The Timaru patchwork and quilters club have their exhibition at a local art gallery this month. I didn't get anything finished in time. Well nothing that is acceptable to their criteria. We are only allowed to exhibit small quilts, nothing larger than single bed size. They prefer art quilts preferably designed by the exhibitor, but they will make exceptions for particular pieces. We were told we could have a maximum of 18 pieces and we had to pay a lot for the privilege. In years gone by it was free for us to exhibit and the rules were not quite as strict. Today was a very quiet club day, by 2pm only three of us were left so we packed up and went along for a look.
I didn't get images of all of the quilts but you'll get a good taste of what was on offer.
Leeanne has done a thread painting class and has produced some amazing pieces. I love this one called Dinner time.
I love the Autumn leaves made by Ann, our new president.
Ann also made these lovely round quilts, the plan is to eventually have four seasons.
This one on the purple wall has sold!
A lot of the pieces were done following a zoom class by David Owen Hastings. There are lots of straight lines.
The more organic pieces with wavy lines followed a class by a local artist and club member Rachael Rattan.
Rachael has sold quite a few of her art pieces in local galleries.
Just a very small exhibition but worth a visit.
A few of us are hoping that Leeanne will give us a little thread painting class sometime this year, just the basics to get us going. I'd love to do that.
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While at club I worked on my EPP project, I only got about half a block made as we were chatting and admiring each others work. We had a new member join us, that was exciting and I feel that she will have some art quilts to exhibit next year. I may even have been inspired to make one of my own.....
I might have something of my own to share next time.
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Some lovely pieces of art quilts but it’s a shame the exhibition has become so strict….
Lovely quilts on display. Love Dinner time. :)
What an interesting exhibition - thank you, Lou, for taking us along with you! Love the little sea otter (they are very cute) and really really love the autumn leaves.
It’s lovely to see such clever works. Not something I’d ever do, so I’m always happy to admire their talent. You certainly have plenty in your local area.
Those pieces are lovely to see.
Hugz
Some lovely work on display Lou, I like the leaves and the round pieces. xx
I very much enjoyed these art quilts. Thanks for sending us a little piece of the exhibit. The spiky ribbon quilts are my fave.
very innovative and some pretty works...i'm not that mod but do appreciate some of them...
It's always lovely to view quilts on display ... thank you for sharing.
My favourites are the two round ones, but good to see modern ones also.
Lovely quilts on show, thank you for sharing with us.
Love those very modern quilts...Some people make thread painting look so easy...it isn't for me...but it's fun trying!
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