In Memoriam - Emma Allebes
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Saturday, October 17, 2009
SAQA
Monday, October 12, 2009
Goodbye, Emma
Goodbye, Emma...
Emma Allebes, one of my favorite people, crossed over last week. Emma was a woman of extraordinary talent and creativity in the fabric art world. She made some of the most wonderful quilts and wearable art I've ever seen - colorful, imaginative, flamboyant, sometimes silly, always excellently crafted, and, most definitely, never boring! I met her many years ago when I was just a novice at art quilting, and used to attend quarterly meetings of the NorCal SAQA group. I've been unable to attend the meetings for quite a while, and have missed the group very much - the inspiration I got from seeing and talking with those exceptionally creative women every few months kept me going, even though their creativity and talent often awed me into an intimidated speechlessness (yes, they did... can you imagine???) I especially missed Emma - she imparted the most delicious sense of humor and style, and was such a delight to talk to, and to listen to. She was a great story-teller, an excellent teacher and always inspired me with her sense of flair and fearlessness in creativity and her joie de vivre. I attended her memorial service yesterday afternoon, and was moved by the wonderful tributes and stories I heard about her life. It was especially delightful to see all of the gorgeous flower tributes festooned with black and white checkered ribbon - one of Emma's imprimaturs, and present in so much of her work. Years ago, she and her husband, Ted, started Tayo's fabric store in Fair Oaks. It was too far away from me for a casual run to a quilt shop, but I usually made a point of stopping there after SAQA meetings, and loved the selection of fabrics that so closely mirrored my own tastes.
I'm so very grateful I had the opportunity to know Emma. Shalom, and נוחי על משכבך בשלום, My Friend.
Francie
Shenna Mealey
Taxi Cab outfit
I especially thought of you when Emma Allebes got up and showed her quilts. You would love her. She is the Ultimate Grandma. She is "Oma" to her dears. She is famous for her Taxi Cab outfit (who wouldn't be!) and her grandaughter had her for Show and Tell. We have a new height to attain to as our future Grandmotherdom unfolds. It's good to be inspired.
Shenna Mealey
Trunk Show pics
Some pics, etc from a Trunk Show Mom did....
PRESENTATION |
 |  JANUARY 2005 -- Emma Allebes was our featured speaker in January. She shared the stories that have inspired the design of her quilts and garments. Hopefully this has awaken your own ideas as sources for designing your own creations. |
 |  |  Many thanks to our beautiful models.
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Shenna Mealey
'Rooseline'
This was a project Mom & Dad worked on together. Living in Fair Oaks with all the feral chickens & roosters in Fair Oaks Village - combining the Rooster with the Lion theme was a lot of fun.
 Pride of lionsBy Erin Sierchio More stories by this author... This article was published on 07.29.04.
Maybe it’s because we’re tired of being called a cow town that we’ve decided not to copy Chicago’s Cows on Parade exhibit. Instead, we’ve elected an animal we can be proud of: the lion. More than 60 life-sized lions, painted and embellished by area artists, are currently roaming the streets. The colorful cats are part of Lions on Safari, a region-wide civic art project that hopes to promote public art and increase tourism. The lions will be on display through September, after which they will be auctioned off to raise money for the Sacramento Zoo and the Developmental Disabilities Service Organization. The lions can be found throughout Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer and Yolo counties. Log onto www.lionsonsafari.com for exact locations. To find “Roosaline,” the rooster-lion hybrid pictured above, head to the American River Bank, 10123 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Fair Oaks. Call (916) 443-0000 for more info. |
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Shenna Mealey
'Let Us Oft Speak Kind Words'
This is another quilt that Mom entered in the LDS Church International Art Competition. This quilt is named after Dad's favorite hymn,
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Shenna Mealey
Shenna's Favorite
Mom made lots of beautiful things...among many of her creations that I love, this is my own personal favorite. This quilt is currently owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is in their permanent art collection. http://www.ldsmag.com/arts/010822worldview.html
Women of All Nations: Nurturing Peace
Embroidered fabric, 1996
Emma Allebes b. 1931 United States
Sister Allebes revealed that as sources for this quilt she chose a folk art style and sources from Scandinavian quilting. She said that it has been the pioneering work of women from nations throughout the world that peace continues to be maintained on earth. This is suggested by the expressive and joyful gestures of women across the quilt, from a farm woman before her home on the left, to contemporary women on with their residences. Birds are widely known as representations of peace. Hand embroidery work is the main tech-nique used by the maker as the picture elements have been created, while the quilting itself is done by a sewing machine.
Museum collection
Shenna Mealey
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Remembering Emma
As a new member of SAQA in 2008 and at my first regional meeting, Emma was the speaker/sharer. I remember being incredibly impressed with her art and workmanship and wondered what I had signed myself up for! She was a very gracious lady. Here are some photos sharing details of her art. Diane Ansel, Mill Valley, CA Diane Ansel Our lives cannot accommodate the very passions they inspire. |
Friday, October 9, 2009
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