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| Cross-Currents #2, 1994, by Andrea Balosky |
It's hardly monochromatic. In fact, it's quite vibrant. Another innovative, jaw-dropping quilt made in the mid-1990s by a visionary artist living right here in Oregon. Both quilts appear in Andrea's groundbreaking book, Transitions: Unlocking the Creative Quilter Within. More than 15 years after the book was first published, it is still relevant. It may be even more relevant today because now people are starting to understand her brilliance. Just like the other quilt, this one includes a remarkable variety of fabrics. Seeing it at a distance is one thing. Seeing it up close is another!
both are just amazing...I think this second one is my favorite...the swirling center realy draws the eye into the composition
ReplyDeleteLOVE this...I am a major fan of Andrea's, as you know. I agree with Tim that #2 is a real tour de force...the grid balancing all the florals and prints. Lucky YOU!!!
ReplyDeleteThis one was always my favorite...
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Thank you for enlarging the details of the quilt! You are right..it at first appears monochromatic but it truly is very colorful!
ReplyDeleteThank you for enlarging the details of the quilt! You are right..it at first appears monochromatic but it truly is very colorful!
ReplyDeleteI ran out and bought that book based on your post- it is amazing, like meeting a long lost friend. Thank you for writing about it.
ReplyDeleteAwesome, Bill! I scored a copy of Andrea's 'Transitions' book from an online seller and I am thrilled. Can't imagine owning so many of her quilts!
ReplyDeleteI have the book but trying to buy fabric is a nightmare with no pattern. Is there an actual pattern
ReplyDeleteWell, you completely missed the point of Andrea Balosky. That's too bad, but there are plenty of other resources out there.
DeleteHmmm. I figured out the pattern and sizing. So what I saw in her book was from a design point not a make this quilt. Thanks though for the respobse
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