Beyond Bindings

When I was clearing out files on an old computer I came across a folder of photos from an art quilt group presentation on different ways to finish and display quilts. My friend C applied her creativity and her extensive collection of sewing and craft notions to several small quilts she made. I was delighted to come across the photos as my latest silk quilt will need a nonstandard edge finish, and I am looking for ideas.

Here are just some of the many possibilities presented.

A decoupaged paper pattern backing with a smaller fabric quilt velcroed to it.

A collection of ARCs (artist trading cards) joined with beading and hung from yarn wrapped bamboo.

Detail of joined ATCs

A zipped triptych that opens to reveal a quilt, hung from bundled twigs.

More zippers and front wrapped bindings

Shapes created with Solvy mounted on a bubble wrap printed canvas

Embroidery displayed on fabric wrapped embroidery hoop

Small three layer quilt mounted between bamboo poles

Solvy and Angelina created fabric and repurposed thread fringe hung from fabric wrapped shape

Facing wrapped to the front, shaped, and stitched down

Quilted fabric decoupaged on painted canvas

As you can see, the artist used scraps of thread, beads, buttons, and found hangers creatively and sensitively; as well as her hand stitching expertise. She combined fabric, paper, and pre-stretched canvases to make her small pieces intriguing wall art rather than mere pot holders. I’d love to point you to more of her work, but she has a minimal online presence.

Thanks for letting me share some of your lovely work, C.

I’m linking to Off The Wall Fridays.