Designed by heather jones, the heather jones studio line of digital sewing patterns for modern quilts will inspire you to. Heather jones heather jones is a designer, modern quilter, and author of the new book, quilt local. Heather jones is an artist, designer, and educator whose work questions and pushes traditional conceptions of both quilt making and painting. Heather jones is an author, designer and selftaught quilter who lives outside of cincinnati, ohio with her husband and two young children. Modern half square log cabin quilt is complete thanks. Introducing heather jones studio quilt patterns blog.
Heather is a rising star in the modern quilting movement. Heather jones is an artist whose work questions and pushes traditional conceptions of both quilt making and painting by exploring the formal possibilities of color and design. Oct 28, 2014 as an example of another modern version of a traditional quilt, heres this deconstructed rail fence quilt by heather jones. Oct 06, 2015 for heather jones, inspiration can be anywhere. Get a great introduction to the queen citys past and present on this overview tour of the old heart of the city. Heather has a great love and respect for the traditional art of quilting, is an avid collector of vintage quilts, and loves to.
Finding inspiration in the everyday with 40 projects by. Heather jones is an inspiring quilter and teacher quilting. Aug 30, 2016 todays podcast guest is heather jones. A two time finalist for the martha stewart american made awards, heather is a quilter, author, teacher, fabric and pattern designer. Heather jones is an author, designer and quilter who lives outside of cincinnati, oh with her husband and children. Im heather jones of heather jones studio and author of the new book quilt local. Finding inspiration in the everyday by heather jones.
She is the founder and former president of the cincinnati modern quilt guild. Category heather jones heather jones is an author, designer and quilter who lives outside of cincinnati, oh with her husband and children. A handbook for beginners by jo avery and was completely taken by the concept and beautiful projects in the book. Slow stitching 2017 with chawne kimber, heather jones. Curated by riane menardi, alissa haight carlton and heather grant of the modern quilt guild. Please notethis listing is for the pdf pattern only, not a printed paper pattern or a finished quilt. Heather jones studio patterns are designed by heather jones. What i love about heathers approach to quilting is her ability to.
We love heathers modern, minimalist aesthetic, and were happy to be able to carry her four new pdf quilt patterns in the shop. She addresses the historical and sociopolitical relationship between women and textiles, and explores the relationship between gender, place, time, and culture in her work. The artists works are created by cutting fabric with scissors, building. When i was in sisters, or last july i started a modern half square log cabin quilt in a class with heather jones. I really appreciate the time alyce took to go over the book and share her impressions. Finding inspiration in the everyday with 40 projects. For her debut book, quilt local, she designed a collection of 20 quilts, each inspired by objects and places. The modern quilt guild is a nonprofit 501c3 community of over 12,000 quilters across six continents and 39 countries. For her debut book, quilt local, she designed a collection of 20 quilts, each inspired by objects and places close to homecountry roads, cityscapes, street signsthe landscape of her existence. Selftaught quilt artist and designer channels world around her into minimalist quilts that conjure modern painting.
I just returned from quilt market in houston trade show for the quilting industry and attended a book signing for this book. Finding inspiration in the everyday was released in october 2015. Dec 24, 2015 i am excited to share with you today a book that resonates with me quilt local. Of her work, heather says, my work is quite minimal in nature, and i think that the most simple things are quite often the most beautiful. By guest blogger heather jones, author, speaker and teacher. Heather jones is an author, designer, and selftaught quilter. The quilts in this book have a deliciously modern feel, contributors include many wellknown names in the modern quilting world, such as julie herman, kristi schroeder, christa watson, heather jones, elizabeth dackson, angela walters and janice zeller ryan. I am excited to share with you today a book that resonates with me quilt local. Jul 20, 2017 i liked the picture of the quilt that i saw in the brochure for the sisters outdoor quilt show so i signed up for her workshop. Find art for sale at great prices from artists including paintings, photography, sculpture, and prints by top emerging artists like heather jones. Heathers quilt shop 244 photos local business lafayete.
Book boutique accommodations at residence inn cincinnati downtown, housed in the historic phelps. Finding inspiration in the everyday, is quite honestly a labor of love. Heather jones has 34 books on goodreads with 3354 ratings. By guest blogger heather jones, author, speaker and teacher cininnati, oh my first solo book, quilt local. Heather jonesheather jones is a designer, modern quilter, and author of the new book, quilt local. All of the quilts in this exhibit were made by mqg members, past and current. Heather jones is someone we met years ago, and who weve been thrilled to watch develop into one of the brightest stars in the world of modern quilting.
Dec 07, 2018 heather jones is an artist, designer, and educator whose work questions and pushes traditional conceptions of both quilt making and painting. Then, in a fascinating exercise in color theory and design play, she reworked each one in a second. Quilt local is heathers first book and i am excited to share it with you for the assertion behind the book finding inspiration in everyday is one. We were fortunate enough to have hbj at crimson tate recently for a book signing and a full day workshop instructed by heather in our fabric store downtown indianapolis. Artists statement heather jones is an artist whose work questions and pushes traditional conceptions of both quilt making and painting by exploring the formal possibilities of color and design. While i have dabbled a little in quilting, i am definitely a novice and tend to admire the skill from a far. The contributors to this book are some of the most recognizable in the quilting world. Then, in a fascinating exercise in color theory and. The artists works are created by cutting fabric with scissors, building a composition through assemblage and collag. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Her work is represented by the george gallery, charlestown, sc, imlay gallery, montclair, nj, and she has work available through the marta hewett gallery in cincinnati, ohio. Quilt local is a lovely book for people prone to designing and planning and who are interested in modernizing or inventing new fixed patterns, but.
To my delight, i discovered heather jones is an inspiring quilter. She is a threetime winner of the project modern quilt design competition, a. Quilt local by heather jones overdrive rakuten overdrive. Explore the lytle park historic district, fountain square, the banks and more. She is best known for using architectural inspirations in her designs and integrating traditional components into her modern quilts. Her work has been featured in books, including lucky spools essential guide to modern quilting 2014. Conservatory by heather jones for robert kaufman issuu. See more ideas about heather jones, quilts and quilt patterns.
Then, in a fascinating exercise in color theory and design play, she reworked each one in a second palette to show what a striking difference just a. Quilt local finding inspiration in the everyday with 40 projects book. Apr 07, 2015 heather jones is someone we met years ago, and who weve been thrilled to watch develop into one of the brightest stars in the world of modern quilting. For her debut book, quilt local, she designed a collection of 20 quilts, each inspired by objects and places close to homecountry roads, cityscapes, street signsthe landscape of her exi. Her simple style emphasizes how traditional quilting can be made modern. Heather jones studio in raleigh nc vagaro book your next. Heather has a great love and respect for the traditional art of quilting, is an avid collector of vintage quilts, and loves to bring a modern twist to traditional patterns. It was a marvelous workshop and i was very challenged and inspired by a new way of. In her debut book, quilt local, she designed a collection of 20 quilts, each inspired by objects and places close to homecountry roads, cityscapes, street signsthe landscape of her existence. Ive been a huge fan of jennys for a long time and i especially love how accessible she. Im so excited to be guest blogging here at the missouri star quilt company blog today. Heather jones creates the most beautiful breathing room in her premiere book quilt local. I was first approached about five years ago to write a book at a time when i was just starting to quilt regularly. This method of creating patchwork is perfect for mixing colorful fabric scraps, allowing you to forget about perfect measurements and straight lines, and learn to play with your creative intuition.
Her work has been featured in books, including lucky spools essential. Finding inspiration in the everyday stc craft a melanie falick book, 2015. When i was contacted to participate in the blog tour for heather jones new book quilt local i was over the moon with excitement. Heather jones teaches three ways to experiment with improvisational piecing. I also have a great respect for the art of quilt making and i love to bring a modern. The book features twenty projects quilts and pillow covers each in two color ways, with complete instructions for each, as well as stories about their inspiration and color and fabric choices.
Finding inspiration in the everyday was released in 2015. Frankly, i was still trying to find my creative voice. For her debut book, quilt local, she designed a collection of 20 quilts, each inspired by. Heather jones has a masters degree in art history from the university of cincinnati. Conservatory by heather jones for robert kaufman by. Its made out of four shades of pink solid cotton, and the design was inspired by the modernist painter josef albers series of works titled homage to the square. Upscale hair salon specializing in color, cutting, and style. She is the founder and former president of the cincinnati modern quilt guild, three of her original quilts were chosen as winners of project modern, a yearlong national quilting design competition sponsored by the national. I liked the picture of the quilt that i saw in the brochure for the sisters outdoor quilt show so i signed up for her workshop. As an example of another modern version of a traditional quilt, heres this deconstructed rail fence quilt by heather jones. Nov 09, 2015 when i was contacted to participate in the blog tour for heather jones new book quilt local i was over the moon with excitement. Although we have carried them in the shop for some time now, we havent formally introduced you to heather jones, creator of the heather jones studio line of modern quilt patterns.
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