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July 8, 2021
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Rebecca Speakes
Quilts Reimagined
MAY 8 – MAY 30, 2021
In The Blue Room
RioBravoFineArt® Gallery
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Rebecca Speakes
Quilts Reimagined
MAY 8 – MAY 30, 2021
In The Blue Room
RioBravoFineArt® Gallery
From the Editor: The Rebecca Speakes quilt exhibition at RioBravoFineArt® Gallery in Truth or Consequences, NM, was
able to be viewed in person for only a short time. We decided that we wished to take a more in depth look at her work beyond her website, NMFAD's Directory and the gallery exhibition. Included are images from her installation and a look into her current works, those from her past history and her life. Originally from Minnesota, Rebecca's work celebrates
her life growing up on a northern lakefront just outside of Minneapolis to her discovery of how every aspect of this this small New Mexico desert community suits her.
able to be viewed in person for only a short time. We decided that we wished to take a more in depth look at her work beyond her website, NMFAD's Directory and the gallery exhibition. Included are images from her installation and a look into her current works, those from her past history and her life. Originally from Minnesota, Rebecca's work celebrates
her life growing up on a northern lakefront just outside of Minneapolis to her discovery of how every aspect of this this small New Mexico desert community suits her.
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My quilts are geometrically designed on a grid pattern in unusual shapes with rich color combinations. Reminiscent of M. C. Escher’s designs, they are very dimensional and directional. The foil-stamping on the fabrics makes them sparkle and glow in sunlight and evening light.
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Sassafras 44" x 44"
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Neon 53" x 53"
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Roadrunner 62" x 62"
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My background includes 30 years in the Graphic Arts as a graphic designer, mostly as a self-employed freelancer.
During this time I became familiar with methods of design, color theory, repeating grid patterns.
I have made over 315 quilts. I explored quilt shapes other than squares and rectangles, like triangles,
trapezoids, and parallelograms. I've always loved color and shiny highlights. Many of the mini-quilts are
embellished with foilstamping, beads, shells, metallic cording and gold mesh.
During this time I became familiar with methods of design, color theory, repeating grid patterns.
I have made over 315 quilts. I explored quilt shapes other than squares and rectangles, like triangles,
trapezoids, and parallelograms. I've always loved color and shiny highlights. Many of the mini-quilts are
embellished with foilstamping, beads, shells, metallic cording and gold mesh.
NIghtfall 15" x 26"
Many quilts are embellished with beads and buttons adding more layers of depth and texture. All my quilts are
hand-quilted which gives them a soft texture and feel. Hanging them in different directions changes their effect.
hand-quilted which gives them a soft texture and feel. Hanging them in different directions changes their effect.
Green Isle 21" x 25"
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Beyond Infinity 21" x 26"
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Pomegranate Parade 19" x 23"
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Working in series with harmonizing elements and colors offers the opportunity to create an interior collagé
which can be rearranged at will.
which can be rearranged at will.
Cielo Azul 20" x 34"
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Eye of the Needle 22" x 28"
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Wild Fire 21" x 26"
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I also design a home decor line of table runners, mug mats, placemats, pillows and bags. I used shapes from the quilts
as design motifs. These creations are very colorful and fun. Each piece is 100% cotton canvas and batiks. The batiks
are foilstamped to add to their vibrant color. They are featured in many galleries around the country, mainly the
Southwest and Midwest.
as design motifs. These creations are very colorful and fun. Each piece is 100% cotton canvas and batiks. The batiks
are foilstamped to add to their vibrant color. They are featured in many galleries around the country, mainly the
Southwest and Midwest.
Poppies
Rebecca draws her inspiration
from the gorgeous natural blooming cactus and flower garden that surrounds her "Pink House" 
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For More Information about Rebecca Speakes and her work:
The New Mexico Fiber Arts Directory
The New Mexico Fiber Arts Directory QUELLE ZINE ARTICLE #16
The Rebecca Speakes' Website - Bea Dazzling Quilts
The New Mexico Fiber Arts Directory
The New Mexico Fiber Arts Directory QUELLE ZINE ARTICLE #16
The Rebecca Speakes' Website - Bea Dazzling Quilts
March 19, 2021
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LISA TRUJILLO
"19, 20, 21"
By Centinela Chimayo Weavers
March 13, 2021
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LISA TRUJILLO
"19, 20, 21"
By Centinela Chimayo Weavers
March 13, 2021
This work will be included in an exhibit at the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe, NM
in the Gallery of Conscience.
in the Gallery of Conscience.
I had determined that I should really work to empty out spools again, as extra yarn left over on spools becomes
kind of a storage issue over time. While there were lots of colors, but not much of any one color, the infinite design possibilities were a particular challenge, but one I have always enjoyed. |
66 Spools
The houses across the top of the Covid piece involve a lot of spools. But just during the windows. |
It has been a pandemic year. We have all gone through this year together, apart from each other.
What we have felt, all of us living more isolated from one another, but interacting in whole new ways,
is probably more alike than different. Our struggles this year have varied tremendously,
from terrible suffering and tragic loss, to overwhelming fear, loneliness, or boredom, to an appreciation
of things we were previously overlooked. We all had to make sense of things for ourselves.
We had closed our doors to customers after one last tour group, on March 11, 2020. We wiped everything down,
sent our employees home, and looked around. I was almost done with the brightly colored Vallero I was working on,
so I worked at finishing that up. I had determined that I should really work to empty out spools again,
as extra yarn left over on spools becomes kind of a storage issue over time. While there were lots of colors,
but not much of any one color, the infinite design possibilities were a particular challenge, but one I have
always enjoyed. I thought these colors would be really good for a variation of a Saltillo or Vallero.
A border, with concentric diamonds around a center, is a good way to bring in a lot of color and not worry
about running out of a particular color. But at that point I didn’t have to worry about demonstrating
weaving for customers for what I thought would be a few weeks, so there wasn’t a lot of pressure
to get something started on the loom right away.
What we have felt, all of us living more isolated from one another, but interacting in whole new ways,
is probably more alike than different. Our struggles this year have varied tremendously,
from terrible suffering and tragic loss, to overwhelming fear, loneliness, or boredom, to an appreciation
of things we were previously overlooked. We all had to make sense of things for ourselves.
We had closed our doors to customers after one last tour group, on March 11, 2020. We wiped everything down,
sent our employees home, and looked around. I was almost done with the brightly colored Vallero I was working on,
so I worked at finishing that up. I had determined that I should really work to empty out spools again,
as extra yarn left over on spools becomes kind of a storage issue over time. While there were lots of colors,
but not much of any one color, the infinite design possibilities were a particular challenge, but one I have
always enjoyed. I thought these colors would be really good for a variation of a Saltillo or Vallero.
A border, with concentric diamonds around a center, is a good way to bring in a lot of color and not worry
about running out of a particular color. But at that point I didn’t have to worry about demonstrating
weaving for customers for what I thought would be a few weeks, so there wasn’t a lot of pressure
to get something started on the loom right away.
VISIT Their listing in the New Mexico Fiber Arts Directory - North Central Region
AND ON THE NMFAD OPEN TO THE PUBLIC PAGE
AND ON THE NMFAD OPEN TO THE PUBLIC PAGE
February 24, 2021
A QZ ***EXTRA***
JENNIFER DAY
thread stories
is a process based on printing my photographs on fabric and creating a realistic representation
of the subject in thread using free form embroidery, quilting, appliqué and trapunto.
The finished works range between one and three million stitches.
This Bird in Nest is a small 8" x 8" piece of art.
Follow the Thread!
A QZ ***EXTRA***
JENNIFER DAY
thread stories
is a process based on printing my photographs on fabric and creating a realistic representation
of the subject in thread using free form embroidery, quilting, appliqué and trapunto.
The finished works range between one and three million stitches.
This Bird in Nest is a small 8" x 8" piece of art.
Follow the Thread!
I begin with the hands. If you do not get the hands right, I would have to start over!
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I added the dark edges in the nest.
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I found a real feather and attached it to the stitched feather with adhesive.
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I added the texture to the eggs and feather.
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I finished the nest.
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Finished "Bird in Hand”
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Visit Jennifer Day's listing on
the New Mexico Fiber Arts Directory |
You may Contact Jennifer Day at her studio website:
jdaydesign.com |
February 1, 2021
A QZ ^^UPDATE^^
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Frederick F. Black
Big Sage Artisans
Hand dyed, hand woven rugs, runners, and rifle scabbards
made in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.
Fred weaves on a Rio Grande walking loom, not unlike the first looms brought to the
New World by the Spanish in the early seventeenth century.
His weavings are 100% Navajo Churro wool - warp and weft - which was the wool used by those early settlers.
Churro sheep were, at one time, considered an endangered animal, and the wool is still considered quite dear.
Its long staple and unique fiber composition make it unparalleled for use in rugs and blankets.
All of these factors lead to an authenticity and strength in Fred’s southwestern pieces as well
as his more contemporary efforts.
Big Sage Artisans
Hand dyed, hand woven rugs, runners, and rifle scabbards
made in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.
Fred weaves on a Rio Grande walking loom, not unlike the first looms brought to the
New World by the Spanish in the early seventeenth century.
His weavings are 100% Navajo Churro wool - warp and weft - which was the wool used by those early settlers.
Churro sheep were, at one time, considered an endangered animal, and the wool is still considered quite dear.
Its long staple and unique fiber composition make it unparalleled for use in rugs and blankets.
All of these factors lead to an authenticity and strength in Fred’s southwestern pieces as well
as his more contemporary efforts.
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Fred Black’s Weavings are available at: Chimayo Weavers - Centinela Traditional Arts http://www.chimayoweavers.com Española Valley Fiber Arts Center https://www.nmfiberartscenter.org/ www.etsy.com santafe.shopwhereilive.com |
Rug #346, 35.5” X 66.5,
100% Navajo Churro Wool |
February 1, 2021
A QZ ***EXTRA***
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Molly Elkind
Tapestry Weaver
Will be conducting the following five on-line, via Zoom, workshops thru the
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Open to WGM members and non-members alike. All you need is the ability to connect via Zoom.
The hands-on workshops will run for several sessions (Saturday mornings 10-12 CST), and in between we'll have mid-week check-ins on Wednesdays, also at 10:00 CST. These will be a chance to ask questions, share your work and get feedback. The Weavers Guild has committed 100% to helping us all deal with any technical glitches,
so go ahead. . . jump in! The water's fine (even in Minnesota in February!).
www.weaversguildmn.org/classes/classes
Tapestry Weaver
Will be conducting the following five on-line, via Zoom, workshops thru the
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Open to WGM members and non-members alike. All you need is the ability to connect via Zoom.
The hands-on workshops will run for several sessions (Saturday mornings 10-12 CST), and in between we'll have mid-week check-ins on Wednesdays, also at 10:00 CST. These will be a chance to ask questions, share your work and get feedback. The Weavers Guild has committed 100% to helping us all deal with any technical glitches,
so go ahead. . . jump in! The water's fine (even in Minnesota in February!).
www.weaversguildmn.org/classes/classes
Indian Paintbrush, Molly Elkind (c) 2020
Using Photographs to Design for Tapestry (21-5007D)
Saturday, February 13 to February 20, 2021 - 10am - 12pm (Central Time)
Saturday, Wednesday, & Saturday, February 13, 17, & 20
Most of us carry a smartphone everywhere and we take lots of photos that inspire us. But how can we turn those images into tapestries? It's not as simple as printing out the photo and saying "there's my design" (if only!). Discover how to use your own photos as springboards for weave-able tapestry designs—and also learn what
pitfalls to avoid. Learn how to distill the essence of the photo you love, to convey the mood or idea that's
important to you. Make choices that ensure your weaving will be fun and successful. Leave with at least one
design cartoon for a tapestry, ready to weave. Optional: begin a sample weaving for your project.
Saturday, February 13 to February 20, 2021 - 10am - 12pm (Central Time)
Saturday, Wednesday, & Saturday, February 13, 17, & 20
Most of us carry a smartphone everywhere and we take lots of photos that inspire us. But how can we turn those images into tapestries? It's not as simple as printing out the photo and saying "there's my design" (if only!). Discover how to use your own photos as springboards for weave-able tapestry designs—and also learn what
pitfalls to avoid. Learn how to distill the essence of the photo you love, to convey the mood or idea that's
important to you. Make choices that ensure your weaving will be fun and successful. Leave with at least one
design cartoon for a tapestry, ready to weave. Optional: begin a sample weaving for your project.
Wet Spring, Molly Elkind (c) 2020
Tapestry Design Elements and Principles (21-5009D)
Saturday, March 13, 2021 - 10am - 11:30am (Central Time)
Artists have always used concepts like Color, Texture, and Contrast to make their works sing. In this lecture,
learn about the seven most important Elements of Art and Principles of Design for tapestry. View many images
of tapestries that show exactly how these elements are used successfully, and gain insights about how you can apply these concepts to make your own work even better.
Saturday, March 13, 2021 - 10am - 11:30am (Central Time)
Artists have always used concepts like Color, Texture, and Contrast to make their works sing. In this lecture,
learn about the seven most important Elements of Art and Principles of Design for tapestry. View many images
of tapestries that show exactly how these elements are used successfully, and gain insights about how you can apply these concepts to make your own work even better.
Sunbelly, Molly Elkind (c) 2019
Building a Color Palette for Tapestry (21-5010D)
Saturday, April 10 to Saturday, April 24, 2021
Saturdays & Wednesdays, April 10, 14, 17, 21, & 24: 10am-12pm (Central Time)
Many of us find choosing and working with color to be one of the most exciting—and challenging—parts of weaving tapestry. How can we take the inspiration we find in nature, in photographs, in cityscape, in fashion and design, or in our own emotions—and turn it into a color scheme with big impact? Learn how to use color values or tones, proportions and harmonies to convey the feeling you have in mind. This is not a class in abstract color theory but
a practical hands-on experience in using color concepts for maximum visual impact. We will focus on design exercises on paper and in yarn. Students may weave color studies and samples as desired.
Saturday, April 10 to Saturday, April 24, 2021
Saturdays & Wednesdays, April 10, 14, 17, 21, & 24: 10am-12pm (Central Time)
Many of us find choosing and working with color to be one of the most exciting—and challenging—parts of weaving tapestry. How can we take the inspiration we find in nature, in photographs, in cityscape, in fashion and design, or in our own emotions—and turn it into a color scheme with big impact? Learn how to use color values or tones, proportions and harmonies to convey the feeling you have in mind. This is not a class in abstract color theory but
a practical hands-on experience in using color concepts for maximum visual impact. We will focus on design exercises on paper and in yarn. Students may weave color studies and samples as desired.
Wild Grass (detail), Molly Elkind (c) 2020
Into the Third Dimension: Texture and Relief in Contemporary Tapestry (21-5011D)
Saturday, May 1, 2021 - 10:00 - 11:30am (Central Time)
Discover examples of one of the most exciting trends in contemporary tapestry: work with strong textures, relief
elements, mixed media and 3-d effects. Looking at the work of a wide variety of weavers, you may well leave
with a strong desire to weave with weird materials in new ways!
Saturday, May 1, 2021 - 10:00 - 11:30am (Central Time)
Discover examples of one of the most exciting trends in contemporary tapestry: work with strong textures, relief
elements, mixed media and 3-d effects. Looking at the work of a wide variety of weavers, you may well leave
with a strong desire to weave with weird materials in new ways!
Deep Dive, Molly Elkind (c) 2020
Improv Weaving: Break the Rules! (21-5012D)
Saturday, May 15 to Saturday, May 22, 2021 - 10:00am - 12:00pm (Central Time)
Students will experiment with non-traditional, spontaneous approaches to tapestry, exploring exposed warps, open and eccentric weaves, untraditional materials, and variations in sett and beat. A PowerPoint lecture will share examples of this sort of weaving and a brief discussion of small looms appropriate for weaving improv.
We will also touch on ways to finish and mount small pieces.
This is a chance to answer those "I wonder what would happen IF..." questions!
Saturday, May 15 to Saturday, May 22, 2021 - 10:00am - 12:00pm (Central Time)
Students will experiment with non-traditional, spontaneous approaches to tapestry, exploring exposed warps, open and eccentric weaves, untraditional materials, and variations in sett and beat. A PowerPoint lecture will share examples of this sort of weaving and a brief discussion of small looms appropriate for weaving improv.
We will also touch on ways to finish and mount small pieces.
This is a chance to answer those "I wonder what would happen IF..." questions!
Contact Molly Elkind at her studio website:
www.mollyelkind.com
Visit her Blog: Talking Textiles
mollyelkindtalkingtextiles.blogspot.com
www.mollyelkind.com
Visit her Blog: Talking Textiles
mollyelkindtalkingtextiles.blogspot.com
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