I am currently working on a massively large (for me) art quilt. It has gone through 10,000 iterations. At the moment, this is my favorite arrangement:
But it all could change tomorrow.
To get a sense of the scale, you can watch this 12-second video:
And here are a few close-up photos. It's almost all hand painted, hand stamped, hand dyed, and/or hand screen printed fabric.
I'm currently taking a "class" with Irene Roderick that's all about personal style. I put "class" in quotes because it's more of a critique group. Each week Irene gives a short lecture about some aspect of personal style. Yesterday's lecture was about source material. Then each of us does our own thing and we come back the next week with new work to share.
My three goals with this class (and I do believe that you should always be clear about what you want to get out of any class) are as follows:
- Cement my style in quilting. Painting and quilting involve such different processes. I'm trying to work on my quilted art looking and feeling more like my painted work without actually painting.
- Work with patterns. I know that I can make great looking quilts with solid fabrics. It's easy to really make the design pop. But can I do it with patterned fabrics?
- Explore fusing. This piece is totally fused. Not sewn. What can/can't you do with fusing? How does that change the outcome/process?
Mom and I are planning to record a podcast this week about some of these ideas. I'm looking forward to discussing them in depth. And I'm looking forward to working on this beast. I know it's going to continue to evolve!
Thanks for stopping by!
Wow! I really love the quilt so far. So visually interesting. I don’t know how you work with so many pieces and make it look cohesive. I think that this piece is museum quality. Always so impressed with how you continue to push your style in different mediums.
So excited for a podcast with you and your mom!!
Wow! I really love the quilt so far. So visually interesting. I don’t know how you work with so many pieces and make it look cohesive. I think that this piece is museum quality. Always so impressed with how you continue to push your style in different mediums.
So excited for a podcast with you and your mom!!
Wow! I really love the quilt so far. So visually interesting. I don’t know how you work with so many pieces and make it look cohesive. I think that this piece is museum quality. Always so impressed with how you continue to push your style in different mediums.
So excited for a podcast with you and your mom!!
Wow! I really love the quilt so far. So visually interesting. I don’t know how you work with so many pieces and make it look cohesive. I think that this piece is museum quality. Always so impressed with how you continue to push your style in different mediums.
So excited for a podcast with you and your mom!!
Wow! I really love the quilt so far. So visually interesting. I don’t know how you work with so many pieces and make it look cohesive. I think that this piece is museum quality. Always so impressed with how you continue to push your style in different mediums.
So excited for a podcast with you and your mom!!
Wow! I really love the quilt so far. So visually interesting. I don’t know how you work with so many pieces and make it look cohesive. I think that this piece is museum quality. Always so impressed with how you continue to push your style in different mediums.
So excited for a podcast with you and your mom!!
Wow! I really love the quilt so far. So visually interesting. I don’t know how you work with so many pieces and make it look cohesive. I think that this piece is museum quality. Always so impressed with how you continue to push your style in different mediums.
So excited for a podcast with you and your mom!!
That quilt is fabulous, and so is the news that your podcasts will resume. I love listening to you & your mom!
That quilt is fabulous, and so is the news that your podcasts will resume. I love listening to you & your mom!
That quilt is fabulous, and so is the news that your podcasts will resume. I love listening to you & your mom!
That quilt is fabulous, and so is the news that your podcasts will resume. I love listening to you & your mom!
That quilt is fabulous, and so is the news that your podcasts will resume. I love listening to you & your mom!
That quilt is fabulous, and so is the news that your podcasts will resume. I love listening to you & your mom!
That quilt is fabulous, and so is the news that your podcasts will resume. I love listening to you & your mom!
Fabulous quilt/paper piece! I’m enjoying the different designs, shapes, and especially the large spoon type shapes. It will be great to see how the final design evolves.
Fabulous quilt/paper piece! I’m enjoying the different designs, shapes, and especially the large spoon type shapes. It will be great to see how the final design evolves.
Fabulous quilt/paper piece! I’m enjoying the different designs, shapes, and especially the large spoon type shapes. It will be great to see how the final design evolves.
Fabulous quilt/paper piece! I’m enjoying the different designs, shapes, and especially the large spoon type shapes. It will be great to see how the final design evolves.
Fabulous quilt/paper piece! I’m enjoying the different designs, shapes, and especially the large spoon type shapes. It will be great to see how the final design evolves.
Fabulous quilt/paper piece! I’m enjoying the different designs, shapes, and especially the large spoon type shapes. It will be great to see how the final design evolves.
Fabulous quilt/paper piece! I’m enjoying the different designs, shapes, and especially the large spoon type shapes. It will be great to see how the final design evolves.
WOW…WOW…WOW
You are so inspiring!
1. You printed all that fabric.
2. You cut up all that fabric.
3. There are so many different shapes.
4. You have arranged the Fabric(and the prints).
5. It’s a QUILT!!
All this and a toddler too.
WOW…WOW…WOW
You are so inspiring!
1. You printed all that fabric.
2. You cut up all that fabric.
3. There are so many different shapes.
4. You have arranged the Fabric(and the prints).
5. It’s a QUILT!!
All this and a toddler too.
WOW…WOW…WOW
You are so inspiring!
1. You printed all that fabric.
2. You cut up all that fabric.
3. There are so many different shapes.
4. You have arranged the Fabric(and the prints).
5. It’s a QUILT!!
All this and a toddler too.
WOW…WOW…WOW
You are so inspiring!
1. You printed all that fabric.
2. You cut up all that fabric.
3. There are so many different shapes.
4. You have arranged the Fabric(and the prints).
5. It’s a QUILT!!
All this and a toddler too.
WOW…WOW…WOW
You are so inspiring!
1. You printed all that fabric.
2. You cut up all that fabric.
3. There are so many different shapes.
4. You have arranged the Fabric(and the prints).
5. It’s a QUILT!!
All this and a toddler too.
WOW…WOW…WOW
You are so inspiring!
1. You printed all that fabric.
2. You cut up all that fabric.
3. There are so many different shapes.
4. You have arranged the Fabric(and the prints).
5. It’s a QUILT!!
All this and a toddler too.
WOW…WOW…WOW
You are so inspiring!
1. You printed all that fabric.
2. You cut up all that fabric.
3. There are so many different shapes.
4. You have arranged the Fabric(and the prints).
5. It’s a QUILT!!
All this and a toddler too.
Thank you!!
Thank you!!
Thank you!!
Thank you!!
Thank you!!
Thank you!!
Thank you!!
Thank you! Its all fabric. No paper.
Thank you! Its all fabric. No paper.
Thank you! Its all fabric. No paper.
Thank you! Its all fabric. No paper.
Thank you! Its all fabric. No paper.
Thank you! Its all fabric. No paper.
Thank you! Its all fabric. No paper.
Im so glad to hear that!
Im so glad to hear that!
Im so glad to hear that!
Im so glad to hear that!
Im so glad to hear that!
Im so glad to hear that!
Im so glad to hear that!
What a wonderful compliment! Thank you!
What a wonderful compliment! Thank you!
What a wonderful compliment! Thank you!
What a wonderful compliment! Thank you!
What a wonderful compliment! Thank you!
What a wonderful compliment! Thank you!
What a wonderful compliment! Thank you!
I love this! You’ve definitely achieved your goal of making your quilt work more like your painted work! I’m eager to see how it progresses! (And where you might enter it to be exhibited!)
I love this! You’ve definitely achieved your goal of making your quilt work more like your painted work! I’m eager to see how it progresses! (And where you might enter it to be exhibited!)
I love this! You’ve definitely achieved your goal of making your quilt work more like your painted work! I’m eager to see how it progresses! (And where you might enter it to be exhibited!)
I love this! You’ve definitely achieved your goal of making your quilt work more like your painted work! I’m eager to see how it progresses! (And where you might enter it to be exhibited!)
I love this! You’ve definitely achieved your goal of making your quilt work more like your painted work! I’m eager to see how it progresses! (And where you might enter it to be exhibited!)
I love this! You’ve definitely achieved your goal of making your quilt work more like your painted work! I’m eager to see how it progresses! (And where you might enter it to be exhibited!)
I love this! You’ve definitely achieved your goal of making your quilt work more like your painted work! I’m eager to see how it progresses! (And where you might enter it to be exhibited!)
Wow. I love it. MUST break out my Gelli plates and d some printing on fabric
Wow. I love it. MUST break out my Gelli plates and d some printing on fabric
Wow. I love it. MUST break out my Gelli plates and d some printing on fabric
Wow. I love it. MUST break out my Gelli plates and d some printing on fabric
Wow. I love it. MUST break out my Gelli plates and d some printing on fabric
Wow. I love it. MUST break out my Gelli plates and d some printing on fabric
Wow. I love it. MUST break out my Gelli plates and d some printing on fabric
these are so gorgeous & inspiring! I’m still so disappointed that your fabric-painting weekend was postponed due to Covid (2 years ago now!). nevertheless I have been able to learn so much from you online in the meantime…
these are so gorgeous & inspiring! I’m still so disappointed that your fabric-painting weekend was postponed due to Covid (2 years ago now!). nevertheless I have been able to learn so much from you online in the meantime…
these are so gorgeous & inspiring! I’m still so disappointed that your fabric-painting weekend was postponed due to Covid (2 years ago now!). nevertheless I have been able to learn so much from you online in the meantime…
these are so gorgeous & inspiring! I’m still so disappointed that your fabric-painting weekend was postponed due to Covid (2 years ago now!). nevertheless I have been able to learn so much from you online in the meantime…
these are so gorgeous & inspiring! I’m still so disappointed that your fabric-painting weekend was postponed due to Covid (2 years ago now!). nevertheless I have been able to learn so much from you online in the meantime…
these are so gorgeous & inspiring! I’m still so disappointed that your fabric-painting weekend was postponed due to Covid (2 years ago now!). nevertheless I have been able to learn so much from you online in the meantime…
these are so gorgeous & inspiring! I’m still so disappointed that your fabric-painting weekend was postponed due to Covid (2 years ago now!). nevertheless I have been able to learn so much from you online in the meantime…
Lovely Work Julie,❤️
As a fabric designer and printmaker for 40 years , I am in awe
Of your talent!
I always look forward to seeing what you’re doing with your ART
You inspire me
Marti Schmidt
Lovely Work Julie,❤️
As a fabric designer and printmaker for 40 years , I am in awe
Of your talent!
I always look forward to seeing what you’re doing with your ART
You inspire me
Marti Schmidt
Lovely Work Julie,❤️
As a fabric designer and printmaker for 40 years , I am in awe
Of your talent!
I always look forward to seeing what you’re doing with your ART
You inspire me
Marti Schmidt
Lovely Work Julie,❤️
As a fabric designer and printmaker for 40 years , I am in awe
Of your talent!
I always look forward to seeing what you’re doing with your ART
You inspire me
Marti Schmidt
Lovely Work Julie,❤️
As a fabric designer and printmaker for 40 years , I am in awe
Of your talent!
I always look forward to seeing what you’re doing with your ART
You inspire me
Marti Schmidt
Lovely Work Julie,❤️
As a fabric designer and printmaker for 40 years , I am in awe
Of your talent!
I always look forward to seeing what you’re doing with your ART
You inspire me
Marti Schmidt
Lovely Work Julie,❤️
As a fabric designer and printmaker for 40 years , I am in awe
Of your talent!
I always look forward to seeing what you’re doing with your ART
You inspire me
Marti Schmidt