Comments on: International Quilt Festival: What’s a Modernist to do? http://whipup.net/2006/04/14/international-quilt-festival-what%e2%80%99s-a-modernist-to-do/ handcraft in a hectic world Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:20:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: kellyhttp://whipup.net/2006/04/14/international-quilt-festival-what%e2%80%99s-a-modernist-to-do/#comment-1812 kelly Wed, 19 Apr 2006 15:46:57 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/04/14/international-quilt-festival-what%e2%80%99s-a-modernist-to-do/#comment-1812 Like Kim, I plan to be in Houston this fall, although maybe just for market... I would love to see FunQuilts, and other like minded folks, at both festival and market - the more (styles) the merrier. Perhaps this new generation of quilters has not yet been attending the quilt shows en masse, but I'm thinking this is going to change... what will keep them interested, inspired, and challenged if there is no one there to peak their curiosity? Like Kim, I plan to be in Houston this fall, although maybe just for market… I would love to see FunQuilts, and other like minded folks, at both festival and market – the more (styles) the merrier. Perhaps this new generation of quilters has not yet been attending the quilt shows en masse, but I’m thinking this is going to change… what will keep them interested, inspired, and challenged if there is no one there to peak their curiosity?

]]> By: Angiehttp://whipup.net/2006/04/14/international-quilt-festival-what%e2%80%99s-a-modernist-to-do/#comment-1773 Angie Mon, 17 Apr 2006 21:21:15 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/04/14/international-quilt-festival-what%e2%80%99s-a-modernist-to-do/#comment-1773 As I age, I find myself more drawn into design and function than sentimental reproduction. I can love my Grandmother's quilt patterns while exploring a new direction that includes inspiration from my childhood in the 70's, a love of modern architecture and an excitement with the new fabrics and patterns, such as those from Japan. I love her cooking, too, but I make more international, low-fat fare. The quilts that exist from the past will always exist. We have a duty to make our own patterns and designs for our grandchildren to cherish. As I age, I find myself more drawn into design and function than sentimental reproduction. I can love my Grandmother’s quilt patterns while exploring a new direction that includes inspiration from my childhood in the 70′s, a love of modern architecture and an excitement with the new fabrics and patterns, such as those from Japan. I love her cooking, too, but I make more international, low-fat fare. The quilts that exist from the past will always exist. We have a duty to make our own patterns and designs for our grandchildren to cherish.

]]> By: Kathiehttp://whipup.net/2006/04/14/international-quilt-festival-what%e2%80%99s-a-modernist-to-do/#comment-1714 Kathie Fri, 14 Apr 2006 21:13:34 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/04/14/international-quilt-festival-what%e2%80%99s-a-modernist-to-do/#comment-1714 I'm an art quilter and I attended the IQA show in Chicago. I found plenty to love--a number of hand-dye vendors, wonderful beads, buttons, and other findings, evocative ethnic fabrics, and other idea-generating sights.If you are thinking of becoming a presence on the vendor circuit, I would say to be the change you hope to see. There are many of us art quilters out there and we will find you. There are more "interesting quilters" around than you might think. I’m an art quilter and I attended the IQA show in Chicago. I found plenty to love–a number of hand-dye vendors, wonderful beads, buttons, and other findings, evocative ethnic fabrics, and other idea-generating sights.

If you are thinking of becoming a presence on the vendor circuit, I would say to be the change you hope to see. There are many of us art quilters out there and we will find you. There are more “interesting quilters” around than you might think.

]]> By: Kimhttp://whipup.net/2006/04/14/international-quilt-festival-what%e2%80%99s-a-modernist-to-do/#comment-1712 Kim Fri, 14 Apr 2006 17:32:17 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/04/14/international-quilt-festival-what%e2%80%99s-a-modernist-to-do/#comment-1712 I've made hotel reservations for the International Quilt Festival in Houston this fall, so I'm sad to hear your disappointment. I think absolutely you should have a presence at events like this, if only so I can meet you and have something to interest me there! But really, you represent a distinct and growing market. I think the quilting community at large would respond very well to FunQuilts even though you/we don't necessarily reciprocate the feeling. Of course I have no clue whether it would be in your best interest financially, but artistically -- you are the vanguards and your presence will undoubtedly help wake up other companies to us modernists. I’ve made hotel reservations for the International Quilt Festival in Houston this fall, so I’m sad to hear your disappointment. I think absolutely you should have a presence at events like this, if only so I can meet you and have something to interest me there! But really, you represent a distinct and growing market. I think the quilting community at large would respond very well to FunQuilts even though you/we don’t necessarily reciprocate the feeling. Of course I have no clue whether it would be in your best interest financially, but artistically — you are the vanguards and your presence will undoubtedly help wake up other companies to us modernists.

]]> By: anihttp://whipup.net/2006/04/14/international-quilt-festival-what%e2%80%99s-a-modernist-to-do/#comment-1711 ani Fri, 14 Apr 2006 17:27:52 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/04/14/international-quilt-festival-what%e2%80%99s-a-modernist-to-do/#comment-1711 i want to enter the world of fabric arts (applique, quilting, fabric collagey) but when i went to the LFS this weekend--i walked out empty handed and totally bummed out. i want to start a fabric stash but everythings was just countrified or just cutesy/goofy (i love kawaii, but this was just bleh). i've seen fun stuff online but was hoping to avoid shipping costs--oh well!i've only been to one local quilt show and while i wasn't necessarily into the weird quilted coats or red white and blue patriotic quilts, i still was able to think about methods and how i may be able to tweak them for my own purposes. maybe that's because i'm a total neophyte and haven't made a single quilt yet!love the 'online quilt festival' idea! what inspiration that would be! i want to enter the world of fabric arts (applique, quilting, fabric collagey) but when i went to the LFS this weekend–i walked out empty handed and totally bummed out. i want to start a fabric stash but everythings was just countrified or just cutesy/goofy (i love kawaii, but this was just bleh). i’ve seen fun stuff online but was hoping to avoid shipping costs–oh well!

i’ve only been to one local quilt show and while i wasn’t necessarily into the weird quilted coats or red white and blue patriotic quilts, i still was able to think about methods and how i may be able to tweak them for my own purposes. maybe that’s because i’m a total neophyte and haven’t made a single quilt yet!

love the ‘online quilt festival’ idea! what inspiration that would be!

]]> By: kellyhttp://whipup.net/2006/04/14/international-quilt-festival-what%e2%80%99s-a-modernist-to-do/#comment-1710 kelly Fri, 14 Apr 2006 17:20:16 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/04/14/international-quilt-festival-what%e2%80%99s-a-modernist-to-do/#comment-1710 It's not nearly as large, and I don't think they have vendors, but for inspirational quilt viewing, I would like to suggest that you check out Quilt National in Athens OH. It is a biennial contemporary art quilt show that is truly amazing. Their site is somewhat difficult to navigate, but you can find more information here:http://www.quiltnational.com/If you can't make it to Athens, you can also buy a fantastic book of all of the quilts on display at the last festival ('05. Next show: '07) at their site:http://www.dairybarn.org/store/products.php?cat=7Meanwhile, as for the Chicago show, I tried to view it as a "Treasure Hunt," seeking out unique and inspirational items amongst all of the traditional (can I say "boring?") stuff. Working for art makes it better, right? (Let me have my fantasies...) It’s not nearly as large, and I don’t think they have vendors, but for inspirational quilt viewing, I would like to suggest that you check out Quilt National in Athens OH. It is a biennial contemporary art quilt show that is truly amazing. Their site is somewhat difficult to navigate, but you can find more information here:

http://www.quiltnational.com/

If you can’t make it to Athens, you can also buy a fantastic book of all of the quilts on display at the last festival (’05. Next show: ’07) at their site:

http://www.dairybarn.org/store/products.php?cat=7

Meanwhile, as for the Chicago show, I tried to view it as a “Treasure Hunt,” seeking out unique and inspirational items amongst all of the traditional (can I say “boring?”) stuff. Working for art makes it better, right? (Let me have my fantasies…)

]]> By: boogajhttp://whipup.net/2006/04/14/international-quilt-festival-what%e2%80%99s-a-modernist-to-do/#comment-1708 boogaj Fri, 14 Apr 2006 17:09:17 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/04/14/international-quilt-festival-what%e2%80%99s-a-modernist-to-do/#comment-1708 Okay -- I actually woke up thinking about this, believe it or not. What about an *online* modern quilt festival? Okay — I actually woke up thinking about this, believe it or not. What about an *online* modern quilt festival?

]]> By: Amyhttp://whipup.net/2006/04/14/international-quilt-festival-what%e2%80%99s-a-modernist-to-do/#comment-1705 Amy Fri, 14 Apr 2006 15:55:08 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/04/14/international-quilt-festival-what%e2%80%99s-a-modernist-to-do/#comment-1705 I also attended my first IQF in Houston last fall. I was completely awestruck by the the numbers -- number of attendees, vendor booths and exhibit quilts. Surely, with the sheer numbers, a more than a few modernists or modernist-wannabes were there. But more would be better, and I would certainly be stopping by a FunQuilts booth! Truth be told, I believe traditionalists too have a very valid role in quilting -- anchoring the craft to the patterns and techniques of the past. What better venue to show the two side by side -- neither being wrong, both being valid. I also attended my first IQF in Houston last fall. I was completely awestruck by the the numbers — number of attendees, vendor booths and exhibit quilts. Surely, with the sheer numbers, a more than a few modernists or modernist-wannabes were there. But more would be better, and I would certainly be stopping by a FunQuilts booth! Truth be told, I believe traditionalists too have a very valid role in quilting — anchoring the craft to the patterns and techniques of the past. What better venue to show the two side by side — neither being wrong, both being valid.

]]> By: herhimnbrynhttp://whipup.net/2006/04/14/international-quilt-festival-what%e2%80%99s-a-modernist-to-do/#comment-1700 herhimnbryn Fri, 14 Apr 2006 08:44:28 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/04/14/international-quilt-festival-what%e2%80%99s-a-modernist-to-do/#comment-1700 What do I want to see?????......................Well, living in Oz, I want to see Australian colours ( deep reds and ochres shot through with copper and gold, pale blue, green, smokey teal, brown, orange, burnt black, bronze ...........), slubbed silk, rough cottons, linen, hand dyed fabrics, knitted fabric, prints of Australian native flora and fauna ( trad and modern designs), aboriginal design and dye and the opportunity to meet others in a space where we can try out our quilting ideas.Think I'll stop now as am foaming at the mouth! What do I want to see?????………………….Well, living in Oz, I want to see Australian colours ( deep reds and ochres shot through with copper and gold, pale blue, green, smokey teal, brown, orange, burnt black, bronze ………..), slubbed silk, rough cottons, linen, hand dyed fabrics, knitted fabric, prints of Australian native flora and fauna ( trad and modern designs), aboriginal design and dye and the opportunity to meet others in a space where we can try out our quilting ideas.

Think I’ll stop now as am foaming at the mouth!

]]> By: Heather Baileyhttp://whipup.net/2006/04/14/international-quilt-festival-what%e2%80%99s-a-modernist-to-do/#comment-1699 Heather Bailey Fri, 14 Apr 2006 07:29:14 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/04/14/international-quilt-festival-what%e2%80%99s-a-modernist-to-do/#comment-1699 Let's brainstorm it right here, right now. From a products or display standpoint, what does everyone want to see in the quilt stores to feel inspired and spoken to? Ideas? Let's get it going! Let’s brainstorm it right here, right now. From a products or display standpoint, what does everyone want to see in the quilt stores to feel inspired and spoken to?
Ideas? Let’s get it going!

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