The European Quilt Association (EQA) had a picture exchange this summer where people selected a photograph as inspiration which was then divided into a right and left half. The quilters then had to make 2 small quilters 20 x 40cm (approx. 8" x 16"). the right half of their own picture and the left half of a randomly assigned partner. I received this photo from my Dutch partner Jopie which was of a tree. Jopie's inspiration photo. I spent a lot of time mulling over how to make this piece and eventually ended up making this piece using hand-dyed and rust-dyed fabrics. I then used gold and copper metallic paints with my own thermofax screen prints of bark and tree branches to capture the impression of the tree bark and stark branches from the photograph. The Dutch quilters had an exhibition of their EQA quilts over the weekend, and my EQA partner Jopie sent me on a photo of the two quilts hanging together.
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Its nice to meet a blogger from Ireland. Where are you? I've been to Ireland quite a few times, Galway, Clare, Cork and Dublin. I went to Ballyvaughn about 15 years ago and found a fabulous textile studio belonging to Seamus McGuiness. Its not there now but it was amazing to stumble across lines of newly dyed scrim hanging outside.
I love your Doaurnenez boat piece.
Did you get the second comment? It seemed to disappear.I was just explaining how you can edit your profile so you are not a no reply blogger. At the moment its hard to find you.
ReplyDeleteI love Ennis. Went about 5 years when we stayed in Kilrush.
Congratulation on your broadband, Claire. It gives me hope that one day it might also reach the Scottish Borders!
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