Quilting Connections: How I found my way to ART QUILTING!

Embark on a journey with me as I share my experience of transitioning from traditional quilting to the world of art quilting. Discover how I connected with a vibrant sewing community and found endless quilting inspiration along the way. Join me in exploring the beauty and creativity that art quilting has to offer, and be inspired to start your own quilting journey today!

[@bettylynne7364]

thank you for sharing, I am Betty Lynne, and live near the Texas Quilt Museum in La Grange, Texas. It's been a journey to bring the "art quilt" to the level of fine wall art, freeing the quilt form the bed as the only display. Your art quilt conversation makes my heart sing.

[@tjwrightquilts]

@bettylynne7364 thank you for your comment. I love "freeing the Quilt from the bed." Definitely something to continue to work towards. Happy stitching, TJ

[@margaretleduc7307]

Beautiful quilt. My sister and I have been making beach scene quilts for relatives summer days. We also do traditional quilts and panel quilts.😊

[@tjwrightquilts]

@margaretleduc7307 how lovely that you and sister quilt together. Thank you for your comment. Happy stitching, TJ

[@sharonbeach1002]

You and your work is so adorable! Thank you for sharing!

[@tjwrightquilts]

@sharonbeach1002 awe, thank you so much for your kind words 💖. TJ

[@notesfromleisa-land]

Such a lovely introduction. Here's my takeaway: you were a master colorist; you don't see much fabric reflected in what you like to do. Have you considered exploring custom fabric dying? It strikes me as a great intersect for your career and your quilting interests.

[@tjwrightquilts]

@notesfromleisa-land Yes, I have done some fabric painting and dying. It is a lot of fun for sure. Do you do fabric dying? Thank you for your comment, TJ

[@notesfromleisa-land]

@@tjwrightquilts No, I don't. It just struck me that with your proclivities, you could really customize you quilt layouts with HST's with dynamic colorways.

[@CFraser04401]

My name is Cathy, I'm from Bangor, Maine. I'm very rusty at quilting as I haven't quilted for a couple of decades. I'm often drawn to Art quilts, I've added this to my bucket list. Love your videos.

[@tjwrightquilts]

@@CFraser04401 Thank you for introducing yourself. I have lots to share that I hope will inspire you to start on your bucket list. Remember it’s never to late to start and you can do this. Happy stitching, Tj

[@smiley_kat]

Since I have just recently discovered , and subscribed to, your channel, I appreciate this introduction video. I am 55 years old, but only began quilting a little over 3 years ago, when I inherited my mom's sewing machine. I am somewhat self-taught, having learned quilting only through blogs and videos on KZbin. I am finding that quilting is truly fulfilling a dream that I didn't realize I had. That may sound strange, but it's true nonetheless. I also have found that the normal types of quilts (multiple, same-sized blocks of the same design) truly bore me. They do not inspire me at all. I also do not like visually busy quilts. Oddly, my favorite traditional quilt that I love to make is the 1-inch finished postage stamp quilt. And I do not like to make it in the modern way, but totally scrappy.... 1 1/2" block sewn to 1 1/2" block. 😂 Yes, it's time consuming, but the process and the finished product makes it worth it to me. So, as far as what I'm looking for in your future videos would be inspiration to do things that are not the norm. I love to make unusual, beautiful, and comforting quilts. I don't feel like my style really fits into a particular genre. My style is neither truly vintage nor modern (although I like some things out of both). I've truly enjoyed the few vidoes of yours that I have seen so far, and look forward to learning from you. 😊 ~Katrina

[@tjwrightquilts]

@@smiley_kat thank you for your comment. I agree with you that some quilt block piecing can get tedious but I sometimes do enjoy not having to pay that much attention what I am creating and binge a show on TV. I have lots to share with you moving forward with this channel and hope that you will be inspired to try new quilting projects and make them your own. Happy stitching, TJ

[@jo-annevandermey2704]

Hi TJ. I first say your how to iron strips. In all my years of sewing and quilting I have not seen the tip with the metal ruler. Now I need to head to my local hardware or autopro store. I've been sewing since a child. Continued throughout the years, clothes, doll clothes, quilts, art quilts, costumes for school plays, really anything sewing. I think I have tried alot of techniques. Right now I am not art quilting so much. I don't know what to do with them. Right now I quilt for gifts, charity and I really like improv. I think I just love to learn. I taught dying fabric and eco printing for awhile but it is hard on my back. So I just do for me and sometimes for friends. I appreciate your kindness and inclusion. While most quilters are very kind I do find that some have to be right or incharge. In my early 60's and I just want to enjoy making and creating. I have time now to do so. Looking forward to your channel.

[@tjwrightquilts]

@jo-annevandermey2704 Thank you for your comment. I hope you will be inspired by my content and get some quilting MOJO on. Happy stitching, TJ

[@NanaKathy47]

It's great to meet you. I'm Kathy from Atlanta. I started making quilts with my own designs back around 2000-2004 because there was no one around to teach me. Then for many years I made other people's patterns but I want to move back to making my own. I make a lot of donation quilts for my doctor to give her homebound and hospice patients and I think it would be fun to give them something special and unique. I look forward to seeing what you do with HSTs since I can't make them. Seriously. No matter what method, or what trimming ruler, they just don't come out right. So none of my quilts have ever had triangles in them. LOL

[@tjwrightquilts]

@NanaKathy47 you have my heart with the donation quilts. That is such a special way to share your work. I have an art quilt demo filmed that is HST'S, and I am hoping to have it up this weekend. Hopefully, it will help you. Thank you for your comment, TJ

[@nursekate6772]

Hi Kate from Michigan. I make TONS of quilt tops, but never seem to finish many😂. I hate doing the layering and quilting, but I love piecing and binding. Yup, I love binding. I've been quilting off and on for 10 years and I have 3 grown sons, 3 grand babies, and a 4th on the way! I'd like to learn how to just improv quilt, and remember to take pics of the ones I make.

[@tjwrightquilts]

@nursekate6772 Quilting decisions are so hard to make for sure. I will definitely admit to having several...... quilt tops that need to be quilted, so you're not alone there. What about trying another way of layering that is more satisfying, or you could always have a longarmer do it for you. Sometimes, we don't need to do every step ourselves. Thank you for your comment and happy stitching, TJ

[@doranialebron6180]

I have brought a panel to art quilt with fusible steam seam, but haven't tackled it yet.

[@tjwrightquilts]

@doranialebron6180 how exciting. I hope I can see what you do with it. Happy stitching, TJ

[@stitchedinpurple]

Hi there! My name is Kim. Some people call me Stitch. I answer to both. Lol! I am enjoying what you are posting on your channel. Your sewing buddy is so cute. Hey, Bullet.

[@tjwrightquilts]

@@stitchedinpurple can I call you Stitch? I love that nickname so perfect for your handle. Thank for your encouragement, what kind of quilting do you like to do? I will let Bullet know he has a new fan. He is currently tapping his paws at me to get in the studio, love that dog. Happy stitching, TJ

[@CFraser04401]

Yikes, I hadn't chosen the id name, as was indicated, in my first response.....have changed it.