About Wendy

About Wendy

WENDY BUTLER BERNS

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Wendy Butler Berns is a quilt artist, teacher, and lecturer from Lake Mills in southern Wisconsin.
Fabric and sewing have been a part of Wendy’s life for 43 years, ever since fourth grade 4-H.

Wendy found her passion for quilting in 1993 and since 1997, she has taught and lectured
about the art of quilting regionally and nationally. Her work appears regularly in juried shows and
galleries as well as private collections across the country.

Wendy’s quilts are noted for their bold use of color, unusual fabrics, and a combination of
unconventional techniques. Quilt designs are original and they fluctuate between
traditional with a twist and contemporary art quilts.. They are inspired by her desire to
capture the colorful yet changing world around her-whether it be a garden landscape, an
endearing family member or a statement of how we must act as role models for our children to
cultivate greater compassion and preserve our natural world’s future

She delves into all aspects of quilting: teaching workshops, lecturing about the art of quilting,
designing original work for entry into local and national shows and displaying work for sale
in various galleries. Quilts of hers appear in six to ten juried shows each year including
venues like International Quilt Association and The National Quilting Association.

You will find Wendy’s work in the following publications:

"Photo Album Quilts" Wendy's first book, published by Sterling, December, 2007
AQS American Quilter Magazine, Spring, 2007 Issue, article, "Brave Bold Beckoning Borders"
Quilter's Newsletter Magazine, December 2006 Issue, Quiltmaker's Workshop feature,"Picture Image Applique"
AQS American Quilter Magazine fall 2006 Projects Issue "Yes, A Yarn Binding"
AQS 2007 and 2005 Quilt Art Calendar
National Quilting Assoc. Quarterly Journal, Fall, 2005 Article "How Did She Do It ?"
“Quilting Arts Magazine,” Fall, 2004 article, “Terrific Texture with Water Soluble Stabilizers”
"Love of Quilting Magazine, Spring, 2005 article "Springy Flowers" and "Yarn Bindings"
National Quilting Assoc. Quarterly Journal, Summer, 2004 Article, “3-D Loco Logs” -
AQS 2005 Quilt Art Calendar -- Opportunity quilt I designed is featured
Quilter’s Newsletter Magazine, feature article Jan/Feb 2004, photos in 2005, 2002 and 1999
Journal of the International Quilt Association, 2005 and 2004, KUDOS column with photo
"Log Cabin Quilts Unlimited"- book. Contemporary log cabin quilt appears on page 29
New Quilts from Old Favorites, Bear Paw published by AQS, 2001
Articles featuring my work in the newspaper publications of The Hinsdale Doings,
2002, 2001, 2000 and the Lake Mills Leader, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003,2002.

As a spirited teacher and lecturer, Wendy has appeared regionally and nationally at familiar venues such as:

Empty Spools Seminars, Asilomar, Pacific Grove, CA, Artist in Resident, March, 2008
Oshkosh Sewing and Quilting Expo, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, March, 2008
Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival, Hampton, VA, February, 2008
East Coast Quilters, Quilter's Gathering, Nashua, New Hampshire, November, 2007
International Quilt Festival, Houston, Texas 2007,2006, 2005
Chicago Spring Quilt Festival, Rosemont, Illinois,2008, 2007,2005, 2004, 2003
Missouri State Quilter's Retreat, Lake of the Ozarks, MO, September, 2007
National Quilting Association Annual Show, Columbus, OH, June, 2007
North Carolina Quilt Symposium, Mars Hill, NC May, 2007
Glendale Quilt Show, Glendale, CA, March, 2007
Colorado Quilt Council, Denver, CO, January, 2007
Greater Chicago Quilt Exhibition, Schaumburg, IL, 2006
Quilter's Affair, Sister's Outdoor Quilt Show, Sisters Oregon, 2006
Wisconsin Quilt Expo, Madison, Wisconsin, 2007, 2006, 2005
Indiana Heritage Quilt Festival, Bloomington, Indiana 2006
Road to California, Ontario, California 2006
Arts, Curriculum and Community Conference, UW Outreach, Madison, Wisconsin,2005
Coastal Quilting Cruise, Lee Anne's Embroidery, 2005
Vermont Quilt Festival, 2005
Paul Smith’s College Quilt Camp, College of the Adirondacks NY, 2005, 2004
Dancing Bear Quilt Retreat, Thermopolis, WY 2005
Minnesota State Quilters Show and Conference, 2004
The Clearing Folk Art School, Door County, Wisconsin,2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza, 2004. 2003
Quilter’s Heritage Celebration, Lancaster, PA, 2004, 2003
Guilds—to numerous to list
Milwaukee Art Museum-Lecture/Workshops during Gee’s Bend Exhibition, 2003

Judging

Contracted to judge quilt shows: 2008, 2006,2005, 2003,2002

Wendy’s work regularly appears in juried shows and galleries across the country:

Indiana Quilter's Heritage Show, Bloomington, Indiana, 2008
One Woman Show, Mid Atlantic Quilt Festival- 15 quilts, Hampton, VA, 2007
World Quilt and Textile Exhibition, 2007, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
One Woman Show, Greater Chicago Quilt Exposition- 15 quilts, Schaumburg, IL, 2006
Husqvarna Viking Quilt Art Gallery, 2006 finalist-one of 50 chosen for the traveling exhibition
Hinsdale Center for the Arts, Solo Exhibition-26 quilts, Hinsdale, Illinois, January-March, 2006
Wisconsin Quilt Expo, Madison, WI, 2007, 2006, 2005
American Quilter's Society Show, Nashville 2005, 3rd place "Ultimate Guild Group Challenge "
International Quilt Festival, Houston, Texas, 2007, 2006, 2005"Faculty Showcase Display"
Chicago Spring Festival, Rosemont, Illinois 2006, 2005 "Celebrate Spring"
International Quilt Association, World Of Beauty, Houston, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001,1999
American Quilter’s Society Show and Contest, Paduacah, 2004, 2002, 2000
National Quilting Association Shows, Honorable Mention in 2005. 2008, 2007,2006,2004, 2003, 2002, 2000
Road to California, 2004
Vermont Quilt Festival, 2004 2^nd place mixed techniques
Quilting on the Waterfront, Duluth, MN, 2004
Eastcoast Quilters Alliance,Massachusetts, 2004
Museum of American Quilter’s Society, “Quilts in the Garden” three quilts in Exhibit, 2003
Museum of American Quilter’s Society, Finalist, New Quilts from Old Favorites, Bears Paw, 2000
Chicago Spring Festival, 2005 "Celebrate Spring," 2003 “Log Splitters Juried Exhibition” two entries
Piecemakers Quilt Show, Marshfield, WI, 2003 3^rd Place Mixed Techniques
Sun Prairie Quilt Show, Sun Prairie, WI, 2003 2^nd Place and Hon. Mention; 2004 1^st place, 2005 3rd place
Ft. Atkinson Piecemakers Show, WI, Three 1^st Place awards and Honorable Mention
Salt Creek Quilt Show, Western Springs, IL, 2002 1^st and 3^rd Place Viewers Choice-Wall
2004 two Viewer’s choice awards, Extra large and Large categories, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994
Pacific International Quilt Show, Santa Clara, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Pennsylvania Quilt Extravaganza, 2003, 2001
Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival, Williamsburg, 2005, 2003, 2002, 2001
Katie Gingrass Gallery, Milwaukee, Small Works Exhibition, 2003
Olbrich Gardens, Madison, “Garden Quilts Exhibition,2005, 2004, 2003
“The Narrative Form in Nature,” A personal exhibition of thirteen of my quilts
was displayed at two national quilt shows in Lancaster and Indianapolis, 2002
Professional Art Quilters Alliance PAQA “Small Works”-My works appears in four
traveling exhibitions that have toured nationally, 2007,2006, 2005,2004, 2003, 2002, 2001

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