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Monday, November 21, 2011

Usable Art Quilts

I want my quilts to be ART, but I still want my ART to be a quilt.  A real life, touch, hold, throw in the wash, type quilt......to be snuggled under, hung on the wall or draped artistically on some ladder or chair, making a lovely statement in a room. 



This means, I like choosing methods of construction, that will allow the quilt, 
to be used in daily life.
The back is looking rather interesting.

Hmm, just how many colours can I add in there?


Look at the interesting scraps I am accumulating....I have a plan, sort of.
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18 comments:

  1. UnknownNovember 21, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    More please - this is looking very interesting

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  2. LeanneNovember 21, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    It looks very much like art to me! And, I am certain you will find a way to use all the colours that you need.

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  3. Esch House QuiltsNovember 21, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Gorgeous colors!

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  4. ChrisNovember 21, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Thank you thank you thank you for expressing exactly the way I feel about "art quilts!" There is a place in the world for quilts that are "hands off" but that's not my taste. Love your work - this piece is very interesting! You're a brave girl to wack away on your projects that way!

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  5. cauchy09November 21, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    i could not agree more with your manifesto of "art quilt=quilt." and i also agree with the "add more colors!" approach. keep going! this is looking quite lovely.

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  6. DebbieNovember 21, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Oh my goodness! This goods great! I'm excited to see this finished ~ ♥ the colors!

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  7. Sandra KayeNovember 21, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    I love your quilts... I will get back to my qayg after Christmas. Happy Thanksgiving!! Hugs

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  8. beataNovember 21, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    This is a wonderful idea, just like "Bauhaus" has proposed in the 1920s and 1930s. Utilitarian design should be usable and unique at the same time. Satisfy us as users and please us as observers. I still think, that beautiful design is so often out of our reach because of its high prices. Please, keep up with your efforts!

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  9. JanNovember 21, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    I agree with what you said and with what your other commenters said. Beauty is enhanced by the practicality of your creations.

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  10. Dan RNovember 21, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    I see my quilts exactly the same way.

    I love the way this one is shaping up. Is this your first go at wonky qayg borders?

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  11. She Who DoodlesNovember 21, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    i love how you are using your scraps.

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  12. ColleenNovember 22, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    I love it!!

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