I keep imagining that the lot of you are getting bored with the slo-mo version of the Modern Quilt Guild show in Austin, Texas last month.
But the numbers on my stats page say other wise.
I am going to write about something else here super shortly, but in the meantime, here is the conclusion of the Appliqué category at this year’s show.
Catenary
by Carolyn Friedlander
Lake Wales, Florida
33
by Gabriela Kirst
Grass Valley, California
Turn Down For What
by Lauren Palmer
Lexington, Kentucky
Chosen 2
by Catherine Redford
Naperville, Illinois
Bowls and Balls #2
by Rachel Kerley
Hillsboro, Oregon
Off The Chart
by Lynn Harris
Chelsea, Michigan
Rocket 88
by Latifah Saafir
Los Angeles, California
Self-Study #4: The One for T
by Chawnee Kimber
Easton, Pennsylvania
The American Context #16 Christina’s World
by Luke Haynes
Los Angeles, California
Sticks and Stones: The Border Test
by Rachel Kerley
Hillsboro, Oregon
The Conan Quilt
by Allison Chambers
San Antonio, Texas
Next up is one of my favorite categories–Modern Traditionalism. I know you are all on the edge your seats about this, but you are just going to have to wait.
Luke Haynes and Gabriela Kirst blew me away.
Sue- I’m glad to hear that. I believe your work would fit right in there. It appears the modern quilters are much more open to expressing their feelings and political views in cloth which I find brave and inspiring. Thank you for stopping by!
How do you pick a favorite? When I saw the one by Gabriela Kirst, I knew that was it. Took my breath away. These are all so vastly different from traditional applique and each could stand as an art object, on it’s own.
Thank you Mary for stopping by. Yes, Gabriela’s work captures such feelings of delicacy and intimacy. It is truly lovely.