Fabrics

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Submitted by Liz M. Do you use a certain fabric or group of fabrics to create your quilts? Or, do you use your scraps to begin your work? Do you select the pattern or the fabrics first? Every quilter does things their own way. I am working to use some of my stash this year. As I was tidying my fabrics, I came across a yard of an Alison Glass print that I purchased because I loved it. Did I have a quilt in mind when I bought it? No, but it was blue and different than most fabrics I had. I paired it withRead More →

Pantone Classic Blue

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Submitted by Liz M. Each year, many companies select a “color” to promote in fabrics and design. I have followed a couple of them for the last few years and been interested in the choices. There does not seem to be any pattern; lights, darks and brights all show up. These colors are forecasting interior design, fashion and, ultimately, our fabric choices. I have been interested in Pantone as it is an industry standard for graphic design. Marketing consultants use the palette and stipulate the colors to promote consistency in a company’s brand and logo. Pantone (click here for website) has chosen Classic Blue forRead More →

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Back in March of 2011, the American Folk Art Museum presented “Infinite Variety: Three Centuries of Red and White Quilts”.  The show was held for 6 days at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City.  On the occasion of her 80th birthday, Joanna S. Rose wanted to showcase her collection of 650 red and white quilts and also wanted the exhibit to be free to the public.  Can you imagine such an exhibition? A video was posted by the American Folk Art Museum, and it features Elizabeth V. Warren, who was the curator of the show.  In a short 9-minute video, she talks aboutRead More →

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Are you ready to turn over a new leaf? Award-winning art quilter Pat Pauly is coming to town in October to teach a workshop for MPS called “The New Big Leaf.” Pat, who lives in Rochester NY, is known for her strong compositions. She creates contemporary works of art that have a modern sensibility yet maintain a connection with traditional quilts. Bold colors and unusual combinations of fabric are hallmarks of her work in fiber arts. Both Pat’s quilts and her workshops are described as “energized, spontaneous, and artistic,” In this workshop for MPS, Pat will teach you how to build a large graphic leafRead More →

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And you don’t want to miss the opportunity to spend some time with this talented quilter! Karla will be speaking at the Metropolitan Patchwork Society’s July 28th meeting with a presentation called “Lift the Quilts out of Your Stash”.   She will encourage us to view our stash in a whole new way as she leads us on an exploration of the traditional and untraditional methods we can use for our quilting projects.  She will also inspire us to put our personal stamps on our quilts by exercising our own creativity.  She speaks to all experience levels, making her discussions enjoyable for both beginning and long-timeRead More →