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.
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