Road to California Quilters Conference and Showcase :: January 14-17, 2010

Road to California 2009 Showcase Award Winning Entries

#8545 - Grape Harvest

96 in x 62 in Winner of $3,000.00 for Best of Show Quilt
Sponsored by Hoffman California Fabrics

Entered by Gina Perkes (Payson, AZ)
Made by Gina Perkes, Lynn Drennen, Jessie Marinas and Marilyn J. Smith
Quilted by Gina Perkes
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: This quilt depicts a day in the life of vineyard workers as they harvest grapes. The "Grape Harvest" was created using a variety of machine techniques including: pintucking, Broderie Perse, threadplay, and freehand quilting.

#8621 - Saffron Spring - OCD Meets SAD

84 in x 84 in Winner of $1,500.00 for Judges' Special Quilt
Sponsored by RJR Fabrics

Entered by Barbara E Lies (Madison, WI)
Made by Barbara E. Lies
Quilted by Barbara E. Lies
Started in 2007, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design. Some quilting motifs adapted from Dover book
Artist statement: Winter 2007 was a long, snow-burdened winter bereft of sunshine. I sought expression in beautiful curves, innovative quilting, elegant perforations and bright color. When a friend said the design looked Eastern, "Saffron Spring" sprung!

#8644 - Homage to Provence

46 in x 28 in Winner of $1,000.00 for Excellence in Hand Quilting
Sponsored by Robert Kaufman Co.

Entered by Andrea J Perejda (Arroyo Grande, CA)
Made by Andi Perejda
Quilted by Andi Perejda
Started in 2006, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original adaptation from "Quilts of Provence" by Berenson
Artist statement: This quilted work is in the style of 18th Century French Provincial Boutis. Italian batiste is the top fabric and cotton broadcloth is the back fabric. The designs are largely adapted from the traditional French and are hand quilted, then stuffed and corded to create dimension and transparency when hung in the light.

#8287 - Beauty from Within

90 in x 90 in Winner of $1,000.00 for Excellence in Longarm Quilting
Sponsored by Nolting Manufacturing, Inc.

Entered by Renae Haddadin (Sandy, UT)
Made by Renae Haddadin
Quilted by Renae Haddadin
Started in 2007, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: My desire to include shadow work was the catalyst for this quilt. I wanted color to show through the white fabric, causing the beauty of the design to come from within...hence, the title. I included many other techniques: machine embroidery, bobbin work, curved piecing, foundation paper piecing, machine appliqué, intensive machine quilting and metallic thread and cord. I enjoyed the search for just the right fabrics to shade from light to dark within each color. The solid pastel colors with the argyle-type quilting are silk dupioni to really make the quilt shimmer.

#8614 - String of Pearls

75 in x 84 in Winner of $1,000.00 for Excellence in Machine Quilting
Sponsored by Moore's Sewing Center

Entered by Mary S Buvia (Greenwood, IN)
Made by Mary S. Buvia
Quilted by Mary S. Buvia
Started in 2007, Finished in 2007
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: Symbols of love were used for this original design. Techniques include free-motion embroidery, couching, curved piecing and dimensional leaves. Many fabrics, threads, and quilting styles were used to tell its story of love.

#8746 - Hanging by a Thread

58 in x 58 in Winner of $1,000.00 for Outstanding Art Quilt
Sponsored by Alexander Henry Fabrics, Inc.

Entered by Bonnie Keller (Chehalis, WA)
Made by Hanging by a Thread, a Group of Ten Quilters
Quilted by Hanging by a Thread, a Group of Ten Quilters
Started in 2006, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Inspired by Marilyn Belford's book "Portraits for Fabric Lovers"
Artist statement: Our small group named "Hanging by a Thread" took on the challenge to do self-portraits using as many Kaffe Fassett fabrics as possible. Each person chose a focus color. Five members had never done a portrait quilt and one had never quilted! Members of the group include Penny Abnet, Audrey Prothero, Norine Jones, Ann Zabriskie, Margie Smith, Phyllis Lund, Nanine, Bonnie Keller, Marie Kaiser, and Mary Fran McClure.

#8391 - Sherbet and Marshmallow Creme

40 in x 40 in Winner of $1,000.00 for Outstanding Innovative Quilt
Sponsored by Michael Miller Fabrics

Entered by Lorilynn King (Longmont, CO)
Made by Lorilynn King
Quilted by Lorilynn King
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design inspired by Karen Kay Buckley; Karen McTavish
Artist statement: The quilt is done with shadow trapunto over a pieced underlay. The center medallion was adapted from an appliqué pattern by Karen Kay Buckley. The center motifs were repeated in the border sections and enhanced with trapunto feather quilting designs.

#8555 - Sew Long Sally

78 in x 96 in Winner of $1,000.00 for Outstanding Traditional Quilt
Sponsored by C & T Publishing

Entered by Cindy Seitz-Krug (Bakersfield, CA)
Made by Cindy Seitz-Krug
Quilted by Cindy Seitz-Krug
Started in 2006, Finished in 2007
Design basis: Lynn Dash (McCall's Quilting Magazine-June 1999)
Artist statement: I named this quilt in honor of my friend and quilting teacher, Sally Shuppert, who retired from teaching in 2006. All of the quilting motifs in this quilt are my original designs made specifically to fit the open areas of this quilt.

#8474 - Spirit of Mother Earth

99 in x 99 in Winner of $750.00 for Best Large Quilt
Sponsored by Marcus Brothers Textiles

Entered by Sharon Schamber (Payson, AZ)
Made by Sharon Schamber
Quilted by Sharon Schamber
Started in 2006, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: This quilt showpieces the use of over 90 different stipples, blanket stitch appliqué and is my own hand dyed fabrics. It has hand corded binding and the colors are inspired by my trips to the Navajo Reservation.

#8569 - Mission: Impossible?

21 in x 21 in Winner of $750.00 for Best Miniature Quilt
Sponsored by Golden Threads

Entered by Kumiko Frydl (Houston, TX)
Made by Kumiko Frydl
Quilted by Kumiko Frydl
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Inspired by Kathy Nakajima's "Sunshine Rose Garden"
Artist statement: I took inspiration from Kathy Nakajima's "Sunshine Rose Garden" and tried to make a quilt 1/20th of the original size. I used silk ribbon embroidery, paper foundation piecing, reverse appliqué and free-motion quilting.

#8447 - White Chocolate Latte

82 in x 82 in Winner of $750.00 for Best Quilt from a First Time Entrant
Sponsored by Quilt in A Day

Entered by Lisa Coker (Commerce, TX)
Made by Lisa Coker
Quilted by Lisa Coker
Started in 2007, Finished in 2007
Design basis: Original design; center motif designs are Sharon Schamber's
Artist statement: My version of a two color quilt. Center design motifs are by Sharon Schamber. All other designs and quilting are freehand. Crystals were added to enhance design.

#8633 - Evening Egrets

45 in x 50 in Winner of $750.00 for Best Wall Quilt
Sponsored by Starr Design Fabrics Inc.

Entered by Joanne Baeth (Bonanza, OR)
Made by Joanne Baeth
Quilted by Joanne Baeth
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: My goal was to create an art quilt that resembles a watercolor or an oil painting. Raw edge appliqué, machine quilting, thread painting, inks, and some of my own hand dyed fabrics were used.

#8345 - Curacao!

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Winner of $750.00 for Best of Show Wearable
Sponsored by P & B Textiles

Entered by Stephanie Nordlin (Poplar Grove, IL)
Made by Stephanie Nordlin
Quilted by Stephanie Nordlin
Started in 2007, Finished in 2007
Design basis: Original design. Jacket, Shell, Slacks
Artist statement: This predominately linen ensemble depicts Curacao's capital with its Dutch imspired buildings, river and ferry. Freezer paper pieced diamonds, hand painted antique linen, hand beaded, silk ribbon and machine embroidery, machine appliqué. Original design.

#8372 - Fragrant Memories

60 in x 51 in
Winner of $500.00 for Viewer's Choice
Sponsored by Quilters Rule International

Entered by Rachel Wetzler (St. Charles, IL)
Made by Rachel Wetzler
Quilted by Rachel Wetzler
Started in 2007, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: One of my favorite childhood memories is coming home from school to the aroma of Mom's freshly baked bread. Mom is 86 and she's still baking bread. Celebrate the sense of smell!

#8384 - Queen Mary

53 in x 60 in Winner of $500.00 for Best Group Quilt
Sponsored by Red Rooster Fabrics

Entered by Marilyn J Smith (Bakersfield, CA)
Made by Marilyn J. Smith, Lynn Drennen, and Peggy Schroder
Quilted by Lynn Drennen
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: Peggy had the concept idea and appliquéd the lower part of the ship, water, and small boats. Marilyn appliquéd the upper part of ship and sky. Lynn appliquéd inside porthole and did machine quilting.

#8622 - Lollapalooza

72 in x 72 in Winner of $500.00 for Best Painted Surface
Sponsored by The Fabric Patch

Entered by Sherry Rogers-Harrison (Normandy Park, WA)
Made by Sherry Rogers-Harrison
Quilted by Sherry Rogers-Harrison
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: Lollapalooza is the second in my series of my Ink-Liqué quilting process. After spending many hours designing the quilt, a full size pattern was made. I then transferred the pattern to fabric, quilted it with my hand guided quilting system, and then inked the piece using Sakura gel pens and markers. The piece was then bound and enhanced with a crystal trim.

#8490 - Mountain Chapel

43 in x 53 in Winner of $500.00 for Best Pictorial Quilt
Sponsored by Superior Threads

Entered by Annette Kennedy (Longmont, CO)
Made by Annette Kennedy
Quilted by Annette Kennedy
Started in 2006, Finished in 2007
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: This quilt was made from a personal photograph. It was contructed by fused appliqué and machine quilted. The sky fabric was painted along with some shadows to add visual depth to the image.

#8591 - Sunlit

41 in x 57 in Winner of $500.00 for Best Use of Color
Sponsored by Tall Mouse Arts & Crafts

Entered by Carol Taylor (Pittsford, NY)
Made by Carol Taylor
Quilted by Carol Taylor
Started in 2007, Finished in 2007
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: This piece uses value to create a flow from light in the middle to dark on the outside in both the base fabrics and the embellishments, reminding the viewer of sunlight and shadows.

#8551 - Goodness, Gracious, Great Balls of Fire

37 in x 37 in Winner of $500.00 for Most Humorous Quilt
Sponsored by Leo9 Textiles

Entered by Pam Hadfield (Laguna Niguel, CA)
Made by Pam Hadfield
Quilted by Pam Hadfield
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design inspired by the book "My Friend the Piano"
Artist statement: This is a guild challenge quilt. The theme was "All Fired Up." The inspiration came from a children's book entitled, "My Friend the Piano." Required elements were: red fabric, flying geese, embellishment and something on point, i.e. black squares in the rug. The complete quilt title is "Goodness, Gracious, Great Balls of Fire by the IncrREDible Jerry Lee Lewis."

#8686 - Forget Me Knot

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back view Winner of $300.00 for Best Fabric Manipulation
Sponsored by Stitch On Needlework Shop

Entered by Summerset Banks (Northfield, NH)
Made by Summerset Banks
Quilted by Summerset Banks
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design. Advance 6871, Simplicity 3047
Artist statement: Forget Me Knot is a feminine ensemble made from 1950's vintage patterns. Several techniques were used in the creation of this ensemble: machine quilting, handmade braided trim, wood-burning tool cut flowers, Preciosa® crystals, hand beading and hand made polymer clay buttons.

#8389 - Diane Gaudynski Inspired Vest

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back view Winner of $300.00 for Best Jacket or Vest
Sponsored by Timeless Treasures

Entered by Lorilynn King (Longmont, CO)
Made by Lorilynn King
Quilted by Lorilynn King
Started in 2007, Finished in 2007
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: This vest is made of silk dupioni, with a wool batt and a hand-dyed lining. The original quilting design was inspired by the work of Diane Gaudynski. The background quilting was done using various pastel colors of 100 weight silk thread. The seams were bound so that the vest may be worn inside out - 2 garments in one!

#8409 - Kashmir

front view


back view Winner of $300.00 for Best Surface Embellishment
Sponsored by Sulky of America

Entered by Eve Kovacs (Woodridge, IL)
Made by Eve Kovacs
Quilted by Eve Kovacs
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original surface design. Simplicity 3631
Artist statement: Machine-quilted jacket is accented with machine embroidery on sleeve, front, neck and raglan bands. Large motifs adorn the back and sleeves. Small embroidery motifs have been combined in software to produce the large designs. Coordinating pants have embroidered side-seam bands.

#8697 - Mom's Luncheon Cloth Revisited

39 in x 39 in Winner of $300.00 for Judges' Choice (Carolee Hensley)
Sponsored by Stuff & Such

Entered by Patricia Latourell (Ventura, CA)
Made by Patty Latourell
Quilted by Patty Latourell
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design inspired by Cindy Needham's Linen Quilts
Artist statement: I was inspired by last year's Featured Artist Cindy Needham and her display of antique linens. My mother had done cutwork on linen and her pieces were handed down to me in 1970. I'm not sure she worked the flowers on this small luncheon cloth, but I enjoyed working on this piece in her memory.

#8648 - Cosmati Stars

78 in x 78 in Winner of $300.00 for Judges' Choice (Chris Porter)
Sponsored by Cheryl Ann's Design Wall

Entered by Judy Mathieson (Sebastopol, CA)
Made by Judy Mathieson
Quilted by Judy Mathieson
Started in 2007, Finished in 2007
Design basis: Original design with traditional Mariner's Compass
Artist statement: This quilt was inspired by designs from marble and wooden floors. Cosmati refers to 13th century mosaic designs by a family of Italian craftsmen. I have incorporated elements of their work with my favorite stars and flying geese.

#8676 - Through Ancient Portals

40 in x 50 in Winner of $300.00 for Judges' Choice (Lois Smith)
Sponsored by Honey Run Quilters

Entered by Mary Arnold (Vancouver, WA)
Made by Mary Arnold
Quilted by Mary Arnold
Started in 2007, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: At age 73, my mother went on a European tour. At the time, and more so now, I was amazed by her courage. This quilt is a recreation of one of her slides.

#8371 - Hybrid

46 in x 46 in Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Art, Abstract
Sponsored by The Quilters Studio

Entered by Rachel Wetzler (St. Charles, IL)
Made by Rachel Wetzler
Quilted by Rachel Wetzler
Started in 2007, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: Created for a special exhibit at the Miami Orchid Show. This is my interpretation of a hybrid orchid.

#8554 - Take Me There

63 in x 50 in Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Art, Naturescape
Sponsored by The Cotton Patch

Entered by Kathy McNeil (Tulalip, WA)
Made by Kathy McNeil
Quilted by Kathy McNeil
Started in 2007, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: A place of quiet reflection balanced by the joyful invitation of flowing water bursting with life and energy.

#8486 - Women of Color

70 in x 51 in Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Art, People
Sponsored by Cheri's Crystals

Entered by Grace J Errea (Laguna Niguel, CA)
Made by Grace Errea
Quilted by Grace Errea
Started in 2007, Finished in 2007
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: Women rule all over the world. This quilt is a portrait study in color harmony and value. Machine appliqué, machine pieced, beading and 3-D stuffed appliqué.

#8678 - On Winter's Coming

42 in x 53 in Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Art, Pictorial
Sponsored by A Very Special Collection

Entered by Lenore Crawford (Midland, MI)
Made by Lenore Crawford
Quilted by Lenore Crawford
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: My father, a poet, took this picture of his farm 45 years ago. After he had a stroke, I found the poem and photo and was inspired to create this piece with fused fabrics and fabric paints.

#8544 - Silken Defiance

72 in x 72 in Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Innovative, Large, Mixed
Sponsored by McCall's Quilting

Entered by Gina Perkes (Payson, AZ)
Made by Gina Perkes
Quilted by Gina Perkes
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: I created this quilt to explore new techniques and materials including silks, Ultrasuede®, and yarns.

#8543 - Complementary

68 in x 68 in Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Innovative, Wall, Appliqué
Sponsored by Beyond The Reef

Entered by Gina Perkes (Payson, AZ)
Made by Gina Perkes
Quilted by Gina Perkes
Started in 2007, Finished in 2007
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: I was inspired to create this quilt by couples in love and the way they complement one another.

#8745 - Rhapsody at First Light

66 in x 66 in Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Innovative, Wall, Mixed
Sponsored by Kaleidoscope Collections

Entered by Bonnie Keller (Chehalis, WA)
Made by Bonnie Keller
Quilted by Bonnie Keller
Started in 2006, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design inspired by Ricky Tims and Judy Mathieson
Artist statement: Inspired by a workshop with Ricky Tims and class with Judy Mathieson and the flora and fauna found on our property. This is my first large machine appliqué and quilted work. I had never done a free-motion stitched bird nor used Tsukineko® inks for shading light and shadow before.

#8558 - Phantom Valley

88 in x 53 in Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Innovative, Wall, Other
Sponsored by Material Possessions Studios

Entered by Linda Hibbert (Loveland, CO)
Made by Linda Hibbert
Quilted by Linda Hibbert
Started in 2002, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: My silk painting of Phantom Valley was created in 2002, before I sold my handpainted silk business. In 2008 I quilted this piece, a 45" x 108" panel and decided to present it in a tryptic format.

#8359 - Wrapped in Red

53 in x 65 in Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Innovative, Wall, Pieced
Sponsored by Pincushion Boutique

Entered by Janet Sturdevant Stuart (Fort Worth, TX)
Made by Janet Sturdevant Stuart
Quilted by Janet Sturdevant Stuart
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: This design has been floating around in my head for some time. I used curved piecing to make a simple top that I could have fun quilting. Crystals were added for that special sparkle.

#8281 - Flip-Flop Paper Piecing

18 in x 18 in Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Miniature
Sponsored by Kona Bay Fabrics

Entered by Mary Kay Mouton (Milledgeville, GA)
Made by Mary Kay Mouton
Quilted by Mary Kay Mouton
Started in 2007, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original Design
Artist statement: This quilt was made to demonstrate my new system of foundation piecing to construct thousands of different blocks. Flip-Flop Paper Piecing will soon be available to everyone from C & T Publishing.

#8469 - A Red for All Seasons

80 in x 100 in Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Traditional, Large, Appliqué
Sponsored by Maywood Studio/EE Schenck Company

Entered by Martha A Nordstrand (Surprise, AZ)
Made by Martha Nordstrand
Quilted by Martha Nordstrand
Started in 2002, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: This quilt started out as a study in a few flowers and evolved into some of my favorites for the Holiday Season. Each flower has special meaning because they were some of the plants that my mother loved so much. She always had a red Amaryllis growing on her windowsill during the winter and nursed it to bloom for the Holidays. I added a few more of her favorites as well as a couple of mine! Oriental poppies, cyclamen, red roses, poinsettias, amaryllis, winterberry, magnolias and fir, hellebores, and white roses are the major players as well as two beautiful birds that my mother loved. This is in memory of Laura Gwendolyn Hocutt.

#8355 - Tuscan Sunrise

100 in x 100 in Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Traditional, Large, Mixed
Sponsored by QuiltSoup

Entered by Thelma Moyer (Belfair, WA)
Made by Thelma Moyer and Joyce Ross
Quilted by Joyce Ross
Started in 2007, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design. Lone Star Center
Artist statement: The gold peeling paint/stucco said "Old World" and we both like Tuscany. The touch of gold and sparkles speak of sunrise on the dew. This was our first collaboration.

#8509 - String of Pearls

86 in x 86 in Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Traditional, Large, Other
Sponsored by Morgan Quality Products

Entered by Jean Lohmar (Galesburg, IL)
Made by Jean Lohmar
Quilted by Jean Lohmar
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Inspired by "Women's Day Book of American Needlework"
Artist statement: "String of Pearls" is made from ivory cotton sateen with some hand embroidery, trapunto, quilted with wool batting and over 8500 feet of 100 wt. YLI silk thread. It has a strand of seed pearls inserted with the binding.

#8550 - Double Triple

66 in x 86 in Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Traditional, Large, Pieced
Sponsored by Flynn Quilt Frame Co.

Entered by Joan Stevenson (Plano, TX)
Made by Joan Stevenson and Richard Larson
Quilted by Richard Larson
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: A combination of Double and Triple Irish Chains gives this quilt an interesting dimensional effect. The chains appear to be floating on the background. We were very pleased with the result.

#8596 - Be Still

66 in x 66 in Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Traditional, Wall, Appliqué
Sponsored by Amidon Quiltworks

Entered by Darlene Farmer (Dorris, CA)
Made by Dar Farmer
Quilted by Dar Farmer
Started in 2004, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Commercial Pattern, My Garden of Hearts by Primitive Patchworks
Artist statement: I saw this quilt in a quilt shop and wanted to recreate it. The original had only six blocks. I decided on nine blocks for mine. A couple years into the project left me questioning my decision. But I was happy to finish and liked the number of blocks. Hand appliqué, free motion quilting.

#8629 - Los Burritos

50 in x 64 in Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Traditional, Wall, Mixed
Sponsored by The Calico House

Entered by Cathie Hoover (Modesto, CA)
Made by Cathie Hoover
Quilted by Cathie Hoover
Started in 2006, Finished in 2007
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: Two whole plus two halves of burritos = Los Burritos. Guatemalan hand woven stripes with contemporary prints create a color feast for the viewer. Color vibrations continue to increase with the addition of rickrack and appliquéd flowers and birds.

#8369 - Summer Blossoms

67 in x 67 in Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Traditional, Wall, Other
Sponsored by The Quilt Cupboard

Entered by Terri Doyle (Gilbert, AZ)
Made by Terri Doyle
Quilted by Terri Doyle
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Inspired by book "Quilts of Provence"
Artist statement: The inspiration for this quilt came from a photograph of an antique quilt made about 1810. The pattern was free hand drawn out and quilted on a hand guided longarm machine.

#8688 - Blazing Beauty

53 in x 53 in Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Traditional, Wall, Pieced
Sponsored by Square in a Square

Entered by Beth Schillig (Columbus, OH)
Made by Beth Schillig
Quilted by Beth Schillig
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design. Appliqué only was inspired by Sharon Schamber
Artist statement: "Blazing Beauty" was a great learning/growing piece for me. From studying the color wheel, experimenting with trapunto, setting a design on point, accuracy in creating triangles, etc., I loved it all! Marbled fabrics were chosen on purpose to showcase my love for freehand quilting.

#8489 - Moody Blue Ensemble

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back view Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Wearable
Sponsored by Monica's Quilt and Bead Creations

Entered by Linda M Thielfoldt (Troy, MI)
Made by Linda M. Thielfoldt
Quilted by Linda M. Thielfoldt
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design. New Look Pattern 6483, Simplicity 3828
Artist statement: The wide paisley trim was the starting point for this jacket and the basketweave quilting pattern took me a while to design but I love the texture. Jacket showcases lots of texture and pretty trim. Quilted with Superior Bottom Line top and bobbin, Hobbs Polydown batting.

#8314 - Red #1

31 in x 49 in Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place - Art, Abstract
Sponsored by The Quilters Studio

Entered by Linda Reinert (Oregon City, OR)
Made by Linda Reinert
Quilted by Linda Reinert
Started in 2008, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: "Red #1" grew out of a challenge. The challenge was to create a quilt using a given color, mine was RED. After piecing, my goal was to give the quilt movement in the quilting and embellishment.

#8730 - California Gold

57 in x 45 in Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place - Art, Naturescape
Sponsored by The Cotton Patch

Entered by Pat Durbin (Eureka, CA)
Made by Pat Durbin
Quilted by Pat Durbin
Started in 2007, Finished in 2007
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: My husband Gary planted many California poppies under the church sign. I decided they deserved a quilt. Background is machine pieced, appliquéd flowers stitched with a decorative blanket stitch, some threadwork, beads, and crystals. Heavily quilted.

#8647 - Freedom Is Not Free

52 in x 48 in Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place - Art, People
Sponsored by Cheri's Crystals

Entered by Pat Kumicich (Naples, FL)
Made by Pat Kumicich
Quilted by Pat Kumicich
Started in 2007, Finished in 2007
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: My thoughts on the war in Iraq and the women left behind.

#8282 - Unfolding

60 in x 83 in Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place - Innovative, Large, Mixed
Sponsored by McCall's Quilting

Entered by Anna VanDemark (Butternut, WI)
Made by Anna VanDemark
Quilted by Anna VanDemark
Started in 2007, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original Design
Artist statement: This is an original design, inspired by the shape of spring ferns. My quilt serves as a symbol of our unfolding lives and creative spirits.

#8722 - Splendor from the Orient

65 in x 49 in Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place - Innovative, Wall, Appliqué
Sponsored by Beyond The Reef

Entered by Lynn Lunsford (Wichita, KS)
Made by Lynn Lunsford
Quilted by Lynn Lunsford
Started in 2006, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design. Three appliqué blocks designed by Kumiko Sudo
Artist statement: Kumiko Sudo's book "Circles of the East" provided inspiration for this quilt. Symbolism of the circle is continued in the fabric. Other nine symbols represent faith, friend, health, hope, joy, love, dreams, peace and family.

#8590 - Foliage in Transition

79 in x 59 in Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place - Innovative, Wall, Mixed
Sponsored by Kaleidoscope Collections

Entered by Carol Taylor (Pittsford, NY)
Made by Carol Taylor
Quilted by Carol Taylor
Started in 2007, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: This quilt celebrates the vibrant changes brought on by the fall season. Lighter appliquéd leaves grace one side of each block while darker leaves are found on the other side to show the variety of effects this burst of fall spreads amongst the trees. The improvised sashing is connected by the green striped megaphone shape announcing this gloriously colorful season.

#8636 - Roses Are Forever

67 in x 65 in Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place - Innovative, Wall, Other
Sponsored by Material Possessions Studios

Entered by Donna S Poquette (Dixon, IL)
Made by Donna S. Poquette
Quilted by Donna S. Poquette
Started in 2005, Finished in 2007
Design basis: Original; inspired by Judy Allen's "Fabulous Feathers Designing"
Artist statement: Judy Allen's class on "Fabulous Feather Designing" helped for the outside border and center medallion. Jenny Haskin's "Roses for Mary" are the embroideries used. I trapuntoed the feathers. The background fills came from Irena Bluhm's class.

#8456 - Composition in Red and Blue

42 in x 58 in Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place - Innovative, Wall, Pieced
Sponsored by Pincushion Boutique

Entered by Maria De Greene (Woodland Hills, CA)
Made by Maria De Greene
Quilted by Maria De Greene
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: Over the past two years, I have made a series of quilts using mostly scraps left over from other projects. This quilt is the latest one in this series.

#8650 - Garden Harvest Sampler

13 in x 16 in Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place - Miniature
Sponsored by Kona Bay Fabrics

Entered by Carolyn Susac (Reno, NV)
Made by Carolyn Susac
Quilted by Carolyn Susac
Started in 2006, Finished in 2007
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: Tiny hand-made dimensional flowers by me were placed one by one into the appliquéd vase. I hand and machine quilted the quilt. A Celtic border completes the design.

#8290 - My, That's a Lota Yella

96 in x 96 in Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place - Traditional, Large, Appliqué
Sponsored by Maywood Studio/EE Schenck Company

Entered by Fay Pritts (Mt. Pleasant, PA)
Made by Fay Pritts and Merl Pritts
Quilted by Fay Pritts
Started in 2006, Finished in 2007
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: Merl Pritts deslgned, machine pieced, and marked for quilting. Fay Pritts hand appliquéd and hand quilted the quilt.

#8398 - Inspiration Draws from Nature's Art

80 in x 80 in Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place - Traditional, Large, Mixed
Sponsored by QuiltSoup

Entered by Pat Delaney (Abington, MA)
Made by Patricia Delaney
Quilted by Patricia Delaney
Started in 2007, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original Design
Artist statement: An early morning walk in the woods inspired some flowing drawings of ferns and fiddleheads. Depth and texture come from trapunto, thread colors and more than thirty-five different red and white fabrics. The edge loops are individually applied.

#8419 - Roses For Me

75 in x 91 in Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place - Traditional, Large, Other
Sponsored by Morgan Quality Products

Entered by Cindy Rainey (Kenai, AK)
Made by Cindy Rainey
Quilted by Cindy Rainey
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Inspired by "MarJen for Error" pattern by Jenny Haskins
Artist statement: This quilt was inspired by the beautiful embroidery designs by Jenny Haskins and the pattern "MarJen for Error." I omitted the dresden plates and used a solid block as I prefer a simpler design. The freehand feather background design is fun to do and I think it compliments the elegant embroidered roses.

#8705 - Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend

83 in x 83 in Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place - Traditional, Large, Pieced
Sponsored by Flynn Quilt Frame Co.

Entered by Janet-Lee Santeusanio (Hampton Falls, NH)
Made by Janet-Lee Santeusanio
Quilted by Janet-Lee Santeusanio
Started in 2002, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Traditional Lone Star inspired by class with Ildi Tari
Artist statement: This quilt began with the paisley border fabric and with the guidance of friend and instructor, Ildi Tari, I overcame my fear of piecing this pattern. Watercolor settings and crystals give this traditional quilt a contemporary flair!

#8568 - Twilight In My Garden

66 in x 66 in Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place - Traditional, Wall, Appliqué
Sponsored by Amidon Quiltworks

Entered by Gloria McKeehan (Redlands, CA)
Made by Gloria McKeehan
Quilted by Lynette Harlan
Started in 2007, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Traditional pattern "Water Lilies" by Aie
Artist statement: I challenged myself to do a quilt with a dark background with very bright flowers and leaves. The trapunto quilting enhances the appliqué. I really enjoyed making this quilt with all the bright colors.

#8339 - Turkish Triangles

51 in x 64 in Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place - Traditional, Wall, Mixed
Sponsored by The Calico House

Entered by Marie O'Kelley (Seattle, WA)
Made by Marie O'Kelley
Quilted by Marie O'Kelley
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Traditional Pattern: Thousand Pyramids
Artist statement: This quilt began as a hand-piecing project to use up scraps. Because it was too busy, I decided to add the appliquéd hexagons using designs adapted from my collection of hand-painted Turkish plates.

#8446 - Not All Accidents Are Bad

45 in x 45 in Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place - Traditional, Wall, Other
Sponsored by The Quilt Cupboard

Entered by Lisa Coker (Commerce, TX)
Made by Lisa Coker
Quilted by Lisa Coker
Started in 2007, Finished in 2007
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: My second wholecloth. Because of problems, I had to dye it a tan color. Crystals were added to highlight designs. Center design is a stencil that I added to.

#8716 - Eye of the Storm

66 in x 66 in Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place - Traditional, Wall, Pieced
Sponsored by Square in a Square

Entered by Peggy Martin (San Diego, CA)
Made by Peggy Martin
Quilted by Peggy Martin
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design adapted from Mariner's Compass, Storm at Sea
Artist statement: Inspired by Mariner's Compass designs, the center is pieced using my Quick-Strip Paper Piecing technique, surrounded by a Storm at Sea design, pieced using Wendy Mathson's Trimplate method.

#8416 - Autumn Medley

front view


back view Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place - Wearable
Sponsored by Monica's Quilt and Bead Creations

Entered by Michelle Mitchell (Clinton Township, MI)
Made by Michelle Mitchell
Quilted by Michelle Mitchell
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Simplicity 4145; Vogue 7740; Paw Prints-Kimono Jacket
Artist statement: Jacket is Seminole and strip pieced, couched, stamped (lining), machine quilted in a variety of silks. Bustier is free motion crinkle embroidered in 6 different rayon threads, couched, fasturn tubes 5 strand braid top and bottom edge, silks. Pants are Polyester sparkly chiffon lined in rayon.

#8444 - Moonrise

77 in x 54 in Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place - Art, Naturescape
Sponsored by The Cotton Patch

Entered by Betty Busby (Albuquerque, NM)
Made by Betty Busby
Quilted by Betty Busby
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: We grew up in Pennsylvania with a beautiful willow tree in our backyard. This is an attempt to recapture the soft summer nights, especially since we live in the desert now.

#8628 - Summer Jubilee

48 in x 48 in Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place - Innovative, Wall, Appliqué
Sponsored by Beyond The Reef

Entered by Monica Troy (Lemont, IL)
Made by Monica Troy
Quilted by Monica Troy
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design inspired by Ricky Tims Rhapsody Quilts
Artist statement: This quilt is a result of a Ricky Tims' retreat in La Veta, Colorado. It pushed me beyond anything I had tried before and made me more comfortable using all these beautiful colors of fabric.

#8529 - Pieces of Dreams

56 in x 56 in Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place - Innovative, Wall, Mixed
Sponsored by Kaleidoscope Collections

Entered by Diane J Evans (Schenectady, NY)
Made by Diane J. Evans
Quilted by Diane J. Evans
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: This design came from a sketch, drawn during a sleepless night, which was reflected eight times to create symmetry. A flat zig-zag stitch is used to allow the fabric color to show through the stitches, and the quilting designs are all original. The title is taken from a favorite song written by Michel Legrand.

#8360 - Dragonbreath

66 in x 66 in Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place - Innovative, Wall, Other
Sponsored by Material Possessions Studios

Entered by Claudia Clark Myers (Duluth, MN)
Made by Claudia Clark Myers and Marilyn Badger
Quilted by Marilyn Badger
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: Marilyn created a wholecloth quilt from my original design and then, I hand-painted it. With the addition of the machine appliquéd corners and border, this "wild child" quilt is the result. Two Dover designs inspired the center.

#8511 - Tutti-Fruitti-New-York-Beauty

39 in x 50 in Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place - Innovative, Wall, Pieced
Sponsored by Pincushion Boutique

Entered by Jenny Chiovaro (Bacliff, TX)
Made by Jenny Chiovaro
Quilted by Jenny Chiovaro
Started in 2007, Finished in 2007
Design basis: Original design; New York Beauty and Flying Geese Blocks
Artist statement: This is my response to a guild challenge: to make a quilt with the theme of "Fruit" and was designed on EQ6. I was on Galveston Island during Hurricane Ike and avoided the flood wake by only one inch. I delayed entry until the last day to make sure it was safe.

#8364 - Touched by Carol

17 in x 22 in Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place - Miniature
Sponsored by Kona Bay Fabrics

Entered by Peggy Kragnes (Felton, MN)
Made by Peggy Kragnes
Quilted by Peggy Kragnes
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Inspired by "Blue Ribbon Miniature Quilts" Chitra Publications
Artist statement: I showed my good friend, Carol, my first attempt at a miniature quilt and she loved it. She never saw its imperfections like I do. Three weeks later, she died suddenly. I sure miss her.

#8559 - Cathedral Ceiling

82 in x 83 in Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place - Traditional, Large, Appliqué
Sponsored by Maywood Studio/EE Schenck Company

Entered by Mildred Sorrells (Macomb, IL)
Made by Mildred Sorrells
Quilted by Mildred Sorrells
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design inspired by copyright free design, Dover book
Artist statement: Ornamental design (from Dover book) enlarged, machine appliquéd and additional machine decorative stitching around each appliqué piece, wool batting, machine quilted with YLI silk thread, piping.

#8532 - Grand Lone Star

88 in x 88 in Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place - Traditional, Large, Mixed
Sponsored by QuiltSoup

Entered by Jan P Krentz (Poway, CA)
Made by Jan P. Krentz and Janet Sturdevant Stuart
Quilted by Janet Sturdevant Stuart
Started in 2006, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design by Jan Krentz with R. L. Lichtenstern; lone star
Artist statement: The quilt was designed by Jan Krentz with R. Lynne Lichtenstern using Jan's collection of fabrics by Timeless Treasures Fabrics. Exquisite hand-guided quilting by Janet Sturdevant Stuart is reminiscent of wrought iron designs.

#8571 - Frosted Feathers

80 in x 98 in Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place - Traditional, Large, Pieced
Sponsored by Flynn Quilt Frame Co.

Entered by Norma J Nyman (Tacoma, WA)
Made by Norma Jean Nyman
Quilted by Norma Jean Nyman
Started in 2007, Finished in 2007
Design basis: Designed by Sandee Wachal
Artist statement: The appliqué was removed from the pattern so I could focus on the quilting. Working with a simple quilt that can be beautifully quilted is one of my favorite things.

#8669 - Pele's Mango

42 in x 42 in Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place - Traditional, Wall, Appliqué
Sponsored by Amidon Quiltworks

Entered by Mary Ann Andrews (La Canada, CA)
Made by Mary Ann Andrews
Quilted by Mary Ann Andrews
Started in 2005, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Commercial Pattern by Colleen "Kalina" Johnson
Artist statement: The flame colored fabric whispered Pele, ancient Hawaiian Goddess of Volcanoes. I don't know if there is a connection between Pele and mangos, but who am I to argue with fabric? We all know that quilts have minds of their own and can talk to us if we listen.

#8438 - Encompassing Orange

54 in x 54 in Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place - Traditional, Wall, Mixed
Sponsored by The Calico House

Entered by Suzy Webster (Apple Valley, MN)
Made by Suzy Webster
Quilted by Suzy Webster
Started in 2007, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: I love orange so I decided to use up some of my stash, but ended up buying more!

#8368 - Toile D'or

38 in x 38 in Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place - Traditional, Wall, Other
Sponsored by The Quilt Cupboard

Entered by Terri Doyle (Gilbert, AZ)
Made by Terri Doyle
Quilted by Terri Doyle
Started in 2007, Finished in 2007
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: This quilt was originally created for a longarm guild challenge. It was quilted on gold satin and Hobbs wool batting was used.

#8528 - Trojan Star

43 in x 43 in Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place - Traditional, Wall, Pieced
Sponsored by Square in a Square

Entered by S. Anne Sidell (Simi Valley, CA)
Made by S. Anne Sidell
Quilted by S. Anne Sidell
Started in 2006, Finished in 2007
Design basis: Be Colourful Quilts by J. de Jonge "Bright Beginning"
Artist statement: Inspired by an exchange of red fabrics among friends, I decided to make this quilt for the son of a friend in honor of his Bar Mitzvah. His mother is an alumni of and faculty at USC and he is a life-long Trojan fan. I hope this quilt inspires him in the future when he studies at (and plays for?) USC!

#8415 - Cosmic Carnival

front view


back view Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place - Wearable
Sponsored by Monica's Quilt and Bead Creations

Entered by Michelle Mitchell (Clinton Township, MI)
Made by Michelle Mitchell
Quilted by Michelle Mitchell
Started in 2007, Finished in 2007
Design basis: G.L. Saber Designs; Simplicity 5153
Artist statement: Jacket is machine quilted, embroidered and embellished, rayons, cottons, vintage kimono silks, polyester, Hobbs wood batting, machine appliquéd with rayon threads. Camisole is rayon, machine embroidered, appliquéd and embellished. Pants are cotton piqué, machine appliquéd and embellished.

#8414 - Oregon Shores

43 in x 37 in Winner of Honorable Mention - Art, Naturescape

Entered by Ami Krenzel (Tijeras, NM)
Made by Ami Krenzel, Kathy Millspaugh, and Jackie Evans
Quilted by Ami Krenzel
Started in 2007, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: This quilt was inspired by a photo taken by Kathy Millspaugh. It was appliquéd by Jackie Evans, machine pieced by Kathy Millspaugh with thread play and machine quilting by Ami Krenzel.

#8341 - The Waters of March

44 in x 44 in Winner of Honorable Mention - Innovative, Wall, Appliqué

Entered by Marie O'Kelley (Seattle, WA)
Made by Marie O'Kelley
Quilted by Marie O'Kelley
Started in 2007, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: The central medallion was a dream image I sketched one morning. While quilting I thought of the song from the 70's, "and the riverbank talks of the waters of March." Hand appliquéd, hand quilted.

#8377 - Chocolate Swirl

35 in x 34 in Winner of Honorable Mention - Innovative, Wall, Mixed

Entered by Karlyn Bue Lohrenz (Billings, MT)
Made by Karlyn Bue Lohrenz
Quilted by Karlyn Bue Lohrenz
Started in 2007, Finished in 2007
Design basis: Inspired by Barbara Olson's Pattern "Wild Child"
Artist statement: The basis for my interpretation is Barbara Olson's pattern "Wild Child." I chose colors and fabrics I don't usually work with. I chose chocolates and tried to play with depth perception in choosing my background so that my flower could swirl into infinity, thus came its name "Chocolate Swirl."

#8382 - Quilter's Utopia: Where Fabric Grows on Trees

11 in x 12 in Winner of Honorable Mention - Miniature

Entered by Sharon L Schlotzhauer (Colorado Springs, CO)
Made by Sharon L. Schlotzhauer
Quilted by Sharon L. Schlotzhauer
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: What quilter doesn't need more fabric? Picture yourself on a peaceful, secluded beach with glorious blue skies. A gentle breeze blows softly, and, or course, yards of fabric grows and then falls from the trees in a limitless supply!

#8506 - Rosa Sharon

84 in x 84 in Winner of Honorable Mention - Traditional, Large, Appliqué

Entered by Deborah Poole (Shelly, ID)
Made by Deborah Poole
Quilted by Deborah Poole
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design. Traditional Pattern, Rose of Sharon variation
Artist statement: "Rosa Sharon" was named in honor of my mother Patricia Rosa Clark Johnson and her sister Sharon Cecilia Clark Del Pino, and represents the bond that can only be found between sisters. "Rosa" was inspired by a quilt viewed online, maker is unknown. Fabrics are reproduction prints from the RJR "The Rising Sun" collection.

#8640 - Blossom Hill Garden

64 in x 64 in Winner of Honorable Mention - Traditional, Wall, Appliqué

Entered by Patricia Hair (San Jose, CA)
Made by Patricia Hair
Quilted by Patricia Hair
Started in 2007, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Inspired by "West of Baltimore" by Simple Arts
Artist statement: In my daily life full of structure and routine, I challenged myself with an organic approach to a traditional Baltimore Album quilt. The color palette in this quilt channels that found in my own garden's flowers.

#8723 - A Different Direction

60 in x 60 in Winner of Honorable Mention - Traditional, Wall, Mixed

Entered by Mary Kay Davis (Sunnyvale, CA)
Made by Mary Kay Davis
Quilted by Mary Kay Davis
Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design. Center medallion-Judy Mathieson block
Artist statement: This quilt presented many challenges for me. I made three attempts at finishing it. I completed a whole other quilt from the blocks I tried out on this one.

#8649 - Flora and Fauna

51 in x 60 in Winner of Honorable Mention - Traditional, Wall, Other

Entered by Gerlinde Hruzek (Sun City West, AZ)
Made by Gerlinde Hruzek
Quilted by Gerlinde Hruzek
Started in 2007, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original Design
Artist statement: Crazy Quilt. Mostly Hand Made. Most piecing, all embroidery, quilting.

#8565 - Josefine's Star

55 in x 57 in Winner of Honorable Mention - Traditional, Wall, Pieced

Entered by Birgit Schueller (66292 Riegelsberg Germany)
Made by Birgit Schueller
Quilted by Birgit Schueller
Started in 2007, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Lone Star inspired by "Lone Stars and Beyone" by Jan Krentz
Artist statement: When Grandma Josefine moved to an assisted living facility, she gladly gave me all her damask sheets. After she had passed away in January 2007, I dyed some of those sheets in an 8-step gradation from lemon to turquoise that I pieced into this quilt. I opted for complex yet elegant quilting and used crystals to add the appropriate sparkle to reflect my Grandma's character.

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