Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Rose Cottage Quartet


The grouping is called Rose Cottage Quartet, each piece measuring 19x14 inches.  And meant to hang in no particular order. I loved this challenge because I don't usually work with such contrasting colors, so it felt like a release of freedom to do so.  And I love the vibrancy of these colors together ~ turquoise (green-blue on the color wheel), red and orange.

I've also really been hankering to create quilted houses, which many other quilters have done.  And especially I was inspired by the paintings of my dear artist friend, Joan Gold.  The fact that these pieces are far more whimsical than my usual quilted fare honors the fact that I am letting myself loosen up as an artist.

Embedded in each piece, quilted in contrasting thread color, are the words "Home is where the art is."  The text is most evident in the bottom quilt on the right.  So apropos, since I live in my art studio!

Rose Cottage Quartet is also posted on my blog.

11 comments:

  1. I love the houses. It's fun to be able to rearrange them.

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  2. A wonderful series of house quilts. Love the phrase, home is where the art is!

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  3. I love these colors, the balance is perfect in each piece.

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  4. Love, love, love, love all four of them, Connie!!!! Wow! This is such a change for you ... but I'd never mistake them for someone else's. Your gorgeous fabrics ... yum!

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  5. Above and Beyond!! Wonderful series, indeed.

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  6. Nice series Connie, playful subject yet sophisticated fabrics. well done.

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  7. Your fabric choices provide so much textural interest, Connie. Great color play, and houses are such a rich symbol. -sus

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  8. I love these Connie. The colors are so wonderful. Did you create the fabrics? This is so different then your other pieces but really great. I work hard to get one done and you did four! Impressive!

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  9. Such a wonderful little series Connie. The houses are so cute and you know I love your color choices!

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  10. So fun and whimsical! Love the idea and all the different fabrics.

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