Front range Contemporary Quilters Welcomes Alison Schwabe … · 2013-01-06 · commission work. Please visit Alison's website, alisonschwabe.com, to review her impressive resume.

What’s Inside

If an FRCQ meeting is cancelled due to inclement weather, a notice will be posted on the website at www.artquilters.org

May Program by Marcia Christopher

Nita Leland Workshop Page 7 Book Review Page 8 FRCQ Portfolio Submission Page 9 Exhibit Opportunities Page 10

Front range Contemporary Quilters Welcomes Alison Schwabe presenting

"Everything Old is New Again"

Monday, May 19, 2008 Socializing at 6:30pm

Business Meeting followed by Show-and-Tell at 7pm Alison Schwabe at 8pm

Westminster Recreation Center Currently living in Uruguay because of her husband’s work, Alison Schwabe was born in Australia. She has lived in many parts of Australia’s Outback and in several major Australian cities. She also spent 6 years in the United States of America, specifically Colorado. She was an early member of Arapaho County Quilters (ACQ) and FRCQ. Contact with makers of traditional quilts through ACQ and makers of contemporary fabric art through FRCQ, prompted her to commence using fabric and stitch in original, non-traditional quilted tex-tiles. Alison's current textile works are non-traditional forms of the common English and North American crafts of patchwork and quilting. The presence of grids and repeated design units in Alison's work represents the traditional. The use of unusual fabric choices reflect the contemporary. The textures and shapes of land-scape have always inspired her work, and she is interested in shaping the forces of nature operating on the landscape. The process and results appearing as a metaphor for life. In this program, Alison will look at the historic origins of some of the more important quilt-making styles. She will link the work of contemporary non-traditional quilt-makers to these origins. She will use slides of historic quilts with reference to well known Australian and overseas quilt-makers. Examples of her contempo-rary work will also be on display. This will be both an educational and entertaining evening program. Since 1990 her work has been shown in many countries through curated and solo exhibitions. In addition to exhibiting, she writes magazine articles on contemporary quilting, lectures, teaches workshops, and undertakes commission work. Please visit Alison's website, alisonschwabe.com, to review her impressive resume.

President’s Letter Page 2 Membership Page 3 FRCQ Exhibit Registration Page 4 Allison Schwabe Workshop Page 5 Inside FRCQ Page 6

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Bits and Pieces is the monthly news-letter of the Front Range Contempo-rary Quilters. Submission of art quilt related articles from members is wel-comed. These should be no more than 350-400 words or ½ page, written in New Times Roman in size 10 text spacing 1.5. The editor and the Board reserve the right to edit for length, content and space. Deadline for sub-missions to the newsletter is the 17th of the month prior to the publication. Email or send articles and items for submission to the publication to: [email protected] Kathy Keating 13237 Teller Lake Way, Broomfield, CO 80020 (303-465-0262). Bits and Pieces is a benefit of mem-bership in Front Range Contempo-rary Quilters and is not available by subscription. Membership in FRCQ is $30 per year, due and payable January 1 of each year. Dues may be sent to membership chair. Terise Harrington, 2014 E. Stratford Ct., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 Change of Address: Please notify membership chair, Ter-ise Harrington, for any change of address . (303-791-2124) [email protected] Advertising Policy: Classes offered by members are printed for free in the section called “Member Classes”; business cards of members or businesses with services of interest to our members are printed for $5 per issue; ¼ page, $20.00 per issue; ½ page, $40.00 per issue; full page, $80.00 per issue. All advertis-ing should be submitted along with payment to the newsletter editor by the deadline. 2007-2009 Board Members President: Greg Katz 720-851-6736 ~ [email protected] Secretary: Mary Marchand Treasurer: Deidre Adams Members: Terise Harrington Exhibits: Melody Randol Programs: Marcia Christopher Workshops: Faye Anderson Newsletter: Kathy Keating Other Contacts Web site: Kathy Keating Newcomers: Carol Ann Waugh Martha Dyckes Yahoo List: Jeanne Lounsbury

President’s Letter by Greg Katz

“We shall sooner have the fowl by hatching the egg than by smashing it.” -Abraham Lincoln

Change is excruciating. We kick, scream, throw tantrums until the time comes that the planets are aligned and there is peace in the universe. I know the past couple of months have been difficult for some, exciting for others and like sit-ting on pins and needles for all those in the middle regarding the name change of the organization. The good part, for me, is that I’m not attached to the outcome. My ideas, plans, visions and hopes are to continue thinking of ways to keep FRCQ a driving force in our medium. The initial idea of changing the name was predi-cated on feedback the exhibits committee is consistently receiving from exhibi-tion venues. It wasn’t ego, self-gratification or narcissism on my part, simply a response to feedback that is preventing FRCQ from showcasing its talent in the world. As President Lincoln points out, patience often serves as a guiding light illumi-nating the best path. We’ll begin by revising the organization’s portfolio. (Melody Randol and Mary McCauley will have more information in coming months). Expanding the type of work included in the portfolio will present new opportunities. Instead of having a facelift, we’re freshening up with a bit of artistic Botox. How we present to the world will define our identity. If our identity expands, there will be a natural evolution in FRCQ culture. At that time, future boards can respond to “the call” and address the necessary actions to keep the organi-zation in alignment with its mission. I believe FRCQ is an inclusive organization. Trust me; I didn’t accept the presidency for the fame and glory. My hope is to continue creating dialogues, that’s what I do best. The power of 200+ voices is what keeps the organization moving forward. Organizationally, we shouldn’t be fearful of evolution any more than we are afraid of evolving as artists. It’s all natural…and it’s all good!

Greg Katz, FRCQ President www.gregkatz.com [email protected]

720-851-6736

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Member News

Christi Beckmann will be showcasing her work at NCAR Gallery 2 for the months of June and July 2008. Regina Benson is exhibiting 6 new discharge and rust installation works at Janina-Monkute-Marks Museum and Gallery in Kedainai, Lithuania, May 1 thru June 30, 2008. Opening Reception is May 9, 5pm-9pm. Regina will be making a presentation about her work on May 10, at 11 am in German, Lithuanian and English to visiting artists and faculty members of Kaunas and Vilnius Uni-versities. Claudia Martin and Kit Robinson have been juried into the multi media Dream Art Show at the Poudre River Arts Center in Fort Collins. The exhibit features art by over 20 area artists as well as artists from other states, and the opening reception will be on Friday, May 2, from 6 – 9 PM. There will be refreshments and music by Celtic Harpist Dave Tharp. Kathy Keating’s work “Inhale” was accepted into the Denver National Quilt Festival show Quilting with Alti-tude showing May 1-4 at the Denver Merchandise Mart. Regina Benson’s art quilt, “Prairie Fire”, has been pur-chased by the University of Virginia’ College at Wise and added to its permanent collection of international fine art. Regina will be traveling to UVCW this fall to address college patrons, faculty and students about her work and “Prairie Fire” in particular. Luella Morgenthaler's “Tumble Town” was accepted for Tactile Architecture 2008, International Quilt Market and Festival in Houston October 25-Nov. 2, 2008 “Polke Dot Eden” and "Petal Trio" were accepted for In Full Bloom V; Floral Quilts in Memory of Helen Pearce O'Bryant at International Quilt Market and Festival in Houston October 25-Nov. 2, 2008.

Membership

211 Members

FRCQ welcomes the following new members: • Mimi Bradford • Susann Beckman • Kerrylee Carlson • Lea McComas • Marsha Mowery • Becky Heavner Please make the following changes, corrections and additions to your 2008 FRCQ Directory. Barbara D. Cohen [email protected] http://www.BarbaraDCohen.com Ginni Davlin [email protected]

2008 Membership Directory Online! The 2008 Membership Directory is now available online on our Yahoo Group. This online version of the membership directory will be updated each month to ensure everyone’s information is current. If you are interested in gaining access to the FRCQ Yahoo Group, please email Jeanne Lounsbury at [email protected] and she will assist you in registering.

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FRCQ 2008 Exhibit Registration ***Please read all the fine print.*** 

SPECIFICATIONS • Each quilt must have at  least 2  layers held together by hand or ma‐

chine quilting, embroidery, tying, etc. • Diptychs, triptychs, framed, mounted, and 3‐dimensional works may 

be submitted.  Glass is prohibited. • The vertical dimension of any work must be more than 18” and less 

than 72”.   • The horizontal dimension must be more  than 18” but has no maxi‐

mum size restriction. • Work must be original and not created  in a workshop or classroom 

setting with the aid of an instructor. • All work must be completed within the last three years. • Work  submitted  CANNOT  have  previously  been  displayed  in  any 

FRCQ exhibition. • Each  quilt must  have  a  4”  top  hanging  sleeve  or  other  sufficient 

means necessary for work to be hung on a wall.   • All work will be wall hung.  Labeled hanging slats are to be provided 

by the artist. • Artist name and contact  information must be permanently attached 

to back of work. • Quilt must  be  clean,  in  good  condition,  and  delivered  in  a  labeled 

cloth bag. • Accepted work will be insured for 60% of the sale price only while in 

Sangre de Cristo Arts Center. • Work may or may not be for sale.   Sangre de Cristo Arts Center will 

handle all sales and retain a 40% commission. • All work must be displayed for the duration of the exhibit. • Failure to meet the above conditions will disqualify the entrant.  FEES & ELIGIBILITY Entrants may submit up to three entries and must be FRCQ members.   Please submit diptychs and  triptychs as one entry. The $25 entry fee is non‐refundable.  HOW  TO  ENTER    Please mail  entry  to Melody  Randol,  427  Clubhouse Court, Loveland, CO 80537.  Entries must be postmarked no later than 15 JULY 2008, and include: 

Completed entry form with signature CD with images $25 check or money order payable to FRCQ 

All entries must  include digital  images  in JPEG (.jpg)   format on CD‐ROM (which will not be  returned).  Submit 1  full  and 1 detail  image  for each entry. Each image must be a MINIMUM of 1800 pixels on the longest side for jurying. However, note that the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center will need some  larger  images  for  printed  publicity.  If  you  have  larger  images,  up to   3000 pixels, use them for your submission so they can be considered for this purpose.  Image file names must consist of your last name, the title of the quilt, and whether  it  is  a  full or detail  image,  separated by underscores,  for each submission (e.g., lastname_title_full.jpg, lastname_title_detail.jpg).  Label your CD with your full name and the titles of each entry.  NOTE:  All communication for “Altered Threads” (including notification of acceptance) will be done via email.  For clarification or more information, please  contact  Melody  Randol,  [email protected],  FRCQ  Exhibits Chair. 

Altered Threads Works by FRONT RANGE CONTEMPORARY QUILTERS

Hosted by SANGRE DE CRISTO ARTS CENTER

PUEBLO, COLORADO NOV 1, 2008 – JAN 17, 2009

 Artist’s Name____________________________________________  Address_________________________________________________  City/State/Zip____________________________________________  Phone (H)_____________________(W)_______________________  e‐mail__________________________________________________  Entry #1. Title____________________________________________ Year completed      2005       2006       2007      2008 Dimensions: W_______________H___________________ Sale Price _______________________________________  Materials and Methods____________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________  Entry #2. Title____________________________________________ Year completed      2005       2006       2007      2008 Dimensions: W_______________H___________________ Sale Price _______________________________________ Materials and Methods_____________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________  Entry #3. Title____________________________________________ Year completed       2005       2006      2007    2008 Dimensions: W_______________H___________________ Sale Price _______________________________________ Materials and Methods_____________________________________ ________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________  TIMELINE 

I wish to enter the above items in “Altered Threads” and agree to abide by the stated rules and decision of the juror.  I grant FRCQ and Sangre de Cristo Arts Center permission to copy and use photographic images of my work in the publicity and promotion of FRCQ and SDAC and their activities.  Signature________________________________________________  Date____________________________________________________  

15 JUL 2008 Last day for entry postmark

25 AUG 2008 Notification sent to artists

15 SEP 2008 Exhibit pieces collected at FRCQ meeting

1 NOV 08—17 JAN 09 Exhibit open to public

19 JAN 2009 Exhibit pieces returned at FRCQ meeting

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Alison Schwabe Workshop — May 24, 2008

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Currently  living  in Uruguay, Alison Schwabe was born  in Aus‐tralia  in 1946. She has  lived  in many parts of Australia’s Out‐back and several cities, and has spent 6 years in United States of America.   Living  in  the USA  in  the  late 1980’s Alison came into contact with quilt making and learned the traditional piec‐ing and construction skills. Known as  ‘quilts’,  in many of parts of the world such quilted textiles traditionally function as bed coverings.   From  her  contact with  this  traditional  craft  form  comes  the presence of grids and repeated design units in most of Alison’s quilts, which are intended for hanging on walls as do the more familiar woven ‘tapices’. Alison’s current textile works are non‐traditional forms of the traditional English and north American crafts of patchwork and quilting.  Textures  and  shapes  of  landscape  have  always  inspired  her work, but she is now more  interested  in the shaping forces of nature  operating  on  landscape,  the  process  and  results  ap‐pearing as a metaphor for Life.   In addition to exhibiting, she writes magazine articles on con‐temporary quilting,  lectures and  teaches workshops,  and un‐dertakes commission work.  In  this eye‐opening workshop, Alison will help us explore  the latest  trends and  ideas  in quilting.   Using hand and machine, we will learn methods that extend beyond the traditional quilt‐ing paradigm. Alison will  teach  the  techniques and processes involved  in  creating her  textile  art.    Learning will be  through sample making.  Please  visit Alison's website,  alisonschwabe.com,  to  view de‐tails about the workshop and review her impressive resume.  

 Alison Schwabe Workshop Quilting with an Attitude 

Saturday May 24, 9:00am‐5:00pm Longmont Museum 

400 Quail Rd Longmont CO 80501 

Please review current Workshop Registration Policies in your FRCQ Membership Directory.  

Please PRINT and include all information requested:  

Name_____________________________________________  Address___________________________________________  City_____________________ State_______ Zip__________  Phone ___________________  E‐mail____________________________________________  

Workshop 1‐Day Tuition $50.00 Tuition checks must accompany your registration. 

 __I have enclosed my tuition check for $50.00 payable to FRCQ __I am a current FRCQ Member __I am not a current FRCQ Member and I enclosed my check       for $30.00 payable to FRCQ for membership dues.  

Mail registration by standard U.S. mail to : Marcia Christopher 2947 Little Valley Rd Estes Park CO 80517 ([email protected]) 

“Becoming An Artist From The Inside Out” Greg Katz, Life Lift Coach, FRCQ President

We all knew this presentation would be a little different when we were asked to sit in circles of six, holding a colored card, envelope, and strip of colored paper. The physical shift pres-aged the mental shift Greg was asking us to take; a shift in our internal thinking and being. Claiming “your” artist-self is an internal process that can and will affect everything you do, from making art quilts to cooking. No one can give you the title of artist. You yourself must own it. Greg presented a continuum of art world engagement from the person who works and does art to the person who works as an artist. There is no value judgment about which part of the spectrum each of us occupies, but he encouraged us to be aware of where we sit and to recognize that in order to move on the continuum we might have to make some significant changes in our worldview. The main message of the evening: Your decisions dictate your actions. It is necessary for each individual to put all of his or her behaviors in alignment so there is consistency be-tween dreams, thoughts and actions. Focus and set priorities. According to Greg, artists do not charge enough for their work. If you do not value your work, no one else will. In tex-tile art the average price is $250 per square foot. Don’t sell for less; don’t sell yourself short. Greg led the groups through a game; points were given for answers to questions that reveal a great deal about our knowl-edge of the art world and our commitment to it. They in-cluded such things as: How many pieces of art have you fin-ished in the last 6 months? How many art organizations do you belong to? Name the art districts in Denver. The point of the game was to increase awareness: If you are an artist you need to know about art, says Greg. Greg is working towards a doctorate in art and healing and works with the chronically ill and those with life-threatening diseases. His concern for others is manifest in his own art. His textile works reflect his compassion and thoughtfulness. Creating a mood of quiet, contemplation and reflection. Painting on whole cloth with embellishments and complex quilting, these ideas spring forth to inspire. Creativity, says Greg, is like your thumbprint; it is completely unique to you. Greg believes that creating art boosts your immune system and improves your quality of life. Greg’s talk was wide-ranging and thoughtful and I cannot hope to capture it all here. If you have questions for Greg, please feel free to email him. And those envelops and cards? He asked each of us to write on the card something meaning-ful to us and he will send the cards to us in a few months, to remind us how important art is to life.

Inside FRCQ Program Review by Martha Dyckes

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Alison Schwabe www.alisonschwabe.com Workshop: Quilting with an Attitude May 24-25, 2008 Location: Longmont Museum, Longmont Nita Leland www.nitaleland.com Workshop: Creative Color and Design for Quilters July 22, 23, 24, 2008 Location: First Plymouth Church, Denver Cas Holmes www.casholmes.textilearts.net Workshop: Beyond the Surface, Paper, Textiles and Mixed Media September 19, 20 and 21, 2008 Location: High Peaks Camp, Estes Park

Workshop Schedule

Inside FRCQ Meeting Changes Location!

Inside FRCQ will now meet at the Westminster Recreation Center in the same room as the General Meetings. Inside FRCQ, formerly known is Newcomer’s, is a smaller gathering of members where we highlight the work of FRCQ members. Many FRCQ members are nationally known, award winning fiber artists who generously share their inspiration, knowledge and expertise. These smaller meetings are open to all members, but are especially welcoming to new fiber artists and traditional quilters who want to explore new ways to work with fiber. Inside FRCQ meetings are held in February, April, June, August and October.

June 16, 2008 Lloyd Rich, www.publishingattorney.com What's Mine, What's Yours, and How to Tell the Difference

August 18, 2008 Jo Fitsell, www.jofitsell.com/test Being Authentic: A Rocky Road but Worth the Effort

Inside FRCQ Schedule

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Nita Leland Workshop — July 22, 23 and 24, 2008

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Nita  Leland  is  in  demand  throughout  the  United  States  and Canada  as  a  professional  artist,  teacher,  lecturer  and  juror. She’s  the  author  of  three  best‐selling  art  instruction  books: Exploring Color, The New Creative Artist and Creative Collage Techniques and has contributed articles  to Watercolor Magic, Watercolor, The Artist’s Magazine and American Artist. She  is also author and publisher of Exploring Color Coloring Book, a workbook for artists.  Acknowledged as an expert in color, Leland is the designer and manufacturer of the Nita Leland Color Scheme Selector, as well as  a  freelance  consultant  to manufacturers  of  art materials. She  is  the  featured  artist  in  a  video  series,  “Exploring  Color Workshop,” a color course for artists and teachers.  Nita  has  taught many  art workshops  throughout  the United States and Canada  in watercolor, color, creativity, design and collage.  Her  goal  as  a  teacher  is  to  help  artists  in  all media move  to  a  new  level  in  their  artistic  development. Her  own work  centers  primarily  around  watercolor  landscape,  using distinctive color  to express a particular quality of  light and  to reveal  her  emotional  response  to  the  subject.  Nita  Leland’s award‐winning works have been  juried  into many  shows and are  in  the collections of hospitals, businesses and private col‐lections.  For  more  information,  please  see  Nita’s  web  site http://www.nitaleland.com/bio.htm.   

Creative Color and Design for Quilters There  is  so much  to  learn  about  color  and  design.  Let’s  see how much we  can pack  into  three days! Color  is partly  intui‐tive,  but mastering  color  theory  gives  you  the  capability  of planning dynamic color effects and making eye‐catching quilts that touch the heart.   We’ll start with a new look at an old idea‐‐the color wheel and properties of color that are the foundation for all color theory. Then we’ll dive  into the contrasts of color and how they work to create color expression We’ll tap into your color personality to  develop  unique  color  schemes  for  every  quilt  you make. We’ll explore design  to  stimulate your design awareness and talk about the pitfalls of design. You may bring one piece for a color and design critique.   You’ll make samples using your own quilt fabrics and scraps or your choice of color media throughout the workshop. Nita will provide a packet of handouts covering the main points of the workshop. Sounds like a lot of work, but it’s great fun. You’ll be able  to use  color with  confidence  and design with originality after this workshop. 

Nita Leland Creative Color and Design for Quilters 

Tuesday July 22‐Thursday July 24, 2008 9:00 am‐4:00 pm 

First Plymouth Congregational Church 3501 S. Colorado Blvd., Englewood 

 Please review Workshop Registration Policies on page 4 of your FRCQ Membership Directory. 

 All registrations received by Saturday, June 7, 2008 will 

be put into a blind drawing for the workshop.  

Name_____________________________________________  Address___________________________________________  City_____________________ State_______ Zip__________  Phone ___________________  E‐mail____________________________________________  

Workshop 3‐Day Tuition $175.00  

Tuition checks must accompany your registration. __I have enclosed my tuition check for $175.00 payable to FRCQ __I am a current FRCQ Member __I am not a current FRCQ Member and I have enclosed my check for $30 payable to FRCQ for membership dues.  

Mail registration by standard U.S. mail to: Faye Anderson 

2550 Winding River Dr. #F‐2 Broomfield, CO 80023 

It’s SPRING…a time of renewal, a time to let the fresh air in! It’s also time for FRCQ to update its image portfo-lio. FRCQ has always maintained a portfolio of photographic images of our members’ works. These images are used to solicit exhibit venues and jurors, on the FRCQ website and in brochures, and to promote FRCQ and its activities. It is a vivid and compelling visual statement of who we are and what we do. It is NOT, however, like our driver’s license photos -- where we would like to keep the earliest versions around as long as possible. No. The FRCQ Portfolio is our chance to show off our most current and highest quality work. Updating our portfolio is an especially good op-portunity to showcase the breadth of work and techniques of our members. Imagine if we could all have profes-sional “glamour” photos displayed on our driver’s li-censes? That’s probably not going to happen anytime soon. You can, however, take this opportunity to let your best work shine for FRCQ now! Here are the details. Any FRCQ member may submit up to three works that have been completed in 2005 or later. There is no entry fee, and entries may or may not have been exhibited in previous FRCQ exhibits. Types of sub-missible work include wall quilts, diptychs, triptychs, framed, mounted, wearable art, and non-functional 3-dimensional fiber art. Work that is 3-dimensional may be wall mounted, pedestal mounted, or displayed on a man-nequin. Glass and functional craft work is prohibited. All entries must be digital images submitted on CD-Rom by 15 July 2008. Dr. Sandra Sider (http://www.sandrasider.com/curatorial.php) has been selected as juror. She will review entries and determine which will be included in the updated FRCQ Portfolio. Accep-tance notification will be no later than 1 October 2008. We will have a special presentation of all portfolio entries and accepted works at the November 2008 FRCQ general meeting. We encourage each and every FRCQ members to take this opportunity to build a stunning portfolio that truly promotes the diverse talents and skills within FRCQ. For clarification or more information, please contact Mary McCauley at [email protected].

FRCQ Portfolio: 2008 Update by Mary McCauley

Print, Pattern and Colour for Paper and Fabric Ruth Issett, 2007, Batsford, London, UK

Ruth Issett is a superb colorist who teaches design and textile courses in the UK and around the world. You may already be familiar with her work from ar-ticles in Cloth Paper Scissors Magazine. This is her fourth book on color, and focuses on printing tech-niques on both paper and fabric. The beautiful illus-trations are enough to make your mouth water and compel you to get out your paints and dyes. The first chapter outlines the tools and equipment to use, including recommendations on surfaces to print on (hard for paper and soft for fiber) or to paint with. A chapter on working with paper delves into mono-printing, working with rollers and brayers, and print blocks. A great discussion of paints, pigment pow-ders like Pearl Ex, and discharge paste, ends with a useful chart of how each medium can be used and fixed. Fabric is treated similarly in chapter three: Oil paint sticks, dyes, masking with tape or freezer pa-per, stenciling, screen printing, and stitching before dyeing are each discussed. This book stands out from Issett’s other books on color and printing techniques in the way she ap-proaches design considerations. Throughout the book, and especially in the fourth chapter, a great deal of space is devoted to making stamps from a variety of simple objects and assembling a collection of shapes and building patterns with them. Guide-lines for working with line and shape are particularly good and exploration is encouraged. She builds her complex designs from layers and layers of repeated imprints of a simple stamp. Issett can produce terrific designs and textures with just bubble wrap or plastic rug mats, and her work has a great deal more sophis-tication than that found in other recent books on painting and dyeing. I own all of Issett’s color books, and enjoy and use them all. With the exception of the fun experiments and dye color mixing recipes covered so well in Col-our on Cloth, this new Print Pattern and Colour offers the best of each. If you can only choose one of her titles, this book could be the one.

Book review by Carolyn Anderson

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FRCQ PORTFOLIO SUBMISSION FORM ***Please read all the fine print.*** 

SPECIFICATIONS: • In addition to 2-dimensional art quilts, the following

may be submitted: wearable art, diptychs, triptychs, framed, mounted, and 3-dimensional works.

• The vertical dimension of any wall art must exceed 12” but has no maximum size restriction.

• The horizontal dimension of any wall art must exceed 12” but has no maximum size restriction.

• The 3-dimensional work must be either wall-mounted, pedestal mounted, or displayed on a mannequin. Work that requires custom installation is prohibited.

• Glass is prohibited. Functional, craftwork is prohibited. • Work must be original and not created in a workshop or

classroom setting with the aid of an instructor. • All work must have been completed in 2005 or later. • Work that has been displayed in previous FRCQ or

other exhibits IS permitted, as long as it was completed in 2005 or later.

FEE / ELIGIBILITY: There is no entry fee. Entrants must be current members of FRCQ and may submit up to three entries. Please submit diptychs and triptychs as one entry. HOW TO ENTER: Please mail entry to Mary McCauley, 3617 Woodridge Road, Fort Collins. CO 80524. Entries must be postmarked no later than 15 July 2008 and include: • Completed entry form with signature • CD with images

All entries must include digital images in JPEG (.jpg) for-mat on CD-ROM (which will not be returned). Submit 1 full and 1 detail image for each 2-dimensional en-try. Submit 2 full (one front view and one side view) and 1 detail image for each 3-dimensional entry. Please make sure that all edges of your pieces are visible (do not crop). Each image must be a MINIMUM of 1800 pixels on the shortest side for jurying. Image file names must consist of your last name, the title of the work, and whether it is a full or detail image, separated by underscores, for each sub-miss ion (e .g . , las tname_ti t le_ful l . jpg, las t -name_title_detail.jpg). Label your CD with your full name and titles of each entry. NOTE: All communication for FRCQ Portfolio (including notification of acceptance) will be done via email. Entrants will be notified regarding acceptance by 1 October 2008. For clarification or more information, please contact Mary McCauley at [email protected].

FRCQ Portfolio Submission Form

 Artist’s Name____________________________________________  Address_________________________________________________  City/State/Zip____________________________________________  Phone (H)_____________________(W)_______________________  e‐mail__________________________________________________   Entry #1. Title____________________________________________ Year completed      2005       2006       2007      2008 Dimensions:                   W_____________      H______________          D______________ Materials and Methods:      Entry #2. Title____________________________________________ Year completed      2005       2006       2007      2008 Dimensions:                   W_____________      H______________          D______________ Materials and Methods:      Entry #3. Title____________________________________________ Year completed       2005       2006      2007    2008 Dimensions:                   W_____________      H______________          D______________ Materials and Methods:      I wish to enter the above items for consideration in the Front Range Contemporary Quilters Portfolio. I agree to abide by the stated rules and decision of the juror. I grant FRCQ permission to copy and use photographic images of my work in the FRCQ Port-folio, on the FRCQ website, or for promotion of FRCQ its activi-ties.  Signature________________________________________________  Date____________________________________________________  

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May 5, 2008 "27th Annual Fabric of Legacies Art Quilt Ex-hibition” Fort Collins, Colorado www.lctix.com May 5, 2008 “Quilt Colorado 2008”-CQC Members only Estes Park, Colorado www.quiltColorado.com May 5, 2008 “Hybrids and Other Sorts” BECA Gallery New Orleans, LA www.becagallery.com May 9, 2008 “The Sky’s the Limit” Houston, Chicago, and Long Beach Interna-tional Quilt Festivals www.quilts.com May 24, 2008 “Member Showcase” TACtile Art Center Denver, Colorado www.tactilearts.org May 30, 2008-SAQA MEMBERS ONLY “A Sense of Time” International Quilt Festival Houston, Texas www.SAQA.com May 30, 2008 “2008 National Juried Exhibition” ACCI Gallery Berkeley, California www.accigallery.com May 31, 2008 “The Fine Fiber & Folk Art Show” 2nd Annual Fiber & Folk Art Fair Crystal Lake, Illinois www.FiberAndFolk.com May 31, 2008 “Hard Twist” Gladstone Hotel Toronto, Canada www.gladstonehotel.com/hardtwist.html

Exhibit Opportunities by Christi Beckmann

June 6, 2008 “THREADLINES 2008” Missouri State University Art and De-sign Gallery Kansas City, Missouri http://uncommthreads.org/blog/threadlines-exhibition/ June 12, 2008 “A World of Beauty” International Quilt Festival Houston, Chicago, Long Beach www.quilts.com June 15, 2008 “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised” Altered Esthetics Gallery Minneapolis, Minnesota www.alteredesthetics.org June 20, 2008 “4TH Annual Fiber art Exhibit” Santa Cruz Art League Santa Cruz, California www.scal.org (prospectus available 3/15/2008) June 21, 2008 “FireHouse Quilt Show” Cherry Hills Community Center Highlands Ranch, Colorado www.firehouseQuilts.com June 25, 2008 “ArtWear Fashion Week” Lincoln Center Arts Center Fort Collins, Colorado www.lctix.com (Select Gallery, then Opportunity) June 25, 2008 “ArtWear Fashion Week” Lincoln Center Arts Center Fort Collins, Colorado www.lctix.com (Select Gallery, then Opportunity) July 1, 2008 “Fiber Arts Celebration 2008” Escondido Arts Partnership Escondido, CA www.escondidoarts.org

July 4, 2008 “Freedom: The Fiber of Our Nation” The Textile Center Minneapolis, Minnesota www.textilecentermn.org July 17, 2008 “The Festival gallery of Quilt Art: Town and Country” International Quilt Festival Houston, Chicago, Long Beach www.quilts.com July15, 2008 “Animal Art II-Critical Habitat” Altered Esthetics Gallery Minneapolis, Minnesota www.alteredesthetics.org August 1, 2008 “Journal Quilt Project II: Elements-Earth, Water, Air, and Fire” International Quilt Festival Houston, Chicago, Long Beach www.quilts.com August 15, 2008 “Tales From the Black Lodge” Altered Estheticds Gallery Minneapolis, Minnesota www.alteredesthetics.org August 30, 2008 “Breaking Traditions 2008” American Sewing Expo, Novi, MI www.fibraartysta.com September 5, 2008 “Quilt National ‘09” Dairy Barn Arts Center Athens, Ohio www.quiltnational.com September 12, 2008 “Sacred Space” Nativity Episcopal Church Bloomfield Township, MI www.sacredspaceartquiltexhibit.com October 17, 2008 “Transformations 2009:Reflections” –SAQA Members only Premieres at Festival of Quilts Birmingham, England www.SAQA.com

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American Craft Council: www.craftcouncil.org

Colorado Quilting Council: www.coloradoquiltcouncil.com

Handweavers Guild of America, Inc.: www.weavespindye.org

Handweavers Guild of Boulder: www.handweaversofboulder.org

National Quilting Association: www.nqaquilts.org

Quilt Colorado: www.QuiltColorado.com

Rocky Mountain Creative Quilters: www.r-m-c-q.org

Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum: www.rmqm.org

Silk Painters International: www.silkpainters.org

Studio Art Quilt Associates: www.saqa.com

Surface Design Association: www.surfacedesign.org

The Appliqué Society: P.O. Box 89, Sequim, WA 98382

American Craft: www.craftcouncil.com

Art Calendar: www.ArtCalendar.com

Artforum: (no website)

Artnews: www.artnews.com

Belle Armoire: www.bellearmoire.com

FiberArts: www.fiberartsmagazine.com

Ornament: (no website)

Quilters Newsletter: www.quiltersnewsletter.com

Quilting Arts: www.quiltingartsllc.com

Selvedge: www.selvedge.org

Shuttle, Spindle & Dyepot: www.weavespindye.org

Surface Design: www.surfacedesign.org

Organizations of Interest Periodicals of Interest

Mark your calendars May 19 — Program Meeting Alison Schwabe speaking "Everything Old is New Again”

June 16 — Inside FRCQ Meeting Lloyd Rich speaking “What's Mine, What's Yours, and How to Tell the Difference” July 21 — Program Meeting Nita Leland speaking August 18 — Inside FRCQ Meeting Jo Fitsell speaking “Being Authentic: A Rocky Road but Worth the Effort” September 15 — Program Meeting Cas Holmes speaking “Beyond the Surface” October 20 — Inside FRCQ Meeting TBD November 17—Program Meeting “Celebrating 20 Years of FRCQ“

Meetings are held at Westminster City Recreation Center—7:00 PM

Note: If an FRCQ meeting is cancelled for any reason, a notice will be posted on the website at www.artquilters.org.