I thought some of you might like to see my display as 'Featured Quilter' for our quilt show that is on today and tomorrow. Thanks to my Resident Chef who helped me hang all these AND get them reasonably straight.
Over the next few posts I will show you some of the other quilts that caught my eye at the show so stay tuned!
- I came across THIS CAL and of course you know there's a wee little girl in my life that just *might* be finding it under the tree at Christmas.
- There are a ton of fun ideas HERE for using up scrap fabrics.
- Have a look at the creations of THIS artist (and be sure to take note of what she uses!)
- I stumbled across THESE and thought you might find them interesting as well.
- Some of you might be interested in seeing THIS comprehensive list of QAL's happening throughout 2023. Thanks to Jocelyn for this one.
Nice display. Wishing you great success!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm happy to see some of my work all displayed together because I've never really laid them out to see them from a distance.
DeleteThat's a terrific display of your work. Thanks to resident chef for helping. I expect you'll get a lot of appreciative visitors. Next week let us know about comments.
ReplyDeleteI've spent part of the morning at the show and will be going back this afternoon for another couple of hours. It's fun to overhear comments about my work when people aren't aware I'm right there.
DeleteJust love the Sea GLass sew along pictures--I had made my own Garden Path quilt for a friend using pieces like that when I first began sewing. in the 1980's using the book: "Experimental Stitchery" by the artist Arline K. Morrison (1977)-- What a great fun project as detailed in her "Windswept Garden" --she actually sent me a nice hand written card to thank me for my interest. I highly recommend her book...a great read.
ReplyDeleteI just love your Barns Wall--great that you are a "Featured Quilter" much deserved. Hugs for a great Memorial day Weekend Julierose
I will have to see if I can locate a copy of that book because it sounds interesting. Glad you found something in the links that you like!
DeleteYour display looks wonderful and well put together. Enjoy all the good vibes and have fun!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lorraine. It's been fun listening to all the comments and talking with some of the show attendees.
DeleteResident Chef and you did very well setting up your display. It is all just so lovely.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
He has a much 'straighter' eye than I do so I took him up on his offer to help. Then I dragged the poor man around to look at all the other quilts...long suffering as he is.
DeleteSherry of createology: Hello Featured Artist! Your display looks fantastic. Resident Chef is multi talented. I hope you get sales from this show. Your creative quilt landscapes are amazing dear.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sherry! I'm honoured to be featured, especially when there are so many other extremely talented quilters in our guild. Sales would be good, but I never count on it.
DeleteMary Anne, you must be so proud - what an amazing display of your work.
ReplyDeleteYet again I thank you for all the wonderful links that you find for us all.
The scrap fabric link sent me down a rabbit hole ! I'm always looking for small things to make from all the scrappy bits of fabric, and this was a great link.
Val (UK)
I came home happy because I actually sold one and have a possible commission. Good news and so much fun to listen to all the people complimenting my work. Makes me feel as though I'm not wasting my time.
DeleteGlad you found a nice soft rabbit hole to explore.
Great news selling one of them - wonderful. Plus a commission, go you !
DeleteSending big congratulation hugs. Val (UK)
What an impressive display - great job! There's nothing quite like being able to step back and see your own work en masse, is there? I hope you enjoyed both days :)
ReplyDeleteIt really was a bit of a revelation to see at least a portion of them on display like that. Sometimes, after you've looked at a project up close for so long, you tend to lose persepective on it. The show was fun - I really enjoyed talking to the people who stopped by to see my work.
DeleteI'm just passing by but wanted to say the artwork on those pieces is great! I like the red bug too :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit Rob and your kind comment!
DeleteThat is so cool!
ReplyDeleteI'm certainly happy it's over although I must say it was really gratifying to hear all the positive comments from the attendees.
DeleteWoohoo, what a beautiful display! I'm sure you heard lots of positive comments.
ReplyDeleteThey all look amazing, but I think I like the outhouse the best!
Yes, it was certainly gratifying to hear all the wonderful comments. Certainly gives me incentive to carry on with what I'm doing! Must admit the outhouse is one of my favourites too.
DeleteSeeing all your landscapes gathered and displayed together causes me to think, WOW!! Each one, of course, is amazing, but seen together as a body of work I am struck by your unique gift as a textile artist, Mary Anne. Astonishing really. How fabulous the wider community was able to see and appreciate your sublime landscapes. How fun.
ReplyDeleteI was intrigued by seeing them all together as well - first time I'd had occasion to lay them out that way. I overheard two ladies talking as they came in to the show, saw my work and one commented to the other that she didn't understand why a painter would be the 'featured quilter'. Wish I'd had a camera on her face as she got closer and realized they're made of fabric.
DeleteGreat display of your work. You paint with fabric.
ReplyDeleteIt appears some people think so. Thanks.
DeleteYour display definitely shows why you were chosen to be featured.
ReplyDeleteawww - thank you!
DeleteI love seeing your amazing work assembled together. Fortunate are those who saw them up close and personal. Hilltop Post
ReplyDeleteAwww - thank you! I rather enjoyed seeing them together too, because I don't usually lay them out all at once.
DeleteWhat a nice representative display of your work, Mary Anne. The "straight eye" of your guy, Resident Chef, paid off. :) I'm glad you were able to hear praises in person over your work. Being an admirer from the States, I would love to have watched that. And oohed and aaahed over them myself.
ReplyDeleteI must admit it was fun to listen to all the comments...made me think that maybe I should keep on doing this.
DeleteYour display looks wonderful and your landscapes are fabulous. You sure have a knack for composition and colour, not to mention fabric usage. Beautifully done, all of it.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jillayne - it was a fun experience overall even though I stressed about it beforehand.
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