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https://www.airingofthequilts.org/ Airing of the Quilts Festival • Gee's Bend, AL Join the Gee’s Bend community in this annual celebration of its generations-old quiltmaking tradition, featuring quilt displays and sales, workshops, guided... of theairingquiltsfestivalgee https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2010/05/ The Quilts of Ann Brauer: May 2010 ..the quilts, the art, the journey and the woman who makes them.. the quiltsann brauermay https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2011/03/yellow.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: Yellow Another day in March--cloudy, grey. We are having what the weather people so politely call "a wintry mix." Personally I can think of other w... the quiltsann braueryellow https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2010/10/ The Quilts of Ann Brauer: October 2010 ..the quilts, the art, the journey and the woman who makes them.. the quiltsann braueroctober https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2011/06/ The Quilts of Ann Brauer: June 2011 ..the quilts, the art, the journey and the woman who makes them.. the quiltsann brauerjune https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2020/01/ The Quilts of Ann Brauer: January 2020 ..the quilts, the art, the journey and the woman who makes them.. the quiltsann brauerjanuary https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2010/06/quilts-of-ann-brauer-june-schedule.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: The Quilts of Ann Brauer--June schedule A monthly post on my schedule for the month of June. Wow--can you believe it is June already? The year is absolutely flying by. Already th... the quiltsann brauerjuneschedule https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2010/11/ The Quilts of Ann Brauer: November 2010 ..the quilts, the art, the journey and the woman who makes them.. the quiltsann brauernovember https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2013/10/third-times-charm.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: Third times the charm Done. Finally done. Oh how I do love to hang a new quilt up so I can admire it. What a feeling of relief and satisfaction that finally it w... the quiltsann brauerthirdtimescharm https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2011/06/whats-in-name.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: what's in a name? This time of year, I LOVE iris. Little iris cristata blooming so bravely in the cold. Miniature bearded iris that burst into bright purples ... the quiltsann brauername https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/p/shows.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: Shows Each year I do a number of fine craft shows with my landscape quilts. I also show my work at selected galleries. The schedule is constantl... the quiltsann brauershows https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2011/06/walrus-and-carpenter.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: The Walrus and the Carpenter Recently I have been thinking about the poem by the great Lewis Carroll about the Walrus and the Carpenter. I knew this poem well as a child... the quiltsann brauerwalruscarpenter https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/p/resume.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: Resume the quiltsann brauerresume https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2017/06/rhubarb-fire-day-11.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: rhubarb fire--day 11 Spring will come and spring will go. Each one different in its own right. This year two unseasonably warm days and then it snowed. What more... the quiltsann brauerrhubarbfireday https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2016/09/you-cant-go-home-again-or-can-you.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: You can't go home again--or can you? I don't know about you but every once in a while I get an order that is just so special, I have to say yes. In this case it was from a lovel... the quiltsann braueryou can https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2020/06/thinking-about-tomorrow.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: thinking about tomorrow It all began with one quilt "ocean sunrise" and a decision I had made a few months ago to use it for an ad I was running. After all it was a... the quiltsann brauerthinking abouttomorrow https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2012/11/having-fun-with-colors.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: having fun with colors Yes, tis the season. time to make sure I have lots of the smaller items that I know people will want to get and give. The potholders and eye... the quiltsann brauerhaving funcolors https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2011/06/do-we-also-tell-same-story.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: do we also tell the same story? Recently I heard a great interview with Ann Patchett on--of course--my favorite public radio station NHPR. Actually I have heard her three ... the quiltsann brauer https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2016/07/ The Quilts of Ann Brauer: July 2016 ..the quilts, the art, the journey and the woman who makes them.. the quiltsann brauerjuly https://roguequilter.blogspot.com/2015/09/quiltfest-quilts-photo-overload.html rogue quilter: Quiltfest--The Quilts (Photo Overload!) First Up--Quilts from the Quiltfest show! Winning Best of Show was this beauty by Ilene H. King. Here you can click the photos to read... rogue quilterthe quiltsquiltfestphotooverload https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2014/06/ The Quilts of Ann Brauer: June 2014 ..the quilts, the art, the journey and the woman who makes them.. the quiltsann brauerjune https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2010/04/ode-to-national-building-museum.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: an ode to the National Building Museum Some buildings are just so fabulous it is a treat to be in them day after day. The secrets of their design unfold as you study them and live... the quiltsann brauernational building https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2010/12/saved-by-cloud-i-hope.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: saved by a cloud--I hope I wake up early one morning a few days ago. Outside there was a wonderful long cloud stretching across the sky. The underside was glowing ye... the quiltsann brauer https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-quilts-of-ann-brauer-winter-light.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: the quilts of Ann Brauer--winter light Dear all, Can you believe how dark it now is in the afternoon? It is definitely getting to be that time to hunker down by the fire (or ... the quiltsann brauerwinterlight https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2012/05/exuberance-of-iris.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: the exuberance of iris I am sure my love of iris began with my grandmother. Yes, that grandmother. The one who made the quilts. Her second love was her gardens. No... the quiltsann brauerexuberanceiris https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2019/08/dancing-in-moonlight.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: dancing in the moonlight As I was researching ideas for a custom order, I came across an image of this quilt and had to share it. I called it "dancing in the moonlig... the quiltsann brauerdancingmoonlight https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2017/12/go-big-or-go-home-part-one.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: go big or go home--part one Let's face it. Chicago is big. There are lots of people. Traffic from all directions. Buildings that stretch to the sky and then reflect it.... the quiltsann brauergo bigor home https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2010/06/rainbow-hills-more-thoughts-on-design.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: rainbow hills--more thoughts on design Sometimes pictures do tell the story very easily. As you may know, I love to work in series. Each quilt helps me see what I need to make nex... the quiltsann brauermore thoughts https://www.theairingofthequilts.com/ Airing of the Quilts - Palmerton, PA Experience the charm and artistry of the Airing of the Quilts in Palmerton, PA. Discover the intricate beauty of quilting at this must-see quilt show. of theairingquiltspalmerton https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2017/12/its-about-color.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: it's about color OK--I know that my next show is the Baltimore Craft Show February 23-25 right when people are thinking the bright happy colors of spring. In... the quiltsann brauercolor https://juliekquilts.blogspot.com/2018/01/one-of-quilts-on-goal-list-for-this-year.html JulieKQuilts: One of the quilts on the goal list for this year! Cheri Payne had a basket quilt along last year, and I kind of went my own way and made this four basket quilt. All the applique is done f... one ofthe quilts https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2013/05/its-about-family.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: it's about family Sometimes it seems there are quilts I just have to make. I may not know why when I start--I just want to see what it will look like. I am c... the quiltsann brauerfamily https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2017/06/above-desert.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: above the desert I love this quilt. It is one of those series of quilts that I created to give a certain feeling that I could not put into words. I know ther... the quiltsann brauerdesert https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2017/06/i-did-it-day-36.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: I did it!!!!--day 36 What better way to celebrate 36 years supporting myself making quilts than to post 36 images of quilts I had made, I thought. Sure the numbe... i did itthe quiltsann brauerday https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2010/03/endless-endless-fields.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: the endless "endless fields" OK--I have been working 10 hours a day--every day--on the new quilt for the Smithsonian. Choosing the colors, getting the colors to go from ... the quiltsann brauerendlessfields https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2010/08/more-thoughts-on-art.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: more thoughts on art Recently while my step-son was visiting--and yes, it is amazing how grown up he has become--but that's a different story--he showed me some ... the quiltsann brauermore thoughtsart https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2013/11/chasing-rainbows.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: chasing rainbows Now as readers of my blog well know, I have a love-hate relationship with custom orders. On the one hand, I also worry if I am going to ge... the quiltsann brauerchasingrainbows https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2017/11/ The Quilts of Ann Brauer: November 2017 ..the quilts, the art, the journey and the woman who makes them.. the quiltsann brauernovember https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2010/07/schedules-and-ornery-quilt.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: schedules and an ornery quilt Well when you last heard from me, I had just started a new wall hanging that I sure would like to finish before the PA Guild Show . Alas--th... the quiltsann brauerschedules https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2012/03/dont-we-all-need-choice.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: don't we all need choice? Recently--as my followers know--I have been working hard getting ready for the Paradise City Arts Festival this week-end in Marlborough, MA.... the quiltsann brauer https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2011/07/oops-i-did-it-again.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: oops I did it again I have been hurrying so to finish the new quilt--have you ever done that? Working as hard as I can--totally concentrated and driven. Piece i... i did itthe quiltsann braueroops https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2016/02/the-quilts-of-ann-brauer-blue-hearts.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: the quilts of Ann Brauer--blue hearts for February edition It hardly see like February at all here. We just missed the snow that hit the mid-Atlantic states (I literally saw one flurry and a dusting ... the quiltsann brauerblue heartsfebruaryedition https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-quilts-of-ann-brauer-grand-opening.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: the quilts of Ann Brauer--Grand Opening Party June 28 You all are invited to a party June 28 at my new studio. There were so many people I needed to thank for making it happen. So many people I ... grand opening partythe quiltsann brauerjune https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2011/05/expressivity-why-some-performances-of.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: expressivity--why some performances of Mozart are brilliant Recently there was an interesting comment on the Studio Art Quilt Association forum--not a major discussion but a post by a beginning quilt... the quiltsann brauer https://chookyblue.blogspot.com/2011/06/quilts-at-quilt-show.html Chookyblue........: the quilts at the quilt show......... I went thru the quilts on Thursday with Fairy girl...........thankfully i got to spend some time looking thru them again on Friday with Pat... the quiltschookyblueshow https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2011/08/telling-story-that-has-no-words.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: telling a story that has no words Sometimes I have to make the quilt to determine what it is about. Sure I know the colors and mood I want. Those mystical colors of the fores... telling a storythe quiltsann brauer https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2019/07/up-down-right-left_36.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: up down right left Don't you love the quilts that can be rotated depending on your mood? Which do you prefer? visions of autumn--40 x 40 inches--quilt--... the quiltsann brauerup downrightleft https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2017/01/baltimore-postcard.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: Baltimore postcard I love the fact that the American Craft Council now gives you a template with their log so you can design your own postcard. Thanks to the h... the quiltsann brauerbaltimorepostcard https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2011/07/what-to-bring.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: what to bring Today I packed for the Guilford Craft Show this week-end. Set-up is tomorrow on the Town Green and the show opens on Thursday. But what to ... the quiltsann brauerbring https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2018/03/tales-of-sunrise-courage-of-designing.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: tales of sunrise--the courage of designing Have you noticed that sometimes quilts just have a mind of their own? This time it was a quilt I was making to test colors for a custom orde... the quiltsann brauertalessunrisecourage https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2014/03/just-got-to-have-fun.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: Just got to have fun!! Sometimes it seems I make a quilt for a purpose. It is perhaps an order--or it will look good in my booth--or tis the season--or.... And so... the quiltsann brauerto havegotfun https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2014/05/that-certain-something.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: that certain something Now for those who follow my blog, I have been working on making a custom quilt for a wonderful collector of my art. It is a smaller version ... the quiltsann brauercertainsomething https://willywonkyquilts.blogspot.com/2014/03/milwaukie-center-20th-airing-of-quilts.html Wonkyworld: Milwaukie Center 20th Airing of the Quilts- Pictures Here's the quilt I aired last weekend at the 20th Milwaukie Center Show The 20th Milwaukie Center Airing of the Quilts took place las... of themilwaukiecenterairingquilts https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2018/05/mountain-sun.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: mountain sun Ta da. The quilt is done and sold. It was one of those orders I had been fretting about over the winter. At 30 inches wide by 70 inches long... the quiltsann brauermountainsun https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2011/05/to-be-simple.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: ...to be simple Recently I have been thinking a lot about the concept of simplicity. You must know that wonderful Shaker song--"tis a gift to be simple..." ... the quiltsann brauerto besimple https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-quilts-of-ann-brauer-frankenstorm.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: the quilts of Ann Brauer--Frankenstorm edition Well I hope everyone survived Sandy OK. If not you do have my most heartfelt best wishes. For me the worst part was the wait. Yes, we stoc... the quiltsann brauerfrankenstormedition https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2015/ The Quilts of Ann Brauer: 2015 ..the quilts, the art, the journey and the woman who makes them.. the quiltsann brauer https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2010/10/i-love-templates.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: I love templates Oh--how quickly September flew by. I have been spending much of my time working on a very big quilt. Finally I have the top half of the piec... the quiltsann brauerlovetemplates https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=6VXYfinnj8T&brand=0 The Quilts of Pauline Parker - Matterport 3D Showcase Matterport 3D Showcase. 700 N Art Museum Dr, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, US. the quiltspaulineparkermatterportshowcase https://marjoriesbusycorner.blogspot.com/2012/10/pictures-of-quilts-in-amherst-show.html Marjorie's Busy Corner: Pictures of the Quilts in Amherst Show I didn't take many pictures; only had my phone with me...and I usually forget. if not for Marla there would be none....lol. So; here are a c... of themarjoriebusycornerpictures https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2015/12/ The Quilts of Ann Brauer: December 2015 ..the quilts, the art, the journey and the woman who makes them.. the quiltsann brauerdecember https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2012/06/what-is-it-about-patterns-and-stones.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: what is it about patterns and stones? I knew as soon as I saw the listing on the map for Stone Village I just had to figure out what it was--wouldn't you? There is something so e... what is itthe quiltsann brauer https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2010/04/more-national-building-museum.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: more National Building Museum OK--my love affair with this building continues as I learn more about it. For instance DC can be really hot in the summer and the building... the quiltsann brauermore nationalbuildingmuseum https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2010/10/quilts-of-ann-brauer-october-shows.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: the quilts of Ann Brauer--October shows How quickly the summer has sped by. Already, the colors are changing--they are early this year because of the drought conditions. Now we are... the quiltsann braueroctobershows https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2017/06/october-sun-day-19.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: october sun--day 19 Finally I am half way through this project. I was chatting with a friend while getting my morning coffee recently and she noted how ambitiou... the quiltsann braueroctober sunday https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2013/12/ The Quilts of Ann Brauer: December 2013 ..the quilts, the art, the journey and the woman who makes them.. the quiltsann brauerdecember https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2010/03/prairie-dawn.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: prairie dawn There has been an interesting discussion on the Studio Art Quilt Association forum about whether realistic or abstract pieces sell better. I... the quiltsann brauerprairiedawn https://annbrauer.blogspot.com/2010/06/thoughts-on-why-we-make-quilts.html The Quilts of Ann Brauer: thoughts on why I make quilts Recently I read an amazing statistic on Twitter that 14% of all households in this country have at least one member who makes quilts. Think ... the quiltsann brauerthoughts onmake