Apart from the whole goosebumpingly incredible Twelve by Twelve experience, one of the highlights of the International Quilt Festival in Houston in November 2011 for me was the opportunity to see some of the works from the book Masters: Art Quilts Volume 2. Each morning before the crowds came in, I would take a quiet moment to study a handful of pieces closely – taking in the composition; the colours; the texture; the edge treatments and so on. Seeing this exhibition really cemented my desire to work on larger compositions for maximum visual impact.
If you couldn’t make it to Houston, you can still draw inspiration from this beautifully presented book. Lark Books have kindly provided an extra copy for me to give away. There are three FOUR ways to go into the draw:
- leave a comment on this post
this weekby Friday 3 February highlighting one aspect of artmaking or quiltmaking that you are concentrating on for 2012; and/or - “like” the Serendipity Patchwork & Quilting Facebook page;
- “like” the Beneath the Southern Sky Facebook page; and/or
- sign up for the Serendipity Studio Newsletter.
If you do all threefour, your name will go into the draw three four times. Existing Facebook followers and newsletter subscribers automatically go into the draw.
The artists featured in the book are:
| Genevieve Attinger Izabella Baykova Alice Beasley Tafi Brown Rachel Brumer Elizabeth Busch Dorothy Caldwell Maryline Collioud-Robert Carolyn Crump Rosalie Dace Daniella Dancelli Fenella Davies Jane Dunnewold Dianne Firth Pamela Fitzsimons Gayle Fraas & Duncan Slade Karin Franzen Leslie Gabriëlse Margery Goodall Tim Harding |
Dirkje van der Horst-Beetsma Misik Kim Bente Vold Klausen Beatrice Lanter Chunghie Lee Shulamit Liss Linda MacDonald Patricia Malarcher Eleanor McCain Jan Myers-Newbury Paula Nadelstern Reiko Naganuma Risë Nagin Mirjam Pet-Jacobs Emily Richardson Arturo Alonzo Sandoval Jim Smoote Anna Torma Nelda Warkentin Laura Wasilowski |
gatheredthreads says
Oh how wonderful! Thank you for the opportunity.
For 2012 I am focusing on making my art most uniquely mine, bringing my voice to all steps of the process.
Jennie P. says
I am going to be learning to quilt, so not sure what to concentrate on yet 🙂
Evelyn says
This year I’m going to concentrate on finishing my quilts instead of just making tops.
susana says
IncreÃble regalo!!1.Lastima que vivo al otro lado del mundo.De todas formas estoy entrado al blog de cada artista para ver sus trabajos.FELIZ AÑO!!!admiro su trabajo.
Billie K says
I want to learn how to quilt all my quilt tops without messing them up.
Alice Baird says
My aim in 2012 is to use one new technique or product for each of the little 12″x12″ quilts that I make for our Materials Mavens group.
Kathy says
I am concentrating on modern quilt designs this year. I have made so many traditional and civil war quilts — time for a change. I am also in an online art class for the first time and creating my own designs and patterns!
Salley says
I am wanting to get my stitching (and sewing techniques) to a higher level. Will need a new machine to achieve part of this challenge!… also need to ramp up my production..practise makes perfect!
Joy V says
I need to focus on learning as much as I can and am endeavouring to learn a new technique each month.
Glenda D says
I am going to concentrate on art quilts. I hope to play a lot! I want to put into action a lot of techniques I have wanted to try and things I have accumulated for “one day when I have time”. I’m excited by possibilities for this year and this book appears to be just what I need to launch it.
Gill says
I’ve recently taken a class with Alicia Merrett so I’m making map quilts!
Gill says
I’ve signed up for the newsletter!
Lindijanej says
I really want to move towards more modern quilts, this year, as well as learning some new fibre art processes.
Great giveaway, btw. 🙂
I already follow on FB, and have now subscribed to your newsletter. 🙂
Helen Ducker says
Colour is my 2012 focus.
Have been following Joen Wolfrom’s blog – and at last I am starting to understand how colours relate and how to create them. I have had one of her books for nearly 10 years, but never really understood it before.
Have worked on gut instincts so far – and yes it has worked. But I want to be faster .
Chris Dowell says
This year I want to explore art quilts a lot more looking at machine work and using paint, beads, threads and other embellishments. I also want to delve more into applique.
The give away looks really yummy would love to have a browse thru but seeing the quilts in the flesh how great is that. Chris
Wendy says
Hi I just love your blog, this is an amazing page, I have always wanted to do an art quilt but wouldn’t know were to start, this year I am going to try one. thanks for the chance to win this book.
Margaret says
I am downsizing this year to small arty quilts and am having wonderful fun ‘researching’ this topic. We have some fabulous artists to learn from, great techniques to try and such fresh, bright colours in our fabrics. Such an exciting time in quiltmaking. Thanks Brenda for a chance to win a great book.
k says
My 2012 goal is to continue to grow as an art quilter, find my own voice and not be bound by any rules or restrictions in my work.
Leah says
This year, I’m focusing on finishing UFOs, and using the beautiful fabric I’ve been buying. So I’ll be trying to design to get the most out of lovely, BIG prints.
Frances Hague says
I am discovering that I really like modern and art quilts. I feel more of my personality shows up in the finished quilt when I get away from the restrictions of someone else’s patterns. Goal for 2012? Be brave with color! Old dogs can learn new tricks!
Helen Howe says
Lovely opportunity thanks Brenda.
In 2012 I am concentrating on art journalling with a focus on mixing fabric with paper, paint, stamping, gesso, artistic writing, stitching and whatever else comes to my attention.
candy says
I really want to find my voice in quiltmaking in 2012
carrie says
This year I am working on making special time for this craft. With two small children it is hard, and once they are asleep I’m wiped out. But I know that the creative process will give energy back to me. This book looks inspirational!
Michelle says
I am going to do some serious fabric dyeing this year and then use my own fabric in my quilted works of art……well at least this is the plan so far 🙂
Lydia says
I have been reading and studying and gathering my thoughts and my materials. Will be concentrating in 2012 on gaining skills and more knowledge and allowing myself to play with my now abundant stash.
Jill Harmon says
I’m new to quilting, but in 2012, I’m going to keep learning and getting better!
Kristin McNamara Freeman says
Wow…As I began the year working with a life coach my focus on developing a practice of daily spending time in my creative space making fiber art I read your give away offer and have my fingers crossed. Would love to have this book on my textile library shelves.
Monica Johnstone says
2012 is off with a band with one juried show entered and another coming up, taking an art textiles class at the university, a lesson on photographing quilts from a photography professor, more experimentation with painting on fabric, and plans to solve some logistical issues in my studio.
Mary K says
for 2012 I am concentrating on finishing what I start.