2013 Summer Affection for Needles: Taiwan Art Quilt Exhibition has opened at Northern Miaoli Art Center!

The volunteer members worked in a systematic manner for the installation.

Our volunteers completed the installation within one day in this big exhibition hall.

Here are some side shots.

Firstly, we were divided into several groups.

To avoid uneven arrangement of quilts, we had to find out the vertical center of the wall.

Another group was working on unpacking the quilts and placing an appropriate rod for each piece.

Works-hanging group was hanging each piece carefully.

We needed to pay fully attention to keep every piece in the same level and also manage the distance in-between, which was not easy.

After hanging all the quilts, we needed to adjust the lights so that the audience can enjoy watching the quilts.

The installation has done! Isn’t it spectacular?

The volunteer members of TAQS always spend lots of efforts in order to give the audience a wonderful exhibition!

Though the preparatory works were carefully done in advance, sometimes there are still some unexpected situations.

Let’s give a big thank you to the volunteers!

2009 Taiwan International Quilt Exhibition (TIQE2009) featured artist, Katherine K. Allen, held her solo exhibition at Academy Art Museum. Here are the beautiful photos!

Please visit Katherine’s website at http://www.katherinekallen.com/Katherine_K._Allen_Artworks/Home.html

PHOTO CREDIT/ Katherine K. Allen

TIQE2012 was reported by Austria magazine, PATCHWORK & QUILT JOURNAL on issue: Nov./Dec. It was significant and many quilts of Taiwanese artists were published!

Photo Credit: PATCHWORK & QUILT JOURNAL Nov./Dec.

AQS Quilt Show & Contest (American Quilter's Society)

Machine Quilting Unlimited
Pictures originated from Machine Quilting Unlimited

Second Edition of Turandot In My Impression is coming out!

 

Turandot In My Impression Playing Quilts No.1 has been well-received by quilters and its sales amount contributed to TAQS!

The second edition of Turandot In My Impression will be published on March 30, 2011 and could be purchased online at http://www.sanmin.com.tw

 

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Words and pictures originated from Patchwork Quilt tsushin magazine and SHE (Self Help Enterprise) Website

History
SHE was started by Shamlu Dudeja (picture left), whose name is synonymous with the traditional craft of “Kantha” from Bengal. SHE operates with the help of village women who create unusual textures on fabrics and embroider exquisite “Kantha” pictures. Through SHE, trained seamstresses go to the villages looking for women with sewing skills and a little time to spare every day. 
SHE is not-for-profit organization based in Kolkata, India. The “Kantha” pieces produced by the rural women are sold around the world, with all proceeds going back into the development of “Kantha” through ongoing training and purchase of materials. In addition, part of the proceeds go towards providing healthcare to the women and their families.

About Kantha

Joan Schulze
Articles from Quilting Arts Magazine, ISSUE 49

     Art is a unifying phenomenon; its creation builds bridges between people and places. Through her artwork, Joan Schulze certainly exemplifies this concept; her fiber art career has enabled her to forge friendships across the globe. As she reflects, “Having friends in so many locations is one of the most rewarding aspects of my work, and I really appreciate it. I go from one place to another, and enjoy it all for what it is.”

     In order to teach and lecture on her work, Joan has traveled across Europe and the United States, and has visited Taiwan, China, Japan, Canada, and Mexico. She is currently planning a trip to Australia, New Zealand, and Tasmania, where she will give workshops for six weeks. This extensive traveling and teaching is one of the most rewarding aspects of Joan’s work. She admits, “I keep trying to give it up because it’s very demanding and requires so much preparation (especially since I don’t like to teach anything more than once), but there are always interesting places to go, and it’s hard to turn it down.”

     Not only does Joan relish the experience of visiting new locations, but she also thrives on the joy of helping others explore their artistic potential. “I love when I have a week with students-that’s just a great way to teach. I don’t do one-or two-day workshops. I like having a week because it makes a meaningful situation for my students, and for me. We can be very experimental; we can grow and offer moral support. People can make great strides in one week.”