Teacher Profile: Sue Dennis

Since she began quilting in 1990, Sue has exhibited in Australia and internationally in invitational, juried and touring exhibitions.

Her designs are heavily influence by the dramatic Australian landscape, having lived and travelled widely throughout the continent.

Sue has a distinct style of art quilting and is recognise for her original work that incorporates numerous surface design techniques and stitch. She is drawn to colour and the textural possibilities of the quilted surface.

Sue has been awarded any prizes for her distinct, original art quilts. She has been invited to exhibit in international  & group exhibitions throughout Australia, New Zealand, the United States of America, Great Britain, Europe, South Africa, Taiwan & the Middle East. Her prize winning work Her prize winning work is represented in public and private collections. “What Would You Take?” was the winner of Australian Quilts in Public Places 2001 and was acquired by the Immigration Museum, Melbourne.

Sue works in the quilting industry as a tutor, judge and curator, is frequently published and is a member of Studio Art Quilt Associates, Ozquilt Network, The Quilters Guild of NSW, Queensland Quilters and Sunnybank Quilters.

At the International Quilt Show in Houston in 2011 Sue will have her own exhibition called Destination Texas. “Australian quilter Sue Dennis presents a personal view of a small corner of rural Texas. During a three-week artist residency on a farm with inspirational surroundings, she created printed and rubbed fabric designs, and these form the backbone of this unique exhibition.”

To see more of Sue's work please visit her Website: www.suedennis.com

Sue's Blog: www.suedennisartquilts.blogspot.com

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