tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-106426982024-03-17T22:03:59.298-05:00Linda Teddlie MintonFIBER REFLECTIONS
Linda Teddlie Mintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051700373576759351noreply@blogger.comBlogger463125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642698.post-85668801490858334092017-01-13T21:18:00.000-06:002017-01-13T21:18:33.188-06:00A little postcard ...It seems I only get into my studio very rarely these days, and when I do it is a joyful occasion. Today I had two whole hours to myself and wanted to make a little fiber-art postcard for an old friend who I haven't seen in several years. He always remembers me on birthdays and holidays, and I'm not always so good. So this year he gets a special remembrance.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I make my own little "postage stamps" for quilted postcards,<br />since they go into a clear envelope with a real stamp on top.<br />OOPS! I just noticed I put "2007" instead of "2017" on it!<br />Good thing it's not mailed yet, still time to correct it.</td></tr>
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Happy Birthday, my friend!Linda Teddlie Mintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051700373576759351noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642698.post-16296248419871545672016-12-22T22:13:00.000-06:002016-12-22T22:13:04.166-06:00A new art dollI was inspired to make a Studio Doll for a sweet friend who always reaches out to others, and who shares her talents and kind advice so generously. Merry Christmas, Leslie!<br />
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<br />Linda Teddlie Mintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051700373576759351noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642698.post-69566238244249235322016-10-23T19:53:00.000-05:002016-10-23T19:57:47.104-05:00What a lovely thank-you.After purchasing Janett Rice's "Papa Quail" art quilt during the annual SAQA benefit auction, I received this little surprise in the mail. What a beautiful little thank-you note in the form of a fiber-art postcard.<br />
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Oh, no, Janett, thank YOU!Linda Teddlie Mintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051700373576759351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642698.post-63125636378724786752016-10-11T01:21:00.002-05:002016-10-11T01:21:56.970-05:00Gone from me ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Linda Teddlie Mintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051700373576759351noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642698.post-694655807616388382016-10-05T23:04:00.000-05:002016-10-05T23:04:40.167-05:00New SAQA AcquisitionEvery year I watch the <a href="http://www.saqa.com/" target="_blank">SAQA</a> on-line auction with deep admiration for these little (12" x 12") works of art, and wish that I could have many of them for my very own. This year I won <a href="http://www.janettricefiberart.com/" target="_blank">Janett Rice</a>'s "Papa Quail", which she created with rust-dyed fabric, then hand embroidered and quilted using hand-dyed embroidery thread.<br />
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I received it in today's mail, and it is even more striking in person. The hand embroidery and quilting add a rustic touch that perfectly enhance the rusted fabric. Thank you, <a href="http://www.janettricefiberart.com/" target="_blank">Janett</a>, for your beautiful work and for supporting SAQA with your art donation.Linda Teddlie Mintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051700373576759351noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642698.post-17534116125631831132016-08-10T12:28:00.000-05:002016-08-10T12:28:24.965-05:00The Journey - Dinner at Eight, 2016<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is my 5th year to be included in the <a href="http://dinnerateightartists.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Dinner at Eight Artists </a>exhibit at the Houston and Chicago International Quilt Festivals. (One year I was unable to enter, and one year my entry wasn't accepted.) I'm absolutely thrilled that my piece, "The Journey" has been accepted for 2016, and want to thank Dinner at Eight's founders, <a href="http://leslietuckerjenison.com/" target="_blank">Leslie Tucker Jenison</a> and <a href="http://www.jamiefingaldesigns.com/" target="_blank">Jamie Fingal</a>, for their ongoing commitment to this wonderful exhibit.<br />
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From their annual interview of the artists, I've pulled a couple of my own answers to include here.<br />
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<i>Although I'm a visual artist, I get most of my inspiration from literary sources ... songs, stories, and quotations. One of my favorite resources is my 93-year-old mother, who still sings songs from her long-ago childhood ... oftentimes, these songs or verbal snippets find their way into my artwork.</i><br />
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<i>I think of myself as a whimsical artist because I love humor in all its forms, but I also love bold and mysterious abstracts. My style has developed so gradually and has morphed in so many subtle directions that it's hard to pinpoint when I "found" it ... in fact, I'm pretty sure I'm still searching for it.</i><br />
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"The Journey" began as several digitally manipulated photographs, printed on cotton sateen by a printing service, which I then painted, inked, thread-sketched, and machine quilted. I have been using a "faced" method of finishing my art quilts, rather than a traditional binding. Below is a detail shot of the quilt.<br />
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As <a href="https://www.quilts.com/index.html" target="_blank">Karey Bresenhan's Quilt Festival in Houston</a> grows nearer (only a couple more months!) I get more and more excited about all the fabulous traditional and art quilts I will see. Miles of inspiration, all in one huge building ... I can't wait!Linda Teddlie Mintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051700373576759351noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642698.post-40610783026375535752016-06-04T23:58:00.000-05:002016-07-18T00:00:24.225-05:00Image + TextPlaying around with some old photos combined with cookbook pages ...<br />
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<br />Linda Teddlie Mintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051700373576759351noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642698.post-10845429460652134962016-05-19T23:19:00.000-05:002016-07-17T23:25:18.152-05:00Creating business cardsA friend had admired my business cards and wanted me to make something similar for her. Since my cards are reproductions of my thread-painted art quilts, I offered to simply create something for her in Photoshop. She likes land turtles, but wanted something whimsical.<br />
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Here's what I came up with, to give her a choice.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">but this is the one my friend chose ... I think <br />because of the "tortoise shell" glasses!</span></td></tr>
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<br />Linda Teddlie Mintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051700373576759351noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642698.post-44657053055791904582016-04-06T22:57:00.000-05:002016-07-17T23:01:54.896-05:00Shoes, Shoes, ShoesJust found a stash of pictures of some of the painted shoes I've done, and had forgotten about half of them!<br />
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These first two pair are art shoes, made for exhibit only. <br />
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Below is "City of Illusion," loosely based on lyrics of the song "City of Delusion" by Muse.<br />
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Here is "Treasure Hunt," festooned with jungly creepy-crawlies and a few off-road vehicles for searching out that treasure.<br />
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These next shoes I either painted for myself to wear, or are commissioned shoes for customers. They never fail to get double-takes and compliments.<br />
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And last but not least (because I can't remember if I posted pictures of it before), here is my favorite little purse I painted, starting with a plain canvas messenger bag.<br />
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I know there are some more painted shoes and bags lurking around here, I just haven't unearthed them yet!Linda Teddlie Mintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051700373576759351noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642698.post-49610083334054246732016-03-08T01:36:00.000-06:002016-07-17T01:38:39.603-05:00Pajama Quilters<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A group of old friends, we try to meet-and-retreat at least once or twice a year for relaxation, quilting, food, wine, and fun. Several of the girls do longarm quilting as a business, and all of them (except me) are traditional quilters. (They let me hang out with them anyway. ;^)<br />
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Linda Teddlie Mintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051700373576759351noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642698.post-43571556485903935282016-01-10T22:47:00.000-06:002016-01-10T22:47:13.200-06:00Mom & DadMy folks are 92 years old and have been married to each other for 72 of them. "Through thick and thin" is more than just a homily when it comes to their relationship. I'm so proud to be a child of Mattie and Jim, who have put their whole hearts and souls into being honest, faithful, and kind to not only each other and their children, but to everyone with whom they have ever come into contact. I love you, Mom and Dad.<div>
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Linda Teddlie Mintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051700373576759351noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642698.post-59675314108487289482015-12-18T10:55:00.000-06:002015-12-18T10:55:28.725-06:00Lesley Riley, Quotable ArtistI'm often inspired by lyrics, poetry, and quotations for my artwork, and was honored to have my art included in Lesley Riley's first two books, <u>Quotes Illustrated</u>, and <a href="http://smile.amazon.com/Inspirational-Quotes-Illustrated-Words-Motivate/dp/144033840X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1450456962&sr=1-1" target="_blank">Inspirational Quotes Illustrated</a>. Here is Lesley's recent article for ClothPaperScissors about combining art and quotes.<br />
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(P.S. I love Lesley's subtly humorous P.S. to the article!)<br />
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<b>Five Secrets to Combining Art & Quotes</b> by Lesley Riley<br />
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The desire to create a book of illustrated quotes burned in my heart for many years. Once I realized that I didn't have to create all the art by myself (it takes a village ... of artists), I knew the time had come.<br />
<a href="http://click.e.creativecraftsgroup.com/?qs=addd02872c2f5668618a977be90361152d81d39677b309a449fa60910696881299bde68579ca3cec" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="Find more inspiration and ideas at ClothPaperScissors.com"><img alt="Find more inspiration and ideas at ClothPaperScissors.com" border="0" class="CToWUd" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEhwDU0KKVcj3pUlPR7MEbXI3TJaK8TNnX1w7y-jZnA7ALnm9c-60-iF0b-EsVwXf22SZmFyBo3O7_WHbpRtnf_jncjzIrnYeYJHGPGJs00VqylKTyoyzdLyCDH0y7nBVprZRoIsxk7iaevJUWe8ZRFeQn3ZDGy11Yfea1-iee0OiANbEuzl5Uj7MK8DKPjKwAtW6hXP1CMn1xy8WiNk1P9eIuJ_bmfyoLsww4ADGw=s0-d-e1-ft" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 10px 0px 0px; min-height: 550px; width: 457px;" title="Find more inspiration and ideas at ClothPaperScissors.com" width="457" /></a><br />
<i>Love Yourself</i> <b>"Love yourself first and everything else falls into place." ~ Lucille Ball.</b> At first glance, the quote appears to be white lace on the dress neckline. It fell into perfect place in the composition.<br />
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On January 1, 2013, I put out a call for art to my mailing list and Facebook network. By the end of the year my self-published <i>Quotes Illustrated</i> was Amazon's #1 selling quote book. <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1460181174" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">One year later</span></span>, in November 2014, <i>Inspirational Quotes Illustrated,</i> an expanded version of my self-published book, published this time by North Light, again became a #1 best seller.<br />
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More than 400 artists submitted work, but there was only room for 100 in the book. One of the hardest things I've ever had to do was inform the unchosen. <b>I never use the word rejection.</b> It was important to let them know that <i>"'Not now' does not mean 'not ever.'"</i> We're all always improving and honing our means and methods of self-expression, right? And to do this we need insight on how to improve.<br />
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<i>Woods vs Books</i> <b>"You will find something more in woods than in books. Trees and stones will teach you that which you can never learn from masters." ~Saint Bernard.</b> An image of a woman walking in the woods, book pages, a transferred tree, mica mined from stone, and the overall colors work to convey the message of the quote. The metal stamping technique, size, shape and placement of the quote is balanced with the overall composition.<br />
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Quotes hold meaning and magic for so many of us. When you add a visual element to a quote, the words have even more power to inspire and motivate. I wanted to explore what made a successful illustrated quote and in turn, help others successfully combine their art with their best loved quotes.<br />
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So how do you successfully illustrate a quote? You will find the answer to this question and more in my latest book,<i><a href="http://smile.amazon.com/Creative-Lettering-Workshop-Combining-Quotes/dp/144034079X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1450456675&sr=1-1" target="_blank">Creative Lettering Workshop: Combining Art with Quotes in Mixed Media</a>.</i><br />
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But for now, while I have your interest and attention, I want to share my most important secrets for success.<br />
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<i>Untitled </i>by Katie Kendrick. <b>"I am in the mood to dissolve into the sky." ~ Virginia Woolf.</b> Katie has integrated the quote into the artwork so well that you are quite drawn into the work to find it. It truly dissolves into the art.<br />
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1. Treat the words of the quote as another element of the overall composition, not an afterthought or add-on.<br />
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2. The quote should not be the focal point--that would be a quote illustration vs. an illustrated quote. Everything on the canvas/page should relate to and enhance the message of the quote.<br />
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3. Integrate the quote into the work. It doesn't always have to be set apart or easily readable.<br />
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4. Make it personal. What story, emotion, or feeling does the quote elicit in you? If you connect and convey that raw emotion, others will respond and connect to your art too.<br />
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5. Don't be afraid to use your own handwriting! Lettering is a beautiful art form in and of itself but it's not a necessity. Your handwriting is your mark making. The way you form your letters is a mark of your style, a personal imprint, and an impression that only you can add. The emphasis should always be to express your unique self.<br />
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P.S. Feel free to quote me! <i>~Lesley</i><br />
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<br />Linda Teddlie Mintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051700373576759351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642698.post-383074473543408942015-10-16T15:24:00.000-05:002015-10-17T20:35:32.058-05:00From Insects to Elephants - ExhibitThree of my thread paintings will be featured at the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts' exhibit, "From Insects to Elephants", from October 21, 2015 through January 10, 2016.<br />
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I'm very honored to be included in the group of 64 artists which curators Linda Reuss Benson and Linn Woodard selected from Wisconsin, Illinois, California, Maine, Texas, Nebraska, Massachusetts, Colorado, Washington, Connecticut, Georgia, New Mexico, Tennessee, Kansas, North Carolina, and Florida:<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Eileen Daniels<br />Salley Mavor<br />Barbara Yates Beasley<br />Terri Sankovitz<br />Myra Van Uxem<br />Suzanne Mouton Riggio<br />Larkin Van Horn<br />Mary Alice Hart<br />Velda Newman<br />Grace Errea<br />Susan Balisterri<br />Cindy Garcia<br />Barbara Barrick McKie<br />Susan Carlson<br />Ginny Eckley<br />Melanie Marr<br />Jane Broaddus<br />Judith Roderick<br />Susan Brubaker Knapp<br />Linn Woodard<br />Darlene Determan<br />Bonnie Patton<br />Christine Sommerfelt<br />Paula Salzman<br />Candy Flynn<br />Jane Davila<br />Wendy Butler Berns<br />Nellie Durand<br />Nancy Linz<br />Deb Kinder<br />Barbara Strobel Lardon<br />Ruth Powers<br />Lisa Binkley<br />Marla Morris-Kennedy<br />Linda Teddlie Minton<br />Judy Raddatz<br />Karla Spinks<br />Nancee Ariagno<br />Barbara Kile<br />Pam Moller<br />Sandy Bates<br />Deanna Peterson<br />Jennifer Heynen<br />Anita Carpenter<br />Sue Rasmussen<br />Joyce Krueger<br />Michele Oxman<br />Christine Sparrow<br />Monica Ingwersen<br />Lorraine Jewell<br />Linda Reuss Benson<br />Laura Krasinski<br />Mary Young<br />Norma Klimpke<br />Hope Wilmarth<br />Vicki Quint<br />David Taylor<br />Kathy Golden<br />Tricia Glaister<br />Sharon L. Malec<br />Katherine Sharpless<br />Rhonda McClure<br />Mary Alice Schueler<br />Gayle Simpson</span></div>
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"Insects, correct to the smallest detail, multi-colored hippos and elephants, views of the undersea world, whimsical pincushions, favorite family pets, barnyard animals, and others more exotic -- all are part of WMQFA's celebration of nature's creations."<br />
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If you're in the neighborhood, wave at my three little pieces for me, would you?<br />
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"From Insects to Elephants"<br />
Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts<br />
Cedarburg, WI<br />
<a href="http://www.wiquiltmuseum.com/">www.wiquiltmuseum.com</a><br />
October 21, 2015 - January 10, 2016<br />
Opening Reception is November 8, noon to 3:00 p.m.<br />
<br />Linda Teddlie Mintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051700373576759351noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642698.post-56545145826645297672015-09-18T16:49:00.000-05:002015-09-18T16:51:45.795-05:00Some incredible art quilts at SAQA auction<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', verdana, メイリオ, 'MS Pゴシック', sans-serif; font-size: 13.6px; line-height: 16.728px; text-align: start;">Did anybody say information overload .....Yesterday's news is old, <br />and today's news is often old an hour later.</span></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.saqa.com/auction-quiltviewALL.php" target="_blank">SAQA auction</a>Linda Teddlie Mintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051700373576759351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642698.post-23785618486485592202015-09-14T09:22:00.001-05:002015-09-14T20:10:17.832-05:00The Return of The Fabulous MaggieI just received these pictures of my friend Maggie Winfield's latest red-carpet outfit for the upcoming Houston International Quilt Festival, and she gave me the OK to share them here.<br />
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As you know, Maggie is an irrepressible free spirit, and loves to express herself in her hand-crafted clothing, usually retrofitted from thrift-store finds. She is always, always, The Fabulous Maggie!</div>
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She started with this find, which she purchased solely for the train alone ... here it is before she even touched it.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The train</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The lining of the train ... this is the "fabulous" part!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The beginning ...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This sparkle-enhanced velvet corset started out as a jacket.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Fabulous Maggie ... in one iteration of the outfit.<br />
Here, she's wearing the black velvet corset.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The fabulous back view.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With different vest, polka-dot leggings ... I love it!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">aaaannnnd .. the back view. Fabulous, right?</td></tr>
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Maggie says she ended up cutting off almost 20" of the train. I think it was a great success, and can't wait to see this outfit in person at Houston.</div>
Linda Teddlie Mintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051700373576759351noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642698.post-90335524930359825092015-09-13T10:23:00.000-05:002015-09-13T10:23:27.363-05:00QuiltCon 2015In my excitement over getting ready for the Houston International Quilt Festival coming up at the end of October, I suddenly remembered that I had never posted my pictures from the Modern Quilt Guild's QuiltCon from earlier this year.<br />
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Here are a few of my favorite quilts from that show.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">33 by Gabriella Kirst<br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Barb Knoblock, me, and Lynn Douglass in back row,<br />Betty Baker and Sharon Dixon in front.<br />(FMLC Plus One!)<br />We are all longarm quilters, and long-time friends.</td></tr>
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<br />Linda Teddlie Mintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051700373576759351noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642698.post-6831334837964175242015-09-12T23:17:00.000-05:002015-09-12T23:17:53.565-05:00Hand-Stitched Vintage PhotosMy fiber-art group has a tradition of exchanging postcards on our birthdays, usually quilted, painted, stitched, or otherwise artistically enhanced fiber. This year I wanted to do something a little different ... hand-stitched vintage photographs. Here are two of them ... I can't show the others yet because they haven't been gifted yet.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This flapper was stitched for Nancy.<br />She wears a Guatemalan worry doll pin.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I thought Connie just "needed" this crazy lady!<br />She is also enhanced with a worry doll pin.</td></tr>
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These were a lot of fun, but a little more difficult than I had imagined. Each hole had to be individually punched before stitching, and I found that I needed a stiff backing to prevent tearing of the photo paper. Some rubber thimbles ultimately came in handy too. I really liked the effect of colored thread on the black-and-white photos.Linda Teddlie Mintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051700373576759351noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642698.post-24772240501965527152015-08-13T10:46:00.000-05:002015-08-13T10:46:59.396-05:00Throwback Thursday - The Four Corners<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My younger sister, older brother and me, at The Four Corners<br />(Colorodo, New Mexico, Utah, and Arizona),<br />it looks like around 1955.</td></tr>
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<br />Linda Teddlie Mintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051700373576759351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642698.post-79860398362456218242015-08-12T19:31:00.000-05:002015-08-12T19:31:00.242-05:00Boerne, Beautiful BoerneI just spent a lovely day in a sweet little town just north of San Antonio that I had been neglecting to visit since my move here from Houston 5 years ago. Boerne, Texas was founded by German "Free Thinkers" and still has that independent flavor.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The beautiful 1870 courthouse. I couldn't get a clear picture myself today,<br />so I cadged this one from the internet.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A street sign in Boerne ... duck crossing!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Dodging Duck Restaurant,<br />where I had lunch with an old friend today.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Judy is one of my oldest friends ... she reminded me that it's been <br />over 40 years that we've known each other! (She gamely came <br />along, despite her broken shoulder. Happy Birthday, Judy!)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We spotted this tiny little well-house, and stopped to take a picture. <br />(This image is the result of quite a bit of Photoshopping, for clarity <br />and color. I may use it in a future art quilt.)</td></tr>
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Boerne is gold-mine of photographic opportunities ... I'll be back!Linda Teddlie Mintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051700373576759351noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642698.post-55199299326157336562015-08-11T22:00:00.000-05:002015-08-11T22:00:59.481-05:00Creepy Critter Messenger BagI had this little canvas messenger bag, useful but very plain. I also had some sketches of a creepy critter in my art journal, inspired by something I had seen in an art magazine some time ago. Creepy Critter plus messenger bag = New Favorite Bag.<br />
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As usual, I neglected to photograph the bag "before", but here is the "after".<br />
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Linda Teddlie Mintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051700373576759351noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642698.post-55836694542821080232015-07-29T21:23:00.000-05:002015-07-29T21:23:07.722-05:00Cat As TrumpI know a lot of people are doing this, and wondered how they got their cats to sit still for a "Donald Trump Makeover". After giving my boy his nightly brushing, I thought I'd try it. I was amazed that he didn't even notice the little "wig" on his head, although he did look a little grumpy about it!<br />
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<br />Linda Teddlie Mintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051700373576759351noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642698.post-80385419018882670502015-07-28T18:43:00.000-05:002015-07-28T18:43:01.654-05:00"Remember Ben Clayton" - book review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This was recommended to me by two different well-read friends. After putting it off for several months, I finally dived in, and then ended up rationing my reading time over more nights than usual, wanting to stretch out the enjoyment.<br />
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Set just after World War I, the gist of the story is about a cantankerous Texas rancher who wants a sculpture made of his son who died in the war. He hires an equally "difficult" sculptor, who brings his adult daughter (who is also his sculpting assistant) to the ranch outside of San Antonio to gather images and information about the young man for the artwork.<br />
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Each of the characters is carefully, even lovingly teased out of their shells, to reveal the kinds of inner lives that most of us never reveal to the outside world. Some are the every-day joys and pains that we nevertheless experience alone, and some are devastating secrets that must be held closely, sometimes even from ourselves.<br />
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Besides the individuals, there is quite a bit of descriptive narrative about the Texas landscape, as well as about the process of creating a bronze sculpture, which I found fascinating but not too detailed or overwhelming.<br />
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These are beautiful character studies of a few individuals who are very different from each other, but in whom we might find familiar traits. Some are understandable, even forgivable, while others I found harder to understand and forgive. By the end of the book I was actually feeling proud of two of the characters. Ultimately, a worthy and fascinating read.Linda Teddlie Mintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051700373576759351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642698.post-33867897673789539032015-07-20T19:06:00.001-05:002015-07-20T19:07:43.040-05:00"Peas 'n Honey" goes to FestivalI'm thrilled to have been accepted into the juried invitational exhibit, "Affinity", hosted by <a href="http://leslietuckerjenison.com/" target="_blank">Leslie Tucker Jenison</a>'s and <a href="http://www.jamiefingaldesigns.com/" target="_blank">Jamie Fingal</a>'s <a href="http://dinnerateightartists.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Dinner at Eight Artists</a> for the 2015 International Quilt Festival. According the rules for entry, the theme of "Affinity" could be interpreted by the artist in any way he or she chose, and I decided to portray my affinity for <i>humor in art</i>.<br />
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I've always loved the inclusion of humor, whether overt or subtle, in any form of art. Much of my own artwork reflects my sense of humor, even if it is sometimes apparent only to myself.<br />
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For this submission, I wanted to use a favorite old poem by Ogden Nash. It became slightly mangled over the years of oral repetition by my family since its original printing in 1944, but it remains essentially the same ...<br />
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I eats my peas with honey,<br />
I've done it all my life<br />
It makes the peas taste funny,<br />
But it keeps 'em on my knife.<br />
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I feel honored to be in the company of these fine fiber artists for this exhibit:<br />
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Frances Holliday Alford<br />
Linda C. Anderson<br />
Sue Bleiweiss<br />
Loris Bogue<br />
Deborah Boschert<br />
Cindy Cooksey<br />
Lauretta K. Crites<br />
Diane R. Doran<br />
Jane E. Dunnewold<br />
Robbi Joy Eklow<br />
Suzan Engler<br />
Barb Forrister<br />
Lyric M. Kinard<br />
Susan Fletcher King<br />
Karol Kusmaul<br />
Cathie I. Hoover<br />
Stacy Hurt<br />
Susan Brubaker Knapp<br />
Sandra E. Lauterbach<br />
Jeannie P. Moore<br />
Susie Monday<br />
Rachel K. Parris<br />
Andi Perejda<br />
Judy Coates Perez<br />
Yvonne Porcella<br />
Heather Pregger<br />
Wen Redmond<br />
Cynthia St. Charles<br />
Julie Schlueter<br />
Gayle Simpson<br />
Sarah Ann Smith<br />
Virginia A. Spiegel<br />
Terri Stegmiller<br />
Ann E. Turley<br />
Larkin Jean Van Horn<br />
Valerie C. White<br />
Kathy York<br />
and, of course,<br />
Jamie Fingal and Leslie Tucker Jenison<br />
<br />Linda Teddlie Mintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051700373576759351noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642698.post-55554603657833895742015-07-15T19:44:00.000-05:002015-07-15T19:44:00.994-05:00Photoshopping for Fiber ArtI often use Photoshop Elements to manipulate my photos before using them in my fiber art. Here are some examples.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the few times I can get my cat to sit still for a picture.<br />Just a quick camera-phone shot.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This Photoshopped version brings out details of his fur,<br />as well as adding more vivid colors ... fun!</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M12fp5WoCP0/Vab2z3a60AI/AAAAAAAAFz4/PHebcgyLR0g/s1600/Hattie%2BMae%2BBransom%252C%2Bage%2B21%252C%2B150dpi%252C%2Btelephone%2Boperator.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M12fp5WoCP0/Vab2z3a60AI/AAAAAAAAFz4/PHebcgyLR0g/s400/Hattie%2BMae%2BBransom%252C%2Bage%2B21%252C%2B150dpi%252C%2Btelephone%2Boperator.jpg" width="286" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This was a small (2x3") 1913 photo of my maternal grandmother, working as a telephone operator.<br />I had already done some painstaking clean-up of surface dust motes, scratches, etc. at this point.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is the final Photoshopped version that I made to look as if<br />oil-painted. I then sent it off to be printed in enlarged form (18x24") <br />as a gift for my 92-year-old mother.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A dear friend whose beloved dog had passed away<br />gave me this photo to use as a basis for a thread painting.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is the finished piece. I chose to place him on a<br />background of Texas bluebonnets and Indian Paintbrush<br />flowers before thread painting. He was such a<br />sweet little guy.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mdaIGenEcZA/Vab20nrKg3I/AAAAAAAAF0E/QqqQTRAZ-dM/s1600/TeddlieKids-b%2526w-150dpi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="308" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mdaIGenEcZA/Vab20nrKg3I/AAAAAAAAF0E/QqqQTRAZ-dM/s400/TeddlieKids-b%2526w-150dpi.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The 4 kids in my family, ca. 1957<br />(that's me on the right)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I wanted to see how would all have looked<br />as a family of cats! Just having fun. Each cat face<br />was chosen with a view for the personality of each child.</td></tr>
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<br />Linda Teddlie Mintonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051700373576759351noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642698.post-82632843648852303772015-07-15T19:04:00.000-05:002015-07-15T19:07:19.866-05:00Small WorksSmall fiber artworks are almost a "vacation" for me, created between larger art quilts. These are a few of my favorites.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Joy in the Morning<br />
4x6" framed thread painting (sold)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kiwi Bird<br />
4x6" framed thread painting (sold)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kiwi Fruit<br />
4x6" framed thread painting (sold)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nevermore<br />
4x6" postcard (private collection)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mr. Oziapus<br />4x6 thread painting</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vintage Toys<br />
3 4x6" postcard sized thread sketches</td></tr>
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