The Quilt Show posted the news that renowned quiltmaker Roberta Horton passed away on February 4. Their tribute is here with a link to a TQS episode featuring Roberta and her twin sister Mary Mashuta. [It's a 57-minute show, so allow yourself some time.]
I met Roberta and Mary in person in 2001. Here's the tale:
(Note: QFALA = Quilters' Forum of ALA. Now we are the ALA Biblioquilters.)
I have two of Roberta's books -- in fact, I have managed to acquire two copies of these two. There is a definite appeal to the array of fabrics used in her quilts and those of her students and colleagues. Scrappy but without jarring contrasts. Nothing trendy, just comfortable. That's a style I like!
. . . And maybe I will cut into those woven plaids from so long ago . . .
omigosh....so sorry to hear....lovely post...
ReplyDeleteI have the scrap quilt book, and I love it. Would love to look at the calico and beyond one...I think I will see if the library has it. I will miss her; an inspiration to me.
ReplyDeleteI have 4 of Roberta's books and I love all of them. For some reason I don't have the Scrap Quilt book. I taught from her "Amish Adventure" book in the early 1980's. I have used lots of her plaids and stripes, both my collection and an additional collection I purchased at a deceased quilter's garage sale. I took a workshop from her too about plaids, and every time she came by my table she would tell me "you just aren't getting it" so.....I never made a "Roberta" plaid quilt but have made many successful Wanda plaid quilts. She was a great visionary of working with unusual fabrics.
ReplyDeleteOh that makes me so sad. She will be greatly missed. I remember watching her one time and she said she had only given away one quilt and still regretted it. We all feel differently about our quilts and I guess they became part of who she was and she didn't want to let them go. I have her improv quilt book, so much useful information.
ReplyDeleteI have the Scrap Quilts book and one of hers on 'the fabric makes the quilt' - I love them. I'm sorry to hear that she is gone. And yes, you should, in her honor, cut into those plaids and make a quilt for yourself!
ReplyDeleteRoberta was a quilting icon and she will be missed.
ReplyDeleteShe will be missed indeed . You haven’t changed much in the years since! I’m jealous!
ReplyDeleteIt was a very sad day to find that Roberta had passed away. What a great story of meeting Mary and Roberta. Fabulous quilt makers and teachers, too!
ReplyDeleteYes cut into it... enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI have that classic Scrap Quilts book too, but never had the pleasure to meet Roberta.
I learned from both twins, having taken classes in W. VA. Loved learning from Roberta- her no nonsense way of teaching. Have most of their books in my studio library
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