Over the weekend my good friend Caroline and her sweet little girl Beatrice and I spent a few lovely hours at the 2009 International Quilt Festival just outside the city. Whoa, baby. These people were not messing around.
A whole convention room packed full of die-hard quilters is truly a site to behold. I mean really... don't underestimate these ladies. They are serious about their craft and giddy with delight when it comes to all things fabric.
I'd heard of "art quilts" before, but I never imagined how much these would take my breath away. I was stunned beyond belief with some of them. Here are some of my faves...
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WOW, I was there and must have missed a row. either that or I was so overwhelmed. Your pictures are great.
Wow, those are amazing!
I was planning on going, but got overwhelmed with school and realized I really can't afford to lose several hours. Wow, what have I missed. Amazing. I will be definitely for the look out next year.
The show was really great! I think this must be the day to blog about it- I just posted too! ~ Jennie
I took a shot of the house one, too...and managed to miss some of your other faves. Maybe it's a two-day venture next year?
Love that Kathy York one -- her work is amazing!
The quilts are just beautiful!
Wow. You're right. They are not messing around. It's really amazing what people can do with their creativity.
WOW! Amazing. And yet...I'm not going to lie. If one of yours was hanging there I would've taken a picture of THAT. :)
I just watched a documentary about art quilts and I had the same reaction. Really neat when people think outside the box.
Amazing work! Must be so great to see in person...
WOW!!! looks like a great time! I love the Klimt one - that's amazing!
Glad you got to go to the show. It is inspiring, isn't it! Love your pics.
wow!!! those are unreal!!!
YIKES!! Where on earth do they get their patterns, or don't they use them?? I can imagine you aspiring to their level of competence. Aunt Nancy
Thanks for sharing. Those are truly amazing and beautiful.
Ooh, sweet! And I'm so glad someone else mentioned the Klimt one because I was like "AAAHHH, I know that's a painting by a famous artist that I just studied but I can't remember who...is it Klimt?" Question answered.
What fantastic quilts. It's amazing the art that quilters are able to create.
So inspiring.
I would love to see a full image of that last one... do you know the name of the quilt/artist?
I love the color effect in that last photo.
You weren't kidding! Amazing talent there.
Thanks for sharing! Love the quilt with the houses. It my favorite!
Rita
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