'Meet The Artist' (No:38) | Christine Green | Improv Quilter

Christine’s improv patchwork is inspired by the philosophy of the Gees Bend Quilters. Every scrap of salvaged cloth is used. She sources discarded cloth & preloved garments to make her colourful art. Christine explains how she makes her quilts - using shirt buttons, pockets & plackets - to make layers of interest in each piece of work. Christine worked for the BBC as a Graphic Designer & now uses her love of colour & pattern to create her organic improv quilts. Join Christine and I as we catch up and chat - via Zoom.
Timings:
0:00 Intro
2:58 Improv Quilts
11:22 Lockdown Projects
* Christine Green: / christinegreencrafts / christinegreencrafts.co.uk.
* The Quilts of Gee's Bend Book: amzn.to/399JK8P
* The Last Runaway Book by Tracy Chevalier: amzn.to/2ZE1eXP
* Boro Book: Rags and Tatters from the Far North of Japan: amzn.to/2COvrdJ
* Modern Quilt Guild: www.themodernquiltguild.com
* The Quilters’ Guild of the British Isles: www.quiltersguild.org.uk
* The Festival of Quilts, UK: www.thefestivalofquilts.co.uk
* Check out my Playlists for more Textile Inspiration:
* ‘Meet The Artist’ : • 'Meet The Artist' (No:...
* ‘Learn How To’ : • “Learn How To” Appliqu...
* 'Stunning Embroidery Exhibitions' : • 'Stunning Embroidery E...
* ‘Fabulous Quilt Exhibitions’ : • Fabulous Quilt Exhibit...
* ‘How To Make' - Sewing & Embroidery Project Ideas: • ‘How To Make’ (No: 1) ...
* Arnold’s Attic:
* Website: www.arnolds-attic.co.uk
* Facebook: / arnoldsattic
* Instagram: / arnolds_attic
* Pinterest: www.pinterest.co.uk/catherine...
* My name is Katie. I was raised in Lancashire and now live near London. Share my Stitchery journeys through Patchwork & Quilting, Embroidery & Textile Art - The Artists I meet and the wonderful exhibitions I visit throughout the year.
* I share my own embroideries; / catherinehilltextilear... ; / catherine_hill_textile...
* ARNOLD’S ATTIC - Arnold’s family worked in the Lancashire textile mills for generations and I am now custodian of a collection of vintage fabric & haberdashery found in his attic.

[@maudegone1]

My kind of quilting ❤❤❤

[@ArnoldsAttic]

Thank you Maud 😊

[@christinegreen999]

So delighted to be part of 'Arnold's Attic', what a lovely corner of KZbin to be in, so many inspirational interviews

[@ArnoldsAttic]

Thank you Christine for taking part and sharing your textile journey with us : )

[@robinhere4230]

CG: I love your attitude of using up what we already have!! And, as a Southerner (in the USA), I particularly appreciate your shout-out to recognize the amazing Gees Bend Quilters. Thank you for sharing your work.

[@ArnoldsAttic]

You are so welcome!

[@orsonwelles5549]

Thank you so much - I have so much respect and love for the Gees Bend quilters

[@joanwillison9922]

Love the your work. A little too me me me wow me!

[@ArnoldsAttic]

Thank you for watching 🧵🪡

[@christinegreen999]

Thank you!!

[@janetnash]

Thank you so much for such an inspiring interview, Christine absolutely love you’re playful approach to quilting thank you so much for sharing you’re stunning quilts and little lockdown projects.

[@ArnoldsAttic]

So glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@christinegreen999]

Thank you for your lovely comments, much appreciated

[@coastaljan6193]

@@christinegreen999 I wish you had a KZbin channel!

[@chrismatheson4367]

What a lovely person you are Christine, and your quilting is lovely too.

[@ArnoldsAttic]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

[@christinegreen999]

Thank you so much Chris x

[@cherylcrannick1524]

Your quilts are just wonderful....I have always loved improv quilting and the philosophy of quilting and stitching that you express. Thank you for sharing!

[@ArnoldsAttic]

Thank you so much Cheryl. I'm so glad you enjoyed watching - Katie x

[@christinegreen999]

Thank you for watching and please you enjoyed it!

[@lorirees4248]

Wonderful. This woman is amazingly creative. Love her quilting style and exuberance. .

[@ArnoldsAttic]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video : )

[@christinegreen999]

Thank you Lori, so kind and pleased you enjoyed the video. It was a joy to be interviewed by Catherine

[@carolwort5350]

What a interesting video to watch. Great idea's to make scrappy fabric items with used fabric. From quilts to book covers and push your boundaries and idea's with fabric.

[@ArnoldsAttic]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@christinegreen999]

Thank you Carol and do push your boundaries - can take you in all sorts of directions - and be fearless!!!

[@felix3983]

Thank you! This an incredible interview and very inspiring for a beginner quilter and artist.

[@ArnoldsAttic]

You are so welcome! Happy Quilting - Katie : )

[@christinegreen999]

Thank you so much for your lovely comments, and delighted to inspire you

[@vanessaisom8620]

Thank you ladies, I really enjoyed that. I have never got into quilt making, but love slow/hand stitching, and using scraps etc. I adored Christine's quilts! I loved the anything goes idea, rather than a set pattern. Will certainly be trying that!!

[@ArnoldsAttic]

You are so welcome! It's always wonderful to read your kind comments Vanessa x

[@christinegreen999]

Thank you Vanessa and yes, anything can go and once you give it a go you will be hooked - enjoy!

[@stephaniehicks8721]

Great video, lovely to see your work and looking forward to the course you are running for us in December.

[@ArnoldsAttic]

Thank you Stephanie, so pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@suehorn4182]

Aww the blue cross quilt.

[@ArnoldsAttic]

Glad you enjoyed it! - I agree, the blue quilt is stunning! You can find more of Christine's work on her website christinegreencrafts.co.uk/ - Thank you for watching - Katie : )

[@orsonwelles5549]

Thank you Sue - it will be known as my Lockdown Qiult.

[@christinegreen999]

Glad you like it, amazing what you can do with a lot of squares!!

[@rosemarypilgrim4589]

Very inspiring! Now I want to learn to quilt :-)

[@ArnoldsAttic]

I'm so glad you have been inspire to create. You'll discover lots more textile inspiration in my other videos too. Happy stitching : )

[@christinegreen999]

Thanks Rosemary, it's all about having fun with fabric, start with something manageable!

[@lizparkinson9702]

Great video Christine, would love to do,one of your courses again!

[@ArnoldsAttic]

Thank you for your comment - She's such an inspiration!

[@christinegreen999]

Hi Liz - happy to visit with a course!

[@joanwillison9922]

Okay I’ve watched more and I get it/her.

[@ArnoldsAttic]

So glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@christinegreen999]

Glad to hear you get it! Once ‘got’ you might be hooked!

[@angelikaimnaehglueck]

6:22 that´s what i do, too

[@ArnoldsAttic]

Thank you for sharing. Happy stitching :)

[@christinegreen999]

I love recycling and showing where the fabrics have come from - adds character

[@Michelle-om2jd]

I love inexpensive fabric, and I miss thrift shopping.

[@ArnoldsAttic]

Me too!! Happy Stitching x

[@christinegreen999]

Carboot sales and charity shops are full of lovely, prewashed, recyclable inexpensive fabrics so why would you spend big on material designed specifically for patchwork and cut into jelly rolls and fat quarters - it really doesn't make sense....

[@isabeladonisfilms]

What was the thread you mentioned please..shastre, shastray?

[@ArnoldsAttic]

It was Sashiko thread - happy stitching : )

[@christinegreen999]

Sashiko - it's matt and strong and so lovely to work with.

[@isabeladonisfilms]

@@christinegreen999 Thankyou so much. I love your patchwork. Im a big fan myself. Ive made curtains, skirts, quilts. Ive even adopted a girl in a patchwork skirt for my paintings. On another note, can you buy the thread in the UK?

[@christinegreen999]

@@isabeladonisfilms yes you can and it comes in some gorgeous colours

[@AdrianeRimolo]

I have thé sale free approche, but our criations are so different

[@ArnoldsAttic]

Improv patchwork is so liberating, I'm glad you enjoyed Christine's work. Katie x

[@christinegreen999]

The joy of improv is that everyone's work is unique and personal

[@kirstencook1439]

🥰🪡🧵✂️📍📏Keep Rocking 🤙 the good stuff 👍The 🖖 continue with your creative energy travels 🤗 l agree lose planning then go for it . To much planning l feel l did it why do out again & it never gets out 🧠to finish art item 💜🙏💚🕊️🐇🇺🇲🦅🗽🐦🍁🌳🦫🐞🌹

[@ArnoldsAttic]

It’s a wonderful philosophy to liberate creativity 🪡🧵. Thank you for watching 🙏😊

[@christinegreen999]

Hey! Many Thanks for your enthusiastic support! Enjoy what you do and don't over think it!!!