Three days was barely enough time to see everything at the European Patchwork Meeting quilt show, and one post was not enough to share all the pictures I took! Today you will get to see the most recent edition of the Quilts de Légende—an exhibit that I probably would have missed had I not chatted with a lovely lady from Wales. You will also get to see some of the unique textile art that was displayed from many different places around the world.
The Quilts de Légende exhibit was one of my favorites exhibits at Houston last year, and you can see those quilts and read more about them here. I had no idea that the new exhibit would be at this show, so I had a hard time containing my excitement when I found out. These exquisite quilts are all made completely by hand and must be inspired by an antique quilt.
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| India Mosaïca Dominique Husson |
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| Médaillon Et Sabliers Colette Bourgain Inspired by a Dutch medallion quilt |
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| Deuxmillehuitcenthuit Ewa Guérin Inspired by an old quilt top from Iowa |
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| Ogeechee Aline Joulin Inspired by an American quilt in the Grand Rapids Public Museum, Michigan |
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| Detail: Ogeechee |
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| Vase de Fleurs et Roses Grimpantes Michèle Beugnon Inspired from a quilt from the POOS collection owned by Kay Triplett |
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| Detail: Vase de Fleurs et Roses Grimpantes |
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| The choice of fabric and quilting made this flower seem 3D |
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| A line of quilting in red encircles the center |
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| Vagues Maryvonne Marmion Inspired from an old Ohio quilt dated 1891/1911 |
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| Detail: Vagues Each triangle is only about 1" |
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| Bleu de Prusse Will Widnic Inspired by an old English quilt circa 1830/1840 |
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| Be still my heart! I adore this blue! |
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| Military Coverlet Isabelle Muzeau Inspired by a military quilt from the Nova Scotia Museum |
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| Millefiori Maude Devesly Inspired by an 18th century Welsh quilt |
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| Detail: Millefiori |
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| Marie Henriette Martine Crabe-Lanux Inspired by an American quilt from the Shelburn Museum |
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| The details of this quilt are charming! |
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| Love the pups in this quilt. |
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| A self-portrait of the artist |
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| It was fun to see school groups enjoying this exhibit and others! |
We had to travel through the towns, following the well-placed signs, to reach each exhibit. One of the local churches was dedicated to a display honoring the Amish roots of quilting along with some excellent examples of Amish quilts.
There was such a variety of textile art; something to appeal to everyones creative taste. Here is just a small sampling of the variety displayed in the various villages.
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| White Pine: Titan of the Shield Janet Elliott |
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| Detail: White Pine: Titan of the Shield |
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| Monarch Migration Barbara Lange |
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| A stunning quilt all done in silk |
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| Build Hana, Jo Korean Bojagi Forum |
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| La Petite Roumaine à la manière de Matisse Smaranda Bourgery |
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| This was originally part of an actual garment. |
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| Zealandia Isabelle Cluzel |
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| Detail: Zealandia |
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| Love the embroidery on patchwork |
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| Hmmm... |
The charm of French villages, all things textile, and a few French pastries for good measure—this quilt festival was phenomenal from beginning to end. Did I mention the vendors? Let's just say I parted with a few euro last weekend, but it was worth it. Sometimes I had to think hard about what language I should attempt to speak, but thankfully oohing and aahing over fabric and threads needs no spoken language.
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| The Dutch Heritage booth |
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| The lovely ladies Petra Prins's booth |
People from many different countries were represented here, all to be joined by a love of creating. The CEO of the event wrote an introduction for the festival program, and I'd like to leave you with a portion of what he wrote:
"Quilts and textile creations are evidence of human know-how over the ages. The emotion is present as well as the story woven in each of its threads. Indeed, one does not make a quilt without intention. It is created to express dissatisfaction or rapture, history or deep feeling. It is a way to express oneself through art without words. Finally, it is a medium to leave an imprint."
Claude Abel
CEO SPL Évènementiel en Val d'Argent
Wow. I think that is the word that best describes these quilts. I am so happy that you were able to experience these treasures in person. I am such a traditional quilter, but I have adored Ian Berry's work for so long. I would just love to see his work in person! Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt was spectacular what he could do with jeans! He seemed like such a humble person as well.
DeleteWow! is right! What inspiration! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome!
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