 Jane grew up in the Inverell district and is a descendant of the Anderson family of “Newstead”. This property
was the location of some of Tom Roberts’ most famous paintings, including “Bailed Up” (AGNSW), “Shearing at Newstead – the Golden Fleece” (AGNSW) and “In
a Corner on the Macintyre” (NGA). Jane has been quilt making since 1983. Her work falls into 2 main categories; modern
interpretations of historical needlework styles, incorporating Australian flora
& flora and variations on traditional geometric patterns used in quilting. She
enjoys exploring non-standard grids and other ways of varying the geometric
designs.
“She likes pieces – lots of them – in her quilts. And colours – rich ones – peppered liberally throughout each
piece. She relishes a challenge of working a quilt to a specific size, theme or
request. She has a quiet fascination for the natural world that translates into
subject matter for her pieces. But she quickly describes her work as variations
on traditional quilts.
Jane credits the influence of several quilt makers for her preference and style. First Margaret Miller, and
the "Strips that Sizzle" method because it introduced her to using the design
wall to trial blocks and settings. Her penchant for working with 60degree triangle came from the work of Sarah Nephew and Jan Urquhurt.”
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Jane has exhibited in many competitions including Quilters Guild of NSW Quilt
Show, The Royal Easter Show, World quilt Competition,
Australia Dreaming, Quilts to Nagoya (Japan), World Quilt Carnival and
Quilts 2000 at Sydney Olympic Park.
She has collected may awards including - First Prize – Traditional in Jenny Beyer Challenge plus many
prizes in the Sydney Royal Easter Show and the Melbourne Quilt Show.
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JANE GIBSON - TEXTILE ARTIST I began
sewing as a very small child and after many years of embroidery and
dressmaking, began quilt making in 1983.
I work predominantly by machine and my work falls into two main
categories; modern interpretations of historical needlework styles,
incorporating Australian flora and fauna and variations on the traditional
geometric patterns used in quilting. I enjoy exploring non-standard grids
and other ways of varying the geometry of the designs.
I dye and print much of the fabric I use and mix it with commercially
printed fabrics of all kinds.
RELEVANT EDUCATION
- Years 1 and 2 of the Certificate of Fashion at Canberra TAFE 1976-77
- Numerous one, two and four day courses in quilting, embroidery,
dyeing and printing undertaken through Textile Fibre Forum, Australasian
Quilters’ Symposium, The Quilters’ Guild of NSW and various state
Embroiderers’ Guilds.
EXHIBITIONS
- 1993-2004 Sydney, NSW The Quilters’ Guild of NSW, Quilt Show
- 1989-2004 Sydney, NSW Royal Easter Show
- 1995-2004 Many challenge exhibitions across Australia
- 1995 Nagoya, Japan Australia Dreaming, Quilts to Nagoya (one of only
45 quilts chosen from Australian artists exhibited at this international
exhibition)
- 1999 North Carolina, USA World Quilt Competition
- 2000 Sydney, NSW Quilts 2000 at Sydney Olympic Park
- 2002 Nagoya, Japan World Quilt Carnival
- 2004 Sydney, NSW St Vincent’s Hospital
PUBLICATIONS
- (various) The Template Magazine of THE QUILTERS’ GUILD OF NSW
- (various) Down Under Quilts
- 1995 Australia Dreaming Quilts, to Nagoya The Quilters' Guild of NSW
Inc.
- 1997 Quilts Japan
- 2000 Quilts 2000 – Australia Celebrates
- 2001 Homespun Quilters’ Companion
AWARDS
- 1989-2004 Sydney Royal Easter Show Many prizes, including items in
the Standard of Excellence Case
- 1998 Jinny Beyer Quilt Challenge First Prize – Traditional
- 1999 Sydney Royal Easter Show Best Exhibit Patchwork & Quilting
- 1999 Melbourne Quilt Exhibition Second Prize – Theme Category
POSITIONS HELD
- 1994-97 Membership Secretary, The Quilters' Guild of NSW Inc.
- 1998 Committee - Sydney Quilt Stories exhibition at Elizabeth Bay
House
- 1999-2000 Committee - Quilts 2000 a official fund raiser for the
Paralympic Games
- 2002 The Quilters Guild of NSW Delegate - World Quilt Carnival in
Nagoya, Japan
- 2003-04 Textiles Committee, St Vincent’s Hospital
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