SEEING DIFFERENTLY

1981 by Nancy Purvis

I played hooky one day last month to attend QuiltCon West, a quilt show hosted by The Modern Quilt Guild. I've always had a thing for quilts, but I gained an even greater appreciation for them — a deep love, really — after seeing them hanging on walls like the works of art that they truly are. 

The exhibit was a visual feast. I was floored by the incredible, and sometimes unexpected, use of color.

Diamonds Quilt #2 by Tara Faughnan

Red Hot by Shawna Doering

I was mesmerized by the clever use of negative space.

Retroreflective by Stephanie Ruyle

Ephemera by Jennifer Rossotti

And I felt heartsick for the gorgeous patterns and texture. 

I almost didn't get out of the studio that day — I had so much to do — but I'm so glad I did. I came back to work energized, refreshed and wholly inspired. 

Collection by Carolyn Friedlander

Navy Pier Summer by Maria Villar

Blueberries for Sal by Elisa Albury