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Piece/peace challenge art quilt

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The Fergus Pod of SAQA issued a challenge to create a quilted artwork based on the workds piece/peace. I created: Walking in Peace, a log cabin with spiral insert.

log cabin block in progress green oakshott cottons and hand dyed linen with Kafe Fassett print

Oakshott cottons, hand dyed linen and a Kaffe Fassett print are combined to make this 12″ x 12″ art quilt.

closeup of machine stitching on SAQA challenge piece

I have been experimenting with inserting strips into my work. I love the challenge of cutting into completed tops! Each turn of the spiral slightly distorts the log cabin block.

12 inch by 12 inch finished Piece/peace quilt challenge for SAQA Fergus Pod

Once the quilt was completed, I struggled finding a title for it. One of the members at the meeting suggested the title: Walking in Peace. The green various shades of green reminded me of a garden maze and the bright spiral the practice of a walking meditation through the garden.

12 inch square detail of corner with initials DLL made for SAQA art quilt challenge

How do you name your artwork?

Summer – Over Ice

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My first ever SAQA challenge is finished. I wrote about the piece in progress and it is now complete. My inspiration was a glass of Gin and Tonic – a tall cool summertime drink. I picked out a selection of hand dyed fabrics in all shades of blue from deep indigo to turquoise, to pale aquamarine. The texture of the fabrics range from soft silk velvet, metallic cottons, linens and canvas. I love the addition of the greenish-yellow metallic linen. It’s the perfect wedge of lime!
SAQA mini quilt challenge Summer - Over Ice quilt by Doris Lovadina-Lee

Summer – Over Ice
2018 ©Doris Lovadina-Lee
12 x 12 inches
fabric, thread, dye

Detail of Summer - Over Ice quilt showing quilting and fabrics by doris lovadina-lee I hope you have all had time to enjoy your favorite summertime drink!

On the Design Wall: Summer

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I became a SAQA member!

I recently attended my first meeting of the Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA). This large organization is divided into smaller regions and my local is SAQA Central Canada – Ontario and Quebec Artists. Because locals are large and cover so much ground geographically, smaller groups or pods are formed. The pod I attended was in Fergus, Ontario. A very enthusiastic and focused group of artists were in attendance.

small quilt blocks pinned to design wall in Doris Lovadina-Lee's studio

Quilt challenge!

One of the outcomes of our meeting was to work on a challenge. The parameters:

  • size – 12 inches
  • theme – summer
  • due – 2 months

quilt blocks pinned to design board for SAQA theme spring by doris lovadina-lee in progress

I began with some hand dyed fabric and imagined a tall glass of water and ice. How would that look abstracted and constructed using small pieces? The two images are the evolution of my work in progress. I may move a few more pieces around before I begin to stitch. What does summer look like for you?

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