Instagram: @bethandtrevor
E-mail: quiltmakers@ozquiltnetwork.org.au
We have always had an interest in textiles and made our first ‘quilt’ together in 1972, but it was not until 1988 that we began to take a serious interest in textile art.
A sampler quilt was made, we then began to experiment using a rich colour palette and hand stitch, then came the use of fabric paint and textural free motion machine stitch. We began to design together collaboratively and continue to do so. We enjoy the development process of our work and combined interest.
We have exhibited nationally and internationally and are represented in international and Australian private collections. Work in public collections includes the ACT Hospice, Parliament House Art Collection, the ACT Government Library Service and the ACT Heritage Library.
Black and White
Retail Price: NFS
Dimensions: 180x180cm (H x W)
Statement: Using a composition of strictly black and white fabrics in different ratios to create an illusion of tonal values radiating from the central blocks to the outer border.
Exhibitions: Second Place Large Quilt Professional 2019 Canberra Quilters Exhibition.
Photographer: David Paterson
Snapshots
Retail Price: NFS
Dimensions: 120 x 100 (H x W)
Statement: Travelling the Canola trail in the Riverina we follow roads that snake though Canola fields on our way to Wagga Wagga. In spring the sight of these fields in full colour is awe inspiring, regardless of the time of day they dominate the colours of the landscape.
Exhibitions: 6th Biennial Golden Textures Contemporary Art Quilt Exhibition at Central Goldfields Art Gallery, Maryborough, Victoria
Photographer: David Paterson
Collections: Hot Lava III (triptych)
Retail Price: NFS
Dimensions: 180 x 165cm (H x W)
Statement: Collecting appeals, the objects provide interest on a number of levels, their shapes, individuality, colour and the story behind them, it all becomes part of the process, its colour, interesting shapes and amazing thick lava like glazes provided the concept for the process behind these quilts
Exhibitions: tACTile Travelling Exhibtion 2007
Photographer: David Paterson
Sunbathing
Retail Price: NFS
Dimensions: 160 x 156cm (H x W)
Statement: The fish sit motionless, close to the surface of the water basking in the warmth, suddenly darting out of sight when startled.
Exhibitions: Golden Textures 2023, Finalist Australian Quilt Show 2024
Photographer: David Paterson
Let’s Dance
Retail Price: NFS
Dimensions: 146x146cm (H x W)
Statement: An exercise in using plain coloured fabric and a traditional quilt block. This colourful small quilt makes the eyes dance with the movement created by blending many colours together into 7.5cm square blocks.
Exhibitions: 2nd Prize Professional Canberra Quilters Annual Exhibition 2021
Photographer: David Paterson
