Amanda chats with Ben Millett about quilting, QuiltCon, art-making and his journey through all of it.
Quilting is Ben Millett's creative outlet outside his work at an agriculture company in Des Moines, Iowa. Ben explores color and shape by applying contemporary color palettes to traditional quilt blocks, turning digital concepts into a physical reality with fabric and thread. He creates to play, to communicate ideas, to further the gay agenda, to make what he wants to see.
Ben dives in a bit with Amanda about the process of entering quilts into a quilt show (and specifically QuiltCon). Ben talks about the ups and downs of it all and the mindset he espouses to keep moving forward, even in the face of rejection.
As we approach QuiltCon 2024, Amanda and Ben share their excitement for attending and seeing/meeting all their quilty friends that they know on- and off-line. Ben has a stunning collection of work, which can be found at any of the links below. Enjoy!
site, with blog and shop: https://benmillett.us/
newsletter: https://benmillett.us/notes
Instagram: https://instagram.com/benmillett/
CraftyMonkies class in March: https://www.craftymonkies.com/live-zoom-workshop-ben-millett-tiny-quilts-big-colour
Cosmic Collection BOM: https://12minis.com/product/cosmic-mini-quilts-12-zodiac-blocks/
Want to see more? You can find it here:
MERCH!!!! : nygqs.printify.me
Patreon: patreon.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow
https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@notyourgrannysquiltshow
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPeaDesignCoShop
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