The New Quilt 2024 Preview: Rachaeldaisy Dodd

Scraps Devine by Rachaeldaisy Dodd of Wallace, Victoria transforms fabric remnants, strips and small pieces that might normally be discarded, to create a graceful dancing vine.

Rachaeldaisy Dodd has been lucky to follow a creative path, from delving into crafts as a child and then working as a creative florist for more than 20 years. She discovered patchwork and quilting in the early 2000’s, and that was it, she was hooked! 

Since then, Rachaeldaisy has become synonymous with bold, colourful, eye popping quilts. Whilst honouring the tradition of quilting she continues to find fresh ways and new techniques to interpret conventional designs. Her use of 3D elements such as folded and gathered fabric techniques, YoYo puffs, prairie points, RicRac, wool felt and denim come together to create beautifully, unique textured work. 

Rachaeldaisy’s fresh interpretation of the art of quilting has seen her quilts exhibited in quilt shows and galleries and featured in many publications both nationally and internationally. They have received many prizes including awards for Best in Show at both the 2015 and 2016 Australian Modern Quilt Show, Best in Show at the 2016 QuiltNSW Members Quilt Show. Most Innovative at 2017 Dare to Differ Contemporary Textiles Exhibition, Houston Quilt Show 2018, Runner-up Pro-Hart Outback Award 2019, Best Use of Colour and Viewers Choice Awards. 

Her book 'Whizz Bang! Adventures in Folded Fabric' published with Quiltmania, focuses on the techniques that create her folded fabric quilts. 

When she isn't travelling to teach, Rachaeldaisy resides on the traditional lands of the Wadawarrung people, surrounded by a garden of dancing trees. 

See more of Rachaeldaisy's artwork at: www.rachaeldaisy.com

 

Plan an art excursion!  

The New Quilt 2024, on exhibition at Hawkesbury Regional Gallery, Windsor, NSW from 4 May to 23 June 2024. Official opening and awards ceremony from 6pm on Friday 3 May 2024. RSVP to the gallery. 

Gallery hours: Open 6 days a week Monday, Wednesday-Friday 10am-4pm Saturday-Sunday 10am-3pm. Closed on Tuesday and public holidays.

 

Twitchers all of a Twitter! Art to Wear 2011

This year the Art to Wear exhibitors were inspired by a lorikeet palette to create
Twitchers all of a Twitter!

Reminder: Art to Wear 2011 Closing Soon

Art to Wear is a juried exhibition of wearable art presented by The Quilters' Guild of NSW as part of the annual members' exhibition at the Sydney Quilt Show. The theme for 2011 is "Twitchers all of a twitter -- Aussie Bird" with a palette of Greens 70%, Blues 15%, Yellow 5%, Red 5%, your choice 5%.

Entries are open to individual Guild members. The closing date for entries is 21 December 2010. Download:

• Art to Wear 2011 Entry Form
• Art to Wear 2011 New Applicants Expression of Interest Form

Art to Wear 2011: Twitchers all of a twitter - Aussie Bird

Art to Wear is a juried exhibition of wearable art presented by The Quilters' Guild of NSW as part of the annual members' exhibition at the Sydney Quilt Show. The theme for 2011 is "Twitchers all of a twitter -- Aussie Bird" which features the colours (again of Australia)of our Rainbow Lorikeet. The designated palette is Greens 70%, Blues 15% Yellow 5% Red 5% your choice 5%” (ref ‘What Bird Is That’ page 422 Rainbow Lorikeet).

Entries are open to individual Guild members. The closing date for entries is 21 December 2010. Download:

• Art to Wear 2011 Entry Form
• Art to Wear 2011 New Applicants Expression of Interest Form

Classic Oz Rocks! Art to Wear 2010 @ Gosford Regional Gallery

The exhibition of Classic Oz Rocks continue at Gosford Regional Gallery until Sunday 25 July.

Based on the colours of the Australian Outback, this exhibition of fashion design draws on some of Australia’s most talented textile artists. All garments designed for this exhibition have been created using a limited colour palette. Held annually as part of the Sydney Quilt Show in Darling Harbour, this is the first time that the Art to Wear section has travelled outside Sydney. This year’s exhibition features guest artist Cheryl Bridgart from Adelaide.

Weekend Activities: 19 & 20 June 2010

The following activities take place each day this weekend Saturday and Sunday, 19 and 20 June at the Sydney Quilt Show:

• 10am:  floor talk by guest exhibitor and Best of Show winner Kay Haerland;
• 11.30 am: floor talk by guest exhibitor Gai Haines;
• 2pm: floor talk by guest exhibitor and Best of Show winner Kay Haerland;
• 10-11am, 12-1pm and 2-3pm demonstrations of techniques used in the Art to Wear garments; and
• Kidskills: 10am and 1pm, a free activity aimed at introducing children to the delights of colour, fabric and block designs.

In addition, at 3pm, Sunday 20 June 2010, you are invited to join Dr Dianne Firth, exhibition curator for a floor talk about the exhibition and the selection process for The New Quilt 2010 Contemporary Quilt Textiles at Manly Art Gallery & Museum, the Esplanade, Manly.

Art to Wear Retrospective Guest Exhibitor 2010: Cheryl Bridgart

Entries for "Classic Oz Rocks", the Art to Wear section in the Sydney Quilt Show 2010 have now closed. Preparations for the the exhibition are progressing well and the Guild is pleased to advise that our Retrospective Guest Exhibitor for 2010 is Cheryl Bridgart who last exhibited in 2002. Cheryl's studio/gallery is in old horse stables in down town Adelaide.

Cheryl is an internationally recognized master of the Art Form of Thread Painting creating portraits, fantasy pieces, animals, landscapes and Wearable Art. Cheryl's inspiration comes from her dreams, nature and life. Cheryl has taught and exhibited extensively overseas.

Cheryl was the winner of The Australian Tourism Commission/Qantas / Australian Arts Councils Dreamtime 96 “National Billy Can Art Award”. This Image was used to promote Australian tourism world wide. Cheryl's artwork is in numerous collections including The Powerhouse Museum (Sydney), Plescher / Palmer (USA); Madeira International Art Collection (UK); Hemeji (Japan) and the Victorian State Opera.

2010 Guild Exhibitions Entry Closing Dates

The Guild has a busy exhibition program for 2010. Here's a reminder of the relevant closing dates for entries:

• Art to Wear 2010 - the theme is "Classic Oz Rocks" with a designated palette of ochre 70%, teal 15% & indigo 10% your choice 5%”. Entry is open to all individual Guild members. Download an entry form for Art to Wear 2010. Completed entry forms and associated materials must be received by 31 December 2009.
  
• Sydney Quilt Show 2010 - entry forms will be posted to members in late January. Entries close on 1 March. See the December issue of the newsletter for details of categories; and
  
• The New Quilt 2010 - entries close on 18 March 2010. Entry is open to all quiltmakers. Download The New Quilt 2010 Entry Form (84KB). For more information, Pamela Fitzsimons - pamela.fitzsimons@gmail.com