Art Quilts

     Threads of the Human Story.
     Fused fabric pieces, machine & hand embroidery, stamping, fabric paint,
     hand made paper, hand made cloth pieces from Ghana, Cambodia & Thailand
     collected for this piece.
      2009.
     Free Hanging 38½ X 26.
     2009.
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About Art Quilts

Art Quilts(also called “contemporary quilts” or “fiber art” or “soft paintings”) trace their roots to early American quilting. Today fiber artists use a contemporary approach to color, design materials, and surface decoration. Made from fabric and similar materials, Art Quilts are composed of at least two layers: “face” and “backing.” These are stitched by hand or machine through all layers for most of the piece.

Modern art quilts have taken their place as fine art in galleries, homes, and offices.

The textures and effect are unique to this art form.

Several earlier quilts and transitional pieces are featured on the fiber collage page on this site. Be sure to click on the word “Detail” under thumbnail to bring up image of detail from quilt in image window.

Enjoy!

Martha Ressler’s work now on ‘Fine Art America’		Prints and Originals Available
Selected pieces of Martha’s paintings and fabric creations can be purchased on the web. Follow this link: http://fineartamerica.com/artwork/tag/martha+ressler.		She will be adding pieces regularly. If you don’t see a piece shown on her web site you would like to order, email Martha to request having it added. Now accepting Visa and MasterCard orders directly over the phone.