Monday, September 6, 2010

Art Quilts

August 17, 2008 by admin  
Filed under Quilts and Patterns

 Art Quilting

     Definition of Art: The conscious production or arrangement of colors, form or other elements in a manner that effects the sense of beauty.
     Definition of Quilt: A coverlet made from two layers of fabric, with a layer of cotton  wool in between held together with ties or stitched designs.
     Put these two together and you have an art quilt, used for strictly aesthetic purposes. Not only beautiful to look at but to hold and feel also.
     So many mediums can be used in an art quilt. Including, but not limited to, beads, buttons, thread, metal, fibers, paper, paint and even photographs.
People who look beyond traditional patterns and techniques make art quilts. If you are interested in stepping outside the box, make an art quilt. There are no rules involved, only your will and imagination. You must be willing to experiment with design and materials.
     Inspiration can be gleaned from a myriad of sources-- the Internet, famous paintings, books, nature and so much more.
     There is an endless supply of fabrics, patterns, buttons and other items available on the Internet, craft stores, bead stores, fabric stores and even your own backyard!!
     There are art quilt shows, art retreats and traveling art quilt exhibits all over the country.
Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. is a non profit organization whose mission is to promote the art quilt through education, exhibitions, professional development and documentation.
     So get your imagination flowing- If you have a needle and thread, some fabric, and a few embellishments you can make an art quilt today!!

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