It has been a busy and inspiring week here in Colorado. On Wednesday I visited the new studio for Quilting Arts TV. We have been a sponsor (and sometimes guest) since 2008, supporting the growth of the art quilting movement. We hope that this popular PBS show will continue, but we have concerns about recent cuts to funding.
Friday I flew to Durango for the opening reception of the SAQA “Balance” exhibit, and it was delightful to see many of the artists in attendance. SAQA is another organization we have supported for many years, as the art quilt movement has matured into a brilliant fine art movement represented in museums and galleries around the world.
I am happy that my “Stardust Mothers” will be traveling in this exhibit for a couple years, so more of you can hopefully see it in person. As with all textile art, you have to see it in person to see all the details. It will be at the Durango Art Center through August 30.
I’ve had a lot of questions from visitors about the materials and techniques used in my recent art quilts. I’ve been painting Evolon for my background layer, and using a lightweight paper-backed fusible called Gentle Fuse for my fused batik applique. I use the 12″ wide Gentle Fuse in my Silhouette Cameo digital cutting machine, and strips of Misty Fuse to make my quilt ‘sandwich’. If you are coming to the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham in a couple weeks, you can see the Japanese-themed quilt “Kubota’s Dream” which uses all of these techniques.
The Hoffman Challenge fabrics are here, and it is one of my favorite challenge collections: PURPLE BATIKS! You must use 5 fabrics from the challenge collection, to qualify for entry. I am so excited about these beautiful batiks…I plan to make an entry for the first time this year.
Stay cool out there – and keep stitching.
sharing your love for fabric,
Luana and Paul
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Travel/Lecture Dates:
July 27 – Aug 6 – Festival of Quilts, Birmingham UK
Sept 12 – SAQA “Camouflage” reception – Arizona Sonora Desert Museum – Tuscon AZ
Oct 9-12 – Houston Quilt Festival – Soul Stories
Nov 2-6 – Art Quilt Tahoe – Independent Study
Nov 7-10 – Sacred Threads – Indianapolis – Art & Activism lecture
Nov 21-23 – Taiwan Quilt Festival – Taipei
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