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#6196 - The Wild Garden - Echinacea
88 in x 62 in	Winner of $2,500.00 for Best of Show - Quilt sponsored by RJR Fashion Fabrics Entered by Rita Steffenson (Urbana, OH) Made by Rita Steffenson Started in 2002, Finished in 2003 Artist statement: My joy of gardening and this stunning bush inspired me to create this quilt by combining sketches from several of my photographs. The quilting lines create texture and interest essential to the design.
#6123 - Not Just Black and White
63 in x 43 in	Winner of $1,000.00 for Judges' Special Merit sponsored by Hoffman California Fabrics Entered by Cassandra Williams (Port Mansfield, TX) Made by Cassandra Williams Started in 2004, Finished in 2004 Artist statement: "Not Just Black and White" portrays my belief that each of we humans see things a little differently. I'm sure these zebras believe they are all alike and equally beautiful.
#6076 - Ming Orchids and Medallions
front view back view	Winner of $750.00 for Best of Show - Wearable sponsored by P & B Textiles Entered by Eve Kovacs (Woodridge, IL) Made by Eve Kovacs Started in 2003, Finished in 2003 Design basis: Vogue 9698, Simplicity 5347, Brother embroidery card #56 Artist statement: This ensemble was created to show how quilting and embroidery can be combined. The top, jacket and purse are embroidered with an oriental design. The quilting and trapunto that surround the embroidered motifs on the jacket are also derived from a Chinese plate design. The embroidery and quilting are carefully planned to enhance the lines of the garments.
#6080 - Victorian Elegance
72 in x 80 in	Winner of $750.00 for Excellence in Hand Quilting sponsored by C & T Publishing Entered by Jane Holihan (Walworth, NY) Made by Jane Holihan Started in 2001, Finished in 2004 Artist statement: This medallion style white work quilt is an original design consisting of flowers, feathers, birds and cherubs. It is hand quilted and embellished with silk embroidery. All the quilting designs are enhanced with trapunto.
#6226 - Birds in Paradise
78 in x 80 in	Winner of $750.00 for Excellence in Machine Quilting sponsored by Husqvarna Viking Entered by Cheri Meineke-Johnson (Corinth, TX) Made by Cheri Meineke-Johnson Quilted by Linda Taylor Started in 2004, Finished in 2004 Artist statement: Though this is a two-sided quilt, it wasn't planned. But once I saw the incredible whole-cloth design that was taking shape on the back, I knew it deserved special attention. So 7000 Swarovski crystals were added to enhance Linda's incredible quilting. 8000 crystals total on this quilt (7000 on back, 1000 on the front). Most who view this quilt can't decide which side is their favorite, the front or the back. What do you think?
#6099 - Tapestry
75 in x 64 in	Winner of $750.00 for Outstanding Art Quilt sponsored by P & B Textiles Entered by Carol Taylor (Pittsford, NY) Made by Carol Taylor Started in 2003, Finished in 2003 Artist statement: Using hand painted and hand dyed fabrics to create texture, this triptych resembles a piece of tapestry. Each piece is different and can be hung separately to enjoy the vertical melding of light to dark values. When the three are hung together as a triptych, each column enhances the others with the play of light to dark values horizontally. That's what you notice from a distance, but the piece draws you in to view the intricate writing and printing of the individual fabrics too. Perhaps this piece is representative of a modern-day crazy quilt.
#6202 - Transitions
98 in x 47 in	Winner of $750.00 for Outstanding Innovative Design sponsored by Robert Kaufman Co. Entered by Carol Taylor (Pittsford, NY) Made by Carol Taylor Started in 2003, Finished in 2003 Artist statement: An infinity of confetti shapes with an off-center white area transitioning to cool colors on one side and warm colors on the other side and held together by random free-motion thread-covered embroidered shapes to continue the color flow; in other words, the "transition" between colors.
#6151 - '52 Pickup
61 in x 42 in	Winner of $750.00 for Outstanding Pictorial Quilt sponsored by Superior Threads Entered by Marcia Stein (San Francisco, CA) Made by Marcia Stein Started in 2002, Finished in 2003 Artist statement: Based on a photograph I took in Santa Fe. The owner told me it had always been her dream to have such a truck.
#6207 - To Have and To Hold
67 in x 83 in	Winner of $750.00 for Outstanding Traditional Quilt sponsored by South Sea Imports Entered by Joanie Zeier Poole (Sun Prairie, WI) Made by Joanie Zeier Poole Started in 2002, Finished in 2003 Artist statement: A home sewing machine was used to quilt original illustrations representing matrimonial love. Romantic fabrics and machine appliqué create the look of an antique postcard.
#6367 - Sliced Pineapple
55 in x 41 in	Winner of $500.00 for Best Group Quilt sponsored by Chanteclaire Entered by Dianna Grundhauser (Makawao, HI) Made by Dianna Grundhauser and Joan Davis Quilted by Dianna Grundhauser Started in 2004, Finished in 2004 Artist statement: To make the same quilt for a challenge, we compromised by cutting the design into four "slices," collaborating on color but working independently. It is finished with a hand-dyed background and border and freehand quilting.
#6022 - Around the Garden
88 in x 103 in	Winner of $500.00 for Best Large Quilt sponsored by Marcus Brothers Textiles Entered by Rebecca Yoder (Bristol, IN) Made by Rebecca Yoder Started in 2003, Finished in 2004 Artist statement: Around the Garden is an original design inspired by a quilt done by Kathy Munkelwitz. All prints used are Aunt Grace's reproduction fabrics. It is machine pieced, hand appliquéd and hand quilted.
#6234 - Blue Feathers
12 in x 12 in	Winner of $500.00 for Best Miniature Quilt sponsored by Chitra Publications Entered by Diane Becka (North Bend, WA) Made by Diane Becka Started in 2004, Finished in 2004 Artist statement: In this two-color quilt, the feathered star medallion is a variation of the traditional Radiant Star block. It is surrounded by cut-work appliqué blocks designed by cutting folded paper in a stylized fleur-de-lis pattern.
#6026 - Eichbusch Farm
78 in x 91 in	Winner of $500.00 for Best Quilt from First Time Entrant sponsored by Quilt In A Day Entered by Pat McDaniel (Indio, CA) Made by Pat McDaniel Quilted by Jane Ann Houser Started in 2004, Finished in 2004 Artist statement: I have always loved the versatility of the Drunkard's Path block, so when at last year's "Road," Elisa's Backporch, a vendor, offered this beautiful fabric collection and templates, I had to make this quilt.
#6281 - Eye of Blue
39 in x 73 in	Winner of $500.00 for Best Use of Color sponsored by Tall Mouse Arts & Crafts Entered by Kathleen Schroeder (Gurnee, IL) Made by Kathleen Schroeder Started in 2004, Finished in 2004 Artist statement: Hand-dyed silk noire. machine quilted and appliquéd. This was inspired by a small watercolor painting I recently made. The pieces were drawn free-hand and then cut from my fabric.
#6053 - Oh My
46 in x 50 in	Winner of $500.00 for Best Wall Quilt sponsored by Starr Designs Entered by Nancy Brown (Oakland, CA) Made by Nancy Brown Started in 2003, Finished in 2003 Artist statement: Lions and tigers and bears. Hand appliquéd and quilted; machine pieced.
#6059 - Requiem for Big Hair
35 in x 55 in	Winner of $500.00 for Most Humorous sponsored by Benartex Inc. Entered by Pamela Allen (Kingston, ON Canada) Made by Pamela Allen Started in 2004, Finished in 2004 Artist statement: Some time in a woman's life she decides to "put aside childish things" and address the serious business of maturity housekeeping, children, and forging relationships which take the time once devoted to fun and fashion. My friend whose immense and magnificent red hair took hours and hours of preparations came to that point in her 30's. We both grieved the milestone that this momentous haircut represented.
#6421 - Quilter's bag for Road to California
6 in x 20 in	Winner of $300.00 for 1st Place - Road Challenge Open sponsored by Road to California, Inc. Entered by Caroline I Kilgore (Sun City, AZ) Made by Caroline Kilgore Design basis: the pattern is from a quilt class in our club Artist statement: The challenge fabric on the bag shows my girlfriend Reggie and I coming to Road to California in our red car as we do every year. There are stars in our eyes and in the sky as we visit and enjoy all the quilts on display. The bag will be used for classes I intend to take.
#6256 - Champagne Wishes
front view back view	Winner of $300.00 for Best Fabric Manipulation sponsored by Hobbs Bonded Fibers Entered by Judy Mullen (Manteca, CA) Made by Judy Mullen Started in 2003, Finished in 2004 Design basis: McCall's 2121 Artist statement: This dinner suit was made for the 2004 AQS fashion contest. It won 2nd place and Viewer's Choice. Fabrics used are silk noile, cotton and silk dupioni. Each intersections of the quilting is embellished with an Aurora Borealis Swarovski crystal or an Aurora Borealis Czech glass bead.
#6163 - Women of Valor
front view back view	Winner of $300.00 for Best Surface Embellishment sponsored by Sulky of America Entered by Janice Ellertson (El Cajon, CA) Made by Janice Ellertson Started in 2003, Finished in 2003 Artist statement: A tribute to the women who served in WWII that are mostly forgotten. Photo transfer was used with the I Spy block to create the jacket. An appliquéd P-48 that was flown by the women flies across the jacket. Small washers and lightweight parts add sparkle and interest to the project. My intention was to create the feeling of the 40's.
#6371 - Once in a Blue Moon
front view back view	Winner of $300.00 for Outstanding Jacket or Vest sponsored by Quilters' Resource Entered by Jane Kennedy (Lee's Summit, MO) Made by Jane Kennedy Started in 2004, Finished in 2004 Artist statement: I enjoy the look of trees in winter and wanted to try my hand at wearable art. This jacket was all pieced and quilted using my Singer featherweight.
#6459 - The Old Bag Went to Road
	Winner of $200.00 for 2nd Place - Road Challenge Open sponsored by Road to California, Inc. Entered by Stephanie Thompson (San Diego, CA) Made by Stephanie Thompson Artist statement: This entry combines my old love of quilts and fabric with my new love of knitting. It should be filled with all my purchases from the Road to California vendors.
#6118 - Letters to Sylvia
72 in x 85 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Art Large Quilt sponsored by The Quilters' Studio Entered by J. Phil Beaver (French Lick, IN) Made by J. Phil Beaver Started in 2003, Finished in 2003 Artist statement: Dear Sylvia, From your first moment, for all of us, love has new meaning. You are a wonderful addition to our family...why the wind whispers and what the hummingbird hums, and wild turkeys always strutting about. Your grandfather, Phil Beaver.
#6060 - Mitochondrial Eve I
51 in x 51 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Art Wall Quilt sponsored by The Fabric Patch Entered by Pamela Allen (Kingston, ON Canada) Made by Pamela Allen Started in 2004, Finished in 2004 Artist statement: I was reading about the theory of Mitochondrial Eve recently. It postulates that all modern peoples share the mitochondrial DNA of a single hominid woman 250,000 years ago. This is a tribute to that African matriarch of us all.
#6345 - Radiance
	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Innovative Large Mixed sponsored by Primedia - McCall's Quilting Entered by Janet Sturdevant Stuart (Keller, TX) Made by Janet Sturdevant Stuart Started in 2003, Finished in 2004 Artist statement: I designed the center of this quilt to be a wall-hanging. It later became the center medallion for this larger quilt. Learning quilting techniques from Linda Taylor and the use of contrasting threads, this quilt has become dear to my heart.
#6117 - Between Day and Dream
57 in x 82 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Innovative Wall Applique sponsored by Pincushion Boutique Entered by Margarete Heinisch (West Hills, CA) Made by Margarete Heinisch Started in 2001, Finished in 2004 Artist statement: The inspiration for this quilt came from marquetry (wood inlaid work). I have worked with wood all my life and I thought it would be interesting to imitate that type of work on material. When I started, my husband wondered if all my senses were together. (I was at that time quilting on another quilt). In a flash I assured him that all my senses are working and this gave me the idea to portray the five senses.
#6009 - Unexpected Beauty
51 in x 67 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Innovative Wall Mixed sponsored by Leah's Fabric Gallery Entered by Sandra Leichner (Albany, OR) Made by Sandra Leichner Started in 2004, Finished in 2004 Artist statement: The hellebore is an unexpected beauty in a late winter environment that remains frozen and cold. We need to make an effort to open our minds and find the beauty that exists hidden in our world at a time when it seems none can be found. The techniques used in this quilt are hand appliqué, embroidery beading, discharge and overpainting, and is hand and machine pieced/machine quilted and trapunto.
#6250 - Ravens Seize the Day
34 in x 43 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Innovative Wall Other sponsored by Material Possessions Entered by Terry Kramzar (Kennett Square, PA) Made by Terry Kramzar Started in 2004, Finished in 2004 Artist statement: Like the ravens in my quilt, I seize the day...or morning or a few hours or even minutes. I make the time to create to live fully in the moment, immersing myself in the magic of color, my mind engaged in design deatail and composition, physically solving challenges of techique. For this original quilt, I dyed and painted fabric, included commercial and purchased hand-dyed fabrics to sew the images I wanted in a raw-edge, machine quilted style.
#6230 - A New Life for Old Jeans
57 in x 57 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Innovative Wall Pieced sponsored by Free Spirit Fabrics Entered by Maria De Greene (Woodland Hills, CA) Made by Maria De Greene Started in 2004, Finished in 2004 Artist statement: Part of the quilt was made from old jeans and other denim clothing. The idea to use denim came from the book, "The Quilts of Gee's Bend." The quilt is machine pieced and machine quilted.
#6100 - Laughing Irish Eyes
18 in x 18 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Miniature sponsored by Kona Bay Fabrics Entered by Leigh Elking (Scottsdale, AZ) Made by Leigh Elking Started in 2003, Finished in 2004 Design basis: "When My Irish Eyes are Smiling" Artist statement: This is a miniaturized version of "When My Irish Eyes are Smiling" with added background variations and original metallic quilting. This pattern was changed from a nine-patch to increase its dramatic lines, giving it an op-art quality.
#6419 - Winding My Way to Road
30 in x 40 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Road Challenge Quilt sponsored by Road to California, Inc. Entered by Marcia L Monroe (Idyllwild, CA) Made by Marcia Monroe Design basis: Judy Sisneros 'Winding Path' workshop Artist statement: I like challenges, so of course the kit (and shirt) was my first purchase at Road '04. The 'Winding Paths' workshopp seemed a fun place to begin. I had such fun doing this little quilt that I'm busily making my first triptych using the fabrics from the other two shops.
#6025 - Temperamental Tulips
84 in x 85 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Traditional Large Applique sponsored by Maywood Studio/EE Schenck Company Entered by Elizabeth Spannring (La Center, WA) Made by Elizabeth Spannring Started in 2002, Finished in 2003 Artist statement: Machine trapunto, machine appliqué, machine quilted. Variation of traditional tulip block.
#6357 - Emerald Spring
89 in x 89 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Traditional Large Mixed sponsored by Red Rooster Fabrics Entered by Nancy Rink (Bakersfield, CA) Made by Nancy Rink Started in 2003, Finished in 2004 Artist statement: Myriad green fabrics, from dusty blue-greens to clear yellow-greens, comprise this quilt. I wanted to make a monochromatic quilt, but for me, numerous fabrics were a must. The simple checkerboard center is surrounded by a flowing appliqué leaf vine, which is buttonhole stitched in a darker green thread.
#6320 - Vintage Treasures
80 in x 80 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Traditional Large Pieced sponsored by Flynn Quilt Frame Co. Entered by Mildred Sorrells (Macomb, IL) Made by Mildred Sorrells Started in 2003, Finished in 2004 Artist statement: My first attempt at Heirloom machine quilting. I used a traditional black setting on point and drew my feather designs, trapuntoed them and quilted with silk thread.
#6107 - No Time to Waste
74 in x 56 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Traditional Wall Applique sponsored by Amidon Quiltworks Entered by Carol A Sinnreich (Lawton, OK) Made by Carol Ann Quilted by Sinnreich Started in 2003, Finished in 2003 Artist statement: The history of the Pony Express inspired me to combine fabrics and historical reality into a representational fabric painting that draws viewers into our past, encouraging them to identify with our rich American heritage.
#6075 - Sunflowers and Saw Blades
56 in x 78 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Traditional Wall Mixed sponsored by The Calico House Entered by Mickey Beebe (Santa Cruz, CA) Made by Mickey Beebe Started in 2003, Finished in 2003 Artist statement: I've been intrigued by Pennsylvania - German quilts. Luckily for me, Anita Shackelford's Pennsylvania Plain & Fancy fabric came out as I started my quilt. The Sunflower block is original; the Saw Blade block is traditional. Techniques used include hand appliquéd paper piecing, patchwork, and hand embroidery.
#6067 - Longing for the Past
53 in x 31 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Traditional Wall Other sponsored by Clothworks/Fabric Sales Entered by Nancy Prince (Orlando, FL) Made by Nancy Prince Started in 2003, Finished in 2003 Artist statement: Thread is the tie that binds this quilt together. Approximately 12,000 yards of thread, over 100 thread colors and close to 3 million stitches are intertwined throughout the thread painted designs. No embroidery cards were used. Hand painted fabric was used for the background and painted quilt binding created each individual board of siding on the house and church. "Longing for the Past" is a step back into a seemingly simpler moment in time.
#6106 - Dreams of Tibet
front view back view	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Wearable sponsored by Creative Expressions of Palm Springs Entered by Patricia Gould (Angel Fire, NM) Made by Patricia Gould Started in 2003, Finished in 2003 Artist statement: Using the Folkwear pattern #118 as a basis and then I decided on the color scheme. I was influenced mostly by the beautiful silk-screened silk from India. I used See & Sew pattern #6914 fro the tunic, but I designed my own pattern for the slacks and purse. I also designed and beaded my own jewelry.
#6248 - Feathered Frenzy
69 in x 69 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Traditional Wall Pieced sponsored by Woerth Stitching Entered by Gina Perkes (Payson, AZ) Made by Gina Perkes Started in 2003, Finished in 2003 Artist statement: I wanted to make a Feathered Star quilt that utilized color gradations with an unusual color combination. I also love to machine quilt, so I left plenty of open areas to play.
#6424 - "My Family's Road to California"
30 in x 30 in	Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place - Road Challenge Quilt sponsored by Road to California, Inc. Entered by Margaret C Booker (Ventura, CA) Made by Margaret Booker Artist statement: I chose to make a wall hanging using one "Road to California" block for the entire project. I hand-quilted the outline of the state in several squares and a covered wagon, since that was the mode of transport for most of my family arriving in the state. I "fussy-cut" appropriate sections of the Road to California fabric that said "Road to California." The Road to California fabric was used to back the quilt. Because the fabric was mostly selected already, the major challenge for me was to research the dates of the arrival of my ancestors in California. There were stories I had heard as a child, but I did not remember any specific dates. I was able to gather this information, as well as more stories. Perhaps there is another project in the future?
#6426 - Greetings from California
front view back view	Winner of $75.00 for 1st Place - Road Challenge Wearable sponsored by Road to California, Inc. Entered by Judy Mullen (Manteca, CA) Made by Judy Mullen Design basis: Jacket adapted from Butterick 6376 Artist statement: This jacket is meant to represent a retro jean jacket. The required fabric was cut and sewn to look like postcards from California. The "cards" and poppies are machine appliqueed. The back of the jacket features a cross-stitched map of California. Quilt blocks using the requred complimentary fabrics are on the front and back. I used 7 of these fabrics (look in the pockets and the lining).
#6427 - Stars over "The Road-To-California"
front view back view	Winner of $50.00 for 2nd Place - Road Challenge Wearable sponsored by Road to California, Inc. Entered by Caroline I Kilgore (Sun City, AZ) Made by Caroline Kilgore Design basis: Vest pattern by Judy Murray Artist statement: The challenge fabric covers the back of my vest. The stripping represents the many highways that all lead to "Road-To-California" quilt show. The gold stitching and beading signifies the Roadway lighting and the stars are the many successful applicants. My wearable art entry utilizes all eight complementary fabrics. I made the skirt to complement the vest using the challenge fabric in the skirt panels with four complementary colors in the belt.
#6422 - Mainely, 2 California
30 in x 30 in	Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place - Road Challenge Quilt sponsored by Road to California, Inc. Entered by Neen M Scott (Brunswick, ME) Made by Neen Scott Artist statement: There is a bright, shining star in my quilting journey. One that has gathered the world together, with needle and thread, quilt frame and the inspiration for many, many quilts. Quilts that make it into every quilt show, from one place on the globe (CA) and all the way around to there again. She has made it possible for thousands of friendships to form, some fleeting and some, lifetimes long. Some of those latter friendships are mine. They span, for now, from ME (Maine) to CA. My quilt depicts that span and my bright shining star, Alex Anderson. I am grateful.
#6425 - Road Work
front view back view	Winner of $25.00 for 3rd Place - Road Challenge Wearable sponsored by Road to California, Inc. Entered by Leslie Peacock (Oxnard, CA) Made by Leslie Peacock Artist statement: I enjoy entering challenge contests and this one was made using my brand-new embroidery/sewing machine - hence, all of the decorative embroidery stitches. I named it "Road Work" because of all the work I did in embroidering, sewing and embellishing for the "Road to California" challenge. It was fun!

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