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Re: Have you watched Stitched? 05 Aug 2011 11:28 #67757

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yes, watched it twice!
Thank you for presenting us with the opportunity to see Stitched! It allowed me to learn more about the Houston Show (having only heard about it), learn more about the process of some of what goes into entering a show of that size and how the winners are chosen! I understand better why, when I go to shows, the winner of that show doesn't always appear to be the BEST ( in my opinion)! It really is based on opinions of a few judges.
I love that TQS encourages us to create quilts the way we see it in our minds eye, barring the rules and quilt police! This movie helped me understand the conflict that is out there in the quilt world between the different groups.

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Re: Have you watched Stitched? 05 Aug 2011 09:42 #67753

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I finally watched the movie yesterday. I got goosebumps on my arms, looking at Hollis' quilt(s). I enjoyed the movie and I plan to watch it again. While I watched the movie, comments made by some of the traditional quilters reminded me of people that I have encountered, both quilters and NON-quilters (who are very opinionated about what IS/IS NOT a "real" quilt.)

When I read the negative comments on this thread, I decided to check out the website of the filmmakers to learn more about their background and perhaps understand their perspective for the film. They live in Houston, Texas and they are two journalists and a photographer who do not quilt. They originally got the idea to make the film in 2005 after quilters descended upon Houston, even after the storm damage. Obviously they did not get started on the film then. It took them more than 18 months to make the film.

Regarding the criticism in the movie, I like to carry a copy of The Quilt Life with me (to appointments.) It is a positive magazine that showcases the diversity of quilters. I especially like to show MEN that MEN do quilt!

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Re: Have you watched Stitched? 05 Aug 2011 07:20 #67750

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I ordered Stitched the very day it was featured on this website and it arrived in the mail 2 days later. It has special meaning for me because my first "major" quilt show was Houston 2010, which I shared with my sisters. I loved the video, and I have shared it with others, who also loved it.

I especially enjoyed seeing Hollis' quilt, which was SOOOO breathtaking in person, and loved the interviews with all the big name quilters. Maybe someday movie makers will figure out a way to make the lives of us more traditional / ordinary quilters more interesting, but I really enjoyed following these 3 on their paths to Houston.

No book is interesting without conflict, and I think the tension between art quilters and traditional quilters was inserted for this purpose. Certainly, the big name quilters they followed in the movie were not so competitive with one another that they could have provided the tension.

Too bad they did not show more of the Baltimore Album quilts displayed in Houston because they were outstanding.

If you can't get to a big quilt show, this is your peek inside. But know that it is only a peek because Houston (and, I imagine, Paducah) is so incredibly overwhelming in scale.

BethMI

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Re: Have you watched Stitched? 05 Aug 2011 01:32 #67749

Zarah OFFLINE Posts: 1526 Thank you received: 30	Lorchen, you said it so well. I like Stitched, too, knowing very well, that you only see one corner of the subject. Thanks to TQS for giving us the opportunity to watch.
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Re: Have you watched Stitched? 04 Aug 2011 18:49 #67746

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Lorchen wrote:

I can fully understand that this film is somewhat 'heavy' on the art quilt side, but that can't be avoided when the three main characters are art quilters. It's a little like if you would put Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Bruce Lee in a movie and then express surprise that it's an action movie and not a romantic love story.

A lot of quilters (including me) very happily toddle back and forth between traditional quilts and art quilts (Ricky is a perfect example) and find that it comes naturally to make an 'Irish Chain' bed quilt for a young child in the same month as entering a piece into a challenge called 'Freedom' that used hand-dyes, free-form cutting, and embellishments. I feel sorry for those quilters who refuse to embrace everything that's out there in the big, bad quilting world. They are missing a lot of fun and inspiration.

Did I like 'Stitched'? Yes, of course I did. Thank you very much TQS!

Where's the "like" button?

I agree with you, Lorchen.

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Re: Have you watched Stitched? 04 Aug 2011 18:25 #67744

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I can fully understand that this film is somewhat 'heavy' on the art quilt side, but that can't be avoided when the three main characters are art quilters. It's a little like if you would put Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Bruce Lee in a movie and then express surprise that it's an action movie and not a romantic love story.

A lot of quilters (including me) very happily toddle back and forth between traditional quilts and art quilts (Ricky is a perfect example) and find that it comes naturally to make an 'Irish Chain' bed quilt for a young child in the same month as entering a piece into a challenge called 'Freedom' that used hand-dyes, free-form cutting, and embellishments. I feel sorry for those quilters who refuse to embrace everything that's out there in the big, bad quilting world. They are missing a lot of fun and inspiration.

Did I like 'Stitched'? Yes, of course I did. Thank you very much TQS!

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Re: Have you watched Stitched? 04 Aug 2011 10:50 #67730

northerngal OFFLINE Posts: 1	I was disappointed by the film. The quilters that were presented were art quilters and the views presented seem to point out that most traditional quilters are opposed to art quilting. Many traditional quilters have no problem with art quilts. I felt it would have been a better movie if other view points were presented. The movie was skewed to one point of view.
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Re: Have you watched Stitched? 03 Aug 2011 20:11 #67720

LenaR OFFLINE Posts: 84	Shirley - I agree completely!
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Re: Have you watched Stitched? 01 Aug 2011 22:51 #67637

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mssquilt wrote:

...The judging process was interesting. Makes me wonder how the judging can be fair when the style of these well known quilters is so obvious. Not that they are not great, but... Should the professionals be in a different category?
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This is an interesting question because several of the pros have won Best of Show 2-3 times...which I think is fabulous. But, some talented and gifted quilters might be a little discouraged from entering their work because of the "top heavy pro quilters." Wouldn't it be great fun to see a special category for only the pros to compete with each other? Or, maybe a category for "Up and Coming Stars."

Thank you TQS for treating us to the movie Stitched. I enjoyed it and will watch it again after reading all previous posts about it. As for the controversy between traditional and contemporary quilters, I just ignored it. Wasn't it Caryl Bryer Fallert who was a pioneer machine quilter years ago whose first art quilts were criticized because she didn't do hand quilting? And...look at where she is today! She rolled with the punches and followed her dream...and paved the way for many of us to have the opportunity to learn her innovative techniques. That's called progress...and guess what? we now have so many LAQ machines to choose from it boggles my mind!

Everyone in the movie had a right to his or her opinion. I especially liked seeing Hollis talk (with tears in her eyes) about her quilt that didn't win, not because she didn't win an award, but because she is so passionate and compassionate about the message she was trying to convey in her art.

TQS is my favorite "show in town" so to speak, and it's the best $42 I've spent on educating myself about the quilting industry and meeting so many wonderful, talented quilters around the world. Thanx, Alex and Ricky! You're the Absolute Best of Show!

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Re: Have you watched Stitched? 01 Aug 2011 20:38 #67629

weaver49 OFFLINE Posts: 71	yes i have watched stitch twice...and have been to houston a couple of time....going this year and am so excited....peg
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Re: Have you watched Stitched? 01 Aug 2011 17:10 #67619

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Thank You! I really enjoyed Stitched!

I plan on purchasing my own copy for my quilting library and will watch it with my family because it was that good!

Traditional, art, hand or machine quilting? Why just one technique? I want to do them all! That's the same way I feel with every TQS production or offering I'm involved with! Talk about great inspiration!

That's the fun in being a TQS member! Inspiration abounds, the journey is enjoyable, the people we touch are special and the knowledge shared is useful . I get to experience "The Quilt Life" daily because of all of you!

Someday, I'll develop my quilting style and contribute to the legacy too!

Lesley

Advice from a LADYBUG: spot new opportunities, spend time in your garden, be well-rounded, enjoy the wonders of nature, don't let small things bug you, keep family close by and be simply beautiful! -Ilan Shamir-

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Re: Have you watched Stitched? 01 Aug 2011 12:00 #67604

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yes, and thanks for giving us the opportunity. It was a little light on how these quilters work and too heavy on the "controversy". The judging process was interesting. Makes me wonder how the judging can be fair when the style of these well known quilters is so obvious. Not that they are not great, but... Should the professionals be in a different category?
As a film, it was engaging and I would like to see more of the quilting world documentary type movie.

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Re: Have you watched Stitched? 01 Aug 2011 10:10 #67602

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First of all: Thank You very much TQS for this opportunity to watch "Stitched"
For somebody who will never get the opportunity to go to Houston or Paducah or any really big show or take classes from well known quilters this was a rare chance to get to not only glimpse what a huge show is like but to get to know a little about 3 of the entries and the artists behind them was very interesting. Whether or not they got a ribbon was totally irrelevant to me.
As for the controversy aired in the film - all I can say is diversity is the spice of life and as long as everybody enjoys what they are doing that is the main thing. I enjoy and admire both art and traditional quilts as well as trying my hand at both kinds so I guess I am very lucky

Marianne in Belgium

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Re: Have you watched Stitched? 01 Aug 2011 06:16 #67601

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I really enjoyed Stitched. I think the controversy will always be around whether an art quilt, traditional quilt or even an hand pieced hand quilted quilt wins the biggie prize. Personally I think there is room for all of us and they do have separate categories at most of the little shows I've been to. I don't know about the big shows as I have not had the luck to make it to one of them yet. I did enjoy seeing the process of several quilting stars who opened their lives and hearts for this movie. I would not have had any fingernails left during the awards ceremony if I had been any of the three. After watching them make the quilts I thought they all deserved to win. I would have a horrible time being a judge. I don't know if I could reject any quilt. Sandi

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