I met some friends from studio Q at the Arlington Museum of Art this afternoon. The museum is hosting an exhibit of quilts by contemporary Texas artists. It is part of Quilt Mania II, a multi-venue quilt exhibit, which is currently taking place in the Dallas area.
The exhibit was fabulous. Many well known Texas fiber artists were represented: Jane Dunnewold, Connie Scheele, Lix Axford, Susie Monday. I particulary enjoyed the works of Jack Brockette, beautiful pieces consisting of filmy layers of silk organza joined with 1/8" french seams. I am very intrigued by the thought of a loose layer of organza over a more traditionally pieced quilt, as well as the transperency of a quilt pieced entirely of organza. Techniques that I may need to explore.
One of Jack's quilts:
The exhibit was fabulous. Many well known Texas fiber artists were represented: Jane Dunnewold, Connie Scheele, Lix Axford, Susie Monday. I particulary enjoyed the works of Jack Brockette, beautiful pieces consisting of filmy layers of silk organza joined with 1/8" french seams. I am very intrigued by the thought of a loose layer of organza over a more traditionally pieced quilt, as well as the transperency of a quilt pieced entirely of organza. Techniques that I may need to explore.
One of Jack's quilts:
And there were three amazing quilts by my friend Susie Monday. I'll have to ask her if I can post photos of one or two of them here.
All in all, a very stimulating afternoon.
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