“Art quilts are unique because they don’t use patterns as traditional quilters understand them,” she further explained her creative process in an interview with String & Story. “Most are original, one of a kind works.”

According to Grisdela, as opposed to regular quilts, art quilts are meant to hang on the wall, so utilitarian considerations like washing or heavy use don’t come into play. “Many art quilters also use unusual fibers or embellishments that you wouldn’t want on a quilt that was meant to be slept under or wrapped around,” she explains.

The first step is choosing her colors. Putting colors together intuitively, Grisdela uses fabric the way a painter might use paint to create graphic compositions that engage the viewer from a distance, yet invite a closer look. Next comes texture, with the stitching lines providing contrast and dimension to the piece, integrating the different elements into a cohesive whole.

“I like to tell people that I’m an artist–period,” she stresses. “I paint with fabric and draw with thread and a sewing machine. I travel all over the country showing and selling my work at fine art and fine craft shows, so I meet a lot of people. It’s fun when someone stops in front of my booth and says ‘Wow!’ Artists are often attracted by the color and composition of my work, and are surprised that it’s created with fabric. Quilters are usually drawn to the dense free motion stitching that I put into each piece, because that takes a lot of practice to do well.”

Take a look at some of her unique art pieces in the gallery below:

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Inspiration comes during the work itself, with ideas rushing in as she arranges and then re-arranges the pieces of fabric. “Experimentation and fun definitely fuel my quilted projects, and that has to be the reason I’ve fallen in love with it,” she reflects.

“I began quilting late 2013 when working for a fabric manufacturer,” she recalls. “I’d done many digital quilt designs there and understood the basic steps and terminology, and I thought that was enough to start on a project on my own. I dove right into a king-sized quilt using that experience.” Her love affair with textile art has grown steadily stronger ever since.

Though abstract, the finished quilts present a colorful landscape that is dictated by patterns and shapes. Uneven seams, raw edges, and exposed thread ends aren’t tucked away nicely but rather highlighted, with the hand of the artist present in every detail. These marks, notes Marañon, become the signifiers of reactionary behaviors and moods specific to each piece and its materials. Enjoy some of her work in the gallery below:

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Quilting has been around for centuries, and those of us who are familiar with the craft probably think of it as something Grandma likes to do in her spare time. But Hartman has a whole new take on this traditional craft, which brings it straight into the 21st century.

Hartman creates her own designs and makes quilts that depict the natural world. Each design focuses on a different part of that world: one quilt is about forest animals, another is about sea creatures. The animals are made of bright, colorful fabrics that give each a unique personality. Together they create a beautiful, happy quilt that can decorate a bed or hang on a wall, bringing a splash of color to any room.

Hartman doesn’t just make those blankets for herself – she’s a quilt designer, and sells her designs online, so that everybody can buy and make their own version of her quilts.

Scroll down to take a look at Hartman’s colorful creation – maybe you’ll get inspired to pick up a needle and thread yourself!

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She creates amazing portraits and scenes with fabric and the subjects of each piece cover various points of history and culture.

“When you see vintage lace and aged satin it tells you the story of delicacy and refinement of times gone by. When you see African printed cotton and mud cloth it tells the story of my ancestral homeland and the cradle of civilization. When you see multi-colored organza and netting layered you are being told a story of something or someone colorful and multifaceted.”

Scroll down to see her vibrant collection of portrait quilts.

The post Artist’s Multi-Colored Quilts Tell Stories of the Past appeared first on TettyBetty.

“Art quilts are unique because they don’t use patterns as traditional quilters understand them,” she further explained her creative process in an interview with String & Story. “Most are original, one of a kind works.”

According to Grisdela, as opposed to regular quilts, art quilts are meant to hang on the wall, so utilitarian considerations like washing or heavy use don’t come into play. “Many art quilters also use unusual fibers or embellishments that you wouldn’t want on a quilt that was meant to be slept under or wrapped around,” she explains.

The first step is choosing her colors. Putting colors together intuitively, Grisdela uses fabric the way a painter might use paint to create graphic compositions that engage the viewer from a distance, yet invite a closer look. Next comes texture, with the stitching lines providing contrast and dimension to the piece, integrating the different elements into a cohesive whole.

“I like to tell people that I’m an artist–period,” she stresses. “I paint with fabric and draw with thread and a sewing machine. I travel all over the country showing and selling my work at fine art and fine craft shows, so I meet a lot of people. It’s fun when someone stops in front of my booth and says ‘Wow!’ Artists are often attracted by the color and composition of my work, and are surprised that it’s created with fabric. Quilters are usually drawn to the dense free motion stitching that I put into each piece, because that takes a lot of practice to do well.”

Take a look at some of her unique art pieces in the gallery below:

The post Cindy Grisdela’s Quilts Are Stand-Alone Pieces appeared first on TettyBetty.

Inspiration comes during the work itself, with ideas rushing in as she arranges and then re-arranges the pieces of fabric. “Experimentation and fun definitely fuel my quilted projects, and that has to be the reason I’ve fallen in love with it,” she reflects.

“I began quilting late 2013 when working for a fabric manufacturer,” she recalls. “I’d done many digital quilt designs there and understood the basic steps and terminology, and I thought that was enough to start on a project on my own. I dove right into a king-sized quilt using that experience.” Her love affair with textile art has grown steadily stronger ever since.

Though abstract, the finished quilts present a colorful landscape that is dictated by patterns and shapes. Uneven seams, raw edges, and exposed thread ends aren’t tucked away nicely but rather highlighted, with the hand of the artist present in every detail. These marks, notes Marañon, become the signifiers of reactionary behaviors and moods specific to each piece and its materials. Enjoy some of her work in the gallery below:

The post Find Comfort in Lorena Marañon’s Quilts appeared first on TettyBetty.

Quilting has been around for centuries, and those of us who are familiar with the craft probably think of it as something Grandma likes to do in her spare time. But Hartman has a whole new take on this traditional craft, which brings it straight into the 21st century.

Hartman creates her own designs and makes quilts that depict the natural world. Each design focuses on a different part of that world: one quilt is about forest animals, another is about sea creatures. The animals are made of bright, colorful fabrics that give each a unique personality. Together they create a beautiful, happy quilt that can decorate a bed or hang on a wall, bringing a splash of color to any room.

Hartman doesn’t just make those blankets for herself – she’s a quilt designer, and sells her designs online, so that everybody can buy and make their own version of her quilts.

Scroll down to take a look at Hartman’s colorful creation – maybe you’ll get inspired to pick up a needle and thread yourself!

The post This Artist Recreates Nature On Fabric appeared first on TettyBetty.

She creates amazing portraits and scenes with fabric and the subjects of each piece cover various points of history and culture.

“When you see vintage lace and aged satin it tells you the story of delicacy and refinement of times gone by. When you see African printed cotton and mud cloth it tells the story of my ancestral homeland and the cradle of civilization. When you see multi-colored organza and netting layered you are being told a story of something or someone colorful and multifaceted.”

Scroll down to see her vibrant collection of portrait quilts.

The post Artist’s Multi-Colored Quilts Tell Stories of the Past appeared first on TettyBetty.