Gourd Quilt The world's first gourd quilt was on display at the Missouri Gourd Show, April 23 and 24, 2005. The Gourdpatch Quilt combines the talents of 112 gourd artists from the United States, Canada and Australia to create an extraordinary community art project. Measuring 3' x 5' and representing more than 1,000 hours in its creation and construction, the Gourdpatch Quilt has been touring national and state gourd shows to provide public education about the ancient and ageless art of gourd crafting. Painting, pyrography, basketry, beading and carving were just some of the techniques applied to the 4" x 4" flat sections of gourds before they were painstakingly stitched together to form one unique tableau. There are 3 artists representing the state of Missouri on the quilt. Shirley Bisby, Melynda Lotven, and Beti Suarez. ____________________ Photos of the Gourdpatch Quilt, its history and artists' biographies may be viewed by visiting www.thegourdquilt.com. |
