"Little Sister's Kite Tails" at DVAC annual art show

"Little Sister's Kite Tails," 12" x 12" x 1"

Last year's theme for the Dayton Visual Arts Center's Annual Open Members' Show was "Darkness" and I entered my "Fireflies" quilt (which is currently touring with the "Best of 2011 show).  This year is "Light" so I entered "Little Sister's Kite Tails".

I thought this fit the theme because the background is white and the colors are lighter shades of blues and greens, because the triangle fabrics are only sewn down in the middle so it appears as if the fabrics are so light they are lifting away from the quilt, and also because a kite tail has to be light enough to fly.

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The show runs from July 15-August 20 with an opening reception this Fri., July 15 from 5-8 pm.  DVAC is located at 118 N. Jefferson St., Datyon, Ohio and is open from Tues.-Sat. 11 am-6 pm.

"Little Sister's Kite Tails" new little quilt

"Little Sister's Kite Tails," 12" x 12" x 1"

I made this 12" x 12" little quilt for the "Dare 2B Square" show. The only requirement for the show was that it had to be 12" x 12".

This quilt uses a similar layout and technique that I used on "All the Colors" where the triangles are sewn down in the middles, but their edges are left loose to curl up or bend in. I used softer blue and purple batik triangles and a white background. The variegated colored eyelash yarn acts as a binding.

More about Little Sister's Kite Tails

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The show is at Village Artisans, 100 Corry St. in Yellow Springs and runs through Oct. 31. They are open Mon.-Thurs. 11 am-5 pm, Fri.-Sat. 11 am-6 pm, and Sun. noon-5 pm. There will be an artist reception on Fri., Oct. 15 from 6-9 pm. All of the 12" x 12" art is for sale.