Art Element Space - Barbara Chestnut
Space, as one of the classic seven elements of art, refers to the distances or areas around, between, and within components of a piece. Space can be positive or negative, open or closed, shallow or deep, and two-dimensional or three-dimensional.
Positive space refers to the main focus of a picture, while negative space refers to the background. When used creatively and intelligently, positive and negative space together can tell a story using visual composition alone. The term negative space is something of a misnomer.
Negative space is, quite simply, the space that surrounds an object in an image. Just as important as that object itself, negative space helps to define the boundaries of positive space and brings balance to a composition.
Here is a video by KQED on the element of space. CLICK
One of the examples Barbara showed was a quilt she made. Imagine this piece without the dark sashing or negative space. Busy and confusing. Add the sashing and the space is more defined and allows your eye to move and rest.
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Do You EPP? Presented by Sarah Masseth
Sarah gave us some do's and don't's on English Paper piecing. Thread basting vs glue basting, the choice is yours. Buy the papers if you can, they help with consistency in size. If your brave, make your own, or you can find several sites online with templates you can print.
Here are a few examples of her work
She also had the membership work on a great pincushion using glue basting. Links for the pin cushion and the basics of EPP can be found on our resource page.
A few members brought some of their EPP projects
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Oh Scrap! Challenge quilts were collected.
We had a random drawing of all the entries and Liz Thanel won the prize of 4 blue & white fat quarters and a half yard of a blue ombre fabric.
They will be presented in a show at the Burkeholder Project,
719 P Street, Haymarket District, Lincoln, NE June 7-30, 2019.
Come to first Friday June 7th for a preview and snacks.
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Show & Tell :
Vicky Bedell
Carolyn
Liz Thanel
Judy Crocket
Debbie
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Raffle Winners:
Lora Yardley won Improv Handbook for Modern Quilter signed copy by Sherri Lynn Wood
Sewing travel Kit and Jelly Roll - Kate
Bernina Center Gift Certificate Winner: Michelle Raphael
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Upcoming Events:
First Friday @Burkholder Project June 7th 5:30 to 8:00 "Oh Scrap" challenge pieces by LMQG on display - Studio 12
Sew Day @IQSCM June 8th 10:30 - 3:30
Big Blue Challenge blocks due June meeting. Quilts must be labelled and have a 4" hanging sleeve. Great tutorial HERE. See Big Blue Tab for more info.
Kansas City Regional Quilt Festival - June 13 - 15, 2019. Road trip to Overland Park Kansas to attend the show, take classes, shop and attend seminars. Please contact Sheila Green for more information on the festival and room reservations. Check at the Quilt Festival website for class and seminar reservations and other festival information.
For information on current challenges see our Challenge Page.
For more information on local quilt projects see our Community page.
Visit our Resource Page
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