In this final Project Recipe event of the year, textile artist, genealogist, and Projectkin member, Lynda Heines shares her approach to the art of storytelling using fabric.
Thank you for sharing this video with Lynda Heins story, I truly enjoyed it. I started making story quilts in 2021. On my first quilt titled: Theresa Childhood Home Story Quilt, I painted some of my favourite memories as I wanted them to be preserved for years to come. Making this quilt truly changed my life, I started showing my quilt and people wanted to know the story behind each block I painted. Several told me I needed to write these memories down in a book! After giving it some thought I wrote and published Quilted Memoirs. Since then I have made another 12 quilts about my childhood home. So I can relate to Linda's Story telling, as making this quilt brought out the creative side of me I didn't know was there. Now, I can now say that I am a quilt artist, storyteller and an author. All because of a quilt, who knew a quilt could change one's life!
Theresa, Glad you enjoyed my talk. It was so much fun to share some of my family history. That is wonderful that you ended up writing a book. Sounds like you are busy!! So glad the quilt brought out your creative side. Yes, you definitely are a quilt artist, storyteller and author!! Thanks for commenting. Lynda
Oh Marian, forgive my delay in responding. By late December I was in such a rush to get presents wrapped and suitcases packed. And oh my yes, it was a thrill to finally be able to feature Linda and her remarkable work.
My simple mission here at Projectkin is to encourage everyone to share their stories — in any way that works for you or to the story itself.
Linda’s art is remarkable in that it elevates quilting, a historic form of storytelling. With the twist of fabric printing, she’s combining these fabric pieces with forms more familiar as scrapbooks or even slide shows. The fabric adds a dimension that makes it familiar. When pieces of favorite clothing are used, it can even be familial. Sigh… This is exactly what Projectkin is all about.
Thank you for sharing this video with Lynda Heins story, I truly enjoyed it. I started making story quilts in 2021. On my first quilt titled: Theresa Childhood Home Story Quilt, I painted some of my favourite memories as I wanted them to be preserved for years to come. Making this quilt truly changed my life, I started showing my quilt and people wanted to know the story behind each block I painted. Several told me I needed to write these memories down in a book! After giving it some thought I wrote and published Quilted Memoirs. Since then I have made another 12 quilts about my childhood home. So I can relate to Linda's Story telling, as making this quilt brought out the creative side of me I didn't know was there. Now, I can now say that I am a quilt artist, storyteller and an author. All because of a quilt, who knew a quilt could change one's life!
Theresa, Glad you enjoyed my talk. It was so much fun to share some of my family history. That is wonderful that you ended up writing a book. Sounds like you are busy!! So glad the quilt brought out your creative side. Yes, you definitely are a quilt artist, storyteller and author!! Thanks for commenting. Lynda
Reminds me of the Hmong people’s quilts.
Oh, interesting yes. And in a way the reverse appliqué of the mola made by the Guna in Panama and Columbia. Memory of them sent me to a quick search to get the details here… smithsonianmag.com/travel/the-colorful-history-behind-panamas-mola-180980536/ Now, I’m inspired… 🥰
In the new year, I want to showcase fabric art with links to this interview. Thanks for featuring Lynda today.
Oh Marian, forgive my delay in responding. By late December I was in such a rush to get presents wrapped and suitcases packed. And oh my yes, it was a thrill to finally be able to feature Linda and her remarkable work.
My simple mission here at Projectkin is to encourage everyone to share their stories — in any way that works for you or to the story itself.
Linda’s art is remarkable in that it elevates quilting, a historic form of storytelling. With the twist of fabric printing, she’s combining these fabric pieces with forms more familiar as scrapbooks or even slide shows. The fabric adds a dimension that makes it familiar. When pieces of favorite clothing are used, it can even be familial. Sigh… This is exactly what Projectkin is all about.
Thank you for your kind words. 🥰
No need to apologize. . . I totally agree that fabric art is a magical form of storytelling. :-D