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Stacy Hortner, Quilt Artist
Stacy Hortner   

Artist's Statement

As a small child, I loved working with my hands. I especially loved the meditative aspects of fine handwork such as embroidery. I continued to embroider most of my adult life until a few years ago when I stopped using the patterns and designs of others. My textile compositions are original. I’ve had formal training neither as an artist nor as a quilter. Every piece starts out as an experiment and rarely finishes as I at first envisioned it. I love learning about every sewing and surface embellishment technique and giving it expression in a very material way. Whether I embroider traditional pieces or create my mostly abstract, contemporary art quilts, it is all about the journey and the experience of creation.

When I am not quilting, I am spending time with my two beautiful daughters and wonderful husband. In addition to textile art, I enjoy playing the piano, reading, spending time with friends, and enjoying the fresh air—especially in Vermont!

Education:

B.A., German Literature, Hiram College, OH
M.S., Library and Information Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Work:

After working a number of years in academic and public libraries as well as working as a market analyst for a large corporation, I decided to pursue my life’s passion—creating art through fiber. Since 2005, I’ve been creating art quilts on commission for area patrons and have only recently begun showing my quilts in state and national shows.

Awards:

  • 2008 Lake Metroparks Farmpark, Kirtland, OH. Honorable Mention, “Large Wall Hanging, Pieced, Machine Quilted ” for “Slient Aspen”, 2008
  • 2007 Lake Metroparks Farmpark, Kirtland, OH. 2nd place, “Small Mixed Techniques” for “Going in Circles”, 2007

Exhibitions:

  • 2008 Denver National Quilt Festival, Denver, CO May 1 – May 4
  • 2008 Lake Metroparks Farmpark, Kirtland, OH Feb 8 – March 19
  • 2007 Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza XIV, Harrisburg, PA “Silent Aspen” and “I Never Promised you a Rose Garden”, Sept. 6 – Sept. 9
  • 2007 Parkland Community Public Library, Allentown, PA March 1 – 31
  • 2007 Lake Metroparks Farmpark, Kirtland, OH Feb 9 – March 21

Memberships:

Studio Art Quilts Association