Innholdsfortegnelse for Summer 2023 i Quilting Arts Magazine

WHENEVER I TRAVEL, I bring more reading material than I need. There’s always an audio book in my queue for a plane ride, a good hardcover to cozy up with in the car (isn’t just holding a substantial book a true pleasure?) and often loads of documents on the computer and newspaper summaries on my phone to keep me busy. Recently, I was packing for a trip and realized I was short on non-digital reading materials. I slipped a few back issues of QUILTING ARTS in my carry-on ‘just in case.’ It turned out that rereading some of my favorite articles was not only a pleasure, but also revitalized my desire to get back into my studio and create. Yes, I’ve mentioned it before: I have every back issue of this…

The reddish-brown color of rust—along with its dense, organic, mineral-type texture—exudes an earthy richness that you may expect on rusty metal, but to think we can make it happen on stitched fabric is really fantastic! Many artists have rusted their fabric before cutting and sewing, but by doing some of the stitching and quilting before you do the rust transfer process, you can accomplish this look and have the stitching completed, too.For those of you who are new to the technique of rust transfer, fabric is soaked in vinegar and then rusty metal objects are placed on it long enough for the rust to permanently transfer to the cloth. In doing this, the fabric becomes beautifully textured—unfortunately, it often becomes brittle and metal-like, too, feeling rough and dry. If you’ve…

need a splash of color without the mess? Struggling with a tiny studio and craving a dye space? Stuck in a hotel room with a hankering for chartreuse silk? If you’re like me, you love sewing with silk and wool! Adding the glitz of a bit of silk or the texture of a swatch of wool can make your artwork pop. But why drag out your dyeing equipment for a small amount of fabric? Small-batch dyeing is the perfect method that solves those problems yet meets your color needs. Dyeing in a coffee maker! This is an easy mess-free option with impressive results. This technique works with all types of silk and wool or other protein-based fabrics. It won’t work on synthetics or plant-based fabrics such as cotton, linen, or…

many artists find value working in a series—where one idea or piece leads to the next—resulting in a technically or thematically linked body of work. In recent years, I have enjoyed working in a series as well, but rather than starting a fully new piece each time, I start with a digital print of one of my prior quilts and use it as a springboard for something new. Why not make your existing artwork work harder for you? I find this method to be a great way to keep working through related ideas without having to start from scratch each time. My goal is for each piece to feel new and transformative—not like a copy of the prior piece but utilizing some of the same design elements. I hope you’ll…

In the last issue, we asked our readers how they Get Outside! with their work and/or how the outdoors impacts and influences their art. We’re pleased to have heard from so many of you, sharing your thoughts and practices. We hope you enjoy some inspiration from your fellow readers—and we hope to hear from you, too, when a future prompt inspires you! I’ve been taking my sewing machine and supplies along with my quilting projects outside for several years now. I love sitting in my backyard surrounded by my garden, the birds, and nature. My little dogs run circles around me and I’m in the zone. As soon as it is warm here in Michigan, I hurry out to sew. Theresa Nielsen Royal Oak, Michigan My friend Alice Flyr (pictured)…

Every cover of QUILTING ARTS MAGAZINE is special, but this one stands out for its winning combination of sophisticated artistry and incredible beauty. Congratulations to Kate Themel, the winner of our first-ever QUILTING ARTS Cover Contest. We know that many of our readers share the dream of seeing their artwork on the cover of QUILTING ARTS MAGAZINE, and their response to this contest was tremendous. We received 161 submissions and winnowing them down to seven finalists was a challenge. From whimsical illustrations to technically dazzling compositions, QUILTING ARTS readers showed us their best work, making choosing the winning image a true challenge. By now you’ve seen the winning quilt on the cover of this issue: “As You Set Out” by Kate Themel and you can learn more about this piece…

cryp•tog•ra•phy/krip-'tä-grƏ-fē/the enciphering and deciphering of messages in secret code or cipher; secret writing Courtesy of Merriam Webster dictionary 4 Common Corners is an invitational group of fiber artists drawn together by their immersion in the four corners region of the southwest United States—Colorado, Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico. Their mission is to bring together divergent viewpoints and artistic styles to create cohesive, thematically linked art exhibitions unique to the four corners region and to their artists. Many of their themes focus on the natural beauty of the region. However, other themes—including this one—are inspired by the human world of their artists, and by a desire to use their varying perspectives to look ever closer at what is around them. Cryptography is the science or study of the techniques of secret…

Now that you’ve experienced our latest issue, isn’t it time for you to become part of QUILTING ARTS? What do you want to read—how about writing it yourself! Share your inspiring work, unique techniques, and new ideas with us and our readers. If you are teaching, blogging about, or exhibiting your art quilts, we want to hear from you! To submit, send us a short summary of your idea along with three images and we’ll get back to you within 12 weeks. Visit quiltingdaily.com/quilting-arts-magazine-submission-guidelines for our submissions guidelines. Questions? Email QAsubmissions@goldenpeakmedia.com.…

Susan Price is a fiber artist in Virginia who aims to incorporate Thermofax screen printing in her fiber art, even if just part of the background texture. Her work has been shown in national traveling exhibits and published in books and magazines including Quilting Arts Reader Challenges. She enjoys incorporating cyanotype printing, shibori fabrics, and hand stitching in her work. pgfiber2art.blogspot.com Colleen Ansbaugh is a fiber artist whose work is strongly influenced by the ‘Up North’ woods and landscapes of Wisconsin. Her work has been exhibited around the world and featured in numerous publications. She is noted for her use of color and textures, and interpreting life experiences in new and exciting ways. colleenansbaugh.com Kestrel Michaud is a classically trained and award-winning fine art quilter with a BFA in Illustration from the…

SEWING & SURVIVAL: NATIVE AMERICAN QUILTS FROM 1880–2022 BY TERESA DURYEA WONG Teresa Duryea Wong is a textile journalist and lecturer who has informed and delighted quilters and readers with her many books, including “Japanese Contemporary Quilts and Quilters” and “American Cotton: Farm to Quilt” as well as co-authoring with Sara Trail “Stitching Stolen Lives: The SJSA Remembrance Project.” In this volume, Teresa details the fraught yet beautiful tradition of quilt making in the Native American community and the history of their struggles and survival. Many of the stories are heartbreaking and, yet, most are uplifting and honor the culture of quilting that runs deeply in many Native tribes. This book honor the traditions and value of quilting in this community. $4.00 of every book sold will be donated to…

every home studio space has its own personality, often needing to fit into the artist’s lifestyle. Kestrel Michaud’s award-winning, whimsical, and astonishingly complex artwork may be created in a converted family room, but it also reflects her boundless imagination and love for pop culture. We thought it would be fun to learn more about where this incredible artist works and lives while we dive into the process of how she creates her quilts. VIVIKA: I’ve always found your work intriguing. Between the interesting perspectives and the comical—almost super-human—subjects, your quilts focus on imaginative storytelling and fantasy. Describe your home studio and how you have customized the space to fit into your lifestyle. KESTREL: The front door of our house opens into my studio—the family room—so it’s the first room anyone…

i the Spring issue of QUILTING ARTS MAGAZINE, I shared the basics of one of the techniques I use often in my work to add images: Paper Lamination. In this issue, I continue to explore the technique and share how to fracture and fragment the surface using masking tape, a Thermofax screen, a silk screen, and a bit more. Having options to add imagery to your work expands your horizons in unexpected ways. Paper lamination offers so many! It’s simple to do and the results, although sometimes serendipitous, are always fantastic! DIRECTIONS Get started Refer to the article “Paper Lamination: Learn the Basics” in the Spring issue for a brief overview; information on images to use for paper lamination and how to edit and enhance them; the type of paper…

We know so many of our readers are surface-design enthusiasts and it’s been a long time since we’ve created a Reader Challenge to highlight these skills. In the Winter 2023 issue of QUILTING ARTS we decided to change that—and the ‘Print, Paint, and Play!’ challenge was born. We invited readers to stamp, stencil, paint, screenprint, or otherwise augment the surface of a piece of fabric to, first, create an art cloth they loved and, second, incorporate that cloth into a small quilt. Plus, we asked them to save a 5" square of the surface-designed fabric they created and include it with their submission. The variety of techniques and skills our readers shared with us was amazing and beautiful. We are happy to present this gallery of our readers’ work and…

Early last year, I read about the waste and pollution created from the textile industry. I was shocked and angered by the statistics. The average U.S. consumer throws away 81.5 pounds of clothes every year. It is estimated that 85% of these textiles are dumped in landfills or burned. Environmental problems—including pollution and chemical waste—land the fashion industry in second place for the most polluting world industry.I have been involved with sewing, weaving, and creating for most of my life. Recently, I began to feel guilty about how much I've contributed to this growing problem. After returning from my own regret, I knew I needed to take action and do something about this issue. My first goal was to not make another purchase until I made a huge dent on…