Annual quilt show now underway
CARLSBAD — Sometimes it takes years to complete
a work of art. While quilting is an art form, it
is also a labor of love, local quilters said.
For a group of Carlsbad women, the centuries old art form of quilting is a passion that they share, providing a venue for them to cement lifelong friendships.
They hope their creations currently hanging on the walls at the Carlsbad Museum and Art Center will inspire others to get their creative juices flowing and create quilts that will become family heirlooms.
Guild member Sally Garner said she took up the art form eight years ago and has not looked back.
"I've always loved sewing," Garner said, noting that she has six quilts in the 80-quilt show. "At first, I didn't think I would ever like to quilt. Sewing a garment takes a day or several days. But quilting is different.
I have been working on one quilt for seven years. It's an intricate pattern. When I started it, at first, it was above my talent. But I have mastered it. I'll get it finished one day."
Garner said she doubts that she will give up quilting any time soon.
"It's a part of me. I'm obsessed with fabrics and quilting books," she said with a chuckle. "I probably spend three or four hours a day quilting. But it is more than just about quilting. It's the fellowship I have with other quilters in the guild."
Preparing to help hang one of the quilts for the show, Margaret Kirkes pointed out the rich colors and craftsmanship and praised the work of her fellow quilters.
"We have some very talented quilters," she said.
Kirkes said she has been quilting for about 30 years, but only recently joined the Quilters Guild.
"My mother and grandmother were quilters, so I have been around it for a long time," she said. "I'm not an artist like some of our quilters, but I love color. Quilting is something I really like to do."
When asked how many hours a week she puts into her quilting projects, Kirkes replied. "Some weeks it's probably 30 hours."
With a straight face, but drawing laughter from the quilters, Kirkes' husband, Don, chimed in: "Yeah, she probably spends that much time running to the fabric store and Wal-Mart to get fabrics and other supplies."
"I don't go that much, but he does indulge me with my quilting," Kirkes said with a chuckle. "I love to quilt and I have learned a lot by coming to the guild quilting day at the North Mesa Senior Center. We learn from each other and we give each other a lot of encouragement."
"They probably make 50 to 100 quilts a year for the kids that come through the Battered Families Shelter. When the kids leave, they take their quilts with them," Lowe said. "They also make a quilt for every new Habitat for Humanity house. They are a wonderful and talented group of ladies."
See the Quilts and interviews with Sally Garner by clicking on the links below.
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For a group of Carlsbad women, the centuries old art form of quilting is a passion that they share, providing a venue for them to cement lifelong friendships.
They hope their creations currently hanging on the walls at the Carlsbad Museum and Art Center will inspire others to get their creative juices flowing and create quilts that will become family heirlooms.
Guild member Sally Garner said she took up the art form eight years ago and has not looked back.
"I've always loved sewing," Garner said, noting that she has six quilts in the 80-quilt show. "At first, I didn't think I would ever like to quilt. Sewing a garment takes a day or several days. But quilting is different.
I have been working on one quilt for seven years. It's an intricate pattern. When I started it, at first, it was above my talent. But I have mastered it. I'll get it finished one day."
Garner said she doubts that she will give up quilting any time soon.
"It's a part of me. I'm obsessed with fabrics and quilting books," she said with a chuckle. "I probably spend three or four hours a day quilting. But it is more than just about quilting. It's the fellowship I have with other quilters in the guild."
Preparing to help hang one of the quilts for the show, Margaret Kirkes pointed out the rich colors and craftsmanship and praised the work of her fellow quilters.
"We have some very talented quilters," she said.
Kirkes said she has been quilting for about 30 years, but only recently joined the Quilters Guild.
"My mother and grandmother were quilters, so I have been around it for a long time," she said. "I'm not an artist like some of our quilters, but I love color. Quilting is something I really like to do."
When asked how many hours a week she puts into her quilting projects, Kirkes replied. "Some weeks it's probably 30 hours."
With a straight face, but drawing laughter from the quilters, Kirkes' husband, Don, chimed in: "Yeah, she probably spends that much time running to the fabric store and Wal-Mart to get fabrics and other supplies."
"I don't go that much, but he does indulge me with my quilting," Kirkes said with a chuckle. "I love to quilt and I have learned a lot by coming to the guild quilting day at the North Mesa Senior Center. We learn from each other and we give each other a lot of encouragement."
"They probably make 50 to 100 quilts a year for the kids that come through the Battered Families Shelter. When the kids leave, they take their quilts with them," Lowe said. "They also make a quilt for every new Habitat for Humanity house. They are a wonderful and talented group of ladies."
See the Quilts and interviews with Sally Garner by clicking on the links below.
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