Jamie Fingal: Creative Experiments and Curvelets in 2021

By The Modern Quilt Observer

In February 2021, acclaimed fiber artist Jamie Fingal shared a vibrant glimpse into her current artistic journey through a blog post titled “What I’ve Been Working On.” At a time when many artists were navigating creative slowdowns, Fingal was energized, experimental, and fully immersed in a range of dynamic projects.

Pushing Boundaries with Curvelets

A key focus of Fingal’s February update was her continued exploration of Curvelets — uniquely shaped quilting templates that allow for expressive curved piecing. Having previously used smaller Curvelets in group sew-alongs, she now turned to larger templates from BettyCrockerAss to expand her visual language and increase the complexity of her compositions.

These bold, sweeping shapes became the foundation for quilts that moved and danced with color, line, and layered energy — a clear reflection of Fingal’s unrelenting creative drive.

Mixed Media Meets Quilting

Fingal also took the opportunity to delve deeper into mixed media, blending fabric, paint, and texture to create pieces that blurred the lines between textile and collage. She embraced felt as a playful and forgiving material, using it to experiment freely and bring softness and sculptural quality to her pieces.

Her February blog post reflected not only technique but intention — the desire to grow, to play, and to let curiosity lead the way.

A Celebration of Color and Motion

The works shared in this update continued to showcase Fingal’s signature palette — saturated, joyful, and layered with personal meaning. Whether exploring new shapes or pushing the limits of fabric and stitch, Fingal reminded readers that growth often comes from simply showing up, day after day, and letting the work evolve.

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To read Jamie Fingal’s full post and view images of her work in progress, visit:
Jamie Fingal Designs