Comments on: Get Your Needles Ready… http://whipup.net/2006/08/20/get-your-needles-ready/ handcraft in a hectic world Thu, 24 May 2012 04:28:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: jessahttp://whipup.net/2006/08/20/get-your-needles-ready/#comment-11082 jessa Tue, 29 Aug 2006 16:40:08 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/08/20/get-your-needles-ready/#comment-11082 Thank you. Especially thinking about what sort of style the jurors go for, I never would have thought of that. I'm very into the conceptual end of art, and if the jurors aren't willing to take the time to sit in front of my quilt and think about what it means, they'll miss out and it'll never have a chance. I've only ever entered work in a student art show, but perhaps between now and QN 2009, I'll try entering my work elsewhere. I've been told that I should enter widely, and I've seen listings for shows in Quilting Arts, and various media in Art Calendar. Do people generally make pieces specific to a show or competition, or do they make stuff on their own and look for places where it will fit the bill? Thank you. Especially thinking about what sort of style the jurors go for, I never would have thought of that. I’m very into the conceptual end of art, and if the jurors aren’t willing to take the time to sit in front of my quilt and think about what it means, they’ll miss out and it’ll never have a chance. I’ve only ever entered work in a student art show, but perhaps between now and QN 2009, I’ll try entering my work elsewhere. I’ve been told that I should enter widely, and I’ve seen listings for shows in Quilting Arts, and various media in Art Calendar. Do people generally make pieces specific to a show or competition, or do they make stuff on their own and look for places where it will fit the bill?

]]> By: Weekshttp://whipup.net/2006/08/20/get-your-needles-ready/#comment-10562 Weeks Tue, 22 Aug 2006 22:18:39 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/08/20/get-your-needles-ready/#comment-10562 Response to Jessa's request for advice,Thanks for your post. I would look at the work of the jurors to see if your aesthetic would be appreciated by them. I'm a minimalist of sorts and if the jurors were super-over-the-top surface design, embellish every inch types, I wouldn't be trying this round. Also I think the essence of the competition is that they want to see quilts that redefine what a quilt is. They have a couple of thousand entries. They want to see something that is just on the fringes of the definition of quilt, I think. I'm all about Big Ideas. This process is purely visual--text or narrative doesn't seem to matter. I would choose a technique or idea that is really compelling to you and take it as far as you can take it. At least that's what I'm doing. Stay tuned for the submission pictures to come... Response to Jessa’s request for advice,

Thanks for your post. I would look at the work of the jurors to see if your aesthetic would be appreciated by them. I’m a minimalist of sorts and if the jurors were super-over-the-top surface design, embellish every inch types, I wouldn’t be trying this round. Also I think the essence of the competition is that they want to see quilts that redefine what a quilt is. They have a couple of thousand entries. They want to see something that is just on the fringes of the definition of quilt, I think. I’m all about Big Ideas. This process is purely visual–text or narrative doesn’t seem to matter. I would choose a technique or idea that is really compelling to you and take it as far as you can take it. At least that’s what I’m doing. Stay tuned for the submission pictures to come…

]]> By: Dianehttp://whipup.net/2006/08/20/get-your-needles-ready/#comment-10394 Diane Sun, 20 Aug 2006 15:16:24 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/08/20/get-your-needles-ready/#comment-10394 All I can say is KEEP TRYING! I haven't submitted to Quilt National but have been rejected by other "experts". Years ago my pictures were rejected by Quilters Newsletter magazine but resulted in a 2 page spread in Quilting International (now defunct). An embellished skirt didn't win the Hoffman challenge but went on tour for a year. At some point in time you'll receive the validation you richly deserve. Don't give up! All I can say is KEEP TRYING! I haven’t submitted to Quilt National but have been rejected by other “experts”. Years ago my pictures were rejected by Quilters Newsletter magazine but resulted in a 2 page spread in Quilting International (now defunct). An embellished skirt didn’t win the Hoffman challenge but went on tour for a year. At some point in time you’ll receive the validation you richly deserve. Don’t give up!

]]> By: jessahttp://whipup.net/2006/08/20/get-your-needles-ready/#comment-10363 jessa Sun, 20 Aug 2006 07:52:38 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/08/20/get-your-needles-ready/#comment-10363 Oh beauty! I thought about submitting this year, but the quilt I would submit was made for a photo class, and is therefore considered student work and not allowed. Any suggestions for a young quilter who hopes to enter someday? Oh beauty! I thought about submitting this year, but the quilt I would submit was made for a photo class, and is therefore considered student work and not allowed. Any suggestions for a young quilter who hopes to enter someday?

]]> By: wilsonianhttp://whipup.net/2006/08/20/get-your-needles-ready/#comment-10361 wilsonian Sun, 20 Aug 2006 01:58:34 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/08/20/get-your-needles-ready/#comment-10361 I absolutely love the quilt pictured here. Fabulous! I absolutely love the quilt pictured here. Fabulous!

]]> By: Andihttp://whipup.net/2006/08/20/get-your-needles-ready/#comment-10354 Andi Sat, 19 Aug 2006 18:18:40 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/08/20/get-your-needles-ready/#comment-10354 The woman who was behind those wonderful rejection letters passed away on August 11 (Hilary Fletcher, I believe there is a tribute page at http://www.saqa.com ) Entering does indeed take bravery. I'm working on my entry as we speak. The woman who was behind those wonderful rejection letters passed away on August 11 (Hilary Fletcher, I believe there is a tribute page at http://www.saqa.com ) Entering does indeed take bravery. I’m working on my entry as we speak.

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