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Articles on 31 December 2011

• Great Blue Herons by Joanne Baeth - A Winner from the IQA Houston Show -

  Posted: 31 December 2011 at 7:35 a.m.

  Joanne Baeth from Bonanza, OR (that town really exists) won the "Superior Threads Master Award for Thread Artistry" at this years Houston Festival.

  Her quilt, Great Blue Herons, is indeed a work of art.  With an incredible amount of detail stitched into every inch of this quilt, it looks more like a photograph than a blend of fabric and thread.

  We had the chance to ask Joanne about what inspired her to create Great Blue Herons.

  JB- "I live in a very rural area in Southeastern Oregon where there are lots of lakes, wetlands, and forests nearby.  I am constantly inspired by the birds and wildlife that I see on a regular basis.  Eight years ago I made my first art quilt which featured a heron.  The quilt was very small, 12" x 12", but I was hooked.  Since then I have created several Blue Heron quilts,  increasing the numbers of herons and improving my techniques each time.  I strive to make all of my quilts resemble a water color painting and I study the changing landscapes whenever I can.  Two years ago I was lucky enough to observe a group of Great Blues that were choosing their mates for ...

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