Architect Turned Quilt Artist | Luke Haynes on Quilting, Public Art & Coach Bags - Ep. 211
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This week on Not Your Granny's Quilt Show, I'm joined by Luke Haynes, also known as Entropies, an architect turned quilt artist whose bold, large-scale work has redefined what quilts can be.
Long before quilting became his career, Luke was a maker. He learned to knit and crochet at a young age, attended an arts high school, and was always drawn to creating with his hands. While still a student, he chose fabric as the medium for an artistic portrait project, discovering a love for reclaimed textiles and the endless possibilities hidden within them.
After earning a degree in architecture, Luke entered the profession but soon realized he wasn't in a place where he could fully express his creativity or make the impact he envisioned. Nearly 20 years ago, he made the leap to become a full-time quilt artist, combining his architectural perspective with quilting to create striking works that blur the line between fine art and traditional craft.
Today, Luke is known for his large-scale portrait quilts, public art installations, and innovative use of reclaimed and vintage fabrics. His work invites viewers to reconsider what quilting can be and where quilts belong.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Transitioning from architecture to full-time quilt art
- Creating large-scale portrait quilts
- Working with reclaimed and vintage textiles
- Public art installations and community spaces
- The intersection of architecture and quilting
- Building a career as a professional textile artist
We also discuss Luke's exciting collaboration with Coach. Using vintage and thrifted quilts and textiles, Luke created entirely new quilted fabrics that became a collection of Coach handbags, introducing quilting craftsmanship to an entirely new audience.
If you're attending the Festival of Quilts, be sure to visit Luke's exhibition, Portraits in Fabric, in the Textile Galleries.
Whether you're interested in modern quilting, textile art, architecture, sustainability, or creative careers, this conversation is packed with inspiration.
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