Southern California Contemporary Quilts 12-07-20

Just before the Sciatica struck me I had driven down to Oceanside Museum of Art to see the exhibit of quilts by Southern California artists.  And I did take pictures, but was not able to sit at the computer to post any of them.  So, I am going to start posting them so you can see at least part of the exhibit.  The museum is closed again due to the Virus and who knows when it will re-open.  If you are in the area you could stop by to shop in the museum store which is currently featuring "Tiny Art" - five inch square pieces donated by artists of every ilk and ready to use for stocking stuffers or just a regular tiny gift.  Lots of high quality jewelry, bowls, scarves, cards, etc. for your gift selection. 

This measures 58"L X 38"W.  The background is a solid piece of hand-dye (I think) that has been in my fabric library for years.  I knew it would find the proper place one day.  All of the quilts I make have a bird in them somewhere - as part of the design, in the quilting, on the back, on the label, wherever I can squeeze one in.  There are several birds in the trunks of the trees.

This measures 38.5L X 27.5W.  What an appropriate subject for this hot year. 

This measures 20"L X 29 3/4"W.  SOOO Southern California! 

More to come in future posts. 

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New 12X12 quilt in TCQC 09-29-13

This is another purchase from the Visions Art Museum Veranda Sale in late August.  One of the things that I have discovered about my collecting decisions is that I like to add new techniques.  Although there is discharging in some of the quilts, this one is just discharge and a little quilting. 


"Weeds" Kathy Piper - San Diego 2011  12"x 12"
Cotton fabric, cotton batting, discharge dyeing, machine quilting.
I like the non-matched binding.  Same fabric but it makes a counterpoint since Kathy has made no attempt to make the color lines up. 
 

She has used a very thin thread.  Perhaps something thicker, even perle cotton would make the red more of a statement. 

With the light, solid background the quilting can be clearly seen.  With a bright color thread this could be a quilt on its own. 

Nice simple hand printed label - but no contact information.  How can I find her if I am interested in seeing more of her quilts? 

Friday Feet - "Time for a Change" 02-10-12

"Time for a Change" by Kathy Piper  14" square is part of the exhibit,
"Magical Mystery Tour, en hommage".  The exhibit of challenge quilts from Canyon Quilters Guild in San Diego is at Visions Art Museum .