But, in the Dark
But, in the Dark
Materials: Repurposed thread and fabric scraps, linen and silk fabric, cotton thread, hand pieced and hand quilted, stretched on a wooden frame.
Year Completed: 2023
Dimensions: 6 x 6 x .75”
This quilt is an extension of my series that began with But, I Tried to Remember.
Dark fabrics mix with a silver thread and there is a dream like quality in this piece that whispers to me something about quilts, beds, sleeping, and the night. As a night person, I often sew in the late hours, and this composition came together one evening while at my friend Amanda Nadig’s home in Chicago. (The city where I was born at night, on a new moon, in the winter)
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Make your own Framed Quilt with my On-Demand class:
The ‘Soft Bulk’ of a quilt is extraordinary! Quilts can squish into backpacks and unfurl into art galleries, but sometimes there’s a thrill in stretching them taught, just like a painting. This workshop will teach you to use a wooden frame and staples to display your quilt ‘stretched canvas style.’
Learn a variety of techniques like layering, patchwork, quilt-as-you-go, embroidery, and freeform applique, in a fun, quick-finish project that you can scale up as desired. This is one of my most popular classes and a great introduction to both quiltmaking and my teaching style.
These Framed Quilts and this class both make great gifts!
