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.