tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5678601059047959014.post1972483673369895821..comments2024-02-27T04:56:55.760-06:00Comments on third floor quilts: what's an art quilt... and why do you need all that fabric?Teresa Duryea Wonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17118507007452425501noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5678601059047959014.post-64778176871069987162013-12-28T06:05:31.938-06:002013-12-28T06:05:31.938-06:00Hi, Teresa. Nice article. You bit off a big subjec...Hi, Teresa. Nice article. You bit off a big subject and thought it through well. I would add my two cents worth concerning fabric: I don't do "surface design", dyeing, printing, etc. I use commercial fabrics, prints and solids from flea market clothing that usually has gained in patina from multiple washings and the wear and tear of life. That being said, I see the color rather than the print and my fabrics are arranged like a palette. Ultimately, I think the discussion comes down to "what is art?". Why do we say "art quilts" instead of "artwork"? Anyway, there are entire books written on that subject! <br />best, nadiaMulticoloredPieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06161913409399066123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5678601059047959014.post-57698602020300430432013-11-17T06:36:18.731-06:002013-11-17T06:36:18.731-06:00Vee: Awesome. I am so glad this is helpful! These ...Vee: Awesome. I am so glad this is helpful! These are just my opinions, but I am glad you found some of this relevant. The best validation comes from within... not an easy thing to accept. I really appreciate your nice comment and for taking time to share. Thanks.Teresa Duryea Wonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17118507007452425501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5678601059047959014.post-49774649669593416882013-11-17T06:34:04.517-06:002013-11-17T06:34:04.517-06:00Hi Karaquilts. Thanks for your kind words. Your re...Hi Karaquilts. Thanks for your kind words. Your response is great - keep doing what is fun for you. I think variety is best and I sew all kinds of things, practical and artsy. But those art quilts keep calling me back, mainly because they are such a creative challenge. Teresa Duryea Wonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17118507007452425501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5678601059047959014.post-55040051329771291122013-11-16T20:52:07.171-06:002013-11-16T20:52:07.171-06:00Teresa, I loved this ! We're having a BIG disc...Teresa, I loved this ! We're having a BIG discussion in our quilting group on what is 'original' and what is not with everyone up in arms arguing. This sums it up perfectly : qte " Doesn't take a rocket scientist... nor does it take any validation from anyone other than yourself. That's whats so great about life. You get to decide who you are."<br />unqteVeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08261198258543182448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5678601059047959014.post-25767141948552320852013-11-16T19:57:17.850-06:002013-11-16T19:57:17.850-06:00As a frequent (and recent) afficionado of Thousand...As a frequent (and recent) afficionado of Thousand Bolts, I loved your plug for them and also your justification for MORE fabric. I look forward to visiting Fiber On a Whim as well. <br /><br />Art quilts tug at me and frequently just have to pop out, but I'm also driven by the need to cover every bed in every house (well, not e-v-e-r-y one!) and be very practical in my varied works of art. <br /><br />I look forward to visiting you again.Karaquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01655248575732793068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5678601059047959014.post-17088966816043490642013-11-16T16:46:51.060-06:002013-11-16T16:46:51.060-06:00Sally: glad this was helpful. this is just my opin...Sally: glad this was helpful. this is just my opinion... but i hope some of it makes sense. Thanks for taking time to comment! Check out Thousand Bolts too. Teresa Duryea Wonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17118507007452425501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5678601059047959014.post-89533055159478612682013-11-16T10:15:22.475-06:002013-11-16T10:15:22.475-06:00Thanks for your good description of art quilts. Th...Thanks for your good description of art quilts. The education process has begun! Appreciate your tip on Fiber on a Whim, too!Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15005341156646082014noreply@blogger.com