MADELINE ISLAND SCHOOL OF THE ARTS...more thoughts

Time for reflection is a gift.  My thoughts have remained on the recent Gwen Marston extravaganza at the Madeline Island School of the Arts with Gwen and yours truly. There is pleasure in watching students experience Liberated Quiltmaking. Gwen introduced her book in the mid 1990s, and has delighted in sharing her ideas ever since. Many students were accomplished quiltmakers, some were also instructors. Observing their ongoing enthusiasm for this process confirms the staying power of Liberated Quiltmaking.

Gwen and I offered a gallery of inspiration, demonstrations and opportunity for students to explore and develop their ideas.

small study 10 1/2" x 11 1/2"
by pam beal

Here is a little fun...someone really got the point!

working with 3/4" strips

As many quilters know, we have a fine craft and we enjoy each other's company. Time together is a gift. Thanks again to everyone who joined Gwen and I at the Madeline Island School of the Arts.  ---pjb

www.madelineschool.com

www.gwenmarston.com

GWEN MARSTON, PAM BEAL & MADELINE ISLAND SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

The Madeline Island School of the Arts was the site of the Gwen Marston extravaganza. Small Studies with Gwen Marston & Pam Beal was Gwen's last workshop as she sails into retirement.  An island in Lake Superior offered the perfect setting to allow this creative group the opportunity to, well create!  And celebrate Gwen, and enjoy friends and make new friends, and benefit from the sincere attention of the MISA staff members.  Thank you MISA and all of the fine students who joined us.

Now for a few of the quilts, and I should mention that many students were mostly new to Liberated Quiltmaking.  (apologies--my photos are only sew-sew)

Gwen & I posing with her book Minimal Quiltmaking
Her quilt and mine are on facing pages
Photo credit: Lisa Taglia

Marge Tucker & I
We go back to Beaver Island Quilt Retreat days
Must be an island theme with this crowd
Photo credit: Cindy Bowker