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Photo, Print, Drawing 1996 Georgia State Winner Title of Quilt: International Fabric I

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About this Item

Title

  • 1996 Georgia State Winner

Other Title

  • Title of Quilt: International Fabric I

Names

  • Butler, Barbara, 1944- (Creator)

Created / Published

  • Marietta, Georgia, October, 1992 - September, 1993

Headings

  • -  Quilting
  • -  Quilt patterns
  • -  quilt piecing
  • -  quilt tops
  • -  aesthetics
  • -  batting (textiles)
  • -  hand quilting
  • -  machine quilting
  • -  quilt blocks
  • -  art quilts
  • -  cotton fabrics
  • -  quilt art
  • -  Photographs
  • -  United States -- Georgia -- Marietta

Genre

  • Photographs

Notes

  • -  The following information was supplied by the quiltmaker:
  • -  Quilt size: 60" x 60"
  • -  If your quilt is based on a traditional pattern or an earlier quilt, what is the name of the pattern? Where did you learn the pattern? "It is based on 2 traditional blocks put together in an innovative way. Blocks from pattern books. Design (set arrangement) my own."
  • -  Other techniques used include: "Some fabric microwave dyed."
  • -  How did you choose the materials used in your quilt? "I chose solid and hand dyed fabrics to accent the beauty of the oriental fabric that inspired the quilt design --I chose cotton batting to avoid bearding."
  • -  Quiltmaker's motivation: "One of 4 quilts in a series using international fabrics each having its own character."
  • -  What was your primary reason for entering the Lands' End contest? Do you frequently enter your quilts in competition? "Because I enjoy shows and get inspiration by seeing the work of others, I feel it is important to exhibit my work, as well. I enter shows with or without prizes."
  • -  How long have you been making quilts? How did you learn to quilt? "I began making quilts just before the bicentennial of the USA. After 1983 I worked on a regular basis. The have become an integral part of my life. I was self taught at first --then began taking classes from local and nationally known teachers. Then I began to teach and lecture."
  • -  Has being a winner in the Land's End contest made a difference in your life? Has it changed the way you look at your work as a quilt maker? "It's fun to win -- it gives a certain validation to my work. So does the look on the face of friends or family who receives one as a gift. I quilt because I love the process -- winning doesn't change that reason. But it is nice to receive recognition for what you do."
  • -  For rights information please contact the Folklife Reading Room at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.afc/folklife.contact

Medium

  • Color transparency

Call Number/Physical Location

  • AFC 1997/011: Folder 9072 P1

Source Collection

  • Lands' End All-American Quilt Collection (AFC 1997/011)

Repository

  • American Folklife Center

Online Format

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Credit line

Please cite the source collection title, collection number, and repository, for example:

Blue Ridge Parkway Folklife Project collection, 1977-1981 (AFC 1982/009), American Folklife Center, Library of Congress

Lands' End all-American quilt collection, 1992-1997 (AFC 1997/011), American Folklife Center, Library of Congress

Cite This Item

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Chicago citation style:

Butler, Barbara. Georgia State Winner. Georgia Marietta United States, 1996. Marietta, Georgia, October, - September, 1993. Photograph. https://www.loc.gov/item/qlt000534/.

APA citation style:

Butler, B. (1996) Georgia State Winner. Georgia Marietta United States, 1996. Marietta, Georgia, October, - September, 1993. [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/qlt000534/.

MLA citation style:

Butler, Barbara. Georgia State Winner. Marietta, Georgia, October, - September, 1993. Photograph. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <www.loc.gov/item/qlt000534/>.