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Barbara Olson's "Life Unfolding" Shows In Seattle

A remarkable Barbara Olson design was on display in the Art Large Category at the APWQ Show in Tacoma. The name of this piece is "Life Unfolding".

“In The Beginning” one of Barbara’s art quilts was chosen as one of the 100 Best American Quilts of The Century. Many of her art quilts are included in corporate and private collections across the country.

Barbara has developed workshops and lectures for those interested in expanding their unique creative talents in the area of quilt art for the last eighteen years. Her classes are not only fun and dynamic they are also filled with wonderful techniques that will excite the adventuresome creative spirit. Barb's signature quilting and embellishing techniques are available on her DVD, Jumpstart Your Creativity on the Nine Patch Media website.

Here's Barbara's design in Seattle:

Life unfolds from the bottom of the ocean. The wondrous orbs rise to the surface. This design is an Barbara Olson original and she used turned edge machine applique, fusing, satin stitching and machine quilting techniques. The quilt measures 60"x78".