NSNG – Page 71 – Fine Art of Fiber

Red White and Black Squared
Patricia Niffenegger

The maker of the 8 red-framed small squares is unknown. The squares appeared in my stash and play nicely with other black/white fabrics I found. Long arm quilter: Quilter’s Heaven quilt shop, Northbrook, IL

Declaration of Intent
Patricia Tamandl Niffenegger

Fused, machine pieced, machine quilted. Although Emile Zola (1840-1902) was a French novelist, not a visual artist, I found this quote inspirational in making my textile pieces. My work reflects a love of bright, saturated colors, words as part of the design and a mix of fabric and techniques.

Kaffe’s Nine Patch
Pat Niffenegger

(Machine pieced, machine quilted.)

Brigadoon Star
Pat Niffenegger

Quilt was inspired by the night dancing scene in the movie Brigadoon. After taking a day-long Amish quilt workshop, I watched Gene Kelly in a light blue shirt dance in the dark woods with Cyd Charisse in a scarlet dress. (Machine pieced, hand quilted.)

Chartreuse & Purple Squared
Pat Niffenegger

Machine pieced & quilted. Using the flower fabric as inspiration & two favorite colors (chartreuse & purple) in mostly batik fabrics, I pieced the quilt. It was quilted by Debbie Bookman.

Art Saves (Anonymous and Me Series #3)
Pat Niffenegger

Machine pieced, hand and machine quilted, embellished with buttons & vintage crocheted potholder. This is the third in a series of wall hanging-size quilts using a crafted piece created by another person. I found the face potholder in an antique shop & was intrigued by the maker’s ingenuity.

If You Ask Me
Pat Niffenegger

Fused, machine pieced & quilted. I love to use words as part of my art. This was my first attempt to use fusing as a technique, learned in a class by Chris Kirsch in Minocqua, WI several years ago.

The Attraction of Opposites
Patricia Niffenegger

This quilt puts together complimentary colors of orange and blue. Long arm quilter: Quilter’s Heaven quilt shop, Northbrook, IL

Love is a Fire
Pat Niffenegger

Background is machine pieced as a log cabin block; fabric treated with Fiber Etch was then appliqued to the background & copper letters attached with beads to create text. Theme of fire was inspired by the guild challenge project. Text in copper letters: “Love ia a firee. But whether it is going to warm yourContinue reading “Love is a Fire

Pat Niffenegger

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Traveling Bands
Linda Norby

These balls are the products of an NSNG-sponsored class taught by artist Jen Weber.

Woven Diamonds
Linda Norby

These balls are the products of an NSNG-sponsored class taught by artist, Jen Weber.

Layered Diamonds
Linda Norby

These balls are the products of an NSNG-sponsored class taught by artist, Jen Weber.

Kiku Diamonds
Linda Norby

These balls are the products of an NSNG-sponsored class taught by artist, Jen Weber.

Harlequin
Linda L. Norby

I weave on a simple wooden frame using a 6 inch needle. In this piece, I wanted to combine rounded and straight lines and shapes, using bright colors. (Hand-woven.)

View From My Window
Linda L. Norby

I was inspired to create this tapestry by a stunning sunrise over Lake Michigan

Echoes of the Kimono
Linda L. Norby

This tapestry echoes the grace of the kimono in woven form.

Mazurka
Linda Norby

Hand -Woven

Pangea
Linda Norby

Hand -Woven I was inspired to try new forms of weaving by some contemporary works I saw at the Seattle Museum ofArt.