{"id":8187,"date":"2021-02-05T17:40:29","date_gmt":"2021-02-06T01:40:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.road2ca.com\/blog\/?p=8187"},"modified":"2021-02-05T17:40:34","modified_gmt":"2021-02-06T01:40:34","slug":"collage-quilts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/road2ca.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/05\/collage-quilts\/","title":{"rendered":"Collage Quilts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">One of the hottest quilting trends is collage quilts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A collage quilt borrows a technique from the fine arts world where quilting is paired with applique to create unique designs. Collage quilts take advantage of print fabrics, different methods, and a lot of creative imagination. Several collage quilt fiber artists have taught at Road to California and recently, during the online show, <a href=\"https:\/\/road2ca.com\/blog\/2021\/01\/26\/the-debut-of-roadhome\/\">Road@Home<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Laura Heine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/road2ca.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/28\/collage-quilting-with-laura-heine\/\">Laura Heine<\/a> is a pioneer of collage quilting. She has taught to sold out classes at Road to California since 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arriving in her pink, 1956 Shasta trailer that she restored, Laura has also been a vendor at Road to California Shows with her Fiberworks booth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Laura was scheduled to teach 2 collage classes during the in-person 2021 Road to California before it was cancelled due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. We look forward to having her return when we present our 2022 in-person show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"454\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/road2ca.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Laura-Heine5.jpg\" alt=\"collage quilts\" class=\"wp-image-7867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/road2ca.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Laura-Heine5.jpg 454w, https:\/\/road2ca.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Laura-Heine5-272x300.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Phyllis Cullen &nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A resident of Hawaii, <a href=\"https:\/\/road2ca.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/11\/meet-roadhome-teacher-phyllis-cullen\/\">Phyllis Cullen<\/a> is an anesthesiologist turned quilter. She is also a trained artist. Phyliss is known for combining painting and fabric in her fiber art creations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phyllis taught 5 classes during Road@Home, with two them focusing on collage quilts: <em>It\u2019s All About the Face<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/road2ca.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Cullen.jpg\" alt=\"collage quilts\" class=\"wp-image-8085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/road2ca.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Cullen.jpg 500w, https:\/\/road2ca.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Cullen-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And <em>Wild (Fabric) Animal (Or Bird) Collage<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"262\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/road2ca.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/PC5.jpg\" alt=\"collage quilts\" class=\"wp-image-8087\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During her classes, Phyllis told her students, \u201cDon\u2019t expect to be done\u201d with your project by the end of class. \u201cIt takes a couple days.\u201d \u201c<strong>Go at your own pace<\/strong>.\u201d She also instilled confidence in her students by telling them to \u201cmake all your mistakes in class so that next time you go to work on the project, you\u2019ve got the technique down.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Phyllis, a must have notion for creating collage quilts is Steam-A-Seam-2. Steam-A-Seam-2 is a fusible web that allows for perfect placement every time. It does not stick to your sewing needle and when pressed, it permanently bonds fabric together.&nbsp; \u201c<strong>Use a sharpie<\/strong> to trace your pattern on the front of the Steam-A-Seam-2 and cut around the design.\u201d It makes it easier to see what you are doing when creating your collage pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She also presented during the popular evening class, Roundabout 2.0. The title of her class was Wild and Easy Animal Collage. Phyllis shared an easy way to get a variety of colors incorporated into your collage quilts is to <strong>use jelly rolls<\/strong>. \u201cThey offer a variety that varies in values from light to dark.\u201d \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jane Haworth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/road2ca.com\/blog\/2021\/01\/05\/meet-roadhome-teacher-jane-haworth\/\">Jane Haworth<\/a> is an award winning professional quilter specializing in making nature inspired raw edge fabric collage quilts using her own hand dyed fabrics and commercial fabrics. She taught 2 quilt collage classes during Road@Home, <em>Succulent Love Fabric Collage<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"797\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/road2ca.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_9787.jpg\" alt=\"collage quilts\" class=\"wp-image-8141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/road2ca.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_9787.jpg 797w, https:\/\/road2ca.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_9787-300x246.jpg 300w, https:\/\/road2ca.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_9787-768x629.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 797px) 100vw, 797px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And <em>Pink Cosmos Fabric Collage.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/road2ca.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_9788.jpg\" alt=\"collage quilts\" class=\"wp-image-8142\" width=\"502\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/road2ca.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_9788.jpg 765w, https:\/\/road2ca.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_9788-300x291.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Collage quilts are a perfect fit for Jane because her favorite aspect of quilting is <strong>color and fabric<\/strong>.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kaffefassett.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kaffe Fassett<\/a> has had a big influence on her. She heard him speak while attending college in 1984. His ability to blend and select \u201call those colors\u201d is the same technique Jane uses for her raw-edge college appliqu\u00e9.\u00a0 Jane shares, \u201cThis allows me to cut, layer then glue the fabrics before machine quilting.\u201d \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During Roundabout 2.0, Jane\u2019s presentation was, \u201cFabric Collage Fish.\u201d She encouraged students to follow her lead and <strong>use a variety of colors with a range of values<\/strong> to give contrast in their design. She also recommended using <strong>Alene\u2019s Tacky Glue<\/strong> to hold the pieces down on the foundation fabric. \u201cGluing pieces together can extend the amount of fabric and is an easy way to start a collage.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/road2ca.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_9891.jpg\" alt=\"collage quilts\" class=\"wp-image-8188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/road2ca.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_9891.jpg 640w, https:\/\/road2ca.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_9891-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Road@Home was a great place to learn trending quilt techniques \u2013 like collage quilts \u2013 from experts in their field. Participants will find the same quality of instructors and class content at Road@Home May. Registration for those classes will begin soon. &nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the hottest quilting trends is collage quilts. A collage quilt borrows a technique from the fine arts world where quilting is paired with applique to create unique designs. Collage quilts take advantage of print fabrics, different methods, and a lot of creative imagination. 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