Judy Fairless was kind enough to tell us about the exhibition and the contributors and we learn how they all made small sample books, so that the visitors could enjoy the feel of the textiles as well as learn about the design process for the larger pieces.
There are currently 10 members of the group and, as can often be the case, the interpreation of the given theme was wide and varied.
Judy’s own piece of work was based on a friend’s poem and her work of art evolved with her keeping snippets of the poem itself.
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This is a delightful interview with Linda who is a well known quilt artist and author of several books, the latest of which is The Ultimate Guide to Art Quilting. She is also a member of the Contemporary Quilt Group.
Here are some of the items t...
A little bit about Helen Deighan
As a professional textile artist, she’s been making quilts since 1984.
Initially working from existing patterns, she soon started developing her designs. And, when she couldn’t find the right color or shade to fit – she dyed her own. You can watch her workshops he...
Meet Cherrilyn Tyler a textile artist for over 30 years. She loves to use soluble fabric and free motion stitching to create her exquisite art installations. And as you'll hear each installation tells a story.
When working with 1920's clothes, she realised that she has an interest not in cloth...