Yesterday, I went to see the Fine Art of Fiber exhibit at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, IL. The gardens were a lovely backdrop for this unique show.
I attend every year and the quilts that are featured are very different from the type of quilts I make--most are modern, bright, versatile and completely non-traditional. There are always a few traditional quilts thrown into the mix, but the fun part is seeing just how creative some of the quilters get with color and fiber.
It's a lovely venue for displaying quilts, surrounded by nature.
Made by Mario Alonso
Love the scrappiness
Made by Lynn Bradburn
There's something about this one . . . . Made by Julie Johnson
Made by Roberta Levin
Made by Mary Meyers
Lots of modern quilts. Made by Rhonda Newman
Lots of traditional quilts with a modern twist.
Made by Lynn Dykstra Davis
Made by Georgia Cibul
Made by Carole Naughton
Made by Mary Meyers
My prize for Largest Block Ever. Made by Ardis Mistak
Made by Sue Divarco
The show was nice and the day was beautiful. I spent more time just walking around the garden afterwards, however, inspired by the incredible colors of nature. I took more photos and will post those in the next few days.
12 comments:
such wonderful eye candy, and how hard to choose which is better, the quilts or nature
What wonderful quilts you have shared with us! 38 years later, will I ever tire of making or viewing quilts? I think
To continue...I think not...enjoy it ever so much!
What a great show! I have visited the botanical garden four years ago. I love Chicago! Thank you for sharing those pictures.
Kathleen, thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful quilt show. The venue is a perfect place for displaying such beautiful quilts.
What a lovely show with many beautiful quilts. Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful quilts and lovely scenery. Thank you for sharing your pictures.
Wow! Lots of eye candy there. It looks like you had a wonderful day. Thanks for sharing, your pictures are always so beautiful. Karen/IL.
Kathleen, Thanks for including my quilts! They included my mother's scraps--including 6 generations of sewing from her grandmother to her great granddaughter.
Thanks Kathy for sharing your photos of the quilt show.
Beautiful quilts and the nature shots also.
Lovely post Kathy!!! Really enjoyed seeing these beautiful quilts, they have brightened my day!!!!!
those are all wonderful quilts.
loved seeing the photos!
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