KAQ Artist Member Linda Frost

Featured Artist
Linda Frost

Shuttered View

Q: How did you get into art quilting? A: I have been sewing clothing since age 7, and occasionally would make quilts using the leftovers from these projects. About 10 years ago, I took a "Quilt in a Day" class, which introduced me to rotary cutters and assembly line piecing. Then I bought a new Bernina sewing machine, and I was off and running. After making quite a few traditional and reproduction quilts, I began experimenting with more free form piecing and quilting, along with hand dying fabric. My first serious attempt at an art quilt won Best in Show, Amateur/Innovative at the Pacific International Quilt Show in San Francisco. A class with Nancy Crow changed my quilt construction methods again, freeing me from the ruler in the rotary cutter and ruler combination.	Driving Rain
Driving Rain Detail	Q: What do you like about making art quilts? (i.e. processes, materials, etc.) A: I love working with color. Working in fabric and thread adds an additional pleasure of texture and touch, as well as an additional challenge of flat, sturdy construction.
Q: Tell us about the works featured on the KAQ website. A: "Cowbelles" was created for a competition that required a cowgirl theme. The longer I worked on this piece, the sillier it became. Shuttered View, Triangle Study #1, and Driving Rain are all experiments in intuitive piecing, with an additional pattern created by machine quilting. "DNA Project" is an practice piece where I worked with curved piecing.	Cowbelles
DNA Project	Q: What inspires you? A: I have had my quilting inspired by virtually all other forms of decorative arts, as well as other quilters. Architecture and nature both can supply interesting forms to try in fabric.
Q: Have you taken any classes, seminars, attended conferences or been mentored by other art quilters? If so, please explain. A: I have taken many classes and seminars, and owe a debt to all of my teachers. I am grateful for the instruction and encouragement given to me by Nancy Crow in particular. Q: Where do you see your work going in the future? A: I would like to dye more of my own fabric in the future, and be able to successfully use these surface designs in my quilts.	Triangle Study
Cowbelles Detail	Q: Do you have a website, studio, email address? If so, please give contact information. A: I have a website under construction. My email address is LLFrost@sunflower.com Some of my reproduction work of historic quilts can be seen in Barbara Brackman's books "Civil War Quilts" and "Civil War Women". My quilt Kansas Flowers will be in the KC Star Book "A Summer on the Prairie".

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