Creative Design: Graduate

Arresting Fluidity

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Abstract

For 20 years I thought my creative passion was found, until I combined my love of art quilting with that of the functional art of clothing. Translating the colorful and unique design of a two-dimensional quilt into an outstandingly bold three-dimensional piece of dress is beyond rewarding. Although not a novel idea to combine quilt piecing and fashion, this design takes it a step further by incorporating the quilt designs into the style lines of the garment. With the use of foundation piecing and art quilt drafting, this design translates the lines and colors of a two-dimensional art quilt, “Nemo’s Ecstasy” made by Lorraine Torrence in 1997, into a three-dimensional dress. The foundation piecing was an excellent way to create an intricate design without errors or losing points. Combining patternmaking techniques with quilting techniques achieved the goal of quilt pieces within the style lines, not just as a background.

Keywords: Foundation piecing, “New York Beauty”, Design challenge, Art Quilt

How to Cite:

Spotts, C. R. & McKinney, E. C., (2022) “Arresting Fluidity”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 78(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.13750