Sunday, February 21, 2010
Folsom Quilt and Fiber Guild Renames Art Quilt Challenge in Honor of Emma Allebes
This was taken from the program of the Folsom Quilt & Fiber Guild's 25th Anniversary Show:
When you say 'art quilt' or 'wearable art' among quilters, those in the know think of Emma Allebes and her contributuion to both branches of fiber art as an artist and teacher.
As the original owner of Tayo's Fabrics in Old Town Fair Oaks, Emma nurtured mny fiber artists, wearable artists and quilters in their chosen crafts. Her shop was a place that people gathered to learn together and to enjoy the association with other fiber arts enthusiasts.
This nationally recognized quilt and wearable arts teacher was known for her use of yellow in her creations. Other favorites of hers appeared in the form of black and white checks and many buttons. Her bindings, whether it was on wearables, art quilts or traditional quilts were amazing - all bias, and most often checks.
Emma took an 'outside 'the box' approach to her projects. When she was chosen to 'dress' a lion figure for the Fair Oaks Festival, Emma of course dressed it in a quilt. Moreover, the quilt was designed to turn the lion into a rooster!
Emma's legacy of involvement ranged from the Folsom Quilt and Fiber Guild and the River City Guild, to the Gypsy Traders, Northern Californian Quilt Council and above all, her church. Renaming the art challenge, The Emma Allebes Art Challenge, is a fitting reminder of her serivce to our craft and her positive influenece on all of us who knew her.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Emma Allebes
I have just snippets of memories: sewing at Zephyr Point Retreat. We stitched next to each other one whole wwwkend. She was making the quilt for your dad as a surprise and it was so interesting watching it come together. Also, modeling for her at the trunk show at Tayo's. That was so fun. I smile every time I remember. Emma's clothes were made for Emma and really looked best on her.
Affectionately,
Sheila Bayley
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