This quilt was purchased for the Thomas Contemporary Quilt Collection at the SAQA 2008 online auction. It is only 10"W x 11.5"L, so smaller than the standard 12x12 auction quilts. When bidding on auction quilts it is important to check the size and also if the quilt is mounted or framed - in case those things make a difference to you!
Remember that the SAQA 2011 online auction starts on Monday, Sept 12th.
Check out the website: http://www.saqa.com/saqa-u.php?ID=1791
To learn how the auction works see http://www.saqa.com/news.php?ID=1186
"Liberty" Kathleen McCabe - Coronado, CA 2008 10"W x 11.5"L
Cotton fabric, machine applique, machine quilting.
Kathleen's original technique uses small rectangular "tiles" to create the texture on her portrait quilts. In this quilt I especially like the G-clef used to show a curl in Liberty's hair.
This is a wonderful collection of black and white fabrics.
There is some net in the upper left of this closeup - I have never remembered to ask Kathleen about it when I see her. I don't see her often, just when I get to San Diego where she is very active in Visions.
2 comments:
one of my favorites from that auction year. I continue to be intrigued by Kathleen's tile technique--her portraits remind of Chuck Close type work.
Wow...this is really impressive! Thanks for sharing. L.
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