Art Quilts – Page 2 – Guila's Art & Other Assorted Joys

Category: Art Quilts

These are ‘quilts’ because they have the traditional 3 layers that define a quilt: top, batting, backing (sometimes called the lining).
They are ‘art’ because they are destined to bring interest and beauty to your space. These pieces of art are original designs by the artist. Some have incorporated elements of traditional quilting such as a traditional block pattern.
Some of these pieces feature materials usually not associated with quilts such as paint, beads, glitter, and a variety of found objects.

Do you love coffee? I do – especially that first sip in the morning. So what did I do? I made a little art quilt in honour of that AHHHHsome moment: the first sip.

I pieced the background to loosely approximate my kitchen – yellow tile counters – got the grid effect with a paintstick rubbed over a plastic utensil that I found in the kitchen drawer.

I paid homage to my very favorite coffee mug by using its image in this piece – printed then machine appliqued onto the background. Thread painting, acrylic paint touch up here and there added texture and interest.

Added a little glitter just for fun

Glitzed up a few coffee beans for the full effect and free motion stitched my sentiments.