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Sculpting art quilt surfaces

25/10/2022

 
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in-Tension - detail
For the past 4 months or so I have been working to develop a new direction for the wall hung quilts I make. I love the sculptural effects that can be achieved with fabric, so my new aim is to create a collection of art quilts that make the most of this. I want to make quilts with sculpted surfaces.
Learning how to do this needs samples, lot of samples. I've been using paper, felt and cloth to understand how lines can become edge and surfaces transformed into volumes. I always love the exploratory phase of any project - in fact I think I may even enjoy this more than the hard work of creating a finished piece. Exploring is so much more liberating!  The only trouble is, there is seldom very much to physically show for it, except a heap of contorted paper. But, I have learned a lot about how to form and control pleats, gathers and tucks, and what combining these structural elements can do to the surface of a quilt. 
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Playing with curved folds on paper
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Exploring the idea further with fabric
Eventually though, there comes a time to stop sampling and get going!
The red quilt at the top of the post is called 'in-Tension', and is the first full sized sculpted quilt I've made. It took a long time to make! 
 I  deliberately limited myself to 2 super saturated colours which really vibrate together, and 2 simple shapes. I wanted to emphasize the contoured surface to the max, so there is no other detail. The construction stitches double up as the quilting and I used dressmaking techniques to gather specific points together and created giant buttonhole type slashes which later became he dips and ridges created pleats.
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Slashes made using a buttonhole technique
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Circles attached by applique
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The quilt top before shaping
 
I absolutely loved making this quilt - it was a challenge right from the start and I really like the concept. Creating the quilt top was straightforward, but there are still issues I need to resolve to better control the overall finish. This is how it currently looks.... but further refinement is nescessary.
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in-Tension 40” x 43” x 3” | 101cm x 109cm x 7.5cm

I am presently working on 2 further pieces that continue this concept. I'll post more about them soon.

​Thanks for reading.
Margaret Pratt
26/10/2022 07:51:29 am

A very imaginative way to go!
Very much like smocking, I once did a piece of smocked. Velvet which formed small pillow shapes, and I think that was dome by making big stitches on the revers and pulling tight. It did amaze me how small it finished up!
I am off to Oz for nearly 2 months soon and already have a sitting shop in my sights!!
I shall probably move next year, never really settled back here, and now too many memories.
Lots of love
Margaret

Claire
31/10/2022 06:10:26 pm

Hi Margret, you are right, it does have some similarities to smocking. Your velvet piece sounds interesting.
Have a great time in Australia and good luck with your move. I can understand your feelings.
Take care and happy travels. xxx

June Addison
26/10/2022 09:00:00 am

Excellent, amazing , overwhelmed with what you create.
Look forward to whats next.

Attended one of your workshops some years ago. Arab Dhow which is framed and hung in my hallway.
Many thanks 😊

Claire
31/10/2022 06:11:49 pm

Thanks June! Lovely to hear from you. So glad you enjoyed the workshop all those years ago.

Best wishes
Claire

Lydie Bihlet
26/10/2022 09:30:17 am

Claire
Cette création est fantastique,impressionnante
J'ai beaucoup de plaisir à suivre la progression de ton travail ,merci pour le partage.
La magie est bien là avec ces deux couleurs .
Bravo Claire j'attends la suite avec impatience .
Avec toute mon amitié
Lydie

Claire
31/10/2022 06:12:39 pm

Merci Lydie! Toujours tu es tres sympa!
Bisous
Claire
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Magret
26/10/2022 08:41:00 pm

Hi Claire,
I Like this one very much, it reminds me of

"Poppies"
What fabric did you use.





Claire
31/10/2022 06:15:13 pm

Hi Magret
Thanks for your kind comment - I can see where you are coming from with the 'poppies' idea!
I used cotton percale - it is really tightly woven, so is strong and does not stretch or move much during the gathering process. It is tough to stitch through all the layers though. I have sore fingers!
Best wishes
Claire
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