Have you watched Stitched?

[Deb A.]

I loved this movie , I have seen it twice. I like the fact that it shows the rest of the world how versitle quilter's are. I like the fact that it shows no matter which method art or traditional --- quilting is more then a bed cover ..... it is a art.
I also think that it showed the love and emotion that quilters have in their work.

My favorite part ..... is where the ladies are all gathered at Caryl's in the evening and chattting. Love the group ..... did you notice there was art and traditional quilters in the group , hanging out ?.

Thank you TQS .......... I adore this community also.

[Deb A.]

I made the time to watch the movie last night. I enjoyed learning that quilting is an 3.58 BILLION dollar 'hobby'. I told this to my husband and he said that's a lot of wasted money. I have to laugh because we are living the exact controversy the film highlighted. My husband is definitely a traditionalist -- "quilts are for beds!" while I believe that quilting is an art form no matter how you choose to display it.

I wish the producers had chosen at least one traditional quilter to follow instead of 3 'art' quilters. I believe that the producers showed only a very narrow tunnel into this thing called 'quilting'. We are a very diverse group of people and the producers failed to show that. (Did you notice how all the traditionalists seem to be conservative little old ladies, while the artists were younger vibrant people? My husband is not a little old lady ...)

The film did make me feel like I could never produce a quilt worthy of Houston, but made me want to go one day. Very sad that the Chicago show moved ... .

Thank-you TQS for making it available.

[Deb A.]

I did watch "Stitched" - mostly just to see Hollis. I took a class with her at Asilomar last year and she is one amazing woman!! Her work is very powerful and unlike anything else I've seen. Plus - she is a really sweet, genuine person.

And I enjoyed the whole movie! It was all such a revelation as I am new to the quilting world. I was pleasantly surprised at what a quality production it was, too. Well done, QuiltShow!

[Melva C.]

I watched Stitched today, loved it! Hope to attend the Houston show some day. Saw Carol Bryer Fallert at Paducah a few years ago when she won a major award, her art quilts are wonderful. Hollis's quilts really draw the viewers interest, they really tell a story. I have had classes with Ricky at Pigeon Forge,TN. I listen to his CD's when I machine quilt, very inspiring music. I tell all my quilting friends about The Quilt Show........Melva Campbell

[Melva C.]

I watched "Stitched" last night and loved it. It's a wonderful slice of life--hopefully the first of many quilt films to come. Great to get a sense of the big shows through profiles of three talented quilters. More please.

A few months ago, a machine quilter in my guild found out that I am a hand quilter and offhandedly said, "Oh, that's a dying art." Well, no, there is room for all of us, no matter how we express our creativity. I've been quilting for 20 years and there is always something new to learn and be inspired by. And for all those racing to finish multiple projects every weekend--quilting is not Nascar--slow down and enjoy it!

[Annabelle K.]

Yes, I was impressed by the coverage of the artists quest to Houston & the big picture of what the show has to offer everyone who attends. My friend Linda & I were pleasantly surprised to see ourselves in the movie talking to Sharon S. on opening night as she explained some of the procedures in making her beautiful quilt Mystic. What a gracious lady!

[Candace D.]

Yes! It was well done...and it just increased my desire to go to the Houston show.

[Candace D.]

I really enjoyed watching it, but having read the posts here I feel like I watched a different movie

I loved hearing a bit of background to the quilts and seeing details that don't come out in photographs.

Mostly I was interested in the mechanics of things. How the quilters design, how they ship their quilts (and that they worry about doing it). How the quilts are handled at the show (I have to make quilts that can be folded without damage). How the judges see the quilts, which leads me to thinking it is a lottery more than ever. If a quilt is going to be paraded like that is it better to have a smaller quilt that will hang and show all it's features for example? Just seeing how quickly the judges made their decision leads me to feeling there is a lot of luck in the process.

For me it was a great learning experience, so thank you, as for the controversy, yeah and? I get it a lot, so my quilts are useless, I like them and I am going to keep making them. I'd love to be able to hand quilt but my hands and shoulders don't like it at all, so I will do what I can and have fun.

Ferret

[Pam D.]

I have just watched it too. I enjoyed it all. Seeing how these people have developed their skills and the behind the scenes stuff was very interesting. I agree with Ferret that the idea of judging a quilt in a just a few seconds, at a distance, seems so sad after all the work that has gone into every quilt.

As far as the art v traditional debate, as long as I enjoy what I do and am pleased with the results it makes no difference to me. The wonderful guests we have seen on TQS have inspired and encouraged us to try new thing. Quite often producing amazing award winning creations that are moving away from the traditional.

I am hoping to make a rhapsody quilt soon, which is so far out of my box that it's really scarey. :shock: However I know that with the right teacher and fellow students I CAN do it :-)

[Pam D.]

I am hoping to make a rhapsody quilt soon, which is so far out of my box that it's really scarey. :shock: However I know that with the right teacher and fellow students I CAN do it :-)

Go for it, it's really not too hard. Although I don't think mine is a 'proper' rhapsody quilt. I am using quilting and trapunto not applique, I might have to get a new name for mine

Ferret

[Diane F.]

I am hoping to make a rhapsody quilt soon, which is so far out of my box that it's really scarey. :shock: However I know that with the right teacher and fellow students I CAN do it :-)

Go for it, it's really not too hard. Although I don't think mine is a 'proper' rhapsody quilt. I am using quilting and trapunto not applique, I might have to get a new name for mine

Ferret

A "proper" rhapsody quilt? Doesn't Ricky encourage creativity and breaking the "rules?" That seems to be the point of the movie too.

[Diane F.]

I loved "Stitched" and made an earlier post about it. What I want to comment on NOW is how much I appreciate all of YOUR comments which have been mindful, honest, thoughtful, exciting, negative, positive, and always creative in the "Ideas Department." Thank you, all of you, for being YOU!

Happy quilting,
Shirley

[Diane F.]

I just reread my last post on this thread and I thought - wow that sounds harsh! That isn't how I intended it. I want to apologize. My intention was to encourage you to have fun and break rules.

Maybe I need a nap!

[Diane F.]

I just reread my last post on this thread and I thought - wow that sounds harsh! That isn't how I intended it. I want to apologize. My intention was to encourage you to have fun and break rules.

Maybe I need a nap!

It didn't sounds too harsh to me, and you're right he does. However in the shows where he teaches how to make one he lists what he thinks of as a rhapsody quilt. To him the applique is an important feature and I've left that out. Would it still be a baltimore quilt if each block was trapunto not applique? I've broken a few of the other rules too I did tell him I would. I somehow think that if I want to call it a rhapsody he will not complain. However, I have another one planned, so this one may be called something like almost rhapsodic partly to fit in with the next one.

Ferret

P.S. can I blame you when I get caught breaking the rules

[Diane F.]

I just reread my last post on this thread and I thought - wow that sounds harsh! That isn't how I intended it. I want to apologize. My intention was to encourage you to have fun and break rules.

Maybe I need a nap!

It didn't sounds too harsh to me, and you're right he does. However in the shows where he teaches how to make one he lists what he thinks of as a rhapsody quilt. To him the applique is an important feature and I've left that out. Would it still be a baltimore quilt if each block was trapunto not applique? I've broken a few of the other rules too I did tell him I would. I somehow think that if I want to call it a rhapsody he will not complain. However, I have another one planned, so this one may be called something like almost rhapsodic partly to fit in with the next one.

Ferret

P.S. can I blame you when I get caught breaking the rules

Hmmm...perhaps you could call the quilt Stitched and Stuffed Rhapsody. :wink:

Diane