2008 Road to California Showcase Winners and Sponsors

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#7981 - Monterey at Dusk
51 in x 60 in	Winner of $2,500.00 for Best of Show Sponsored by RJR Fabrics Entered by Melinda Bula (El Dorado Hills, CA) Made by Melinda Bula Started in 2007, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: It’s our 25th anniversary. We held hands as we walk along the beach at sunset. Sailboats were bobbing in the water and you could hear the seals barking on the rocks below. A local couple walking by joked that I was taking too many pictures; little did they know it would soon be a quilt.
#7831 - Aunt Mimi's Flower Garden
83 in x 83 in	Winner of $1,000.00 for Judges' Special Merit Sponsored by Hoffman California Fabrics Entered by Elsie Campbell (Dodge City, KS) Made by Elsie M Campbell Started in 2004, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: I love to garden especially flowers. In mid-winter, making a colorful spring-like quilt is the best way! Machine applique techniques were taught to me by Sue Nickels, machine quilting techniques by Diane Gaudynski and piped binding by Susan Cleveland and Ricky Tims.
#7911 - Secret Garden in the Starry, Starry Night
front view back view	Winner of $750.00 for Best of Show - Wearable Sponsored by P & B Textiles Entered by Rami Kim (Granite Bay, CA) Made by Rami Kim Started in 2007, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: In the central place of every heart, there is a secret garden filled with flowers shining under sparkling stars. I used silk dupioni and French lace overlay and quilted the jacket with Hobb’s “Thermore” batting. I wove folded fabric strips to achieve hexagon and star shapes. Flowers were free-motion machine embroidered.
#7903 - Fall Into Spring
55 in x 55 in	Winner of $750.00 for Excellence in Hand Quilting Sponsored by C & T Publishing Entered by Cheryl L See (Ashburn, VA) Made by Cheryl See Started in 2006, Finished in 2006 Design basis: Better Homes & Garden 505 Quilt Blocks, Mary Mac Carthy Artist statement: My inspiration for the quilt was a mosaic tile medallion I had purchased. I tried to imitate a vase with leaf stems from a pattern in “The Crafter’s Pattern Sourcebook” by Mary MacCarthy. Most of the leaves were traced from real leaves but some were copied from Better Homes & Gardens’ “505 Quilt Blocks.”
#7822 - Simply Crossed and Gilded
92 in x 92 in	Winner of $750.00 for Excellence in Longarm Quilting Sponsored by Nolting Manufacturing, Inc. Entered by Renae Haddadin (Sandy, UT) Made by Jan Clarke and Renae Haddadin Quilted by Renae Haddadin Started in 2006, Finished in 2007 Design basis: circa 1800s Artist statement: This quilt was hand appliqued by Jan Clarke based on an antique quilt made approximately in 1853 as seen in Living with Quilts. Renae quilted very clean, traditional type designs with innovative twists and techniques to suit the needleturn applique.
#8003 - Lea's Choice
81 in x 81 in	Winner of $750.00 for Excellence in Machine Quilting Sponsored by Moore's Sewing Center Entered by Joanie Zeier Poole (Sun Prairie, WI) Made by Joanie Zeier Poole Started in 2007, Finished in 2007 Design basis: Central Medallion from 20th Century Quilts 1900-1950 Artist statement: This quilt represents friendships through quilting, the yellow ribbons for those passed on, the pink garland for my growing circle of friends, each leaf is a new student. Hand applique, machine quilted, home sewing machine.
#8069 - Grand Canyon Monarch
42 in x 63 in	Winner of $750.00 for Outstanding Art Quilt Sponsored by Alexander Henry Fabrics, Inc. Entered by Donna Cherry (Bend, OR) Made by Donna Cherry Started in 2006, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: This piece represents the vast potential of the creative mind. I used commercial and hand-dyed fabrics, hand applique, free-motion machine embroidery and quilting, puff paint, textile paint, hand embroidery, and tulle and organza overlays.
#7868 - America the Beautiful
72 in x 57 in	Winner of $750.00 for Outstanding Innovative Quilt Sponsored by Robert Kaufman Co. Entered by Sharon L Schlotzhauer (Colorado Springs, CO) Made by Sharon Schlotzhauer Started in 2007, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: Inspired by the hymn, “America the Beautiful,” penned from the summit of Pike’s Peak. My desire was to depict the beauty of the mountain, surrounding area, aspen leaves, and frame them. See our flag in the sky, and words of the hymn around the border.
#8120 - Nebraska's Rising Sun
86 in x 86 in	Winner of $750.00 for Outstanding Traditional Quilt Sponsored by Wilmington Prints Entered by Sandi McMillan (Albion, NE) Made by Sandi McMillan and Laura Franchini Quilted by Sandi McMillan Started in 2005, Finished in 2006 Artist statement: Inspired by two wonderful antique Lone Stars, Laura and Sandi sought to create a quilt with dynamic design and vivid colors using relatively simple machine methods that have the appearance of fine handwork.
#8148 - Round Robin - Black-Eyed Susan
50 in x 50 in	Winner of $500.00 for Best Group Quilt Sponsored by Red Rooster Fabrics Entered by Lynn Crawford (Wrightwood, CA) Made by Lynn Crawford Quilted by Carolyn Reynolds Started in 2005, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: This quilt was made by the Sew-ciety girls: Lynn Crawford, Peggy Freligh, Christi Gillam, Joy Agnew, Rose Burcher and Linda Rhodes. What a treasure!
#8107 - Flowers of the Galaxy
80 in x 80 in	Winner of $500.00 for Best Large Quilt Sponsored by Marcus Brothers Textiles Entered by Gloria McKeehan (Redlands, CA) Made by Gloria McKeehan Quilted by Lynette Harlan Started in 2005, Finished in 2007 Design basis: Oley Valley Tulip Artist statement: I challenged myself to make something really different with a lot of color and design. I did needle-turn applique and the quilt has two wool battings to give it the trapunto look.
#8221 - Celestial Garden
16 in x 16 in	Winner of $500.00 for Best Miniature Quilt Sponsored by Golden Threads Entered by Jane Holihan (Walworth, NY) Made by Jane Holihan Started in 2007, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: This whitework quilt is based on a medallion-style quilt. It features feathers, birds, flowers and cherubs, and is an original design. The hand quilting is enhanced with trapunto.
#7851 - Finders Keepers
60 in x 43 in	Winner of $500.00 for Best Pictorial Quilt Sponsored by Superior Threads Entered by Kathy McNeil (Marysville, WA) Made by Kathy McNeil Started in 2007, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: New treasures roll in with every tide. Who will find them first?
#7955 - Once in a Lifetime
76 in x 91 in	Winner of $500.00 for Best Quilt from 1st Time Entrant Sponsored by Quilt in A Day Entered by Kathleen Walker (Mission Viejo, CA) Made by Kathleen Walker Started in 2003, Finished in 2007 Design basis: Elly Sienkiewicz, Jane Tenorio-Coscarelli Artist statement: I hand appliqued these blocks using Elly Sienkiewicz patterns and one from Jane Tenorio-Coscarelli. This started when a few friends wanted to do a Baltimore Album quilts. We met once a month and the applique took one-and-a-half years to do.
#8076 - Kachina
61 in x 77 in	Winner of $500.00 for Best Use of Color Sponsored by Tall Mouse Arts & Crafts Entered by Marilyn Badger (St. George, UT) Made by Marilyn Badger Started in 2006, Finished in 2007 Design basis: Claudia Clark Myers Artist statement: I pieced “Kachina” to showcase Myrna’s quilting skills. Even though I used many different fabrics in the log cabin blocks, they are relatively calm in order to let Myrna’s quilting shine. I added the beads by hand after quilting.
#8032 - Fatal Attraction
42 in x 53 in	Winner of $500.00 for Best Wall Quilt Sponsored by Starr Design Fabrics Inc. Entered by Sandy Curran (Newport News, VA) Made by Sandy Curran Started in 2006, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: This is one of a series of quilts focusing on eyes. If the eyes seem alive then I have succeeded. The cat's eyes should look predatory. The fish should look nervous.
#7943 - Sissy Loves Carrots
32 in x 26 in	Winner of $500.00 for Most Humorous Sponsored by Benartex Entered by Lynn Drennan (Lindsay, CA) Made by Lynn Drennan Started in 2006, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: Sissy, a Bureau of Land Management adoptee, shares our pasture. I began this quilt as a class project with Marilyn Bedford through Quilt University, 2006. It features machine appliqué, thread play, and machine quilting.
#8242 - Just Purrrrfect
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 2006, Finished in 2006 Artist statement: A bag of stuff containing two black fabrics, 2 cat prints and decorative threads inspired the design for this challenge garment. The pieced background is quilted with rayon and sparkling threads. Gypsy was always dressed with a collar and a bell.
#8187 - Laurel Burch Mythical Horses
front view back view	Winner of $300.00 for Best Jacket or Vest Sponsored by Timeless Treasures Entered by Jane Prario (Alpine, CA) Made by Jane Prario Started in 2006, Finished in 2006 Artist statement: I used raw-edge applique for the different horse designs and added couched yarns, decorative stitching and more raw-edge applique for the back and side panels. Echo quilting around all the designs and special hand stamping on lining was used.
#7890 - Waiting for Spring
	Winner of $300.00 for Best Surface Embellishment Sponsored by Sulky of America Entered by Summerset Banks (Northfield, NH) Made by Summerset Banks Started in 2007, Finished in 2007 Design basis: #5187 McCall's Artist statement: While dreaming of spring one New England winter, I made this vest. The reversible vest features machine quilting, hand beading, organza flowers cut with a wood burning tool and tulle layering techniques.
#8259 - Carved in Stone
44 in x 49 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Art, Abstract Sponsored by The Quilters Studio Entered by Marie O'Kelley (Seattle, WA) Made by Marie O'Kelley Started in 2006, Finished in 2006 Artist statement: Reverse applique is used to erplicate ancient petroglyphs carved into a cliff face. Piecing and hand quilting stitches help to recreate the texture of stone. Embellished with beads.
#8011 - Eagle Ridge
46 in x 60 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Art, Naturescape Sponsored by The Cotton Patch Entered by Joanne Baeth (Bonanza, OR) Made by Joanne Baeth Started in 2007, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: I am fortunate to live in a rural area in Southeastern Oregon where eagles and other wildlife can be observed. Techniques include hand and raw-edge applique, trapunto, needle felting, and machine quilting. Hand-dyed fabrics, inks, paints, and wool roving were also used.
#8062 - The Zodiac
90 in x 90 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Art, Portrait Sponsored by Beyond The Reef Entered by Martha Brown (Pickering, ON Canada) Made by Martha Brown Started in 2005, Finished in 2006 Artist statement: This quilt includes machine applique of over 3,000 pieces, machine piecing, hand painting for details, hand embroidery, machine couched yarns, hand-beaded, prairie points, and free-motion quilting. The back of the piece features fused stars and the original embroidery.
#7976 - Chocolatte
85 in x 95 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Innovative, Large, Mixed Sponsored by McCall's Quilting Entered by Birgit Schueller (Riegelsberg Germany) Made by Birgit Schueller Started in 2007, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: Think hot chocolate and latte macchiato served at a nice café. The inner border with the “holes,” the scalloped edge and my quilting are supposed to add a “lacy” feel to the piece!
#8080 - KT-22 in Cloth
46 in x 46 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Innovative, Wall, Applique Sponsored by Pincushion Boutique Entered by Lynn Tubbe (Georgetown, CA) Made by B. Lynne Tubbe Started in 2006, Finished in 2007 Design basis: Cecile Johnson watercolor Artist statement: I have adapted, with permission, one of Cecile Johnson’s most well-known watercolors. The added inner frame is my personal statement about the challenges, both quilting and skiing, that the Squaw Valley peak presents.
#8183 - Much Ado About Nothing
57 in x 43 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Innovative, Wall, Mixed Sponsored by Leah's Fabric Gallery Entered by Kathy McNeil (Marysville, WA) Made by Kathy McNeil Started in 2007, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: For Helen, whose patience, wisdom and grace have always calmed the waters. We are lucky to be amongst her flock of nurses. Techniques include hand applique, embellishment of feathers and beads, thread play, and machine piecing and quilting.
#7916 - Grandma's Clock
55 in x 55 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Innovative, Wall, Other Sponsored by Material Possessions Entered by Jodi Robinson (Enon Valley, PA) Made by Jodi Robinson Started in 2007, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: This is an original design, based on the shape of a crazy 60’s clock my grandma used to have. We used to laugh about the clock; when I recently started seeing it re-appear in TV shows and commercials, I just had to make this quilt.
#8046 - Indian Trails
60 in x 60 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Innovative, Wall, Pieced Entered by Valerie Gabriel (Placentia, CA) Made by Valerie Gabriel Started in 2005, Finished in 2006 Artist statement: This quilt was inspired by the weaving patterns of traditional Navajo rugs. The challenge was machine piecing 6.432 pieces in a puzzle of over 40 different non-traditional blocks.
#8058 - Marie-Antoinette
9 in x 16 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Miniature Sponsored by Kona Bay Fabrics Entered by Michael Aaron McAllister (Saint Louis, MO) Made by Michael Aaron McAllister Started in 2006, Finished in 2006 Artist statement: Beloved, reviled, cherished, scorned, Marie-Antoinette was queen of France during the time which ushered in the French Revolution. The color palette had to be airy and frivolous like cotton candy…as Marie would have wanted.
#8157 - Illuminated Alphabet
66 in x 79 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Traditional, Large, Applique Sponsored by Maywood Studio/EE Schenck Company Entered by Zena Thorpe (Chatsworth, CA) Made by Zena Thorpe Started in 2005, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: I have long been fascinated by the ancient illuminated manuscripts which usually began with a large embellished capital letter.
#7906 - Little Brown Bird
88 in x 88 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Traditional, Large, Mixed Sponsored by In The Beginning Fabrics Entered by Fairy Earnest (Orange, CA) Made by Fairy Earnest Quilted by Kristi Hammer Started in 2006, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: This is a very detailed design; I needed a good challenge. Every block is different, so it was a joy. It is appliquéd (needle turn) pieced, embroidered and inked and heavily quilted.
#8050 - Frosted Fire
42 in x 50 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Traditional, Large, Other Sponsored by Morgan Quality Products Entered by Susan Webster (Apple Valley, MN) Made by Susan Webster Started in 2006, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: I wondered what would happen if I put a multi-color batik behind shadow trapunto... I like it! I also enjoyed using colorful thread and making flowers out of feathers.
#8042 - Untitled
80 in x 91 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Traditional, Large, Pieced Sponsored by Flynn Quilt Frame Co. Entered by Mary Sue Suit (Sidney, NE) Made by Mary Sue Suit Quilted by Judy Woodworth Started in 2007, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: Designed to incorporate a Kansas City Star pattern, the quilt uses piecing technique found in A New Twist of Triangles and is embellished with bias applique feathers. This quilt joins the best of two quilting friends.
#7834 - My 6th Grade Shoes
70 in x 70 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Traditional, Wall, Applique Sponsored by Amidon Quiltworks Entered by Penelope Tucker (San Jose, CA) Made by Penelope Tucker and Ronda Beyer Quilted by Ronda Beyer Started in 2001, Finished in 2007 Design basis: Fairmeadow by Jeana Kimball Artist statement: Penny was inspired by a pair of beloved shoes when choosing her fabric colors. It evoked memories of hot summer days in the 1960s. Ronda added her own design element by quilting the trapunto border.
#8111 - Just Dotty
70 in x 70 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Traditional, Wall, Mixed Sponsored by The Calico House Entered by Trudy Smith (Simi Valley, CA) Made by Trudy Smith Started in 2006, Finished in 2007 Design basis: Becky Goldsmith Artist statement: The joy of working with dot fabrics is indescribable! The quilt is paper pieced, machine applique, hand embroidered (black outline), and machine quilted.
#8083 - Tenacious
23 in x 23 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Traditional, Wall, Pieced Sponsored by Square in a Square Entered by Sally Collins (Walnut Creek, CA) Made by Sally Collins Started in 2006, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: Although this quilt presented me with many challenges, I just couldn’t give up on the design. In the end it was a gift. It has no foundation piecing and is machine pieced.
#7889 - American Beauty
front view back view	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Wearable Sponsored by Monica's Quilt and Bead Creations Entered by Summerset Banks (Northfield, NH) Made by Summerset Banks Started in 2006, Finished in 2007 Design basis: dress: vintage pattern, coat: NY pattern #1500, both modified Artist statement: American Beauty was inspired by red roses and vintage gowns. The ensemble, made from vintage patterns, includes techniques of trapunto, hand applique, machine quilting, couture strap seams, handmade roses and faux fur created from yarn.
#8196 - Fences and Bridges #1
29 in x 32 in	Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place - Art, Abstract Entered by Laura Wasilowski (Elgin, IL) Made by Laura Wasilowski Started in 2007, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: This is a quilt made with fused fabrics that are scraps from other quilts in an improvisational manner.
#8258 - Resurrection - A Celebration of Ivorybills
70 in x 49 in	Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place - Art, Naturescape Entered by Marie O'Kelley (Seattle, WA) Made by Marie O'Kelley Started in 2005, Finished in 2006 Artist statement: Inspired by the rediscovery of Ivorybill Woodpeckers in Arkansas in 2004, this quilt is hand appliqued and hand quilted. I used dye-painting over a Judy Robertson hand-dyed fabric to depict the water.
#7989 - Nude with Rope
83 in x 26 in	Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place - Art, Portrait Entered by Ferret (North Harrow, Middlesex United Kingdom) Made by Ferret Started in 2006, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: Inspired by the idea of unusual objects providing modesty. The rope, sometimes seen as sinister, covers and protects this woman.
#8245 - Let Your Light Shine
82 in x 82 in	Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place - Innovative, Large, Mixed Entered by Linda MacDougall (Murrieta, CA) Made by Linda MacDougall Started in 2005, Finished in 2006 Artist statement: Some quilts have a voice of their own. Let Your Light Shine started with a traditional background. Then the swirling star burst forth, spraying glittering yarns, beads and crystals across the night sky.
#7894 - Color My World
55 in x 55 in	Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place - Innovative, Wall, Applique Entered by Diane Evans (Schenectady, NY) Made by Diane J Evans Started in 2007, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: This quilt evolved from an exercise in drawing a design on a folded piece of paper and reflecting that motif eight times; the quilting designs are all original. A song by Petula Clark inspired the title.
#8068 - Hawaiian Punch
54 in x 54 in	Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place - Innovative, Wall, Mixed Entered by Irena Bluhm (Little Elm, TX) Made by Irena Bluhm Started in 2007, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: “Hawaiian Punch” is a painted surface wholecloth quilt. All quilting was completed before color was applied, using colored pencils and textile medium. Flower centers are turned-edge applique stitched on my longarm machine. All stitching is done in a freehand motion.
#7888 - Color Me Purple
40 in x 40 in	Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place - Innovative, Wall, Other Entered by Cindy Rainey (Kenai, AK) Made by Cindy Rainey Started in 2007, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: Color Me Purple is inspired by Irena Bluhm's techinque of painting/coloring on fabric. I designed this wholecloth, quilted it, then painted with Shiva Paintstiks. The beads and crystals were then applied.
#8129 - Sonoran Stars
44 in x 44 in	Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place - Innovative, Wall, Pieced Entered by Sherri B Driver (Tucson, AZ) Made by Sherri Driver Started in 2006, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: Native American baskets and a collection of ikat and striped fabrics were the inspiration for this quilt. The curved sections were made by sewing bias strips to freezer paper foundations.
#8205 - Lassen View
16 in x 11 in	Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place - Miniature Entered by Pat Durbin (Eureka, CA) Made by Pat Durbin Started in 2007, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: This scene showing Lassen through tree boughs inspired me to do some heavy threadwork to replicate the trees. I used lots of thread in money colors. The background is created using picture mosaic, my original piecing technique using 1/2" squares.
#7900 - Pennsylvania Palette
85 in x 85 in	Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place - Traditional, Large, Applique Entered by Wendy Caton Reed (Bath, ME) Made by Wendy Caton Reed Started in 2006, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: I've always been attracted to the wonderful Lancaster Pennsylvania colors. I had amassed such a collection of these reproduction fabrics that it was time to make something with them. This is my first full size hand appliqued quilt. I hand quilted it with wool batting.
#8222 - Sweet Land of Liberty
79 in x 79 in	Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place - Traditional, Large, Mixed Entered by Marlene Royse (Raleigh, NC) Made by Marlene Royse Started in 2005, Finished in 2006 Artist statement: Sweet Land of Liberty was designed to be reminiscent of an antique quilt, a tribute to our quilting ancestors. It celebrates our freedom and all who have served the cause of liberty in our land.
#7988 - Guide Me
95 in x 95 in	Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place - Traditional, Large, Other Entered by Ferret (North Harrow, Middlesex United Kingdom) Made by Ferret Started in 2007, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: This is my first bed sized wholecloth. I wanted to play with this very traditional style and making it look like a pieced quilt.
#8091 - Big Bird Blues
82 in x 82 in	Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place - Traditional, Large, Pieced Entered by Claudia Clark Myers (Duluth, MN) Made by Claudia Clark Myers Quilted by Marilyn Badger Started in 2007, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: This cheery blue and yellow quilt is a combination of several traditional blocks, Nosegay, Silver and Gold, and Lend and Borrow. One hand quilting design was re-drafted to use for machine applique and looks amazingly like Big Bird’s face!
#7874 - Blooms 'n Baskets
57 in x 57 in	Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place - Traditional, Wall, Applique Entered by Shirley Turnipseed (San Diego, CA) Made by Shirley Turnipseed Quilted by Wendy Knight Started in 2005, Finished in 2007 Design basis: Blooms & Baskets; Gems of SUmmer by Emily Senuta Artist statement: This quilt was made in classes of Susan Prioleau from Emily Senuta’s book, “Blooms & Baskets” – Gems of Summer. The joy of making it came from Emily’s beautiful designs and Susan’s appliqué expertise.
#7986 - Radiance
63 in x 63 in	Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place - Traditional, Wall, Mixed Entered by Debbie Everett (Poway, CA) Made by Debbie Everett Quilted by Wendy Knight Started in 2007, Finished in 2007 Design basis: Bella Bella, McMeeking Artist statement: McMeeking's Bella Bella, Venice Rose. Paper pieced, piecelique, machine applique. Once multi-colored fabric was found, other colors fell into my hand all in one store! Love the colors; couldn't wait to put it together.
#7840 - Star Struck
25 in x 25 in	Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place - Traditional, Wall, Pieced Entered by Susan Axelrod (Ramona, CA) Made by Susan Axelrod Started in 2006, Finished in 2006 Artist statement: Inspired by Sally Collins, this quilt was sewn without foundation piecing and was very challenging. It was an exercise in design and color as well as precise construction and finishing.
#7821 - African Village Coat Ensemble
front view back view	Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place - Wearable Entered by Connie Horne (Elk Grove, CA) Made by Connie Horne Started in 2007, Finished in 2007 Design basis: Rachel Clark's coat pattern Artist statement: My coat was inspired by a trip my husband and I want to make one day. Rachel Clark's coat pattern and McCalls patterns for the vest and pants. The purse was my own creation. I designed my coat using the collaging technique.
#8140 - An Antique Start of Something New
44 in x 42 in	Winner of $100.00 for Judges' Choice (Carol) Sponsored by Honey Run Quilters Entered by Joyce Paterson (Ukiah, CA) Made by Joyce Paterson Started in 2006, Finished in 2006 Artist statement: With four-inch antique log cabin silk squares as the starting inspiration, this quilt developed somewhat on its own. The background black and beige/green seemed the appropriate setting while the art deco style trapunto brings the antique silk forward in time.
#8000 - Shades of Past
32 in x 41 in	Winner of $100.00 for Judges' Choice (Gloria) Sponsored by Honey Run Quilters Entered by Tana LaDuke (Grand Junction, CO) Made by Tana LaDuke Started in 2007, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: A small old photograph that belonged to dad; Then I used material to translate it to fabric; Images cut out and sewed on; A little imagination; Ancestors come to life, or maybe just to fabric.
#7815 - Ramparts of Yvoire
50 in x 34 in	Winner of $100.00 for Judges' Choice (Kathy) Sponsored by Honey Run Quilters Entered by Lenore Crawford (Midland, MI) Made by Lenore Crawford Started in 2007, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: This piece was created by fusing, machine top-stitching and fabric paints. This village, Yvoire, on Lake Geneva is full of beauty and wonderful people. I have visited there since I was 16.
#7939 - Wheat & Dragonflies
44 in x 64 in	Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place - Art, Abstract Entered by Laura Fisher (Visalia, CA) Made by Laura Fisher Started in 2006, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: It started with the fabric in the main pot dictating the shape and size of the pot. The second pot was designed to complement the main pot. The dragonflies are associated with wheat harvest so the background is stylized wheat.
#8169 - Colossal Caladiums
61 in x 41 in	Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place - Art, Naturescape Entered by BJ Titus (Coatesville, PA) Made by B.J. Titus Started in 2006, Finished in 2006 Artist statement: While browsing in my favorite garden shop I noticed a caladium plant with enormous leaves, which I used as the inspiration for this quilt. This is an original design, hand-painted and hand-dyed fabric.
#8182 - Night Raider
41 in x 41 in	Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place - Art, Portrait Entered by Patt Blair (Mt Baldy, CA) Made by Patt Blair Started in 2007, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: I have always been intrigued with the imbedded contrast of spirit in elephants…one side a lumbering, seemingly docile giant capable of turning to power and rage when threat materializes.
#8053 - Fine Feathered Fancy
81 in x 81 in	Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place - Innovative, Large, Mixed Entered by Ann Petersen (Aurora, CO) Made by Ann Petersen Started in 2006, Finished in 2006 Design basis: "Feathered Star Quilt Blocks I" by Marsha McClosky Artist statement: Inspired by the desire to make a quilt with many feather quilting designs, it was designed to fit the quilting patterns. I wanted very traditional blocks and quilting with modern colors and setting.
#7873 - Window Shopping
34 in x 51 in	Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place - Innovative, Wall, Applique Entered by Marcia Stein (San Francisco, CA) Made by Marcia Stein Started in 2006, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: This quilt is pretty true to the photograph I took in Venice, Italy; though I did give the balding gentleman a full head of hair, which is a decision based purely on technical considerations.
#8151 - High Flight
61 in x 76 in	Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place - Innovative, Wall, Mixed Entered by Linda S Schmidt (Dublin, CA) Made by Linda Schmidt Started in 2006, Finished in 2006 Artist statement: A raging Norwegian fjord, an eagle and an old, dead tree combine to portray this elemental force of nature.
#7893 - Dizzy
35 in x 35 in	Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place - Innovative, Wall, Pieced Entered by Diane Evans (Schenectady, NY) Made by Diane J Evans Started in 2006, Finished in 2006 Artist statement: Radiating lines, circular shapes and symmetry hold excitement for me, and I enjoyed the challenge of color placement using these three design elements. A friend named the quilt after a song by 60s singer Tommy Roe.
#8176 - Earthen Waves
16 in x 16 in	Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place - Miniature Entered by Leigh Elking (Scottsdale, AZ) Made by Leigh Elking Started in 2005, Finished in 2006 Design basis: Manipulated EQ5 Block book Artist statement: This quilt started on EQ, but had to be hand-drafted to achieve this balance in miniature scale. It’s quilted in metallic thread in a design which re-enforces the curving, flowing pattern of the blocks.
#8215 - Bear Crossing
71 in x 96 in	Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place - Traditional, Large, Mixed Entered by Bonnie Pius (Shaver Lake, CA) Made by Bonnie Pius Started in 2004, Finished in 2007 Design basis: Quilters Newsletter Jan/Feb 2000 Artist statement: This bear paw quilt appeared in the Jan/Feb 2000 issue of Quilter’s Newsletter. It took years to collect dark plaids for the 39 blocks. I added bears to the applique border and wings on the birds.
#8015 - Mystique
53 in x 55 in	Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place - Traditional, Large, Other Entered by Sue Chaffee (Overland Park, KS) Made by Sue Chaffee Started in 2006, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: I have always wanted to create a wholecloth quilt, and love the simplicity of all-white quilts. “Mystique” has curved trapunto contrasted with straight lines and grids. The batting is wool and is quilted with silk thread.
#7816 - Celestial Showers
86 in x 86 in	Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place - Traditional, Large, Pieced Entered by Mildred Sorrells (Macomb, IL) Made by Mildred Sorrells Started in 2006, Finished in 2007 Design basis: traditional Broken Star drafted by me Artist statement: Celestial Showers is machine pieced from a Broken Star pattern that I drafted in the size I needed. I drew the feather designs and freemotion machine quilted them on my Bernina with wool batting and YLI silk thread. Piping is added to edge of quilt.
#8086 - Twilight Friends
62 in x 66 in	Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place - Traditional, Wall, Applique Entered by Judy Sheridan (Skaneateles Falls, NY) Made by Judy Sheridan Started in 2004, Finished in 2006 Artist statement: This was inspired by a squirrel’s antics seen driving home from work. It is an original design in applique and hand quilting with an innovative border of small blocks – each individually appliqued with fractures of oak leaves before piecing.
#8048 - Fantastical Deviations
63 in x 63 in	Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place - Traditional, Wall, Mixed Entered by Susan Webster (Apple Valley, MN) Made by Susan Webster Started in 2006, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: The design kept deviating as I went along and ended up fantastical! This is the first quilt I used colored thread on. Some of the applique was originally quilting designs.
#8235 - Shifting Focus
64 in x 64 in	Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place - Traditional, Wall, Pieced Entered by Mary Kay Davis (Sunnyvale, CA) Made by Mary Kay Davis Started in 2007, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: For this quilt, I challenged myself to use only fabric from my stash. I was successful and had to buy only the batting and some thread. The other challenge was all the little triangles.
#8212 - La Boheme
	Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place - Wearable Entered by Eve Kovacs (Woodridge, IL) Made by Eve Kovacs Started in 2006, Finished in 2007 Design basis: New Look C538 Artist statement: This reversible coat is embellished with machine embroidered bands, machine quilting and decorative hand stitching on eyelash fabric. The reverse side has an eclectic mix of burnout, jacquard, and tapestry embellished with strap seams.
#7982 - Romance
57 in x 69 in	Winner of Honorable Mention - Art, Naturescape Entered by Melinda Bula (El Dorado Hills, CA) Made by Melinda Bula Started in 2007, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: I have always loved the luscious flower paintings by the Dutch masters. I tried to recreate them with my own flower bouquets from my garden and then in my quilts. When I bring a flower bouquet into my house, it instantly changes the mood of a room. This bouquet brought a romantic feel.
#7845 - Peony Dream Melody
68 in x 70 in	Winner of Honorable Mention - Art, Portrait Entered by Molly Y Hamilton-McNally (Tehachapi, CA) Made by Molly Y Hamilton-McNally Started in 2006, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: This quilt reflects my happy life. After being widowed I recently remarried. I love flowers and my new husband loves gardening and music. The girl playing the pipe is dreaming of peonies, my favorite flower.
#8090 - Awesome Blossoms
92 in x 92 in	Winner of Honorable Mention - Innovative, Large, Mixed Entered by Claudia Clark Myers (Duluth, MN) Made by Claudia Clark Myers Quilted by Marilyn Badger Started in 2006, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: The dahlias are adapted from an applique pattern by Pat Cox. They were machine curve-pieced into sections, then hand and machine appliqued together. The leaves and buds are fusible applique and machine embroidery. The nasturtium design in the border was machine quilted into the border and then hand-painted.
#8052 - Licorice Star Garden
65 in x 40 in	Winner of Honorable Mention - Innovative, Wall, Pieced Entered by Ann Petersen (Aurora, CO) Made by Ann Petersen Started in 2007, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: This quilt was inspired by the toile fabrics combined with non-traditional piecing and setting. It is a tribute to many quilters whose inspiration, instruction, and tools led me here.
#7970 - Dainty
15 in x 18 in	Winner of Honorable Mention - Miniature Entered by Terri Doyle (Gilbert, AZ) Made by Terri Doyle Started in 2007, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: This miniature quilt was quilted on a longarm machine.
#8072 - Rolling Thunder
75 in x 75 in	Winner of Honorable Mention - Traditional, Large, Pieced Entered by Maria Shell (Anchorage, AK) Made by Maria Shell and LeAnn McGinnis Quilted by Maria Shell Started in 2004, Finished in 2006 Design basis: "Mohawk Trail" by Brenda Henning Artist statement: “Rolling Thunder” is an adaptation of Brenda Henning’s Mohawk Trail pattern found in her book, “Sharp Pointies.” Thick cotton jean stitch threads create a sensation of wild rolling movement on the surface of this quilt.
#8094 - Back Yard Birds
58 in x 80 in	Winner of Honorable Mention - Traditional, Wall, Applique Entered by Ingrid Fullard (Georgetown, TX) Made by Ingrid Fullard Started in 2005, Finished in 2006 Design basis: Birds and Flowers Album by Bea Oglesby Artist statement: I have lived in the West and East Coast and now in Texas. I love watching and feeding the birds, and have seen all the different birds in my backyard. It was fun finding the fabrics to make the birds look real.
#7967 - Thirties Pineapple Patch
56 in x 66 in	Winner of Honorable Mention - Traditional, Wall, Mixed Entered by Jan Hirth (Laguna Niguel, CA) Made by Jan Hirth Started in 2007, Finished in 2007 Artist statement: Using authentic 30s fabric that I had collected, I made this pineapple pattern quilt using a strip method of piecing. The vine and dots contemporize the quilt.
#8213 - Serendipity
	Winner of Honorable Mention - Wearable Entered by Eve Kovacs (Woodridge, IL) Made by Eve Kovacs Started in 2007, Finished in 2007 Design basis: Simplicity 4403 Artist statement: Serendipity was inspired by the striped Burmese silks used to make the coat. Patchwork and quilted bands accent the design lines of the coat, pants and top. The colors echo those of the striped silks.

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