A few weeks ago, I met friends for lunch and had the opportunity to see their wonderful works on display at the Village Theater & Art Gallery in Danville, Ca. They were part of an exhibition called Uncommon Thread, whick featured unique art quilts created by a local quilting group, The Creative Fiber Artists. The quilts covered a wide range of topics and were interpreted in creative and imaginative ways. It was a great show.
I have become extremely interested in art quilting lately. This was an opportunity for me to enjoy a variety of mixed media and textile explorations which step out of the mainstream quilting style. I loved the show so much, that I took photos to share with our readers! I hope you enjoy these as much as I did. I, for one, am filing this under inspirational ideas!
Kadinsky in the Kitchen Study by Cyndy Rymer
Complimentary Colors by Pat Eyler
Aquatic Splendor by Vicki Demeter
Aquatic Splendor, close up by Vicki DeMeter
Asian Influence by Mary Beth Branca
Asian Influence close up by Mary Beth Branca
Circles, Circles, Circles by Sue Harris
Do Purple Cows Give Purple Milk? by Lynne Douglas
Enchanting Ella by Lynne Douglas
Global Alert, Artic Melt by Ileana Soto
Global Alert, Artic Melt close up by Ileana Soto
Gorgeous Gerty by Lynne Douglas
House of Whimsy by Pat Eyler
It’s 5 O’Clock by Virginia Standley
Lynne Douglas, The Great Escape
Lynne Douglas, The Great Escape, close up
Majestic Mt. Diable by Cyndy Rymer
Boundless Energy by Margaret Winter
Dancing in the Breeze by Margaret Winter
Dancing in the Breeze by Margaret Winter
Purple Haze by Cyndy Rymer
Rose Revisited by Vicki DeMeter
Rose Revisited, close up by Vicki DeMeter
Springtime in Vermont by Lynne Douglas
Thoughts of Japan, close up by Virginia Standley
Pretty awesome work, right? Stop in again on Wednesday and I will share the 2nd half of the quilts in this show.
Hi Pati,I can’t tell you how pleased I am to receive your post today and to read your very kind remarks about our show, “Uncommon Threads”This was our first Creative Fiber Artists show and we were not sure how it would be received by the public. Fortunately, it was very well attended and the comments we heard were very encouraging. We are thinking about doing this again! Again, thank you for your post. Warmly,Virginia Standley
Great pix! A lot of diversity in styles and interests. I love the Kandinsky, I have a small copy of that painting hanging in my sewing room. One of my favorite artists! I like Cyndy Rymer’s interpretation. I’ve often thought about doing a kandinsky-esque quilt. I love his abstractions and colors!
What a beautiful collection of artful inspiration. I especially like Dancing in the Breeze, for its simplicity and literary display. Your up-close photos help to provide even more inspiration. Many thanks!
Awesome art quilts!
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Hi Pati,I can’t tell you how pleased I am to receive your post today and to read your very kind remarks about our show, “Uncommon Threads”This was our first Creative Fiber Artists show and we were not sure how it would be received by the public. Fortunately, it was very well attended and the comments we heard were very encouraging. We are thinking about doing this again! Again, thank you for your post. Warmly,Virginia Standley
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Nice post Thank you
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Great pix! A lot of diversity in styles and interests. I love the Kandinsky, I have a small copy of that painting hanging in my sewing room. One of my favorite artists! I like Cyndy Rymer’s interpretation. I’ve often thought about doing a kandinsky-esque quilt. I love his abstractions and colors!
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What a beautiful collection of artful inspiration. I especially like Dancing in the Breeze, for its simplicity and literary display. Your up-close photos help to provide even more inspiration. Many thanks!
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