Comments on: Heavy metal quilts by Ben Venom http://boingboing.net/2011/07/06/heavy-metal-quilts-1.html Brain candy for Happy Mutants Sun, 19 May 2013 04:22:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: jimh http://boingboing.net/2011/07/06/heavy-metal-quilts-1.html#comment-1157384 jimh Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1157384 If you believe that Ben Venom is to Metal as Hot Topic is to Punk, I think that you are completely mistaken, and misguided in your comparison. The reason Hot Topic is not punk rock is that they're a corporate mall chain store imitating the genre. Ben is the real deal, imo. If you don't think quilting can be Metal, well, I'll also have to disagree with you there! If you believe that Ben Venom is to Metal as Hot Topic is to Punk, I think that you are completely mistaken, and misguided in your comparison. The reason Hot Topic is not punk rock is that they’re a corporate mall chain store imitating the genre. Ben is the real deal, imo. If you don’t think quilting can be Metal, well, I’ll also have to disagree with you there!

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2011/07/06/heavy-metal-quilts-1.html#comment-1156618 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1156618 Awesome Work Ben! Love it! Awesome Work Ben! Love it!

]]> By: StAlfongzo http://boingboing.net/2011/07/06/heavy-metal-quilts-1.html#comment-1156406 StAlfongzo Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1156406 A Heavy Metal quilt? wow quilts and quilting are so not METAL! I can picture the guy now wearing all leather and studs and spikes Quilting Ahahahaha! A Heavy Metal quilt? wow quilts and quilting are so not METAL! I can picture the guy now wearing all leather and studs and spikes Quilting Ahahahaha!

]]> By: David Pescovitz http://boingboing.net/2011/07/06/heavy-metal-quilts-1.html#comment-1156413 David Pescovitz Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1156413 If you follow the link, you can see him working in his studio. If you follow the link, you can see him working in his studio.

]]> By: shinchan http://boingboing.net/2011/07/06/heavy-metal-quilts-1.html#comment-1156442 shinchan Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1156442 Dear BoingBoing, In the future, please refrain from posting articles about awesome shit that I cannot afford to buy. xoxoxo, shinchan Dear BoingBoing,

In the future, please refrain from posting articles about awesome shit that I cannot afford to buy.

xoxoxo,
shinchan

]]> By: boo http://boingboing.net/2011/07/06/heavy-metal-quilts-1.html#comment-1156448 boo Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1156448 Ok neither of us can afford it, but it definitely is "Awesome"! Ok neither of us can afford it, but it definitely is “Awesome”!

]]> By: BookGuy http://boingboing.net/2011/07/06/heavy-metal-quilts-1.html#comment-1156452 BookGuy Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1156452 Metal is a state of mind, not a specific medium. Metal is a state of mind, not a specific medium.

]]> By: jimh http://boingboing.net/2011/07/06/heavy-metal-quilts-1.html#comment-1156479 jimh Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1156479 I saw this in person six weeks or so ago at Artpad SF- it's amazing. The Tshirts, the spiderweb quilting pattern, everything. It metal-screams DOMESTIC BADASS! I saw this in person six weeks or so ago at Artpad SF- it’s amazing. The Tshirts, the spiderweb quilting pattern, everything. It metal-screams DOMESTIC BADASS!

]]> By: jimh http://boingboing.net/2011/07/06/heavy-metal-quilts-1.html#comment-1156488 jimh Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1156488 Yup, with bookguy- Metal is transcendent! Also, I think the irony here is not lost on the artist or the audience- it makes the work even more hawsome. Yup, with bookguy- Metal is transcendent! Also, I think the irony here is not lost on the artist or the audience- it makes the work even more hawsome.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2011/07/06/heavy-metal-quilts-1.html#comment-1157256 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1157256 Bonus points for KROKUS. I can live without Sepultura's Roots, though. That album is no good. Bonus points for KROKUS. I can live without Sepultura’s Roots, though. That album is no good.

]]> By: querent http://boingboing.net/2011/07/06/heavy-metal-quilts-1.html#comment-1157016 querent Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1157016 fucking metal \m/O_O\m/ fucking metal

\m/O_O\m/

]]> By: bbonyx http://boingboing.net/2011/07/06/heavy-metal-quilts-1.html#comment-1156514 bbonyx Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1156514 Blackie!!!! Ronnie!!! Blackie!!!!

Ronnie!!!

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2011/07/06/heavy-metal-quilts-1.html#comment-1159094 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1159094 Quilting is for everyone! =) I think these are really cool. It's nice to see different quilts besides the cliche country looking stuff. Quilting is for everyone! =) I think these are really cool. It’s nice to see different quilts besides the cliche country looking stuff.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2011/07/06/heavy-metal-quilts-1.html#comment-1156536 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1156536 I assumed from the title that these were quilts made from sheets of lead, iron, nickle, etc. Now that would be cool and comfy! I assumed from the title that these were quilts made from sheets of lead, iron, nickle, etc. Now that would be cool and comfy!

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2011/07/06/heavy-metal-quilts-1.html#comment-1159098 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1159098 I will have you know I am a quilter who regularly plays Scorps, G&R, Metallica, and even some Preist on occasion while sewing. Not all quilters are grandmothers who sit around whittling away at the last years of their lives making quilts. Quilts are an art that is enjoyed by all walks of life, even tatooed rockers. I will have you know I am a quilter who regularly plays Scorps, G&R, Metallica, and even some Preist on occasion while sewing. Not all quilters are grandmothers who sit around whittling away at the last years of their lives making quilts. Quilts are an art that is enjoyed by all walks of life, even tatooed rockers.

]]> By: StAlfongzo http://boingboing.net/2011/07/06/heavy-metal-quilts-1.html#comment-1157322 StAlfongzo Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1157322 No a state of mind is just that... A state of mind it can be anything it has nothing to do with metal just like quilting. It's just.. well quilting. Just because the guy ruined a bunch of t-shirts doesn't make it metal, art maybe but not metal. Now the vegan chef death metal cooking video that has been making the rounds that I would call metal. Don't get me wrong im not dissing the work its ok. But to put it simply Hot Topic is not Punk Rock.. No a state of mind is just that… A state of mind it can be anything it has nothing to do with metal just like quilting. It’s just.. well quilting. Just because the guy ruined a bunch of t-shirts doesn’t make it metal, art maybe but not metal. Now the vegan chef death metal cooking video that has been making the rounds that I would call metal. Don’t get me wrong im not dissing the work its ok. But to put it simply Hot Topic is not Punk Rock..

]]> By: DoctressJulia http://boingboing.net/2011/07/06/heavy-metal-quilts-1.html#comment-1156584 DoctressJulia Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1156584 Yeah, quilting is so fucking METAL!!!! I want one... Yeah, quilting is so fucking METAL!!!! I want one…

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2011/07/06/heavy-metal-quilts-1.html#comment-1156843 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1156843 I hope they didnt cut up any really really rare tshirts for this ( see http://tshirtslayer.com and other sites ). Some of the artwork is simply irreplaceable :( I hope they didnt cut up any really really rare tshirts for this ( see http://tshirtslayer.com and other sites ). Some of the artwork is simply irreplaceable :(

]]> By: blueelm http://boingboing.net/2011/07/06/heavy-metal-quilts-1.html#comment-1156592 blueelm Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1156592 This is awesome. Oh how I wish I could afford one. *covets* This is awesome. Oh how I wish I could afford one.

*covets*

]]> By: Jaan http://boingboing.net/2011/07/06/heavy-metal-quilts-1.html#comment-1159165 Jaan Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1159165 Testament; yes! King Diamond; Yes! Mercyful Fate; Hell Yes!!! Manowar....ugh >facepalm< Testament; yes! King Diamond; Yes! Mercyful Fate; Hell Yes!!! Manowar….ugh >facepalm<

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