One of my fellow Quilt Art members doesn't have a blog to post her journal quilt, so I'm hosting it on mine. Isn't it incredible?
Sandra Bett's entry in the 2007 Journal Quilt Project. 17"x22"
Sandra Bett's entry in the 2007 Journal Quilt Project. 17"x22"
Sandra Betts Journal Quilt detail.
A Page from My book: Journal Quilts 2007- Journal Quilt Project
Sandra Betts
Saint John, New Brunswick
Canada
MY FUNDY SHORES
Creative Quilting techniques used:
painted distressed tyvek(page 148); stitched woodgrain( page 227);yarn,beads and shell embellishments(page219);confetti composition on bubble wrap base with tulle overlay; thread painting; shiva paintstiks;encaustic wax; puff paints;dimensional sculpting on wire mesh covered with hand dyed fabric;coloured pencils.
I have participated in the Journal Quilt project from the beginning. It has been a great opportunity to digress from the mundane and step out of the box. For this ,the project finale, I was inspired to document my home province of New Brunswick in the shape of the project and to use as many unconventional techniques as I could include to convey the beauty of my surroundings. I especially enjoyed being able to sculpt the driftwood by quilting wire mesh between hand dyed fabric and using bubble wrap as a base.
7 comments:
Beautiful quilt. It is unlike any that I have seen. It almost looks like a fresco in the photograph. I love the texture. Stunning!
This is wonderful! I'm so glad we are able to see it.
Dear Sandra,
What a wonderful piece! The depth and detail are breathtaking. It has the presence of a much larger work--say 4'x 5'or more. Loved the variety of techniques you used, too.
I just joined the quiltart list last week, and I've learned so much since then. I wish there was going to be another Journal Quilt show in the future!
Linda Laird
Oh Sandra!! What can I say?
Your work is always so beautiful, I am always in awe, but this is incredible. What techniques and what a tribute to New Brunswick!
The BEST yet!
Carole (in Osoyoos)
Sandra, This is my favorite so far! I really love the Tyvek as well as the way you've used all those little bits of fabric. Very impressionistic, painterly effect. I wish I could see it in person and really study what you've done to achieve all that depth and texture. I'd like to see more of your work.
Fabulous quilt. I especially love how you have used the tyvek.
Oh Sandra - this is FABULOUS! I am speechless - the beauty is unbelievable.
GORGEOUS!!!
Post a Comment