I also have a great respect for the art of quilt making and i love to bring a modern. Dec 07, 2018 heather jones is an artist, designer, and educator whose work questions and pushes traditional conceptions of both quilt making and painting. She is a threetime winner of the project modern quilt design competition, a. Explore the lytle park historic district, fountain square, the banks and more. Although we have carried them in the shop for some time now, we havent formally introduced you to heather jones, creator of the heather jones studio line of modern quilt patterns. Heather is a rising star in the modern quilting movement. She is the founder and former president of the cincinnati modern quilt guild.
Her simple style emphasizes how traditional quilting can be made modern. Finding inspiration in the everyday was released in 2015. Quilt local finding inspiration in the everyday with 40 projects book. For her debut book, quilt local, she designed a collection of 20 quilts, each inspired by objects and places close to homecountry roads, cityscapes, street signsthe landscape of her exi. Find art for sale at great prices from artists including paintings, photography, sculpture, and prints by top emerging artists like heather jones.
Artists statement heather jones is an artist whose work questions and pushes traditional conceptions of both quilt making and painting by exploring the formal possibilities of color and design. Ive been a huge fan of jennys for a long time and i especially love how accessible she. Finding inspiration in the everyday, is quite honestly a labor of love. A handbook for beginners by jo avery and was completely taken by the concept and beautiful projects in the book.
Heather jonesheather jones is a designer, modern quilter, and author of the new book, quilt local. Selftaught quilt artist and designer channels world around her into minimalist quilts that conjure modern painting. Frankly, i was still trying to find my creative voice. The artists works are created by cutting fabric with scissors, building. As an example of another modern version of a traditional quilt, heres this deconstructed rail fence quilt by heather jones. Aug 30, 2016 todays podcast guest is heather jones. Heather jones heather jones is a designer, modern quilter, and author of the new book, quilt local. A two time finalist for the martha stewart american made awards, heather is a quilter, author, teacher, fabric and pattern designer. I was first approached about five years ago to write a book at a time when i was just starting to quilt regularly. This method of creating patchwork is perfect for mixing colorful fabric scraps, allowing you to forget about perfect measurements and straight lines, and learn to play with your creative intuition.
I really appreciate the time alyce took to go over the book and share her impressions. Heathers quilt shop 244 photos local business lafayete. Finding inspiration in the everyday was released in october 2015. Quilt local is heathers first book and i am excited to share it with you for the assertion behind the book finding inspiration in everyday is one. She is the founder and former president of the cincinnati modern quilt guild, three of her original quilts were chosen as winners of project modern, a yearlong national quilting design competition sponsored by the national. Dec 24, 2015 i am excited to share with you today a book that resonates with me quilt local. To my delight, i discovered heather jones is an inspiring quilter. Slow stitching 2017 with chawne kimber, heather jones. Heather has a great love and respect for the traditional art of quilting, is an avid collector of vintage quilts, and loves to bring a modern twist to traditional patterns. Book boutique accommodations at residence inn cincinnati downtown, housed in the historic phelps. Oct 06, 2015 for heather jones, inspiration can be anywhere. Heather jones studio patterns are designed by heather jones.
Heather jones is an author, designer and quilter who lives outside of cincinnati, oh with her husband and children. See more ideas about heather jones, quilts and quilt patterns. Category heather jones heather jones is an author, designer and quilter who lives outside of cincinnati, oh with her husband and children. Quilt local by heather jones overdrive rakuten overdrive. The modern quilt guild is a nonprofit 501c3 community of over 12,000 quilters across six continents and 39 countries. Heather jones has 34 books on goodreads with 3354 ratings. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. When i was in sisters, or last july i started a modern half square log cabin quilt in a class with heather jones. Heather jones is an artist, designer, and educator whose work questions and pushes traditional conceptions of both quilt making and painting. Heather jones is an author, designer and selftaught quilter who lives outside of cincinnati, ohio with her husband and two young children. Heather jones is an artist whose work questions and pushes traditional conceptions of both quilt making and painting by exploring the formal possibilities of color and design. Conservatory by heather jones for robert kaufman issuu. Designed by heather jones, the heather jones studio line of digital sewing patterns for modern quilts will inspire you to. The book features twenty projects quilts and pillow covers each in two color ways, with complete instructions for each, as well as stories about their inspiration and color and fabric choices.
Curated by riane menardi, alissa haight carlton and heather grant of the modern quilt guild. Then, in a fascinating exercise in color theory and. She addresses the historical and sociopolitical relationship between women and textiles, and explores the relationship between gender, place, time, and culture in her work. For her debut book, quilt local, she designed a collection of 20 quilts, each inspired by. Jul 20, 2017 i liked the picture of the quilt that i saw in the brochure for the sisters outdoor quilt show so i signed up for her workshop. When i was contacted to participate in the blog tour for heather jones new book quilt local i was over the moon with excitement.
By guest blogger heather jones, author, speaker and teacher. The artists works are created by cutting fabric with scissors, building a composition through assemblage and collag. Heather jones is an inspiring quilter and teacher quilting. Finding inspiration in the everyday with 40 projects by. I liked the picture of the quilt that i saw in the brochure for the sisters outdoor quilt show so i signed up for her workshop. Heather jones has a masters degree in art history from the university of cincinnati. I am excited to share with you today a book that resonates with me quilt local. Of her work, heather says, my work is quite minimal in nature, and i think that the most simple things are quite often the most beautiful.
She is best known for using architectural inspirations in her designs and integrating traditional components into her modern quilts. Quilt local is a lovely book for people prone to designing and planning and who are interested in modernizing or inventing new fixed patterns, but. Heather has a great love and respect for the traditional art of quilting, is an avid collector of vintage quilts, and loves to. We love heathers modern, minimalist aesthetic, and were happy to be able to carry her four new pdf quilt patterns in the shop. Oct 28, 2014 as an example of another modern version of a traditional quilt, heres this deconstructed rail fence quilt by heather jones. I just returned from quilt market in houston trade show for the quilting industry and attended a book signing for this book.
Conservatory by heather jones for robert kaufman by. The contributors to this book are some of the most recognizable in the quilting world. Her work has been featured in books, including lucky spools essential guide to modern quilting 2014. Her work has been featured in books, including lucky spools essential. For her debut book, quilt local, she designed a collection of 20 quilts, each inspired by objects and places. Then, in a fascinating exercise in color theory and design play, she reworked each one in a second palette to show what a striking difference just a.
Heather jones teaches three ways to experiment with improvisational piecing. Finding inspiration in the everyday by heather jones. Introducing heather jones studio quilt patterns blog. Her work is represented by the george gallery, charlestown, sc, imlay gallery, montclair, nj, and she has work available through the marta hewett gallery in cincinnati, ohio. Heather jones is someone we met years ago, and who weve been thrilled to watch develop into one of the brightest stars in the world of modern quilting. Im so excited to be guest blogging here at the missouri star quilt company blog today. Heather jones creates the most beautiful breathing room in her premiere book quilt local. Apr 07, 2015 heather jones is someone we met years ago, and who weve been thrilled to watch develop into one of the brightest stars in the world of modern quilting. While i have dabbled a little in quilting, i am definitely a novice and tend to admire the skill from a far. For her debut book, quilt local, she designed a collection of 20 quilts, each inspired by objects and places close to homecountry roads, cityscapes, street signsthe landscape of her existence. The quilts in this book have a deliciously modern feel, contributors include many wellknown names in the modern quilting world, such as julie herman, kristi schroeder, christa watson, heather jones, elizabeth dackson, angela walters and janice zeller ryan. Get a great introduction to the queen citys past and present on this overview tour of the old heart of the city. It was a marvelous workshop and i was very challenged and inspired by a new way of. Then, in a fascinating exercise in color theory and design play, she reworked each one in a second.
By guest blogger heather jones, author, speaker and teacher cininnati, oh my first solo book, quilt local. Its made out of four shades of pink solid cotton, and the design was inspired by the modernist painter josef albers series of works titled homage to the square. Heather jones is an author, designer, and selftaught quilter. In her debut book, quilt local, she designed a collection of 20 quilts, each inspired by objects and places close to homecountry roads, cityscapes, street signsthe landscape of her existence. Heather jones studio in raleigh nc vagaro book your next. What i love about heathers approach to quilting is her ability to. All of the quilts in this exhibit were made by mqg members, past and current. We were fortunate enough to have hbj at crimson tate recently for a book signing and a full day workshop instructed by heather in our fabric store downtown indianapolis. Modern half square log cabin quilt is complete thanks. Nov 09, 2015 when i was contacted to participate in the blog tour for heather jones new book quilt local i was over the moon with excitement. Finding inspiration in the everyday with 40 projects.
Upscale hair salon specializing in color, cutting, and style. Im heather jones of heather jones studio and author of the new book quilt local. Finding inspiration in the everyday stc craft a melanie falick book, 2015. Please notethis listing is for the pdf pattern only, not a printed paper pattern or a finished quilt.
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