Heather Pregger
V & A Museum “1797 Sundial Coverlet” by Carolyn Konig (Show 1411). Floral Bouquet by Yoko Saito (Show 1505).
End of the Line? By Joanne Baeth
Silent Night by Maryellen Montague
Using the example below, draw a set of boxes on a sheet of white cardstock paper. Give each box a pure color name of your choosing. Label the group of boxes as indicated on the far right box. This will be helpful as a reference.
1. Paint the pure color in the center (where you see the name listed). Wait a few minutes to let this dry.
2. Tints - Add a small amount of white paint to your color. Paint this new tint just above the first color. Let the paint dry a bit. Gradually add a bit more white to the first color and continue filling in the appropriate box. Repeat for the remaining two boxes.
3. Shade - Add a small bit of black paint to your color. Paint the new shade just below the first color. Let the paint dry a bit. Gradually add a bit more black to the first color and continue filling in the appropriate lower boxes. Repeat for the remaining two colors.
You can practice this exercise with as many colors as you desire.
Image by TheQuiltShow.com
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We continue our feature on quilts from the Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) exhibit, Layered & Stitched: Fifty Years of Innovation, as featured at the Texas Quilt Museum. The exhibit is described as:
Studio Art Quilt Associates presents Layered & Stitched: Fifty Years of Innovation at the Texas Quilt Museum in Galleries I and III. These studio art quilts, dating from 1968 to 2016, represent the extraordinary range of talented artists working in contemporary quilt art. Featuring a balance of abstract and representational styles, Layered & Stitched includes several foreign artists, with a wide geographic distribution of makers in general. The curatorial vision of this exhibition embraces diversity and excellence, including three-dimensional works. Juried by Nancy Bavor, Director of the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles; Martha Sielman, Executive Director of SAQA; and Dr. Sandra Sider, Curator of the Texas Quilt Museum, who says, "Jurying this spectacular exhibition was one of the highlights of my career! It is an amazing show of historic significance."
The exhibit has also been collected in a companion book as well, titled Art Quilts Unfolding: 50 Years of Innovation by Nancy Bavor, Lisa Ellis, Martha Sielman, and edited by Sandra Sider. The book is described as:
Please enjoy the eighth quilt from the exhibition by Mary Pal.
Title of Quilt: The Drifter
Quilter's Name: Mary Pal
Photos by Mary Kay Davis
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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
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Quilt Maker and Pianist, Ricky Tims, and Leather Craftsman, Jonathon Long (keyboardist for Lady Antebellum), will be facing off with their original performances of a FOUR NOTES KEYBOARD CHALLENGE on Saturday, May 9, at 1PM Eastern, 10AM Pacific. They are each required to use the same four notes (Eb, G, Ab, and C), and compose an original composition.
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