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The Grand National Fibre Art Exhibition highlights a stunning display of fibre art from across Canada.
2021 - CROSSROADS
The committee of the Grand National challenges you to create a work of fibre art using the theme ‘Crossroads’. As time goes on, one encounters a point at which the normal path through life is divided. A decision must be made. Which way do I go? For better or worse the future will take a new path. Create a fibre art piece that represents a crossroad past, present or future that has a profound meaning to you and accompany it with your story.
2021 Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors - Janome
WonderFil Specialty Threads
Gold Sponsors - Kitchener Waterloo Community Foundation
Grand National Legacy Fund
FAN - Fibre Art Network
Fredericton Quilters Guild
Susan Greenwell, Kelowna, BC
Materials. Fibre art.
Techniques: Tie dyeing, free-motion quilting, beading.
Dimensions: 16” x 20”
Materials. Fibre art.
Techniques: Tie dyeing, free-motion quilting, beading.
Dimensions: 16” x 20”
Materials: Commercial fabrics, thread, batting (Fosshape®) and embellish-ments.
Techniques: Domestic machine stitching and quilting. Embellishments were applied in the final phase of construction.
Techniques: Domestic machine stitching and quilting. Embellishments were applied in the final phase of construction.
Rennie Hickey, Arnprior, ON
Materials: Cotton fabric, thread, beads.
Techniques: Raw edge appliqué, thread painting, quilting.
Inspiration/Credits: My garden.
Dimensions: 11” x 6” x 1”
Materials: Cotton fabric, thread, beads.
Techniques: Raw edge appliqué, thread painting, quilting.
Inspiration/Credits: My garden.
Dimensions: 11” x 6” x 1”
Thelma Newbury, Surrey, BC
Materials: Fibre.
Techniques: Hand painted and commercial fabrics with raw edge appliqué, free-motion stitching, beading and buttons.
Dimensions: 32” x 20.5”
Materials: Fibre.
Techniques: Hand painted and commercial fabrics with raw edge appliqué, free-motion stitching, beading and buttons.
Dimensions: 32” x 20.5”
Linda Ingham, White Rock, BC
Materials: Hand dyed fabric, Shiva® paint stick, fabric paint.
Techniques: Fusible appliqué, free-motion stitching.
Dimensions: 22.5” x 14.5”
Materials: Hand dyed fabric, Shiva® paint stick, fabric paint.
Techniques: Fusible appliqué, free-motion stitching.
Dimensions: 22.5” x 14.5”
Birdie McLean, Edmonton, Alberta, 2014
Cotton fabrics, tulle, rayon and metallic threads. Fabric collaged, fnal layers of random thread work with varying stitch lengths to create depth and variation. 34” × 13.75”
Cotton fabrics, tulle, rayon and metallic threads. Fabric collaged, fnal layers of random thread work with varying stitch lengths to create depth and variation. 34” × 13.75”
Art KWilt Connection: (left to right) Judy Pearce, Kitchener, Nancy Winn, Waterloo, Ilene Atkins, Kitchener, Margaret Notar, Waterloo, Dorothy Holdenmeyer, Waterloo, Ontario, 2015
Assorted commercial and tea-dyed fabrics, leather, vinyl, metal, Tefon, buttons, satin cording, Tsukineko ink. Hand-painted, raw and finished edge fusible appliquéd, paper pieced, collaged with nets, machine stitched, embroidered and machine quilted. 72” × 34”
Assorted commercial and tea-dyed fabrics, leather, vinyl, metal, Tefon, buttons, satin cording, Tsukineko ink. Hand-painted, raw and finished edge fusible appliquéd, paper pieced, collaged with nets, machine stitched, embroidered and machine quilted. 72” × 34”
Hélène Blanchet, Calgary, Alberta, 2011
Cotton, velveteen, ultra-suede, cotton batt, embroidery foss, glass beads, turquoise chips. Reverse appliquéd, hand-quilted, embroidered and beaded. 39" × 41"
Cotton, velveteen, ultra-suede, cotton batt, embroidery foss, glass beads, turquoise chips. Reverse appliquéd, hand-quilted, embroidered and beaded. 39" × 41"
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