Stitched Together, Art and Science

Tuesday was a fun day out.  Three of my quilt bee friends and I went to a wonderful exhibit at "Fermi Lab", in Batavia, Illinois. It was titled "Stitched Together, Art & Science".  "Art Quilts by Midwestern Artists".  The exhibit will be on display until January 20. 2012. First off, I did not know they had an art gallery

The Professional Art Quilters Alliance (PAQA) exhibited 28 quilts. The criteria these quilts had for the exhibit, were to depict some type of art or science. The quilts had to be 18 inches square, and could use any technique. I don't have the name of these nine quilts, but I have the makers name. Starting at the top left, was, Sharon Malec, Wendy Reed, and Susan Jackan. Second row, Linda Sorkin-Eisenbert, Angelika Brinkman-Busi, and Rachel Wetzler. The bottom row the quilts were made by Lisa Kay, BJ Parady, and Kathleen Jayko.  Several of these quilts were for sale.

This quilt was made by Mary Beat, and called Horticulture & Psyche Horticulture. This quilt was not for sale.

This quilt is "Tulip: Queen of Night" was made by Emily Parson. It is 82" x 82".

This is "Chicory" by Laura Wasilowski and is 37" x 43".

Here is "The Microscope - Portal to Diagnosis and Treatment". It measured 32" x 50", and was made by Debra Kinder.

This one is "Endangered Sea Turtle" by Shelley Brucar. It measures 42" x 54".
A wonderful catalogue was made up with the descriptions of the quilts, who made them, the technique used, and a statement by the artist.  The exhibit featured 61 quilts. 
The exhibit was wonderful. The gallery was a wonderful place to display the quilts.

This is my friend Linda at the exhibit.  After viewing the quilts, we all met at a restaurant called Fiona's in St Charles. It was a great place for the ladies.  There were several little Christmas parties.  We all enjoyed a wonderful lunch and caught up on what is going on in our lives.  A great breather during this holiday season. I had not seen my friends in so long.  After lunch I decided to go shopping.  I was in an area I don't get to very often and had fun checking the shops out.  I did not get home until 9:00 that night.  Had to pickup some things along the way.

Finishes!! Four more table mats and the 14 Santa ornaments are done.

Also, got caught up on the Block of the Month. You can click on the button on the side of my blog to check it out.  I thought it would be a fun  quilt to make.

Another new button is the "Building Houses from Scraps".  The count is over 1000 participants.  You can make one house or 367 houses.  We are to use our scraps and make one house a day. We received the pattern yesterday.  You can log on to the website by clicking the button and getting the pattern and sewing along.

Have a great day, and happy quilting.
Mary