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Wendy Mamattah
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- Portland, OR
- United States
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- Tell us about yourself—as much or as little as you like.
- Hi, I'm Wendy Mamattah and the owner and CEO of Braid and stitch and an award winning quilt and fiber artist living in Portland Oregon.
Originally a Journalist from Ghana in West Africa I have always loved working with fabrics as a child as early as age five, in primary school I often received prizes for needlework instead of English or Geography which made me realize that there was a part inside of me that loved to create.
My work continues to evolve in both subject and technique. Recurring throughout in strong, clear color, texture, visual impact, and meticulous detail. I love the colors of the world as it is. I love the colors that can be imposed on the real world to see it in a new way. The world is enlivened not only by color but also by its textures. I want to get in close and observe the nearly hidden textures of all of the creations of nature. I want to climb up high and see the equally hidden textures of the world as a bird might see it. I want to examine the faces and postures of the people who share the world with me.
My current works which display on this website depict a lot of Africa. I love the vibrant colors of African fabrics and the way they pop to the eye when one looks at them, most of my quilts tell a story, and a lot of my story’s represent my African heritage which I carry with me every where I go.
My quilts have lots of character and dimension as well as a very unique look which are the differences my choices of fabric make, beading and painting really accentuate my work.
Soon I will have a wearable art line which will also be in ethnic vein.
- How many quilts have you made?
- 30
- Do you want to make quilts, or simply enjoy them?
- Make Quilts and enjoy them too.
- How long have you been a quilter?
- 1yr 7months
- What is your favorite quilting technique?
- Raw edge
- Why do you quilt?
- Because I love to unleash that creativity in me!
- Do you have a website?
- http://braidandstitch.com
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Happy birthday, Wendy~I hope you have a wonderful day!
LOVE your work!!!! and the colors are wonderful. great fabric choices and use. I enjoy fabric art and I too hope to sell on ETSY someday. Been a member of AQS for a while but I just signed in as a quilter -- sorry I took so long
Elaine
Hi Wendy, I love your quilts!
Susan J. Jensen
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