Art with Fabric blog hop - Spring 2018 - DAY 4

Every quilted project is a unique piece of art, full of love, creativity and inspiration.

However, have you ever thought about how "traditional" art could be reinterpreted in a quilted piece?
(by "traditional" I mean anything that a non-quilter will label as art, like paintings, drawings, sculptures, architecture from all countries and all time periods).

To explore the endless possibilities of art-inspired quilted pieces I decided to organize another edition of this Blog Hop!

This edition has a special theme...

1+1=3!

This theme can be interpreted in several ways:

• (where it came from) the concept from Joseph Albers, who highlights how two graphic elements positioned close to each other may create additional graphical elements and active negative space... as quilters, we all know about the power of negative space and secondary designs, right?
• (family/society): because humans together are greater than the sum of individuals
• (math/science/alternative facts): interpreting it more literally, that may be a mathematical inaccurate statement :)
• (absurdities/inconsistencies/optical illusions): playing with the absurdity of the statement in broader terms, the theme can inspire you to look for inconsistencies or optical illusions anywhere!

Very talented quilters are going to take us through a journey with this theme...

DAY 4. Here are today's amazing pieces!

by Heather Inspired by the work of Josef Albers (http://heatherquilts.blogspot.com/)	"The Encounter" by Tami Inspired by the work of Afro Basaldella (https://thriftshopcommando.blogspot.com/)
"Illusions of Christmas" by Dione Inspired by the work of Victoria Skye and Prof Akiyoshi Kitaoke (https://www.cleverchameleon.com.au/blog)	"Poison Apple" by Alida Inspired by the work of Malika Favre (http://tweloquilting.blogspot.com)

Make sure to click on each picture and visit the blogs because these wonderful artists shared their story, inspiration and useful tips that can help you create your own beautiful art pieces!

Art with Fabric blog hop - Spring 2018 - Poison Apple

Poison Apple

As the host of this blog hop, I have known about it for about a year... so why did I get to the last minute and ended up not even completing the piece?? :)

Oh, well, that's reality... and unexpectedly busy 6 months :)

I completed the main block, but I created the image above by layering the piece over a different completed block :)

After my honest reality check... let's get back to the main theme of the blog hop!!!

1+1=3!

To me, this theme is about optical illusions... and the classical optical illusion is the one where you can either see a vase or two faces (From Wiki: Rubin's vase is a famous set of ambiguous or bi-stable (i.e., reversing) two-dimensional forms developed around 1915 by the Danish psychologist Edgar Rubin. The visual effect generally presents the viewer with two shape interpretations, each of which is consistent with the retinal image, but only one of which can be maintained at a given moment.)

So I wanted to include that effect...

And...

I also wanted to keep up with my commitment of exploring art created by female artists, and one artist that was featured in last year edition's of this blog hop was Malika Favre.

Scrolling through her beautiful website I found "St. Augustine" which really highlights the idea of object/2 faces.

And...

I also wanted to keep up with my Art with Disney pieces, as I am creating 12''x12'' pieces, adding the sashing that you see above, quilting them individually and then joining the pieces with crochet to create the final quilt.

Finding a Disney connection with the apple was pretty easy, so I decided to use Snow White and the Witch as the two faces profiles of the piece!!

I will release the applique pattern of this piece as part of the Fandom in Stiches QAL, and I hope to get the piece quilted soon!

I enjoy so much coming up with ideas to combine all these themes and events!

I hope you enjoyed my piece and that you are having fun following the blog hop!!

These are the amazing artists that are featured today with me:

Heather: http://heatherquilts.blogspot.com/

Tami: https://thriftshopcommando.blogspot.com/

Dione: https://www.cleverchameleon.com.au/blog 

Art with Fabric blog hop - Spring 2018 - DAY 3

Every quilted project is a unique piece of art, full of love, creativity and inspiration.

However, have you ever thought about how "traditional" art could be reinterpreted in a quilted piece?
(by "traditional" I mean anything that a non-quilter will label as art, like paintings, drawings, sculptures, architecture from all countries and all time periods).

To explore the endless possibilities of art-inspired quilted pieces I decided to organize another edition of this Blog Hop!

This edition has a special theme...

1+1=3!

This theme can be interpreted in several ways:

• (where it came from) the concept from Joseph Albers, who highlights how two graphic elements positioned close to each other may create additional graphical elements and active negative space... as quilters, we all know about the power of negative space and secondary designs, right?
• (family/society): because humans together are greater than the sum of individuals
• (math/science/alternative facts): interpreting it more literally, that may be a mathematical inaccurate statement :)
• (absurdities/inconsistencies/optical illusions): playing with the absurdity of the statement in broader terms, the theme can inspire you to look for inconsistencies or optical illusions anywhere!

Very talented quilters are going to take us through a journey with this theme...

DAY 3. Here are today's amazing pieces!

"Coneflower Trio" by Julie Inspired by the work of Marni Maree (http://juliebagamary.blogspot.com/)	"Tu-Na Gothic" by Karen Inspired by the work of Grant Wood (https://tunaquilts.wordpress.com/)
"Sundance" by Wendy Inspired by the work of Clare Youngs (http://www.piecefulthoughts.com/)

Make sure to click on each picture and visit the blogs because these wonderful artists shared their story, inspiration and useful tips that can help you create your own beautiful art pieces!

Art with Fabric blog hop - Spring 2018 - DAY 2

Every quilted project is a unique piece of art, full of love, creativity and inspiration.

However, have you ever thought about how "traditional" art could be reinterpreted in a quilted piece?
(by "traditional" I mean anything that a non-quilter will label as art, like paintings, drawings, sculptures, architecture from all countries and all time periods).

To explore the endless possibilities of art-inspired quilted pieces I decided to organize another edition of this Blog Hop!

This edition has a special theme...

1+1=3!

This theme can be interpreted in several ways:

• (where it came from) the concept from Joseph Albers, who highlights how two graphic elements positioned close to each other may create additional graphical elements and active negative space... as quilters, we all know about the power of negative space and secondary designs, right?
• (family/society): because humans together are greater than the sum of individuals
• (math/science/alternative facts): interpreting it more literally, that may be a mathematical inaccurate statement :)
• (absurdities/inconsistencies/optical illusions): playing with the absurdity of the statement in broader terms, the theme can inspire you to look for inconsistencies or optical illusions anywhere!

Very talented quilters are going to take us through a journey with this theme...

DAY 2. Here are today's amazing pieces!

by Shannon Inspired by the work of Maria Oriza-Perez (http://imworkingonaproject.blogspot.com/)	"Pattullo Bridge" by Terry Inspired by the work of Major W.G. Swan (http://www.terryaskeartquilts.com/)
by Bea Inspired by words from Genesis (http://www.beaquilter.com/)

Make sure to click on each picture and visit the blogs because these wonderful artists shared their story, inspiration and useful tips that can help you create your own beautiful art pieces!

Art with Fabric blog hop - Spring 2018 - DAY 1

Every quilted project is a unique piece of art, full of love, creativity and inspiration.

However, have you ever thought about how "traditional" art could be reinterpreted in a quilted piece?
(by "traditional" I mean anything that a non-quilter will label as art, like paintings, drawings, sculptures, architecture from all countries and all time periods).

To explore the endless possibilities of art-inspired quilted pieces I decided to organize another edition of this Blog Hop!

This edition has a special theme...

1+1=3!

This theme can be interpreted in several ways:

• (where it came from) the concept from Joseph Albers, who highlights how two graphic elements positioned close to each other may create additional graphical elements and active negative space... as quilters, we all know about the power of negative space and secondary designs, right?
• (family/society): because humans together are greater than the sum of individuals
• (math/science/alternative facts): interpreting it more literally, that may be a mathematical inaccurate statement :)
• (absurdities/inconsistencies/optical illusions): playing with the absurdity of the statement in broader terms, the theme can inspire you to look for inconsistencies or optical illusions anywhere!

Very talented quilters are going to take us through a journey with this theme...

DAY 1. Here are today's amazing pieces!

"Synergy" by Janeen Inspired by the work of Matthew Willey (http://quiltartdesigns.blogspot.com/)	"Morning Has Broken" by Andrée Inspired by the work of Vladimir Kush (http://quiltinglearningcombo.blogspot.com)
by Carol Inspired by the work of Jackson Pollack (http://www.quiltedfabricart.com)	"Tree of Life Mosaic" by Melva Inspired by the work of Frank Lloyd Wright (https://melvalovesscraps.blogspot.com/)

Make sure to click on each picture and visit the blogs because these wonderful artists shared their story, inspiration and useful tips that can help you create your own beautiful art pieces!

Apparently, I am not back... it's a phase, I hope (and a link party)

I am in a no-sewing phase... I hope it's a phase, because I miss working on my projects, but oh well...

The Ongoing Project List:

1. Starry Bright Sky QAL (2018) - will share May patterns on Monday!
2. Art with Disney QAL (2018) - multiple blocks shared on Fandom in Stitches!!
3. Journaling into my new Leuchtturm 1917 - progress as usual!
4. the 70273 Project - 4 blocks done (see below)
5. Twilters! Bee - May blocks to do
6. Pantone 2018, Ultra Violet mini - no progess
7. Improv blocks - 4 blocks done (see below)
8. Cherrywood Prince Challenge - no progress!
   

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More blocks for the 70273 Project. If you are curious to see some of the beautiful quilts made with all these blocks check out this Pinterest board!

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Four more improv "made fabric" that I will use in my textured four patch blocks.

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And last, but not least...
ANNOUNCEMENT!! In few weeks I will run the Spring 2018 edition of the Art with Fabric blog hop!!

These are the amazing artist that are going to share their creation with us!

Monday, May 21st, 2018
Janeen: http://quiltartdesigns.blogspot.com/
Andrée: http://quiltinglearningcombo.blogspot.com
Carol: http://www.quiltedfabricart.com
Melva:  https://melvalovesscraps.blogspot.com/

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018 
Shannon: http://imworkingonaproject.blogspot.com/
Terry: http://www.terryaskeartquilts.com/
Bea: http://www.beaquilter.com/
LeeAnna: http://lapaylor.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, May 23th, 2018 
Kat: http://www.katknapcrafts.blogspot.com
Julie: http://juliebagamary.blogspot.com/
Karen: https://tunaquilts.wordpress.com/
Wendy: http://www.piecefulthoughts.com/

Thursday, May 24th, 2018
Alida: http://tweloquilting.blogspot.com/
Heather: http://heatherquilts.blogspot.com/
Tami: https://thriftshopcommando.blogspot.com/
Dione: https://www.cleverchameleon.com.au/

While you wait, you can visit the blog hop page and see all the creations shared in the previous editions (http://tweloquilting.blogspot.com/p/art-with-fabric-blog-hop.html)

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How about you? What are YOU up to?

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