Uncommon Threads – Finding Inspiration in a Recent Art Quilt Exhibit

A few weeks ago, I met friends for lunch and had the opportunity to see their wonderful works on display at the Village Theater & Art Gallery in Danville, Ca. They were part of an exhibition called Uncommon Thread,  whick featured unique art quilts created by a local quilting group, The Creative Fiber Artists. The quilts covered a wide range of topics and were interpreted in creative and imaginative ways. It was a great show.

I have become extremely interested in art quilting lately. This was an opportunity for me to enjoy a variety of mixed media and textile explorations which step out of the mainstream quilting style. I loved the show so much, that I took photos to share with our readers! I hope you enjoy these as much as I did. I, for one, am filing this under inspirational ideas!

Kadinsky in the Kitchen Study by Cyndy Rymer

Complimentary Colors by Pat Eyler

Aquatic Splendor by Vicki Demeter

Aquatic Splendor, close up by Vicki DeMeter

Asian Influence by Mary Beth Branca

Asian Influence close up by Mary Beth Branca

Circles, Circles, Circles by Sue Harris

Do Purple Cows Give Purple Milk? by Lynne Douglas

Enchanting Ella by Lynne Douglas

Global Alert, Artic Melt by Ileana Soto

Global Alert, Artic Melt close up by Ileana Soto

Gorgeous Gerty by Lynne Douglas

House of Whimsy by Pat Eyler

It’s 5 O’Clock by Virginia Standley

Lynne Douglas, The Great Escape

Lynne Douglas, The Great Escape, close up

Majestic Mt. Diable by Cyndy Rymer

Boundless Energy by Margaret Winter

Dancing in the Breeze by Margaret Winter

Dancing in the Breeze by Margaret Winter

Purple Haze by Cyndy Rymer

Rose Revisited by Vicki DeMeter

Rose Revisited, close up by Vicki DeMeter

Springtime in Vermont by Lynne Douglas

Thoughts of Japan, close up by Virginia Standley

Pretty awesome work, right? Stop in again on Wednesday and I will share the 2nd half of the quilts in this show.

Have a great week!

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