Mini documentary on City Quilter and ArtQuilt Gallery

The public television series “New York Originals” did a 6 minute documentary on The City Quilter & The ArtQuilt Gallery NYC. The owners are husband and wife team Dale Riehl and Cathy Izzo.

Here they are in the video where Dale explains – of the 400 or so art galleries in NYC – theirs is the only one solely focused on quilts. Cathy, a former television producer turned quilter, says she loves hand stitching, saying ‘it’s a Zen activity’ adding ‘hand quilting is yoga for the lazy’. I’m still chuckling over that one. They are a delightful couple who have a ton of knowledge about quilt-making. I’m thankful they got tired of their day jobs back in 1997, the year they opened their quilt shop in the Chelsea district in Manhattan.

The gallery came later – opened April 5, 2011, but I’m so happy it did. Here’s an art quilt by Noriko Endo that was part of an exhibit back in 2011.

Don’t miss this mini documentary. Go HERE to view the video.

Images credit: New York Originals

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To get started, you can grab the pattern for the alphabet quilt as a PDF download from the Fat Quarter Shop. Moda has also made some tweaks to the sashing requirements to make the quilt truly special. Plus, to add even more charm to your quilt, Moda will be providing free filler blocks – think ornaments, trees, and other delightful motifs – to place between your words.

Now comes the fun part: deciding which words you want to include in your quilt! You can choose from the suggested words provided or get creative and come up with your own meaningful phrases. Whether it’s names, quotes, or personal mantras, the possibilities are endless.

So, how do you join in on the quilting fun? Simply follow along as Moda shares the step-by-step instructions and inspiration for each part of the quilt. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or just starting out, this project is perfect for quilters of all skill levels. Get ready to embark on a creative journey filled with fabric, thread, and endless possibilities. Let’s quilt!

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