Abstract Art Quilts intrigue me... I admire the work of Pat Pauly (shown here) I purchased her DVD Abstract Art Quilt Design from Start to Finish I invited my Art Sisters over today... We all brought our fabric scraps an open mind and a willingness to try something new... We are employing Pat Pauly's index card technique. It gives you a jump start to abstract designing! In a round robin method, we stitched a scrap onto a card then handed it off to the next person to add to. This continued until the cards were filled up. This was liberating! Also challenging! Very Relaxing! These are not finished pieces of art work... just a jumping off point... an inspiration. After a few hours... the completed cards were piling up.....yum! I think it helped to have input from all of us... If I had done these all by my lonesome... I think they all would have looked the same. I tend to stick to the same colors and my own style of design. Many hands make interesting work! At the end of the day, we took turns choosing the cards that inspired us: These are the cards I chose... These are the cards Kathi chose. Nancy and Carmen got out the door before I could snap a photo of their cards. Rather than stare at an empty design wall and try to design an abstract art quilt... We now have these inspiration cards to get those creative juices flowing... We have decided on a 20 x 32 inch format for our first Abstract Art Quilt. We will meet in one month and discuss our progress. I left my work table looking like this: Makes me want to sit down and make more cards! Our hay fields here @ home are ripening... we are getting the hay equipment ready to go... rather than the hum of a sewing machine, I will be listening to the roar of tractor. I will sneak time whenever I can to work on my first Abstract Art Quilt... I will share my progress as I go along. More to Come! CLICK HERE to check out the fabrics I created for this project. CLICK HERE to view more index cards CLICK HERE: to see My Quilts May Your Bobbin Always Be Full, LuAnn Kessi
Here are some of the art quilts (wallhangings) I have made over the years: Dancing in the Wind, 2018: machine piecing, 3D appliqué,hand embroidery, FMQ Pink Beauty, 2018: machine pieced, FMQ The Sail, 2018: machine-piecing and appliqué, FMQ Indian Elephant, 2018: machine piecing, FMQ Nordic Christmas, 2017: machine piecing, FMQ "Linger On", 2017, 146x95 cm, machine piecing, FMQ "A Binary opposition", 2017, 42x58 cm. Hand quilting, hand embroidery, fusible appliqué Scraps of Summer, 2017: 16'' by 35'', raw edge appliqué, FMQ We and I, 2017: 36''x64'', machine piecing, felting, FMQ Lily the Dragon, 2017: 31'' by 50'', ticker tape (machine appliqué), FMQ Dance of the Goddess, 2017 - 90x100 cm, FMQ appliqué The Meadow Quilt, 2017 - EPP, applique, FMQ Sunflower, 2016 - curve piecing, FMQ Christmas Wreath, 2016 - crafted appliqué, FMQ, 50x50 cm Winter Forest Friends, 2016 - machine pieced, machine quilted Poinsettia - 2016, curve piercing, FMQ, 85x107 cm Natural History - 2016, QAYG, FMQ, curve piecing, fabric crayons, 73x109 cm Fly Up, Fly Down - curve piecing, 30x30 in, 2016 A Study in Scarlet and Bordeaux, 2016 - ice dyed fabric, FMQ, fabric crayons Magnolias, 2016 - machine pieced, FMQ Little Kitty Village, 2016 - machine pieced, machine quilted Goldfish, 2016 - machine pieced, FMQ "Beach Extravaganza", 2016 - hand appliqué, FMQ "Color of Lightness, Color of Joy", 2016 - EPP, hand appliqué, hand quilting Road without End, 2016 curve piecing, FMQ Fallen by the Wayside, 2016 - raw edge appliqué, FMQ "Baikal", stained glass quilt "Little Lady's Wardrobe", wall quilt with pockets, hand appliqué "Pasque flower", machine pieced, FMQ "Waltz of the Flowers", hand appliqué, machine- and hand-pieced, FMQ Firebird, 2015 - raw edge appliqué, FMQ "Bonfire", one-block-wonder quilt, machine pieced, FMQ "Fall Forest", confetti (or"pizza") quilt "Silent Night", machine pieced, machine quilted "Violets", machine-pieced, hand applique, ribbon embroidery, FMQ You can find more of my quilts on my Pinterest board. Please drop by, have a look and follow! СохранитьСохранитьСохранитьСохранитьСохранитьСохранить
DIMENSIONS - 23.5"x19" An abstract art quilt in the bold colors of black, white, and a splash of yellow made improv style. I love the improv process and in this piece I enjoyed working with curves as well as some straight lines. This piece will add a special touch to your home decor and it will look beautiful year round. I used free motion quilting for the center and straight lone quilting the background. The quilting adds texture and echoes the curves. This art quilt has a hanging pockets in the top corners and is ready to hang. To see more of my work visit my shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/RachelFabricArt Thank you for viewing!
In this art quilt the viewer looks at a desert sunset with 3 layered windows in the center.. 42" x 23". A long piece of silk ikat hangs on the left with tassels remaining.
Spotlight at 40 Quilt
the raspberry rabbits, michelle may, sallieann harrison, wool applique, valdani, houston quilt festival 2017
peggydolane: Carol Taylor, Moonglow
Elaine Quehl is an award-winning Canadian quilt artist, teacher, and dyer who specializes in intricately-stitched pieced and appliquéd art q...
I love seeing other textile artists' work. This week, in order to stay motivated, I decided to visit the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles.
This is wall art quilt. Size is 18" by 24" ( inches) It is a piece I designed and created for a local interior designer. Last picture shows the work on framing. Just convo me how you wish to add it to your room. If you want me to add loops or sleeve to it. The listing is without frame. You can frame it on receiving. You can customise size and ask for colour variations. The price will differ according. I can customize it for you if you message me. Feel free to contact me. Thank you for your love for handmade. :)
Spotlight at 40 Quilt
This beautiful little collaged wall art is just the right size to fit that tiny wall space or add to a collection already on your walls. I made this miniature art piece from the beautiful little scraps in my solid fabric collection. After constructing a geometric design, I mounted it to a piece of Bristol paper and added my signature. I have numbered the back. This is No.15 in the series. Each miniature little quilt is one of a kind. I design each one as an original. I am constructing these modern art pieces to reduce waste and use as much of my materials as possible. You will find they draw the viewer in for a closer inspection and will brighten any spot in your home. I strive to create high-quality pieces that inspire you and add that little pop of color to your home. This little art piece will fit a 5 x 7 frame. {not included}
I’ve been working for the last several months on a new set of quilts with a very different aesthetic than I’ve used in the past. Sometimes these experiments don’t really turn into…
Learn the art of "Keep it Simple" in this online quilting class. The goal is to use simplicity of design with dramatic fabrics.
Whether this quilt graces the walls of a contemporary setting or provides a striking contrast in a more traditional space, this Abstract Art Quilt is destined to leave a feast for the eyes, with abstract forms that provoke thought and emotion, inviting viewers to explore its depths. Vacationing on oceanside gave me the inspiration to make this quilt. It is made with a lot of colors for the sky. About a hundred narrow strips of fabric were used which took around two weeks to construct. A sleeve has been added to make it easy to hang. Other quilts made by me can be found here: quiltaholiccreations.etsy.com Free Shipping
Shari Werner is an abstract artist who creates with textiles. Her colorful art quilts start as black and white images.
Nature, with its vastness and diversity, resembles a landscape quilt, weaving together colors, textures, and elements harmoniously. In this article, we will explore this unique and captivating metaphor, using transitional words like the landscape quilt pattern to guide us through this fascinating Earth mosaic. Connecting the Earth’s Fabrics Firstly, it is essential to understand how […]
still life, fiber art, art quilt, tulips, vase
I’m so excited to announce that my work has been chosen as the feature art for the poster and T-shirt for the Downtown Art Festival in Gainesville, FL this December! (Note: updated with a bet…
I am on the last phase of my first Abstract Art Quilt... 20 x 32 inches The machine quilting is complete... The edge treatment is complete. I chose to do a faced edge... It is now time to attach the hanging sleeve... Which orientation looks best? Number 1 Number 2 Number 3 Number 4 A good composition should look appealing from every angle....so I guess this orientation dilemma is a good thing... Please feel free to chime in here and let me know your favorite orientation: 1....2....3....or....4 More to Come! CLICK HERE to view all Abstract posts CLICK HERE: to see My Quilts May Your Bobbin Always Be Full, LuAnn Kessi
Made by Kristine Calney of Washington; entered in the judged show (category: Art-Abstract, Small) at the 2007 Houston International Quilt Festival.
Prepare to be blown away. The images below are of quilts! These amazing works of art were made by artist Linda Gass, who depicts the stunning aerial views of the wetlands of the Bay Area through…
This hanging art quilt is part of my "Rising" series; about the structures we build, and what comes back in return - whether from nature, or from human interaction with the natural environment. This piece considers the combination of sunset and glittering lights of buildings in the urban landscape.
I snuck away from busy-ness to catch an hour of the Pacific International Quilt Festival in Santa Clara. It continues this weekend. It is always chock full of people shopping and admiring quilts. …
Happy New Year! Despite the long pause in postings, I did actually complete a few more sewing projects in 2014. January 2014 - Drawstring book bags for Allie and Cate's birthdays February 2014 - Robert Hughes baby quilt (I really need to consider taking a "how to photograph your quilts" workshop:) quilted with stars and spirals May 2014 - Amy Becker's HS graduation lap quilt Amy picked out fabrics at Fabric Depot during her Portland visit, Christmas 2013. I supplemented with a few fabrics I found at The Stitching Post and at Kapaia Stitchery during a trip to Kauai (always looking for an excuse to fabric shop). The blue batik with butterflies was the first fabric Amy chose. Other colors were built around that. quilted with vining flowers and leaves Now Amy has this nice warm lap quilt - perfect for her college years at the University of Arizona in Tucson. She assures me that it does get cold there, especially when the air conditioner is running. November 2014 - New curtains and duvet set for the Sisters house After 20 years, Stefanie and I decided it was time for a change in the upstairs bedroom in our Sisters house. We found some curtain fabric at IKEA (seen below in the medium-sized pillows). After a futile search for a coordinating duvet cover I decided we just needed to make our own. Not as cheap, but so much more fun! On the bed in Anna's old room at our house (tempted to keep it here, but...) Had to add a border piece as it was just a bit too small. Found a fun coordinating fabric at The Stitching' Post. Shams and throw pillows. The quilting in the shams mimics the print in the curtain fabric. All set up in its new home. On to 2015... January 2015 - Jeanne's lap quilt This quilt was made for my good friend and fellow swimmer, Jeanne. She will be out of the water for a bit, recuperating from surgery, so of course this called for a quilt! My daughter, Anna, suggested the colors - perfect for a swimmer. Another swimmer friend, Jenn, joined me for a shopping trip to Fabric Depot and also helped with part of the sewing. Sandi and Jeanne The design incorporates over 60 small blocks with names of some of Jeanne's friends. Next Up???? cityscape art quilt based on a photo of Roussillon, France art quilt based on our Croatia travels last September flower/plant themed art quilt for the Hardy Plant Society Hortlandia Plant Sale in April hopefully taking Hilde Morin's Bowl Art class
