| #9463 - Natural Wonders |
60 in x 63 in |
Winner of $3,000.00 for Best of Show Quilt
Sponsored by Hoffman California Fabrics
Entered by Kathy McNeil (Tulalip, WA)
Made by Kathy McNeil
Quilted by Kathy McNeil
Started in 2010, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: This quilt is about the simple magic of discovery. 103 different fabrics hand appliqued together. For now this place only exists in my mind, but I hope to find it one day. |
| #9471 - Sunset and Sandhill Cranes |
48 in x 53 in |
Winner of $1,500.00 for Masterpiece
Sponsored by Superior Threads
Entered by Joanne Baeth (Bonanza, OR)
Made by Joanne Baeth
Quilted by Joanne Baeth
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: In the spring, sandhill cranes migrate through the area where I live and often fly over my house on their way to the fields and wetlands. Each feather was created individually using paints and inks. Many pieces of fused fabrics were heavily machine quilted with many different colors of thread to produce a background that resembles a water color painting. The border has been dyed several shades darker to enhance the quilt. |
| #9617 - Cordoba |
85 in x 85 in |
Winner of $1,000.00 for Excellence In Longarm Quilting
Sponsored by Handi Quilter, Inc
Entered by Claudia Pfeil (Krefeld Germany)
Made by Claudia Pfeil
Quilted by Claudia Pfeil
Started in 2009, Finished in 2010
Design basis: own design
Artist statement: Cordoba captures the coolness and majesty of the marble and tile. Inspiration for the quilt came from pictures of the mosque/cathedral of Cordoba, Spain. I wanted to capture the columns in my quilt, using piecing and quilting motives reminding to floor and wall tiles. For the design of the center I used Pre Design to draw the picture of the hall. I used paper piecing,embellished with couching threads and Swarovski Crystals. |
| #9600 - Christmas All Around |
88 in x 88 in |
Winner of $1,000.00 for Excellence In Machine Quilting
Sponsored by Moore's Sewing Center
Entered by Sherry Reynolds (Laramie, WY)
Made by Sherry Reynolds
Quilted by Sherry Reynolds
Started in 2009, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: I wanted to capture favorite memories, colors and the sparkle of Christmas, and hope that the magic and beauty of the season will always be fondly remembered. Designed on graph paper. Pieced and free motion quilted on 20 year old Bernina 1001. Wishing all, wonderful Christmas memories! |
| #9568 - Rhapsody In Rose |
83 in x 83 in |
Winner of $1,000.00 for Excellence in Hand Quilting
Sponsored by Robert Kaufman Co.
Entered by Barbara Clem (Rockford, IL)
Made by Barbara Clem
Quilted by Barbara Clem
Started in 2008, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: I had picked up the dark red fabric six years ago and it took me several years to find suitable complementary fabrics. My central flower seemed to work well with two colors and the rest of the design just fell into place - me using "opposites" as I would normally frame facing inside. The quilting design is also my original and took me 1 1/2 years to hand quilt alone. |
| #9473 - Port of Cassis |
48 in x 53 in |
Winner of $1,000.00 for Outstanding Art Quilt
Sponsored by SewBatik
Entered by Lenore Crawford (Midland, MI)
Made by Lenore Crawford
Quilted by Lenore Crawford
Started in 2009, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: I am inspired by the beautiful architecture of old villages of France. Cassis is an ancient port on the Mediterranean Sea and works perfectly for my fusing/fabric painting technique. We visited at dusk, giving the town an incredible glow. |
| #9734 - Bohemian Fireworks |
72 in x 66 in |
Winner of $1,000.00 for Outstanding Innovative Quilt
Sponsored by Michael Miller Fabrics
Entered by Sandra F Peterson (Muncie, IN)
Made by Sandra F Peterson
Quilted by Sandra F Peterson
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: This original quilt design was accomplished by hand drafting six, eight, twelve and sixteen pointed stars. To make it more challenging there is one seven pointed star. I chose dark grayed down jewel tones and low contrast to carry out the bohemian theme and to draw the viewer in close to see the intricate designs and piecing. Machine pieced and hand quilted. |
| #9533 - Filigree |
94 in x 94 in |
Winner of $1,000.00 for Outstanding Traditional Quilt
Sponsored by Hinterberg Design
Entered by Marilyn Badger (St. George, UT)
Made by Marilyn Badger
Quilted by Marilyn Badger
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Designed by Judy Niemyer
Artist statement: Paper pieced using silks and cottons. 15,000 yards of Superior Thread was stitched to create the overlay effect in the quilting so that it stands on its own as a separare yet integral part of the quilt. |
| #9903 - Lady Virginia |
85 in x 91 in |
Winner of $750.00 for Best Large Quilt
Sponsored by Marcus Brothers Textiles
Entered by Sandi McMillan (Albion, NE)
Made by Sandi McMillan
Quilted by Sandi McMillan
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Maker's original design
Artist statement: Inspired by an antique quilt made by Amelia Lauck of Virginia in 1823. Using an interesting color combination and today's construction techniques gives "Lady Virginia" the look of an elegant fine handworked heirloom. |
| #9506 - Sugar Plum |
22 in x 22 in |
Winner of $750.00 for Best Miniature Quilt
Sponsored by PCP Group, LLC
Entered by Jan Hutchison (Sedgwick, KS)
Made by Jan Hutchison
Quilted by Jan Hutchison
Started in 2010, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: This little wholecloth quilt was inspired by an incredible piece of 16th century lace. After quilting, I highlighted the design with fabric paint in a slightly darker shade. |
| #9481 - Hallejulah |
55 in x 57 in |
Winner of $750.00 for Best Wall Quilt
Sponsored by Starr Design Fabrics Inc
Entered by Sherry Rogers-Harrison (Normandy Park, WA)
Made by Sherry Rogers-Harrison
Quilted by Sherry Rogers-Harrison
Started in 2010, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Wholecloth, trapunto, pigment ink & paints.
Artist statement: This particular version is the 2nd time I made this quilt. After spending over 1500 hours on the 1st version, I realized I had a design flaw which bothered me so much that I made a decision to remake the quilt from scratch. That decision continued to plague me throughout, but I was determined not to give up. Patience, perseverance and sheer determination to see this quilt come to fruition is why I call this quilt, Hallelujah! |
| #9591 - Paisley Pizzazz |
front view |
back view |
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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 2009, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: Original silk ensemble highlighted by embroidery, and individually bound jacket and belted pieced decoratively machine stitched together. Shell has window pane neckline. Hand beaded with glass and pearls. Free motion quilting from Kimono lining side. |
| #9437 - Snowpeople |
60 in x 60 in |
Winner of $500.00 for Best Group Quilt
Sponsored by Red Rooster Fabrics
Entered by Sharon Chaffino (Upland, CA)
Made by Sharon Chaffino
Quilted by Sharon Chaffino
Started in 2009, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: This quilt is the result of my friendship group's 2009 block exchange. The theme was "Snowpeople" We had to make a 12 1/2" block on a blue background. We could use any pattern we wanted or create a design of our own. I designed the block with the snowman shoveling snow. After seeing one of our group set their quilt by snowballing the blocks, I was inspired to set the blocks in circles to create the illusion of snowmen inside of snowballs. |
| #9518 - In Quito's Market |
25 in x 34 in |
Winner of $500.00 for Best Painted Surface
Sponsored by Teryl Loy Enterprises - Innova Long Arm
Entered by Patt L Blair (Mt Baldy, CA)
Made by Patt L Blair
Quilted by Patt L Blair
Started in 2010, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: I photographed young Maria in Quito, Ecuador's open market (an enormous dirt plaza where livestock, fruits and vegetables are sold.) Children play amidst filth while their parents work. Maria's toys: an empty box & piece of twisted paper. |
| #9612 - Maynard |
54 in x 81 in |
Winner of $500.00 for Best Pictorial Quilt
Sponsored by Pincushion Boutique
Entered by David M Taylor (Steamboat Springs, CO)
Made by David M Taylor
Quilted by David M Taylor
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: I adapted this quilt from a photo by my friend Hilary Spillane. This is her dog, "Maynard", standing in the snow. I added the blue shadows in the snow by layering fabric between the top and the batting. |
| #9953 - Partial Eclipse |
18 in x 50 in |
Winner of $500.00 for Best Quilt from a First Time Entrant
Sponsored by Quilt in a Day
Entered by Thom C Atkins (Santa Cruz, CA)
Made by Thom C Atkins
Quilted by Thom C Atkins
Started in 2010, Finished in 2010
Design basis: freeform machine applique
Artist statement: Starting with bright colors and some tiny pointed oval nail head beads and the large tan colored bugle beads, I freeform pieced and appliquéd the face right on top of the batting and back, basted heavily, and began to bead, by hand, the entire surface. Note: The seed stitch was use primarily and the application of the beads actually quilts the piece. |
| #10050 - Sentinels of Fall |
17 in x 81 in |
Winner of $500.00 for Best Use of Color
Sponsored by Tall Mouse Arts & Crafts
Entered by Peggy A Spitzer (Fargo, ND)
Made by Peggy A Spitzer
Quilted by Lori Olek
Started in 2009, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Makers own Design
Artist statement: In October 2009 I took photos of local cattails. Then I took some watercolor painting classes which helped me learn about painting. Then I created 2 water color paintings for practice. Life sized patterns were created. Each of the cattails and leaves were hand painted using textile paints, Tsukineko inks, water soluble crayons and colored pencils. All quilting was executed using 28 different threads. |
| #9580 - Dog Day Dream |
33 in x 48 in |
Winner of $500.00 for Judges Choice - Charlotte Warr Anderson
Sponsored by SNS Publishing, Inc.
Entered by Diana Shore (Bell Canyon, CA)
Made by Linda Bolhuis and Diana Shore
Quilted by Diana Shore
Started in 2010, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Grouping of Silk Paintings
Artist statement: Linda's forgotten paintings were pieced together to create a new composition uniting two dogs and a bird in a dream scene. |
| #9971 - Tuscan Sun |
84 in x 45 in |
Winner of $500.00 for Judges Choice - Elsie Campbell
Sponsored by Quilters Treasure
Entered by Gina Perkes (Payson, AZ)
Made by Gina Perkes
Quilted by Gina Perkes
Started in 2008, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Maker's Original Design,
Artist statement: I created "Tuscan Sun" to bring a litle bit of the Tuscan country side to my home. I left plenty of open spaces to allow for plenty of machine quilting, which I love to do! I dyed over 100 yards of fabric in order to get the colors the way that I pictured in my mind. |
| #9956 - Ravens of Angels Crest |
35 in x 51 in |
Winner of $500.00 for Judges Choice - Joen Wolfrom
Sponsored by Beyond The Reef
Entered by Thom C Atkins (Santa Cruz, CA)
Made by Thom C Atkins
Quilted by Thom C Atkins
Started in 2009, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Based on Freeform Netting Capture Technique
Artist statement: This piece was inspired by two things; the netting capture technique and wool roving which I used for the clouds. The background is whole cloth, salvage to salvage, top to tree line, and then reversed for the lake in the foreground. I assembled the face on top of the batting and back, basted on a 1 ½“ grid and commenced creating snowflakes using beads and sequins. The application of beads quilts the surface. |
| #9943 - Going Places |
front view |
back view |
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Winner of $500.00 for Judges Choice - Wearable
Sponsored by Maywood Studio/EE Schenck Company
Entered by Audrey J Bakke (Gig Harbor, WA)
Made by Audrey J Bakke
Quilted by Audrey J Bakke
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Artistic Garment that is Wearable
Artist statement: The Kitsap County (WA) Clothing & Textile Associates (CTA) challenged each other to incorporate recycled necktie fabrics into a garment. The lapels in the top were inspired by Lois and Diane Erickson's "1st Class Shirt" pattern, with significant sleeve modifications. The cut "windows" with silk embellishments, hand-beading, and machine quilted lapel are my design. The ankle-length pants are cut to show my ankle bracelets! |
| #9489 - Yogini and the Candy Dish |
51 in x 56 in |
Winner of $500.00 for Most Humorous Quilt
Sponsored by Leo9 Textiles
Entered by Kay Pennington (Bakersfield, CA)
Made by Kay Pennington
Quilted by Kay Pennington
Started in 2007, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Original Design
Artist statement: When I gleefully purchased the fabric printed with the chubby yoga kitties alongside some candy prints, my friend immediately asked if all of the fabrics were going into the same quilt. It was then I realized that my own yoga and meditation program might have a little glitch in it. |
| #9479 - Touching the Edge |
36 in x 37 in |
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Art Abstract
Sponsored by McCall's Quilting
Entered by Paulette Landers (Springville, CA)
Made by Paulette Landers
Quilted by Paulette Landers
Started in 2010, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: This quilt is the result of a design class I took last year at Road to California from Katie Pasquini Masopust, a most inspiring teacher. Applique from my original watercolor painting. Original hand-dyed fabric. |
| #9497 - Columbine and Ferns |
15 in x 12 in |
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Art Naturescape
Sponsored by Honey Run Quilters
Entered by Annette E Kennedy (Longmont, CO)
Made by Annette E Kennedy
Quilted by Annette E Kennedy
Started in 2010, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Maker's Original Design from Personal Photograph
Artist statement: Hiking in Rocky Mt. National Park inspired this quilt. I am personally challenged to create visual depth in my images through color and value choices which I enhance with textile paint. |
| #9718 - Monk in the Doorway |
74 in x 49 in |
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Art People
Sponsored by Maendeleo Imports
Entered by Julie Duschack (Denmrk, WI)
Made by Julie Duschack
Quilted by Julie Duschack
Started in 2010, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Original
Artist statement: As soon as I snapped this photo in Thailand I knew the central figure would make a great quilt. The layout reflects the fascinating choices we all make. Is this the day to make a small or a major change?
Thai Buddhist monks step in and out of the religious life. They recognize that choices and responsibilities such as caring for aging parents demand a flexible attitude. Our ultimate goal is spiritual growth, kindness and responsibility. |
| #9704 - Begonias at Butchart Gardens |
41 in x 42 in |
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Art Pictorial
Sponsored by Sulky of America
Entered by Pat Rollie (Los Angeles, CA)
Made by Pat Rollie
Quilted by Pat Rollie
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: original photograph
Artist statement: Strolling though the stunning Butchart Gardens in Victoria British Columbia, a dense garden of pale pink begonias caught my eye. As I recreated this vision in painted whole cloth I intensified the delicate pinks and created a cluster of hot pink begonias. I love to create textures with free motion quilting and flowers always offer a wonderful opportunity and challenge to express their beauty in fabric. |
| #9556 - Circles of Life |
86 in x 86 in |
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Innovative, Large, Mixed
Sponsored by Off the Edge Quilting Supplies, LLC
Entered by Linda French (Centerville, OH)
Made by Linda French
Quilted by Linda French
Started in 2007, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: Inspired by a picture of an old window, it took over 2 years to design and stitch. This is my first attempt at a "design as you go" methodology. I love having a surprise ending. |
| #9771 - Astral Burst |
112 in x 112 in |
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Innovative, Large, Pieced
Sponsored by The Quilt Cupboard
Entered by Beth Nufer (Brookings, OR)
Made by Beth Nufer
Quilted by Shelly Knapp
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Mariner's Compass Quilts by Judy Mathison
Artist statement: I made 45 degree templates, totalling 80 pieces to complete the central design. I increased the squares in small increments as they went out from the center. The mariners compasses were appliquéd on some and pieced on others all around my original design. |
| #9465 - Heron Happiness |
53 in x 57 in |
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Innovative, Wall, Appliqué
Sponsored by Quilting Books Unlimited
Entered by Kathy McNeil (Tulalip, WA)
Made by Kathy McNeil
Quilted by Kathy McNeil
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: Centuries old traditional sashiko quilting patterns enhance this silk dampiori study of a Heron Habitat. |
| #10022 - Really 'Wild' Flowers! Second Season |
62 in x 65 in |
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Innovative, Wall, Mixed
Sponsored by Cheryl Ann's Design Wall
Entered by Sharon L Schlotzhauer (Colorado Springs, CO)
Made by Sharon L Schlotzhauer
Quilted by Sharon L Schlotzhauer
Started in 2010, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: Fourth in a series of bright, whimsical "Wild Flower" quilts. I designed and created my first open-centered 'wild' flowers in 2008 and have continued to enhance and develop them by adding different shapes and construction techniques. |
| #9938 - Meditation |
39 in x 39 in |
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Innovative, Wall, Other
Sponsored by New Moon Textiles
Entered by Sue McCarty (Roy, UT)
Made by Sue McCarty
Quilted by Sue McCarty
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: The inspiration for the quilt designs were found in antique Burmese cloth wall hangings. Through the use of jewels, metallic thread, appliqué and elaborate borders, these fabric tapestries depicted secular and religious scenes. The dominant symbols in this quilt are the Lawkanat, a celestial being associated with Buddha. This is an original wholecloth work, drawn on black cotton sateen, quilted with Monrex metallic thread. . |
| #10061 - Southwest of Michigan |
58 in x 72 in |
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Innovative, Wall, Pieced
Sponsored by French Connections
Entered by Corliss Allender (Saint George, UT)
Made by Corliss Allender
Quilted by Corliss Allender
Started in 2009, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Maker's own design Cross block Desert Sun by J. Michelle Watts
Artist statement: The inspiration for "Southwest" were my memories of my first trip to the southwest while I lived in Michigan. The azure of the sky, the sienna of the rocks and the crosses of the missions. |
| #9968 - Mini Diamonds #2 |
16 in x 23 in |
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Miniature
Sponsored by Kona Bay Fabrics
Entered by Rita Hutchens (Sandpoint, ID)
Made by Rita Hutchens
Quilted by Rita Hutchens
Started in 2010, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Maker's Original Design, part of Diamond Series
Artist statement: Inspiration came from my fascination of angles, manipulating stripes and working in mirror image. This quilt is part of a diamond series and was created by working intuitively without paper, templates or waste, using my bias tube strip piecing technique. Quilting is done, to enhance the pattern, with a variety of different weight threads. |
| #9529 - Northwest Passage |
83 in x 83 in |
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Traditional, Large, Appliqué
Sponsored by QuiltSoup
Entered by Diane Johnston (Pahrump, NV)
Made by Diane Johnston
Quilted by Cory Allender
Started in 2006, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Designed by Judy Garden
Artist statement: In the summer of 2005, my husband and I purchased a cruising boat to spend summers in British Columbia, Canada. I needed a project to take on the boat to keep busy in the long evenings of the Pacific Northwest. Judy Garden designed the "Dutch Treat." I love doing appliqué and this one was a real challenge. I renamed the quilt "Northwest Passage" because it was completed in the summers of 2006, 2007 and 2008 as we cruised the Pacific Northwest. |
| #9952 - Little Brown Bird and Friends |
72 in x 72 in |
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Traditional, Large, Mixed
Sponsored by Quilt 'n' Things
Entered by Vilma Stahl (Fremont, CA)
Made by Vilma Stahl
Quilted by Denise Fabel
Started in 2004, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Little Brown Bird - Margaret Docherty
Artist statement: Margaret Docherty's Little Brown Bird Pattern book was my inspiration for this wall hanging. Little Brown Bird is in the center. I made some changes in the borders and added his "friends". Machine quilting by Denise Fabel. |
| #9904 - Sandhill Stars |
72 in x 87 in |
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Traditional, Large, Pieced
Sponsored by Flynn Quilt Frame Co
Entered by Sandi McMillan (Albion, NE)
Made by Sandi McMillan
Quilted by Sandi McMillan
Started in 208, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: Inspired by a Stars Upon Stars Variation made by Mary J. Cole Dickenson of Wethersfield, Connecticut in the mid-1800's. I used reproduction fabrics to give it the look of a fine handmade heirloom. It was pieced and quilted on a domestic machine using today's techniques. |
| #9769 - Annie's Legacy |
33 in x 33 in |
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Traditional, Wall, Appliqué
Sponsored by Amidon Quiltworks
Entered by Zena Thorpe (Chatsworth, CA)
Made by Zena Thorpe
Quilted by Zena Thorpe
Started in 2009, Finished in 2010
Design basis: inspired by my mother's 65 year old embroidery.
Artist statement: A copy of appliqué of an emroidered panel taht my mother made about 65 years ago. The border is taken from the same period of Jacobean art. |
| #9584 - Sun Salutation |
43 in x 43 in |
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Traditional, Wall, Mixed
Sponsored by Cozy Quilt Designs
Entered by janice head (Windsor, CA)
Made by Janice Head
Quilted by Janice Head
Started in 2008, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Precision Piecing class by Sally Collins
Artist statement: My appreciation of fine craftsmanship drew me to the local workshop taught by Sally Collins, Inspired by her I created "Sun Salutation," learning along the way the creative freedom and precision construction that can be achieved with hand cut templates. |
| #9846 - Line It Up |
front view |
back view |
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Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Wearable Art
Sponsored by Cheri's Crystals
Entered by Eve Kovacs (Woodridge, IL)
Made by Eve Kovacs
Quilted by Eve Kovacs
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original Surface Design Using Commercial Patterns
Artist statement: This coat and dress ensemble was inspired by the striped silk/linen dress fabric. This unusual fabric was purchased in New York, and coordinated well with two Japanese cottons that I had in my fabric stash. There was just enough of all three fabrics to complete the ensemble. I created variety and interest by playing with the linear design elements in the fabrics and the quilted and top-stitched details, |
| #10021 - Crossing Boundaries |
34 in x 50 in |
Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Art Abstract
Sponsored by McCall's Quilting
Entered by Eileen A Alber (Newbury Park, CA)
Made by Eileen A Alber
Quilted by Eileen A Alber
Started in 2010, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Original
Artist statement: My hand-dyed and screen printed fabric inspired me to make this quilt. The soft colors is a a divergence from my usual use of bright colors. I used a simple square with pieced borders for each block. |
| #9706 - PARADISE LOST |
67 in x 31 in |
Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Art Naturescape
Sponsored by Honey Run Quilters
Entered by Sandy Curran (Newport News, VA)
Made by Sandy Curran
Quilted by Sandy Curran
Started in 2010, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: I was devastated by images of oil drenched, suffering and dying birds during the BP Gulf Disaster. PARADISE LOST was cathartic for me. The wetlands are hand painted, the Pelican and oil derrick are machine appliqued. The oiled panel was created by dripping a mixture of paint and glue over sheer fabric |
| #9799 - Mornng in St. Mark's Square |
60 in x 30 in |
Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Art People
Sponsored by Maendeleo Imports
Entered by Patsy Kittrege (Sedona, AZ)
Made by Patsy Kittrege
Quilted by Patsy Kittrege
Started in 2009, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: A memory keeper - a sunny morning in Venice, laughter over pigeons, time spent with my teenage daughters. This raw-edge appliquéd quilt is based on my photos from that wonderful morning. |
| #9464 - Panda Perfect Day |
60 in x 47 in |
Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Art Pictorial
Sponsored by Sulky of America
Entered by Kathy McNeil (Tulalip, WA)
Made by Kathy McNeil
Quilted by Kathy McNeil
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: A perfect day in the bamboo forest. Pandas are critically endangered species. I used bias strips on the binding. |
| #9972 - Ambrosia |
90 in x 90 in |
Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Innovative, Large, Mixed
Sponsored by Off the Edge Quilting Supplies, LLC
Entered by Gina Perkes (Payson, AZ)
Made by Gina Perkes
Quilted by Gina Perkes
Started in 2009, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: I created "Ambrosia" as a symbol for the things in my life that bring me happiness and contentment. From the colors to the shapes to the subjects - this quilt represents me! All of the fabrics are hand-dyed cottons and silks - I explored a variety of machine techniques including: piping, bobbin work, layered applique, and more! |
| #9900 - Licorice & Lace |
96 in x 100 in |
Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Innovative, Large, Pieced
Sponsored by The Quilt Cupboard
Entered by Birgit Schueller (Riegelsberg Germany)
Made by Birgit Schueller
Quilted by Birgit Schueller
Started in 2010, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: After I had pieced the top, I thought the contrast between the licorice candy colored printed fabrics in the triangles and the dark brown background was very strong. Thus, I used my "Melon" template set by Kim Brunner to design the very geometric quilting design. Contrasting threads and the Swarovski hotfix crystals soften the contrast and add a filigrée feeling like lace. I used the same templates to create the unusual edge shape of this quilt. |
| #9905 - EIEIO |
49 in x 46 in |
Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Innovative, Wall, Appliqué
Sponsored by Quilting Books Unlimited
Entered by Nancy S Brown (Oakland, CA)
Made by Nancy S Brown
Quilted by Nancy S Brown
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: Inspired by visiting relative's farms in California and Canada when I was a child. |
| #9474 - Seasons |
61 in x 79 in |
Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Innovative, Wall, Mixed
Sponsored by Cheryl Ann's Design Wall
Entered by Michele D Byrum (Salem, OR)
Made by Michele D Byrum
Quilted by Laurel Keith
Started in 2004, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: The block designs were inspired by the seasonal background fabrics. The flowers were made using only one fabric per flower type. |
| #10042 - Windows of the Southwest |
64 in x 70 in |
Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Innovative, Wall, Other
Sponsored by New Moon Textiles
Entered by Phyllis M Mielonen (Sahuarita, AZ)
Made by Phyllis M Mielonen
Quilted by Phyllis M Mielonen
Started in 2009, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Mix pattern and original design
Artist statement: This quilt represents my vision how life was lived by Native Americans and their belief of the Spirit World. You will find appliqué, machine embroidery, beading, cording, polymer clay and copper tooling all done by me. |
| #9946 - Sunset Serenade |
53 in x 32 in |
Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Innovative, Wall, Pieced
Sponsored by French Connections
Entered by Beth Schillig (Columbus, OH)
Made by Beth Schillig
Quilted by Beth Schillig
Started in 2009, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: In this original piece, I used everything I love: 90 + batik fabrics, traditional and paper piecing, turned edge appliqué, couching, fringe foot and decorative stitches, bias tape makers, Texture Magic, lots of freehand quilting and hand beading. |
| #9844 - Painted Feathers |
19 in x 19 in |
Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Miniature
Sponsored by Kona Bay Fabrics
Entered by Cindy Rainey (Kenai, AK)
Made by Cindy Rainey
Quilted by Cindy Rainey
Started in 2010, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Painted Whole cloth
Artist statement: I wanted to work on several techniques; digitizing my own designs, painting fabric and corded binding. I enjoyed every part of this quilt. The feathers were digitized and stitched out with the Statler Stitcher, the rest of the quilting is free hand. |
| #10001 - Sweet Candy Dots |
81 in x 81 in |
Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Traditional, Large, Appliqué
Sponsored by QuiltSoup
Entered by Diana L Napier (Mountain, WI)
Made by Diana L Napier
Quilted by Diana L Napier
Started in 2009, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: This original design quilt was inspired by the old-fashioned fabrics reminiscent of aprons made and worn by my grandma. I was hoping to achieve an old-fashioned, yet fresh look to my quilt and enjoyed the hand appliqué and hand embroidery. The rick rack and French knots add texture. |
| #9912 - "Summer Wedding" |
77 in x 89 in |
Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Traditional, Large, Mixed
Sponsored by Quilt 'n' Things
Entered by Mary Chalmers (Willmar, MN)
Made by Mary Chalmers
Quilted by Mary Chalmers
Started in 2009, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Designed by Nancy Cabot - 1930's
Artist statement: Inspired by 1930's Nancy Cabot quilt seen in International Quilt Study Center and Museum in Lincoln, NE - Fall of 2009. Hand embroidery around flowers and birds - Machine quilted on home machine. |
| #9860 - Clearly Insane |
91 in x 91 in |
Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Traditional, Large, Pieced
Sponsored by Flynn Quilt Frame Co
Entered by Cheryl Jensen (Rancho Mirage, CA)
Made by Cheryl Jensen
Quilted by Cheryl Jensen
Started in 2009, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Designed by Liz and Lois Publications
Artist statement: A friend convinced me it would be fun to make a "Nearly Insane" using two color. However, after redrafting patterns, changing borders and being obsessed with red and gold fabrics I am "Clearly Insane" |
| #9462 - Carnival |
55 in x 55 in |
Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Traditional, Wall, Appliqué
Sponsored by Amidon Quiltworks
Entered by Monica Troy (Lemont, IL)
Made by Monica Troy
Quilted by Monica Troy
Started in 2010, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: Kona cotton and some Hand Dyed Fabrics were used for the top. Heavy quilting adds texture and interest. |
| #9431 - Tea With Miss D. |
71 in x 71 in |
Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Traditional, Wall, Mixed
Sponsored by Cozy Quilt Designs
Entered by Sandra Leichner (Albany, OR)
Made by Sandra Leichner
Quilted by Sandra Leichner
Started in 2008, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: Celebrating a friendship and our common love of girly tea time things. |
| #9709 - Spring's First Blush |
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Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Wearable Art
Sponsored by Cheri's Crystals
Entered by Summerset Banks (Northfield, NH)
Made by Summerset Banks
Quilted by Summerset Banks
Started in 2010, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Maker's original design for artwork/blouse
Artist statement: My friend, Ann, a cancer survivor who is courageous, strong and beautiful like those first pale flowers of spring inspired Spring's First Blush. This ensemble features free motion quilting, Prismacolor pencil colors and hand beading. |
| #9720 - Swimmers Clock |
48 in x 36 in |
Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Art Abstract
Sponsored by McCall's Quilting
Entered by Julie Duschack (Denmrk, WI)
Made by Julie Duschack
Quilted by Julie Duschack
Started in 2008, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: Swimmers Clock was designed during the 2008 Summer Olympics and completed the following year. Each component of the design and construction plays against the two issues of control vs freedom. |
| #9909 - Grass Widows |
33 in x 45 in |
Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Art Naturescape
Sponsored by Honey Run Quilters
Entered by Mary Kay Price (Lake Oswego, OR)
Made by Mary Kay Price
Quilted by Mary Kay Price
Started in 2010, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: These tiny Oregon wildflowers are translucent in the morning sun. Hand dyed cottons. Rayon and polyester thread. |
| #9814 - Stevie |
16 in x 16 in |
Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Art People
Sponsored by Maendeleo Imports
Entered by Annie Gaunder (Apple Valley, CA)
Made by Annie Gaunder
Quilted by Annie Gaunder
Started in 2010, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Mosaic Quilt
Artist statement: My quilt guild had a "Music" Quilt Challenge. Stevie is my favorite artist and I had just attended a lecture by Tammie Bowser. Her system allows you to take a photo and convert it into a pattern with many variables, such as the size of the pieces, the number of colors, and the color palette. Many of the tiny pieces were placed with tweezers. I loved watching these pieces transform into Stevie! |
| #9757 - Family Resemblance |
42 in x 36 in |
Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Art Pictorial
Sponsored by Sulky of America
Entered by Patt L Blair (Mt Baldy, CA)
Made by Patt L Blair
Quilted by Patt L Blair
Started in 2008, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Inspired by "Royalty Free" clip art
Artist statement: I'm amazed at how often some human family member resemble each other. It seems also true in some animals as seen here in a multi-generaltional portrait of English Bulldogs. I giggle every time I look at pink-tongued "Dad". |
| #9859 - Jacobean Garden |
80 in x 84 in |
Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Innovative, Large, Mixed
Sponsored by Off the Edge Quilting Supplies, LLC
Entered by Kay McCain (Henderson, NV)
Made by Kay McCain
Quilted by Merrie Jones
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Designed by Lyn Kenny Designs, Australia
Artist statement: The vibrant colors caught my eye and I love to do machine embroidery. |
| #9835 - Hope |
74 in x 74 in |
Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Innovative, Large, Pieced
Sponsored by The Quilt Cupboard
Entered by Ann T Pigneri (Louisville, KY)
Made by Ann T Pigneri
Quilted by Ann T Pigneri
Started in 2008, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: I love the total freedom and creative challenge of designing and creating my own quilts with the broad arary of fabrics, threads and embellishments available. Problem solving is fun and stimulating. So the more complex and unique the better! |
| #9879 - Island Breeze |
58 in x 74 in |
Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Innovative, Wall, Appliqué
Sponsored by Quilting Books Unlimited
Entered by Angie Steveson (Scottsdale, AZ)
Made by Angie Steveson
Quilted by Jessica Jones
Started in 2010, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Original Design
Artist statement: Take a break and relax with Island Breeze. I designed and digitized twelve appliqué designs. The appliqués were stitched with an embroidery machine. This quilt received first place at the Arizona Quilters Guild 2010 Quilt show. |
| #9566 - Grateful Dance |
46 in x 67 in |
Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Innovative, Wall, Mixed
Sponsored by Cheryl Ann's Design Wall
Entered by Ranell Hansen (Carpinteria, CA)
Made by Ranell Hansen
Quilted by Ranell Hansen
Started in 2010, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: This quilt is a tribute to my two titanium hips, without which I would not be able to walk, let alone dance. I was influenced in the design by Dia de los Muertos dancing skeletons and an image I saw on the back of a tee shirt depicting the Virgin of Guadalupe as a skeleton. I also researched the shape of the prosthesis used in hip replacements. Putting all of those images together was just plain fun. |
| #9974 - Botanical Fantasy |
39 in x 39 in |
Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Innovative, Wall, Other
Sponsored by New Moon Textiles
Entered by Lorilynn King (Longmont, CO)
Made by Lorilynn King
Quilted by Lorilynn King
Started in 2010, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Ladonna Tablecloth from Embroidered Necessity
Artist statement: This quilt was adapted from an embroidered tablecloth design. I’ve always loved botanical prints, and was drawn to these designs because they have multiple types of flowers all on the same stem. All of the quilting designs are my own and I had a lot of fun adding specialty threads for the quilting and using piping to enhance the quilt and the binding. This is the first time I’ve tried a scalloped binding. |
| #9523 - Beauty with a Checkered Past |
67 in x 67 in |
Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Innovative, Wall, Pieced
Sponsored by French Connections
Entered by Janice L Hayman (El Cajon, CA)
Made by Janice L Hayman
Quilted by Janice L Hayman
Started in 2010, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: After seeing the sample for the class, I knew I would make this, changing the layout and designing 2 additional blocks I was on my way. To me this reads fall. Loving NY Beauty Blocks & fall, this quilt married the two wonderfully. |
| #9522 - Threads of Gold |
12 in x 12 in |
Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Miniature
Sponsored by Kona Bay Fabrics
Entered by Mildred Sorrells (Macomb, IL)
Made by Mildred Sorrells
Quilted by Mildred Sorrells
Started in 2009, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: My original design miniature wholecloth quilt. Fabric Radiance 55% cotton and 45% silk. Hobbs wool batting YLI 100 weight silk thread for quilting on a Bernina machine. Just trying to see how small I can make a wholecloth quilt. |
| #9453 - All Aflutter |
100 in x 100 in |
Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Traditional, Large, Appliqué
Sponsored by QuiltSoup
Entered by Carol F Miller (Silver Spring, MD)
Made by Carol F Miller
Quilted by Didi Salvatierra
Started in 2005, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Multiple Patterns from Books
Artist statement: There are 7208 pieces using 617 different fabrics which took 2 1/2 years to appliqué! I incorporated patterns of other artists, with their permission, along with my own original designs. Quilting designed and hand stitched by Didi Salvatierra. |
| #10070 - Crown Jewel |
89 in x 89 in |
Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Traditional, Large, Mixed
Sponsored by Quilt 'n' Things
Entered by Claudia Clark Myers (Duluth, MN)
Made by Claudia Clark Myers
Quilted by Marilyn Badger
Started in 2009, Finished in 2010
Design basis: original
Artist statement: It all started with an antique Japanese Obi. I cut it all apart and encircled the center pieced section with it, copied, embroidered and appliquéd the flower motifs and designed an elongated paper-pieced block that looked like a jewel. Marilyn elaborated on many of the obi motifs for her elegant quilting designs. She used 10,000 yards of thread to bring them to life. |
| #9595 - Catch me if you can |
78 in x 78 in |
Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Traditional, Large, Pieced
Sponsored by Flynn Quilt Frame Co
Entered by Jacqueline de Jonge (2625 RV NETHERLANDS)
Made by Jacqueline de Jonge
Quilted by Elly Prins
Started in 2010, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Own original design
Artist statement: Colors are absolutely my thing! This quilt has become a feast for the eyes. Your eyes keep following the flying geese lines and the spikes that seem to run beneath the circles and then disappear again…. Catch me if you can… |
| #10057 - Malaguena |
50 in x 59 in |
Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Traditional, Wall, Appliqué
Sponsored by Amidon Quiltworks
Entered by Kay Ward (Bakersfield, CA)
Made by Kay Ward
Quilted by Kay Ward
Started in 2009, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Maker's Own Design
Artist statement: A combination of needle turn, reverse appliqué and starch method. Presented a challenge. The quilt also has embroidery and crystals. |
| #9764 - Four & Twenty Blackbirds |
59 in x 59 in |
Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Traditional, Wall, Mixed
Sponsored by Cozy Quilt Designs
Entered by Geannine Ott (Jacksonville, AR)
Made by Geannine Ott
Quilted by Marcell Pickett
Started in 2008, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: Inspiration for this quilt started with a reproduction red & black fabric pack. I added browns and cream in choosing additional fabrics. My husband said the rhyme when he saw border drawings I was working on and the final layout was designed with it in mind. Small pieced basket blocks, folk-art appliquéd red-winged blackbirds, berries & vines share open spaces with complimentary trapunto & detailed quilting |
| #9738 - Flowers & Cubes - "Feast of Blossoms" |
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back view |
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Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Wearable Art
Sponsored by Cheri's Crystals
Entered by Rami Kim (Rocklin, CA)
Made by Rami Kim
Quilted by Rami Kim
Started in 2010, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Inspired by fabric given to maker by a friend.
Artist statement: My dear friend gave me Japanese Kimono fabric. Enhancing the fabric by adding free-motion machine embroidery & thread-painting using free motion zig-zag & straight stitches. Colors & textures of rayon threads added depth & dimension to flowers & leaves. To contrast small cube designs were woven with folded silk dupioni strips in 3 different directions with 4 colors. 3D folded flowers and 3D hexagon chopkey added more delicate embellishment. |
| #9712 - O Happy Day |
70 in x 66 in |
Winner of Honorable Mention: Art, Abstract
Sponsored by McCall's Quilting
Entered by Ms. Timna Tarr (South Hadley, MA)
Made by Ms. Timna Tarr
Quilted by Ms. Timna Tarr
Started in 2010, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Color!
Artist statement: Color and polka dots - this quilt is the result of combining these two elements. I started appliqueing circles onto 4" squares without a plan. After the squares were made, I played with their layout until I had a design that worked for me. A wool batt puffs the circles up to give them dimension. |
| #9592 - Basket Arrangements |
54 in x 63 in |
Winner of Honorable Mention: Art, People
Sponsored by Maendeleo Imports
Entered by Ann Horton (Redwood Valley, CA)
Made by Ann Horton
Quilted by Ann Horton
Started in 2010, Finished in 2010
Design basis: pictorial of women arranging baskets
Artist statement: My daughter returned from Guatemala with photos and fabric and I was inspired to capture the beauty of this culture in textiles. Digitized embroidery and thread painting enhance the image of an early morning gathering of women preparing for market. |
| #9468 - Red Vase at Midnight |
83 in x 71 in |
Winner of Honorable Mention: Innovative, Large, Mixed
Sponsored by Off the Edge Quilting Supplies, LLC
Entered by Barbara E Lies (Madison, WI)
Made by Barbara E Lies
Quilted by Barbara E Lies
Started in 2008, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: The name came from a dream, "Red Vase at Midnight". I designed the quilt around the name. The flowers are all my own drawings. The quilt is hand appliqued, with individually arranged roses. The shadow is fused on the quilt. |
| #9439 - The Stars are Aligned |
91 in x 102 in |
Winner of Honorable Mention: Innovative, Large, Pieced
Sponsored by The Quilt Cupboard
Entered by Holly Cain (Inver Grove Heights, MN)
Made by Holly Cain
Quilted by Holly Cain
Started in 2008, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Maker's original Design
Artist statement: My sisters gave me 40 fat eights for Christmas one year. Each round of color has its own texture. Metro embroidery thread gives extra sparkle to the quilting on black. |
| #10030 - Back to School |
44 in x 60 in |
Winner of Honorable Mention: Innovative, Wall Appliqué
Sponsored by Quilting Books Unlimited
Entered by Mary Anne Ciccotelli (Pelham, NY)
Made by Mary Anne Ciccotelli
Quilted by Mary Anne Ciccotelli
Started in 2007, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: This quilt was designed to hang in my studio during the "Back to School" season. It adds a seasonal feeling and serves as a backdrop for my sewing students' pictures with their completed projects. |
| #9945 - Swallowtail At Red Flowers |
61 in x 68 in |
Winner of Honorable Mention: Innovative, Wall, Mixed
Sponsored by Cheryl Ann's Design Wall
Entered by Deborah Theresa Beatty (San Jose, CA)
Made by Deborah Theresa Beatty
Quilted by Deborah Theresa Beatty
Started in 2008, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: A digital image inspired both foreground detail and background abstracted appliqué and machine piecing of hand dyed and commercial cotton fabrics. Free motion organic echo quilting compliments the curved piecing. Piped binding adds zing. |
| #9816 - Tropical Fantasy |
78 in x 78 in |
Winner of Honorable Mention: Traditional, Large, Appliqué
Sponsored by QuiltSoup
Entered by Terri Doyle (Gilbert, AZ)
Made by Terri Doyle
Quilted by Terri Doyle
Started in 2009, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: This quilt was a challenge for me to break away from colors that I am comfortable working with to create something bright and bold. It was inspired from a Dover Copyright free publication. The appliqué was done by machine using Sharon Schamber’s appliqué method. |
| #9920 - Floral Fantasy |
90 in x 114 in |
Winner of Honorable Mention: Traditional, Large, Mixed
Sponsored by Quilt 'n' Things
Entered by Geeta Lukong (San Gabriel, CA)
Made by Geeta Lukong
Quilted by Cotton Creations
Started in 2008, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Gwen Marston's Needlework Designs
Artist statement: Inspired by Gwen Marston's book "Needlework Designs" and my love for bright hues, I use flowers to show my passion for vibrant colors and beauty in life. |
| #9645 - Rock Garden |
84 in x 102 in |
Winner of Honorable Mention: Traditional, Large, Pieced
Sponsored by Flynn Quilt Frame Co
Entered by Patti K Van Oordt (St. George, UT)
Made by Patti K Van Oordt
Quilted by Corliss Allender
Started in 2008, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Book
Artist statement: As I was paper piecing all the flowers and leaves for this quilt, I thought I must be insane to do such a huge project; there are thousands of pieces. When I gave it to Cory to quilt, we decided to make it a collaboration effort. She did a lot of ruler work and the use of silver metallic thread brings the gray batik to life. Painting inside the leaf rings and around all the flowers was her idea as was couching thread. |
| #9921 - Barely Rhapsody |
50 in x 50 in |
Winner of Honorable Mention: Traditional, Wall, Appliqué
Sponsored by Amidon Quiltworks
Entered by Karen J Brandt (Banning, CA)
Made by Karen J Brandt
Quilted by Lynette Harlan
Started in 2009, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: This is a traditional needle-turn appliqué quilt. The inspiration for this project was a class pattern called "Rhapsody in Color". After redesigning some elements, choosing different flowers etc., the quilt bore little resemblance to the original - hence the name "Barely Rhapsody. A very fun project to construct. |
| #10036 - Almost Amish |
64 in x 76 in |
Winner of Honorable Mention: Traditional, Wall, Mixed
Sponsored by Cozy Quilt Designs
Entered by Linda M Thielfoldt (Troy, MI)
Made by Linda M Thielfoldt
Quilted by Linda M Thielfoldt
Started in 2009, Finished in 2010
Design basis: Wild Goose Chase Block
Artist statement: A friend gave me a box of solid fabrics and not having worked with solids I challenged myself to come up with a quilt that would showcase some feathers. “Wild Goose Chase” block was the perfect choice. All the feather designs are my own and after I quilted the outer border I decided to scallop the edges following the quilting design which really punched things up. Some of the colors would not be found in a traditional Amish quilt hence the name. |
