about

My original 2D wall hangings/tapices/art quilts) and 3D tabletop installations add interest to a decor and help control acoustics in modern interiors with hard shiny surfaces. My art quilts are large enough to hang (~1m – 2.5m) but I also produce smaller ones are ideal for framing or mounting on stretched canvases.  My fibreart is for sale, and I undertake commissions - so contact me for further information. 

In my minimalist abstract works I still use the basic sewing skills learned in my 50s Australian childhood, and self education has continued at various times when I've been fortunate to attend some excellent workshops by outstanding teachers; and I'm still learning from personal interactions and the masses of stuff available online.  All fabrics interest me, and I've worked with many, including cottons, silk and nylon organzas, mylar, vinyl and leather plus some salvaged and recycled materials. I'll sew with any thread I can put through a needle.  My techniques are mainly hand and machine stitch, fused applique and at times, burning. I embellish with hand stitch and sometimes some beading.

My work is held in public and private collections in Australia, USA, Argentina and Uruguay. In addition to solo exhibitions in those countries, my art has appeared in many prestigious international juried, invitational and curated group exhibitions, including 6 Quilt Nationals and several Art Quilt Australia biennials.  I exhibit regularly in USA and Australia, occasionally teach workshops, and welcome opportunities to speak to textile and fibre art groups.

My blog, www.alisonschwabe.com/weblog/ is in effect my artist’s diary, where I write on interesting and influential experiences such as exhibitions or workshops attended; and I outline and discuss some of the sample making to explore materials or techniques I'm considering for new work.

I discuss my 2021 and 2023 Quilt National quilts on YouTube: QN21 and QN23 

A PDF of my full catalogue is downloadable  here.   

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