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The Cutting (& Stitching) Edge – Jimmy McBride

by Mr X Stitch on 18 February 2010

Jimmy McBride is a quilting artist from Brooklyn.

He creates large-scale quilted pieces inspired by Hubble telescope imagery.  They are phenomenal.

His work reflects the experience of an intergalactic haulier, producing quilts as he travels the cosmos: “I travel back and forth from rock to rock carrying those two all important gems- salt and vinegar. There’s a [...]

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The Cutting (& Stitching) Edge – Melanie Testa

by Mr X Stitch on 14 January 2010

Melanie Testa is a quilt and textile artist from Brooklyn.

From a distance, these pieces remind me of the gorgeous art work of David Mack – they are amazing. The layers of imagery and the colour composition are really beautiful. The quilting is used to add depth and texture and has really opened my eyes to [...]

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