tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post5730083159421077434..comments2024-02-25T01:55:51.626-06:00Comments on Diane Gaudynski "A New Tradition in Quilting": Quilt Journeys: Three QuiltersDiane Gaudynskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15164789327167957184noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-18715329625968172392012-01-16T13:24:40.944-06:002012-01-16T13:24:40.944-06:00Diane, I was thrilled when driving from NC to Kans...Diane, I was thrilled when driving from NC to Kansas City for Christmas when my husband mentioned that we'd be passing Paducah and did I want to stop? Well, duh! When we arrived, I discovered your quilts were being showcased. After seeing your quilts in person, all I can say is "Wow!" I am so happy that you hung some of your early work; it was inspirational to see your progression plus wonderful to see "old friends" that I only knew from pictures in past publications. Congratulations.Linda in NChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00693525680183768843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-89421696575339981042011-12-22T15:03:00.194-06:002011-12-22T15:03:00.194-06:00Congratulations Diane! Your work is beautiful! W...Congratulations Diane! Your work is beautiful! Wishing you a Merry Christmas!Kay Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13823005259250445765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-5103082155949974582011-12-22T00:45:18.190-06:002011-12-22T00:45:18.190-06:00Congratulations for having your work exhibited at ...Congratulations for having your work exhibited at the museum in Paducah! I have been a long time admirer of yours, as well as Doreen's. Your quilting is very inspirational.<br /><br /> I just remembered that I have some of Doreen's fabric, and will have to get them placed in a proper quilt.<br /><br />From a fellow Wisconsin native, thanks!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05459560078924445277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-71205761505949103702011-12-17T09:29:20.036-06:002011-12-17T09:29:20.036-06:00It's wonderful Diane! How exciting to have you...It's wonderful Diane! How exciting to have your work shown in this exhibit. You have been such an inspiration to me in encouraging my machine quilting skills through your books, and now others have the opportunity to see your work up close. If I lived closer, I would be there!! Contratulations!!Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06711094854123479172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-47020574947466163802011-12-17T04:26:50.484-06:002011-12-17T04:26:50.484-06:00I just signed up to go to the museum in January wi...I just signed up to go to the museum in January with a guild group. Your work is beautiful and I look forward to seeing them in person.Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16998499719314681050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-61501535762088662992011-12-12T13:28:26.648-06:002011-12-12T13:28:26.648-06:00Diane, congratulations on your show. So glad you ...Diane, congratulations on your show. So glad you included your earlier work, my artist friend always said to keep your early work as it's always good to look back and see where you have come from. It's also good for other to see how you can progress, maybe not to your level but at least to improve as you continue to work and evolve. Look forward to seeing the exhibit. Linda Ross, Lake Saint LouisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-73317850481212655112011-12-12T09:48:52.108-06:002011-12-12T09:48:52.108-06:00Louise, the other quilt I did for the AAQI exhibit...Louise, the other quilt I did for the AAQI exhibit is part of the new touring exhibit. They are all the same, signature quilts - names signed on shades of purple fabric in long strips, and quilted by volunteers. <br /><br />As a group they have a huge impact, names and names in purple as far as you can see. As I quilted each one I gave it a new design and tried to think what that person might have liked. It was heart breaking but uplifting at the same time, a way to honor them and remember them and show the world what this disease has done. I thank all of you for contributing to this initiative; the money raised from it is working hard to help find a cure. <br /><br />Marty, that is a great way of looking at this exhibit, as a teaching/learning experience too. The museum's curator mentioned to me that so many visit and ask if these quilters ever were beginners and how did they ever get to this level, so the concept was born to show the journeys from beginning work to current museum-level quilts. I also did a brief video interview that is available to watch. <br /><br />And don't our cats keep quilting interesting? I think it has now become an extreme sport with Oliver in the wings! He LOVES being in my room, it's the ultimate cat experience.Diane Gaudynskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15164789327167957184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-19343160639946849012011-12-12T09:37:04.552-06:002011-12-12T09:37:04.552-06:00Diane, you continue to teach us with exhibits like...Diane, you continue to teach us with exhibits like this. The classes we take are great, but we continue to learn even after taking your classes. Continuing to see your work displayed, especially from your earlier work helps even advanced students. And, love, love, love the Oliver information. My little one likes to reach in under the arm and grab me while I stitch, kind of scarey but at least she's not eating my thread. OMG!Marty Bryantnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-42842798415076568512011-12-11T15:26:20.541-06:002011-12-11T15:26:20.541-06:00Hi Diane
The show looks amazing - hope it is a gre...Hi Diane<br />The show looks amazing - hope it is a great success.<br />I have just looked up 'Mourning Too Soon' - and was really moved by it - what a beautiful piece. I would be interested to look up the other pieces you made for the original exhibit - can you tell me the quilt names or where I can look for images. My mother has dementia and is in a nursing home at the moment - so 'Mourning Too Soon' seems especially poignant to me <br />Best Wishes LouiseLouise Orwellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-10898848044960053662011-12-11T11:15:27.251-06:002011-12-11T11:15:27.251-06:00Joanna, thanks! I loved teaching in Seattle and a...Joanna, thanks! I loved teaching in Seattle and am so glad I had the chance to travel there.<br /><br />Corina, what a wonderful thing your friend said, and now she is taking classes, terrific. The exhibit shows that we all begin at that level, and work and struggle to become better, something that is a continuing process. I was so surprised to look at those early quilts of mine and see work that was not nearly as good as my beginning students can do in class now.<br /><br />Michele - thanks! I thought it was a good way to bring attention to AAQI in a small way, but there is only one quilt there from the original exhibit that travelled for three years, "Mourning Too Soon." It was auctioned off to raise funds for the initiative, and the owner graciously allowed it to be part of this exhibit.Diane Gaudynskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15164789327167957184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-46482531723097683172011-12-11T10:10:58.162-06:002011-12-11T10:10:58.162-06:00Congratulations to you, Diane! I think it says so ...Congratulations to you, Diane! I think it says so much about you that you did showcase your earlier quilts, as well! <br /><br />And as an AAQI quilt volunteer, I am so delighted that you included 3 of your Alzheimer's quilts in the show...wonderful of you to create in the first place.... and even more special to have them in this show!!!Michele Bilyeuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15979296861999606692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-68486765299788671652011-12-11T09:59:09.332-06:002011-12-11T09:59:09.332-06:00Congratulations Diane! A well deserved honor. I sh...Congratulations Diane! A well deserved honor. I showed a nonquilter friend of mine your blog. When she saw the beautiful work you do she said "If I could produce something 1/100th as beautiful I would be in heaven". She is signing up for beginner quilt classes in January! Happy Holidays!corinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15721991590394385731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348163707540787409.post-83894430040175757642011-12-10T14:22:00.664-06:002011-12-10T14:22:00.664-06:00Dear Diane,
Congratulations on your show. What an...Dear Diane,<br /><br />Congratulations on your show. What an honor to be presenting your work at this prestigious quilt museum! How I wish I could see it in person. So enjoyed seeing your work in Seattle several years ago. <br /><br />I'm such a fan of your work. Taking your class in Seattle in 2008 was so much fun and I learned so much. I thank you!!<br /><br />Joanna GuglielminoJoannaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15182397831836562561noreply@blogger.com