New Challenge Groups

We are always kind of chuffed when we hear about other internet-based challenge groups that have been inspired by the Twelve by Twelve International Art Quilt Challenge. Check out:

• Carnival, the first reveal of the new Latitude Quilts group; and
• self portraits the first reveal by the re-constituted, reinvigorated Art Quilts Around the World.

Stitching Across the Ditch are into their second cycle of challenges and are currently revealing the "Colours" challenge. If your group is has been inspired by the Twelve by Twelve International Art Quilt Challenge and has an online presence, contact us and we will add your group to the list of Friends & Followers in our blog sidebar.

Forthcoming Presentations

Terry is giving a talk and slideshow presentation to two Oregon Guilds:

• Mid-valley Quilt Guild in Salem, Oregon, 9:30 am and 6:00 pm, Wedneday,  30 January; and
• Northwest Quilters in Portland, Oregon, 7pm, Monday, 11 February.

Visitors welcome at both events (guest fee $5.00).
 
Brenda is presenting a lecture Adventures and Inspiration from An International Art Quilt Challenge at 12-1pm on Wednesday, 24 April 2013 at AQS Quilt Show, Paducah, Kentucky, USA.  Registrations for this event are now open.

Terri's Stencil Blog Hop

Our very own Terri Stegmiller has designed 14 stencils produced by Stencil Girl Products. Join Terri, Deborah, Brenda and other artists on the Stencil Blog Hop to celebrate the release of this fun new line; explore the creative possibilities of stencilling. and maybe win some stencils of your own to play with!

Colourplay Exhibition in Sydney: 7-10 March 2013

What a delight to report that the exhibition tour of the Twelve by Twelve Colourplay collection has been extended to include Sydney.

Yes! all 144 art quilts from this series will be on display at the Stitches & Craft Show at Rosehill in Sydney from 7-10 March 2013 and Brenda will be presenting a floor talk on Sunday, 10 March.

This is an unexpected bonus venue for the Colourplay exhibition (thank you Expertise Events!). Please help spread the news.

Colourplay is also a special exhibit at the Craft & Quilt Fair, Palmerston North (14-17 February); the Australasian Quilt Convention (18-21 March) and Pinnacles Gallery in Townsville (29 April - 2 June).

There's a fun article about our project on the AQC website.

Colorplay on tour in 2013!

2013 is a big year for the Colorplay Series as the exhibition tour continues to New Zealand, Australia, England and back to the United States to the following venues:

• Craft & Quilt Fair, Palmerston North, New Zealand 14-17 February 2013;
• Australasian Quilt Convention, Melbourne, Australia, 18-21 April 2013 with daily floor talks with Kirsten and Brenda at 12.30pm;
• Pinnacles Gallery, Townsville, Australia, 29 April - 2 June 2013;
• Midsomer Quilting, Chilcompton, near Bath, United Kingdom 20-21 July 2013;
• AQS Quilt Show, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA 14 – 17 August 2013; and
• AQS Quilt Show, Des Moines, Iowa, USA 2 – 5 October 2013.

Don't miss this opportunity to see the Colorplay collection in the cloth!

2012 Series by Diane

Diane's painted Maverick work in the 2012 series, Art with a Needle and Thread , is in a sketchbook style and reflects her exploration with sketching, lettering and water colours.  You can read more about this meditative practice on Tea and Talk for Two, a trans-Atlantic blog conversation that she engages in with UK Twelve Helen.

2012 Series by Françoise

Françoise's 2012 series reflects her love of all things Japanese and she is continuing her Japanese studies in 2013: She also bought herself a loom as an early Christmas present.  See the beautiful results on Françoise's blog.

2012 series by Gerrie

Congratulations to Gerrie who has two articles in the Winter 2013 issue of Art Quilting Studio. 
 
Gerrie has made many aspen-inspired quilts, including her BrownSageBlue challenge and one of the articles showcases her aspen quilts.  The second article reviews Gerrie's creative process in Art Cloth Constructions.  There are lots of wonderful photos!

Gerrie has also been undertaking a personal 3x3 project in 2012.  It will be exciting to see what it looks like on New Year's Day!

2012 Series by Karen

Congratulations to Karen whose textile work, High Water Mark, was chosen from over 851 entries for Quilt National 2013, the eighteenth international juried competition for new innovative quilts, on display May 24 – September 2, 2013 at the Dairy Barn Arts Center in Athens, Ohio (USA).

2012 Series by Kristin

If you haven't already done so, check out Kristin's revamped website www.kristinlaflamme.com which include her Army Wives series. On her blog, Kristin has recently announced a daily self-portrait project for the next year..  Do you have something creative planned for 2013?

2012 Series by Kirsten

Kirsten is looking forward to seeing the Colourplay Series for the first time "in the cloth" at the Australasian Quilt Convention, Melbourne, Australia, 18-21 April 2013 and to sharing the collection with her local community in Townsville at Pinnacles Gallery, 29 April - 31 May 2013.

By the way, please contact us if you can help with our exhibition at Craft & Quilt Fair, Palmerston North, New Zealand 14-17 February 2013.  We are looking for someone to install the exhibit on Wednesday afternoon and take it down on Sunday so this is your chance to get up close and personal with the Twelve by Twelve work (and get a free pass to the show).

2012 Series by Terry

Terry looks forward to experimenting more with over-dyed shirtings in 2013  She is also giving a talk and slideshow presentation to two Guilds in Oregon early in the New Year:

• Mid-valley Quilt Guild in Salem, Oregon, 30 January 2013; and
• Northwest Quilters in Portland, Oregon, 11 February 2013.

2012 Series by Brenda

Working out design and technical issues in a small format builds skills for tackling larger projects. Brenda is indebted to the Twelve by Twelve project for sparking several series in her portfolio including:

Dreamlines

Desire Lines 

Shibori 

Brenda's new instructional DVD Improvising Using Stacks of Solids is now on sale with the special issue of Modern Quilts by Quilters Companion.  The magazine also includes an in-depth profile and images of some of Brenda's recent work.  Brenda is hosting a series of giveaways on her blog to celebrate.

2012 Series by Terri

Terri has a new line of stencil designs available from the Stencil Girl website and bags, art quilts and other creations for sale in Terri's Etsy Shop. You are all invited to join Terri on her new facebook page www.facebook.com/TerriStegmillerArtQuilts

2012 Series by Deborah

Throughout the 2012 Series and the entire Twelve by Twelve collaboration, Deborah has developed and refined her own personal set of  shapes, symbols and motifs using layering and collage techniques.  Deborah shares these techniques in her video workshop, Contemporary Fabric Collage: Design, Stitch and Finish which  includes chapters on fabric selection, composition, using sheer fabrics, stitching by machine and by hand, and unique finishing options. The workshop is available as a DVD and as a digital download.  Both are currently on sale (at least at the time of writing).