Quilty Pleasures – Leslie Gabriëlse

This is an extra fun post because I get to talk about my buddy Leslie Gabriëlse

I met him a few weeks ago while we both were up at the La Conner Quilt and Textile Museum hanging a few pieces. [Yes its a him. Leslie is a boy name in Holland. Where he hails from.]

Quilty Pleasures - Leslie Gabriëlse

I was fortunate enough to see a lecture by him while he was in the country and he spoke a bit on his process, which is different from a lot of other quilters because his stitches are mostly for keeping the pieces on and he uses paint without any qualm.

Quilty Pleasures - Leslie Gabriëlse

this gives the figures nice lines and shadows.

Quilty Pleasures - Leslie Gabriëlse

His work gave me a new perspective on how to construct quilts like paintings. It’s nice to see other methods.

Quilty Pleasures - Leslie Gabriëlse

Here is my favorite of his pieces. I couldn’t find any details. but he put a bird on it.

Quilty Pleasures - Leslie Gabriëlse

What do you think about painting on quilts for the details?