See Paula Nadelstern's Modern Bridge Quilt, "Kaleidoscopic XXXII: My Brooklyn Bridge"
We've finished our series on the Modern Bridges from around the world that would inspire quilters. Now let's take a look at quilts that actually were inspired by bridges. Our first is from TQS guest and master of the kaleidoscope quilt Paula Nadelstern. Paula's quilt, Kaleidoscopic XXXII: My Brooklyn Bridge, was inspired by a photo of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City and is a part of her kaleidoscope series of quilts. Can you see why Paula considers this a kaleidoscope quilt? Click through to find out.
Here's some more information on Paula's quilt from artnet:
"In her Kaleidoscope XXXII: My Brooklyn Bridge (2006), the kaleidoscopic effect is limited to the sky. She has added hand-couched (or hand-twisted) cords for the cables. They project a three-dimensional feel that enriches the already active surface. Appropriately, it was made for a Manhattan Quilters Guild traveling exhibit called "Metrotextural.""
Technical Information:
| 2006, Bronx, NY | |
| Dimensions: | 36” x 36” |
| Textiles: | Cottons, silk |
| Techniques: | Machine pieced, hand couched, long arm quilted, hand quilted, and obi silk, with felt-tip pen |
| Photography: | C&T Publications |
Learn from Paula Nadelstern right here at The Quilt Show by watching her in:
- How to Let Your Fabric Do the Work with Paula Nadelstern | Antique Quilts with Julie Silber
- How to Make a Kaleidoscope Quilt with Paula Nadelstern | Folk Art Museum Visit
Photo from Paula Nadelstern's website, www.paulanadelstern.com.
