What’s My Line?

Solo Exhibit of quilts by Barbara Danzi

What’s My Line? explores the personality of lines through fabric and stitching. Lines can evoke feelings of power or serenity, a sense of direction, rhythm or abundance. 

For this exhibit I created whimsical quilted compositions drawn from the cultural and linguistic associations of lines. Coastline, hemline, power lines, line dance, and “forgot my lines” are all depicted using fabric and stitching and hung in a woven installation alongside larger quilts made with painterly, expressive lines.

I make these wall quilts by hand cutting solid-colored strips of fabric with gestural arm movements. I stitch the fabric pieces together using my sewing machine, creating seam lines that preserve the look of hand-drawn lines. I then add quilting stitches, either in straight lines or by drawing leaves or other designs which add layers of meaning to each composition.

Together, the works consider line as both a visual structure and a cultural metaphor. 

What's My Line is part of Handwork 2026, Craft in America's nationwide semiquincentennial collaboration showcasing the importance of the handmade and celebrating the diversity of craft that defines America.

The Artists Gallery (TAG)

5458 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles

June 18 - July 10, 2026

Special Event - Fiber Artist Talk Sunday June 28th 2 PM

Opening Reception - Saturday June 20th 5-8 PM