Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Masters Art Quilts vol.2 Give Away part III

Last year an exhibit I participated in, The Ever Changing River, was exhibited at The National Quilt Museum in Paducah. A group of us went up the week end of the opening and had a tour of the museum given by Judy Schwender. Judy is the curator. Our exhibit takes a fair amount of space but there was a lot of wall space left to fill. Judy decided that she wanted to have the whole exhibit to focus on rivers. After all Paducah is located on the mighty Ohio River.

Among the many wonderful pieces of art hanging in the exhibit was a piece by Karin Franzen.


Pirouette III
49 x 42


Pirouette IV
49 x 42

I believe this is the piece that was hanging in that exhibit. Photographs can not do this piece of art justice. I can't begin to describe it either. I can tell you a little about her work as described in Masters Art Quilts Vol 2.

Karen's backgrounds are pieced or built up from multiple layers of silk organza, which she dyes, discharges, and screen prints. She fills each piece with details, which draws viewers in.

I totally agree with that comment. I could have spent the whole day looking at this piece. I would have then walked away still not knowing how she was able to accomplish her work.

I could go on and on but will just show you another piece of her work.

A Time to Dance
49 x 45


Leave a comment on my blog and you might be the winner of this wonderful book. I will draw a name at the end of the day tomorrow.



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23 comments:

  1. Marilyn WallAugust 31, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Marilyn I am trying to post to your blog I think google is making some changes:) I love your work - you are so sweet giving us a chance to win this awesome book. TY Would you please post this to you blog for me? TY
    xoxo Susan Ward

    "Imagination What a Wonderful Thing"
    Quilting In Kentucky
    http://artquiltssusanpi.blogspot.com/

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  2. Marilyn WallAugust 31, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Don't know what the problem is with Google. They booted me off Monday. Sorry for the problem.

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  3. Kit LangSeptember 1, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    I would love a chance to win a copy of this book - found your giveaway through the quilt art list. :)

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  4. KittyKwilterSeptember 1, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    I would love to win this book. The first volume is wonderful, and all the quilts I've seen from this one are exquisite too. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  5. Marilyn WallSeptember 1, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Blogger is having an "issue" of some sort & no matter what I do, I cannot seem to leave a comment on your blog! Love your work & would love a chance to win Masters, vol.2!

    Wendy L Starn

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  6. patty a.September 1, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Please throw my name in the hat for a chance to win. Thanks for hosting this giveaway.

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  7. Rebecca Lilly SeguraSeptember 1, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    This book is at the top of my wish list!! Thank you for the opportunity.

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  8. TheaMinPASeptember 1, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    wow - wish I had found this blog hop sooner! these are all fantastic blogs - and this book is too beautiful for words.

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  9. Linda MacSeptember 1, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Thank you for this opportunity to win the book. I am at a point where I need some new inspiration.

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  10. UnknownSeptember 1, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    That's true, this book is wonderful! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  11. Sandy in CASeptember 1, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    I'd love to win this book. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  12. DianeSeptember 1, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    What a great show you were in last year. Wish I had seen it too. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I win the book, and let me tell you, it's not easy typing this comment with crossed fingers. LOL Diane www.dianem.wordpress.com

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  13. Janice mSeptember 1, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    please add my name to the "hat" whatever that turns out to be!!! (Linda Minton's pet dish????)he he would really enjoy the book!!

    janice

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  14. Nina MarieSeptember 1, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Ohhh I would love to win this book - I've read the other over and over and am so glad they decided to do another!

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  15. SandiSeptember 1, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Marilyn, I think there is something magical about birds with long necks, long legs and lovely wings. Her work is spectacular and understand why you favour her.

    I love photographing flamingoes when I go to a zoo and hope one day to make something inspired by her direction.

    Thanks for this opportunity and the sharing you do with us.

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  16. Beth in TNSeptember 1, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Would love to win a copy of this book to go with Vol. I.

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  17. GillSeptember 1, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Karin's work is fantastic!
    This looks a great book!

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  18. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Beautiful works. Thanks for the chance to win this Book!

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  19. Marcia W.September 1, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    If I am so fortunate as to win, this will be my first art quilt book. The inspiration would be wonderful! Thanks for the chance to win this book.

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  20. WoolenSailsSeptember 1, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    That is a show I would love to see in person, but since I can't, winning the book would be the next best thing. Love what I have seen so far, so much inspiration.

    Debbie

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  21. Marilyn WallSeptember 1, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    ell-in-or@comcast.net another one who could not post.

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  22. Windy Hill HappeningsSeptember 2, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    I love Karen's work and wonder if she has a website. I also have the first Master Art Quilt book...so glad they've done a second!

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  23. UnknownJuly 7, 2016 at 11:32 PM

    It was a sad day when Karin decided to leave the quilting world. She does pieces for herself and friends I believe. Her work is incredible. Karin is definitely a woman of many, many talents and a wonderful person to just sit and talk.

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