MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'art quilt'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:47:13 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077732&cid=t_342846_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2Fllg4hbQbluE%2Fflowers-in-hands.html Recently I removed some beaded flowers from an old Liz Claiborne sweater.  When thinking of how to use them, I recalled Picasso’s Flowers in Hand.   I partially copied/ partially free-handed the flower position, stems, and hands. I machine stitched the hands and stems, then added the blue fabric border.  I did the machine quilting next, hand sewing on the beaded flowers after I had the binding done. The quilt measures 15.75 in X 18 in. Here you can see the beaded flowers and stitching. Here is the back. The quilt is for sale on Etsy. (Source: Suture for a Living) Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077732 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:15:00 +0100 5077732 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4768035&cid=t_342846_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FaUrTjWg4ey4%2Fyellow-flower.html This small art quilt was inspired by a photo of a multinodular goiter in a JAMA article (photo credit), the upper right image here. I took the photo and enlarged it more than 400% to create this template on freezer paper.  I applied light-weight fusible web to the back of my black fabric and the freezer paper to the front.  Then using an #11 blade I cut out the design.   The black fabric was then fused to the background fabrics.  First the yellow print and then the gray print.  The raw edges were then machine appliqued.   The border consists of two thin strips (an inner black and then the print) and a larger black.   I machine quilted the piece.  Here is a  close view of the yellow flower which was fussy cut from a wonderful Batik. &... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4768035 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:15:00 +0100 4768035 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4670160&cid=t_342846_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2F_QZqh5l9JmI%2Fshadowfold-play-i-quilt.html The center motif of this small art quilt is an exercise in using the techniques from the book Shadowfolds by Jeffrey Rutzky and Chris Palmer.  The book is full of interesting was to make geometric designs by creating folds in fabric. Using border fabric I added a mitered border.  The border is machine quilted.  I used the beads to quilt the center motif which was made using white fabric.  There is a layer of blue-green fabric between the quilt and the batting so the folds show more.  The quilt measures 9.5 in square. Here is a close up to show the border, the folds, and the beads. The back is a lovely gold fabric with triangles for ease of hanging.  A bamboo skewer is used along with a picture hanging hook. This quilt is for sale on Etsy. (Source: Suture for... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4670160 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:15:00 +0100 4670160 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4527758&cid=t_342846_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2Fmq8IrgMMIqI%2Fpale-flowers-quilt.html Recently I received this quilt from Susan as part of the ALQS5.  It is lovely!   It is 8.25 in X 10.75 in. Here is the back before I sewed on a sleeve so I can hang it. Here are the posts of the quilts made and received from the first three ALQS. Made: 1st: Laced Ribbons Quilt (went to Pennsylvania, May 2008) 2nd: Flower Basket Quilt (went to Indiana, September 2008) 3rd: Fractures I (went to Australia, June 2009) 4th:  Blue Hawaii Wall Hanging (went to   Great Britain, July 2010) 5th:  Winter  (went to the Netherlands,  January 2011)   Received 1st: I Received My Quilt (from Denver, June 2008) 2nd: It's Arrived! (from Italy, November 2008) 3rd: Geverfde Quilt (from the Netherlands, August 2009) 4th:  Falling Stars  (from Grea... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4527758 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 12:37:00 +0100 4527758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4501620&cid=t_342846_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2F-FenoYnGU3M%2Fheart-in-hand-quilt.html I really like how this quilt turned out.  For now it is hanging in my office.  I have decided to use it to help Movin Meat raise money for The St Baldrick's Foundation.  It is listed on Etsy if anyone is interested in buying it. The quilt was inspired by this scarf featured on Street Anatomy. I cropped a screen shot, brushed in the heart (suggested by the arterial formation), and then printed it out on a sheet of Colorfast fabric.  The border fabric is from an old flour sack. It is machine pieced and quilted.  The small wall hanging measures 18.5 in X 23.75 in. I embellished the heart in the hand using yarns and thread. The back is a simple gray print cotton calico. (Source: Suture for a Living) Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4501620 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 12:37:00 +0100 4501620 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4349538&cid=t_342846_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FyQSsivbauYg%2Fyou-melt-my-heart.html This quilt was made from the cut-out fabric from the EKG of my “Winter” quilt. You can see what I mean in this photo. This small wall hanging quilt is 16 in square. It is machine and hand appliqued. It is machine quilted. The icicles in the heart are quilted with metallic thread. Here you can see the deep red thread used to quilt the “frame” and the metallic used in the middle. Here is a photo of the center of the back of the quilt before the sleeve and label were added. I have listed it for sale on Etsy. (Source: Suture for a Living) Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4349538 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 14:52:32 +0100 4349538 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4322543&cid=t_342846_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FHrqZ7VHef9I%2Fwinter.html This small art quilt was inspired by Movin Meat’s post:  Fearful Symmetry.  I took the EKG (photo credit), printed it out, enlarged a small segment and used it for the quilt.  The quilt was made as part of the ALQS5.  It is meant to be an art quilt.  The spikes of the EKG made me think of stalactites and stalagmites, of winter and cold.  I had a fat quarter of a gray blue fabric with trees which I used for the background.  I used a blue batik for the foreground.  It is machine appliqued and quilted using a multicolor metallic thread.  It is 8.5 in X 10.5 in. Here is a view of the back before I sewed on the label and sleeve. (Source: Suture for a Living) Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4322543 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 12:15:00 +0100 4322543 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4121906&cid=t_342846_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FzMi5kSXN76M%2Fwar-eagle-cornbread-quilt.html I bought this cornbread mix specifically so I could have the fabric bag it came in.  The graphics with the eagle includes the recipe for the cornbread.  I used a lovely navy fabric for the border which features either wheat or corn (not sure which).  I machine pieced the quilt, then hand quilted it. The quilt is 8.5 in X 10 in.  The back includes a 2 in sleeve to facilitate hanging it.  I have listed it on Etsy for anyone interested. (Source: Suture for a Living) Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4121906 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 11:12:00 +0100 4121906 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4074120&cid=t_342846_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FFxm2u6rcX0Q%2Fpink-bandanna-quilt.html I made this quilt for my sister Cathy using bandana’s given out at the Susan G. Komen Race for a Cure here in Little Rock, AR (though I don’t recall which year). The bandana’s were a “freebie” from Ford. This year’s race takes place tomorrow. I'll be walking the 5K with @gastromom and @potato_chip. The quilt is machine pieced by me and hand quilted by Scottie Brookes. I then did the binding, finishing the quilt in July 2004. The quilt measures 75 in X 89 in. Here is a close up to show the fabrics better. (Source: Suture for a Living) Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4074120 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:19:00 +0100 4074120 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3845136&cid=t_342846_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2F__9QYquFBYs%2Ffalling-stars.html Recently I received this quilt from Kate as part of the ALQS4.  It is lovely!   It is 14 in X 18 in. Here is a more detailed photo. Kate forgot the label so I will be adding one with her name, country of residence, the ALQS4, and date.  I will also add a sleeve so that I can hang it. You may recall that I made “Blue Hawaii” wall hanging for ALQS4. (Source: Suture for a Living) Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3845136 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 11:32:00 +0100 3845136 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3831389&cid=t_342846_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FaOnuLF9n1rg%2Fall-american-flag-quilt.html This quilt began with the square of fabric picturing the cottage which occupies the center of the blue field.    You know -- “the home is where the hear is.”  The same can often be said for how we feel towards our countries.  It’s the feeling that keeps Bongi in South Africa.  His love of the Kruger and all things Afrikaans. I have made a few flag quilts similar to this one (note the one in my sidebar which hangs in my office).  This one is a smaller version of this QOV flag quilt.  This “all American flag quilt” is 18 in X 28 in.  It is machine pieced and quilted. Here’s a close up of the cottage fabric and the quilting of the blue field. Here is a photo showing some fabric lining the front pocket of some old blue jeans. I inclu... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3831389 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:16:00 +0100 3831389 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3652449&cid=t_342846_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FWD9BFZREi08%2Fj-snakes-quilt.html My friend Gizabeth blogs at Methodical Madness.  Her son just turned 5 years old.  He has a pet snake.  Years ago (early to mid 1990’s I think) I printed out Cheri Strole’s Snake Paint quilt pattern.  Fortunately, I didn’t lose it and actually was able to find it when I decided I needed to make J a quilt.  I’m sorry that I couldn’t find a link for the pattern for anyone who might like this quilt. I machine pieced an quilted this quilt.  It is 43.5 in X 55 in.  I used ultra-suede scrapes for the eyes and tongues, but quilting cottons for the rest of the quilt. I am not a big fan of snakes, but I do love these.  The next several photos just show the snake faces.  You can also see the quilting. The back of the quilt was pieced ... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3652449 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:01:00 +0100 3652449 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3408414&cid=t_342846_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2Fcp_kO2nAbnY%2Fabstract-art-mini-quilt.html The inspiration for this miniature quilt came from feedly. When there is no photo in the blog post, feedly will use stock photos. I liked this abstract one and “saved” it on my posterous blog. I enlarged the small feedly photo and printed it out. I then used freezer paper to make my pattern pieces. I hand sewed the pieces together. I used the back fabric to self-bind the quilt, creating a mitered border. The miniature quilt is 13 in X 9.75 in. It is hand quilted. The back has a 4 in sleeve sewn for hanging the quilt. It is for sale on Etsy. (Source: Suture for a Living) Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3408414 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:01:00 +0100 3408414 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2855809&cid=t_342846_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2Fpi95BEXJKeI%2Falzheimers-art-quilt-initiative.html I wanted to bring The Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative into your awareness. The Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative is in the process of creating a new traveling exhibit called  "Alzheimer's Illustrated: From Heartbreak to Hope."  It will be exhibited at venues throughout the United States from January 2011 through December 2015. This new exhibit will replace the current exhibit "Alzheimer's: Forgetting Piece by Piece" after it retires at the end of 2010. "Alzheimer's Illustrated" will feature 182 quilts, like the one pictured at the left, each measuring 6 inches wide by approximately 7 feet tall. The long and narrow Name Quilts will be made from 55 purple patches sewn together wrong side out. Each patch will be marked with the name of a person who has/had Alzheimer's disease... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2855809 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:52:09 +0100 2855809 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1152595&cid=t_342846_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F217155110%2F AlzheimersNotes.com  In Cross-country quilting for a cure, by Cassandra A. Fortin at BaltimoreSun.com, we learn about the quilts Mary Matton and other guild members are making for Alzheimer’s awareness and research funding. Some of the 300 members of the Annapolis Quilt Guild are participating in the program through an initiative called the $1,000 Promise. The members have pledged to raise $1,000 for Alzheimer’s through the sale or auction of the quilts that they make and then donate, Matton said. Guild members also are connected to  the  Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative, started by quilter Ami Simms after her mother developed this disease.  The AAQI consists of two parts:  a traveling quilt exhibit and quilts made by contributors, then sold or auctioned to raise... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1152595 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 18:00:16 +0100 1152595 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=598055&cid=t_342846_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F114910640%2F The Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative, under the direction of Ami Simms, has put together a     book, Alzheimer’s: Forgetting Piece by Piece, about the quilts contributed for this auction fund raising projcet. The color proofs have been okayed and now are back with the printer.  A June release is anticipated, although it may be ready before. The cover features pictures of the 52 quilts depicted and described in the book, quilts that have been part of the Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative.  At least $2 from the purchase of each book will go to Alzheimer’s research.  For more information about Alzheimer’s: Forgetting Piece by Piece, click here….. (Source: Alzheimer's Notes) Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=598055 Mon, 07 May 2007 23:16:55 +0100 598055 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=586039&cid=t_342846_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F113777678%2F   Ami Simms has organized the Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative to raise awareness of this disease and  fund research.  Periodically there’s an auction of the quilts submitted.  The current auction goes until May 10. My daughter browsed the site tonight.  We saw some really fabulous quilt art displayed.  Also, the quiltmakers included a short write-up about the quilt and the person (usually someone with Alzheimer’s) who inspired it.  These are very touching and bring back memories of my mom who loved quilts and encouraged me in my quiltmaking. (Source: Alzheimer's Notes) Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=586039 Thu, 03 May 2007 03:28:14 +0100 586039