Art Quilts By Phyllis

Art Quilts by Phyllis

Why I quilt

I have always loved textiles. They are my paints, my watercolors, my oils. I love honoring the texture and design of each fabric and how the same textile can represent different shadings, moods, light, as you harvest its various facets.

The inspiration for each quilt has been as varied as the finished pieces themselves. My love for Romanesque architecture is the inspiration for the Tournus series. My admiration for Mark Rothko was the motivation for a quilt to a dear friend who was moving across the country, and who also loves the color red. Our move to the North Shore has given me the desire to interpret its rocky coast, vast marshes and beautiful waters in fabric.

Whatever the subject or motivation, I have enjoyed the process as much as the finished product. There is always a pang of regret when one quilt is finished, and then I can’t wait to start the next one.

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