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Friday, July 8, 2011

Minimalist Exploration Continues

I'm continuing to explore the concept of minimalism. I'm working on a series of black and white quilts. I think removing all color and print is challenging me. It's now all about how the shapes work together.
The second one I'm working has a more "organic" feel with sweeping curves. It's an interesting experiment for me. So far....I'm in to it.Every time I post a picture like this, I get a slew of emails asking about the quilt rack. The rack was designed and built by my dad. I have three of them. They're so great. He even started to write a pattern for them since so many folks asked about them, but it never got in final shape. Let me know if you want me to talk with him about it again. If you're in the area I'm sure he'd love to make one for you....for a price.
Have a great weekend everyone!
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26 comments:

  1. JerriJuly 8, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Loooove the black and white. It's just fabulous! So striking.

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  2. BarbJuly 8, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    your black and white quilt is very cool and graphic!
    I'd love info on the rack!
    I have a friend who uses old ladders this way, but I like your new ones.
    info please.

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  3. Impera MagnaJuly 8, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Oh my... your black and white quilt is striking... I immediately started to mentally assign meaning to the shapes... *lol* ...Projective Quilts: tThe New Trend in Psychotherapy!

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  4. Impera MagnaJuly 8, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    ...if your dad finishes the pattern for the quilt rack, he could sell them on Etsy! I know I would buy one!!!

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  5. HJuly 8, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    The black and white quilts are great and I love the quilt rack - aren't dads great?!

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  6. MelanieJuly 8, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    I would be interested in buying a quilt rack, as well. Beautiful quilts, too!

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  7. PaigeJuly 8, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    I would definitely be interested in a pattern/dimensions for a rack. I have a friend who is a fantastic woodworker and I would buy plans!

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  8. Annelise PedersenJuly 8, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    I just love your minimalistic quilts! Is it possible to buy patterns?

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  9. merumoJuly 8, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Your minimalist quilt looks gorgeous! I haven't been to that area yet, but I just love your style a lot!! I'm one of the fans of your dad's quilt racks :) It looks so nice and simple, yet practical!!

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  10. goeckerJuly 8, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Love those b/w

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  11. GretaJuly 8, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Please, do ask your dad to take up the pattern writing effort again. It's a wonderful design.

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  12. carolJuly 8, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Love the black and white....simplicity at it's BEST!!

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  13. PoppyprintJuly 8, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    It's a great study! I've been thinking more about it, too, since making a QR Code quilt.

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  14. AnnieJuly 8, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Stunning!

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  15. Judy in MichiganJuly 8, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Another excellent quilt! I really love your style!!

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  16. folksmithJuly 8, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    I love your quilt rack!

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  17. Esch House QuiltsJuly 9, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    That black and white is totally fantastic!! Can't wait to see the one with curves.

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  18. Mrs Flying Blind...July 9, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    The B&W is completely and utterly awesome!

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  19. MariQuiltsJuly 9, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Love the quilt.....I'm trying to be more conscious of the negative space too.

    Beautiful Quilt rack.

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  20. ShirleyJuly 10, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    I would be interested in the quilt rack pattern. Unfortunately, I am not anywhere near the area. Love your quilts

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  21. VivianJuly 10, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    I'd also love the pattern for the quilt rack so if your father is willing, let us know when and where to purchase it.

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  22. LisaJuly 11, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    looove the black and white, always!

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  23. KatieJuly 11, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    I love the quilt rack as well & would be interested in more information.

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  24. Anne:July 13, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    I LOVE the rack! Please post more about it. Your dad should go into business making these - - I'm sure he could corner the market on quilt racks, there are so few nice options out there!

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  25. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    WOW! I LOVE this quilt!

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  26. FlaunJuly 29, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    I'd really like to get the pattern for the quilt rack. All the ones I see are cutesy country and short. A taller modern one would be fabulous in my space!

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So, what are you thinking? (please don't put links in your comments...the spam police like to grab them and hide them away! if you want to share a link, feel free to email me.