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Show 16 Signpost Tuesday, May 13, 1986 Chem professor formulates quilts by Leona Vandre Arts and Entertainment Kditor The coverlet that warms the toes, that illuminates a room, that creates the country charm is more than a piecing of fabric it is a patchwork of lives. Quilts reflect their times, their place and their creators. Their crafting is an art form born of the need for self-expression, the need for recording history, and the need for giving of self. "Ohs" and "Ahs" sounded as each bed-sized canvas was unfurled. Novice and artisan alike marveled at the intricacy of the designs, their masterful execution, and the variety of patterns and interpretations. To Dr. Helen James, quilting is a hobby. For the audience at the Brown Bagger, Dr. James' quilting is an art form. "It goes in the genes," said Dr. James, chemistry professor at Weber Stage College. Quilting has been passed down in her family, although it skipped a generation because her mother didn't quilt, she said. Dr. James started with an historical tour of quilt-making in her family In 1876 at age 14, Dr. James' grandmother pieced the T quilt, a Dr. Helen James 5400-pieced pattern of directional, seriffed T's described as shirts hanging on a clothesline. Because they believed that "only God is perfect," said Dr. James, it was a common practice to put mistakes in a quilt. Fabric with red polka dots on a white background used in a quilt of blue tones exemplified this practice. The chemistry prof did not always quilt. When her walls were covered with needlepoint and cross stitch, she said, she decided to try quilting and in the last 12 to 13 years has created 25 bed-sized masterpieces. At first, her patterns were traditional. She learned from books and followed directions. Now she creates the designs as an interpretation of a competition theme or as a reflection of the life and interests of the person for whom she is making the quilt. The bicentennial theme quilt is red, white and blue with an eagle and quiver quilted in the center. "Flora and Fauna" features vibrant blue patches with animal designs, green patches of varying hues with plant designs, rust fabric for the earth with vine-pattern quilting and blue for the sky with feather quilting. This year's theme is "Tricks with Triangles" for which she created "Aunt Helen's quilt," she said. The predominant color is green, her favorite color, and this quilting magician has pieced and quilted triangular pieces in a maze that fools the eye. She used a monkey wrench design in a quilt for a nephew who will graduate next month with a master's degree in engineering. A niece has loved Hummel figures since childhood. For her quilt, Dr. James cross-stitched nine pictures of Hummel figures, each about a foot in height, which took 18 months to complete. "You have to have one project to carry on the plane," she said. From behind the beakers and burners emerges an artist who says quilting keeps her going day by day. 9 COMPLETE DECORATING OR INDIVIDUAL RENTALS MANY THEMES INCLUDING: WICKER, WROUGHT IRON, COLONIAL, WESTERN, RUSTIC & ROMAN TABLES, CHAIRS BEVERAGE FOUNTAINS SNACK SETS SILK FLOWERS BACKDROPS PAPER GOODS LINENS CENTERPIECES GAZEBOS ARCHES CANOPY TENTS 37TH WEDDING INVITATIONS OGDEN s VISA JANE OLSON CONSULTANT OPEN af MONDAY - SATURDAY 10AM 6PM 3770 KIESEL AV. Spotlight- Wednesday, May 14 Percussion concert Dr. Donald Keipp, WSC percussion specialist, will appear in concert at 8 p.m. in the Austad Auditorium. The public is invited. Admission is free. Brown Bagger Diane J. Call lectures on "King Tut, The Untold Story" at 12:30 p.m. in UB417. Bring your lunch. Movie Rocky IV will be screened nightly Wednesday through Saturday in the Wildcat Theatre. Showtimes are 7 and 9:30 with a midnight show on Friday. Thursday, May 15 Music convocation The WSC Department of 'Music will present a convocation for majors and minors in music at 10:30 a.m. in the Parry Choral Room. The new curriculum and requirements will be discussed. Art The WSC Art Department will present a pottery demonstration in the U.B. Gallery during open hour at 10:30 a.m. Play God's Favorite, the Neil Simon comedy, opens in the Allred Theatre for a seven-performance run, May 15-17 and May 21-24. Curtain time is 8 p.m. Vocal auditions Open auditions for the show choir, Weber State Singers, will be held May 15-17. Interested persons should prepare two contrasting songs and secure an audition appointment by contacting the music department at 626-6437 or Evelyn Harris at 626-6439. Art reception A reception for WSC student artists whose work has been chosen for display in the annual Student Art Exhibition will be held in the Collett Art Gallery from 7 to 10 p.m. Richard Johnston, director of the SLC Art Center, will speak. Awards will be presented and refreshments served. The public is invited to attend.Sunday, May 18 Organ recital Organist Mieko Imai will perform in a Senior. Recital at 8 p.m. in St. Paul's Lutheran Church at 3329 Harrison Blvd. The public is invited free of charge. On-Going Art exhibit The annual Student Art Exhibition will be on display in the Collett Art Gallery until June 6. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. yFarrs, y Better Quality Fan Better Price f : .. " " . " n i I' v t I II h i ; j . j .r , -j ft - , " , 9J O Guarantee: If your diamond does not appraise in writing (within 30 days of purchase) for AT LEAST 40 more than your purchase price, your money will be refunded. 2434 Washington Blvd. Idaho Falls, Ogden, Salt Lake, Denver, and Aurora II II a I |
