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I am pleased to introduce my friend Cathy Tomm. Cathy is an extraordinary
young woman. She is a professional long-arm quilter with a thriving
business. She is also the mother of young children, a gardener
and an accomplished horsewoman. Yet she still finds time to make
fabric and create exceptional original designs. Her finest work
is deeply rooted in traditional quilting, but interpreted in a
contemporary fashion. She uses simple |
repeating
patterns, strong colours and dynamic quilting to create strong,
vibrant works of art. It is no surprise that Cathy has won many
awards for her quilts. I hope you will enjoy seeing some of Cathy's
wonderful work.
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M a r y H o l d g r a f e r.
Cathy Tomm - Artist statement:
My first Studio
Art Class was like Summer Camp with homework. I continued to take
painting classes continued until I discovered quilting in 1995.
I began by making traditional pieced quilts, but soon found myself
creating my own Art Quilt designs, as well as creating my own
fabric. Fabric is the main ingredient to my artwork, and I love
to mix rich colors that flow and illuminate across the surface.
Experimenting with simple shapes and color help me work through
my days, whether it be waiting for spring gardening, or teaching
my children the names of colors and shapes. A strong graphic repeating
element is evident in many of my pieces, and I also love to mix
organic fabrics with complex organic quilting lines. As a master
of machine quilting techniques, I chooses the important added
texture with care. Free roaming quilting lines add to the richness
and individuality of each piece.
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