#10149 - Everlasting Bouquet
81 in x 81 in	Winner of $3,000.00 for Best of Show Quilt Sponsored by Hoffman California Fabrics Entered by Molly Y Hamilton-McNally (Tehachapi, CA) Made by Molly Y Hamilton-McNally Quilted by Cindy Seitz-Krug Started in 2009, Finished in 2011 Design basis: Original Design Artist statement: Molly and Cindy decided to combine their talents into a joint quilt. Molly designed the quilt and used the reverse needle-turn appliqué technique to finish the top. The quilting design was by Cindy. She used her home machine to quilt it.
#10653 - Baltimore in the Provence
80 in x 80 in	Winner of $1,500.00 for Masterpiece Sponsored by Superior Threads, Inc Entered by Ellen Heck (Somis, CA) Made by Ellen Heck Quilted by Ellen Heck Started in 2007, Finished in 2010 Design basis: Original Design Artist statement: Hand appliquéd, hand quilted. The inspiration came from French Toile fabric with it's pastoral scenes. When a piece of sheep fabric was given to me by a friend this was the beginning of Baltimore in the Provence.
#10248 - America, Let It Shine
86 in x 85 in	Winner of $1,000.00 for Director's Award Sponsored by Timeless Treasures Entered by Sherry Reynolds (Laramie, WY) Made by Sherry Reynolds Quilted by Sherry Reynolds Started in 2011, Finished in 2011 Design basis: original Artist statement: Tribute to America and its’ foundations and values, with the hope that they will guide us to a brighter future. 5121 Swarovski Crystals represent the words of the Constitution, Star Spangled Banner, Pledge of Allegiance and age of America. The 13 colonies are represented by using 13 points on outer blue rays and red triangles. The 50 states are represented with the ring of 50 stars. Designed on graph paper, free motion quilted on Bernina 1001.
#10346 - Harmony Within
71 in x 81 in	Winner of $1,000.00 for Excellence In Longarm Quilting Sponsored by Handi Quilter Entered by Sue McCarty (Roy, UT) Made by Sue McCarty Quilted by Sue McCarty Started in 2010, Finished in 2011 Design basis: Original Design Artist statement: This quilt is a tribute to marriage. Motifs symbolize the harmony two different beings can find together. The creative dragon is bound to the grounded fisherman. They live together yet have space for individuality.
#10138 - Great Blue Herons
61 in x 46 in	Winner of $1,000.00 for Excellence In Machine Quilting Sponsored by Moore's Sewing Center Entered by Joanne Baeth (Bonanza, OR) Made by Joanne Baeth Quilted by Joanne Baeth Started in 2010, Finished in 2011 Design basis: Maker's Original Design Artist statement: I have observed the Great Blue Herons gathering in large groups in the springtime to nest. Heavy machine quilting and thread painting were used to enhance parts of the birds and to blend & soften the colors. Each feather was individually painted & inked then sewn onto the quilt.
#10131 - BeDazzleder!
69 in x 68 in	Winner of $1,000.00 for Excellence in Computer Assisted Machine Embroidery Sponsored by Moore's Sewing Center Entered by Lisa M Sipes (Colby, KS) Made by Lisa M Sipes Quilted by Lisa M Sipes Started in 2010, Finished in 2011 Design basis: n/a Artist statement: This is my version of Sarah Vedeler's GO! BeDazzled quilt. All applique is "puffed" with cut-away trapunto. Quilting motifs inspired by tribal tattoo art and enhanced with cut-away trapunto and Swarovski crystal embellishments.
#10388 - golden snowflake
20 in x 20 in	Winner of $1,000.00 for Excellence in Computer Assisted Quilting Sponsored by Innova Long Arm, Teryl Loy Enterprises Entered by Renae Haddadin (Sandy, UT) Made by Renae Haddadin Quilted by Renae Haddadin Started in 2011, Finished in 2011 Design basis: embroidery design by OESD, tooled leather by JoAnn Hoffman Artist statement: I adapted the computerized pattern "tooled leather" to fit my border needs and stitched it with my Innova's AutoPilot. I stitched most of the remainder of this quilt in the YLI thread booth during Festival in Houston. I challenged myself to use as many different threads with varying weights to create the look I was after. I used purchased ribbons and trims to add interest.
#10210 - Creation Springs Forth
81 in x 81 in	Winner of $1,000.00 for Excellence in Hand Quilting Sponsored by Robert Kaufman Co. Entered by Betty Ekern Suiter (Racine, WI) Made by Betty Ekern Suiter Quilted by Betty Ekern Suiter Started in 2007, Finished in 2011 Design basis: Original Design Artist statement: I love working with flowers and shapes to generate movement through subtle changes in color using my hand dyed fabric and design. Needle turn appliqué, trapunto. and 3,630 yards quilting thread.
#10298 - Venetian Menagerie
61 in x 67 in	Winner of $1,000.00 for Outstanding Art Quilt Sponsored by Ellison DBA Sizzix Entered by Melissa Sobotka (Richardson, TX) Made by Melissa Sobotka Quilted by Melissa Sobotka Started in 2010, Finished in 2011 Design basis: original photograph Artist statement: On an evening stroll through Venice, I came upon an enchanting, opulant display window containing a menagerie of exotic mask and oddities. It was a feast for the eyes. That dramatic still life inspired this quilt. With the exception of the old masters reproductions, this quilt was constructed completely of Batiks using fused applique.
#10357 - Jewel Box
66 in x 66 in	Winner of $1,000.00 for Outstanding Innovative Quilt Sponsored by Michael Miller Fabrics Entered by Cheri Meineke-Johnson (Corinth, TX) Made by Cheri Meineke-Johnson Quilted by Linda V. Taylor Started in 2010, Finished in 2010 Design basis: Original Design Artist statement: Quilt top is an original design created by Cheri using her method of appliqué piecing by hand. Linda's amazing freehand long arm quilting and Cheri's addition of 2,000 Swarovski crystals, front and back make this a stunning two-sided reversible quilt.
#10603 - Friends of Baltimore
86 in x 86 in	Winner of $1,000.00 for Outstanding Traditional Quilt Sponsored by Square in a Square Entered by Susan H Garman (Friendswood, TX) Made by Susan H Garman, C Clark, P Cotter, J Evans, M Fuller, G Wrinkle Quilted by Susan H Garman Started in 2009, Finished in 2010 Design basis: Original design Artist statement: After viewing many album quilts in east coast museum tours with friends, I was inspired to design my own quilt. In the midst of making this quilt, a family medical crisis occurred. My friends stepped in and appliqued five blocks to help me meet a deadline, giving me the quilt's name, "Friends of Baltimore." I learned much about friends and relationships in making this quilt and I will be forever thankful for supportive quilter friends!
#10185 - Super Star
77 in x 77 in	Winner of $750.00 for Best Large Quilt Sponsored by Marcus Brothers Textiles Entered by Marilyn Badger (St. George, UT) Made by Marilyn Badger Quilted by Marilyn Badger Started in 2011, Finished in 2011 Design basis: Original Artist statement: Using a block from Claudia Myers' "A Passion for Piecing" I created this design of interlocked Mariners Stars, paper pieced using dupioni silk and cottons. The smaller stars were drafted, pieced and appliquéd by machine. Quilted with Superior Kimono Silk and Floriani embroidery thread with couching to accent using Superior Razzle-Dazzle. Crystals were added for sparkle - what's a star if it doesn't sparkle!
#10516 - Mission: Impeccable
19 in x 19 in	Winner of $750.00 for Best Miniature Quilt Sponsored by P & B Textiles Entered by Mrs. Kumiko Frydl (Houston, TX) Made by Mrs. Kumiko Frydl Quilted by Mrs. Kumiko Frydl Started in 2010, Finished in 2010 Design basis: Original Artist statement: This is the third in my Mission Series. Butterfly in the garden represents myself inspecting the rose garden. Paper foundation pieced, silk ribbon embroidery, free motion machine quilting.
#10232 - Antares
87 in x 87 in	Winner of $750.00 for Best Quilt from a First Time Entrant Sponsored by Quilt in a Day Entered by Mrs. Marla K Yeager (Ava, MO) Made by Marla K Yeager Mrs. Quilted by Marla K Yeager Mrs. Started in 2008, Finished in 2010 Design basis: Original Artist statement: Mariner's compass surrounded by 12 pieced stars featuring Cherrywood Cornucopia fabrics. The ribbon border is from a Ricky Tims hand-dyed fabric. The quilting motifs contain trapunto. The quilting is done with 100 wt silk thread. The binding is piped featuring a double flap.
#10119 - Creme de la Creme
52 in x 77 in	Winner of $750.00 for Best Wall Quilt Sponsored by Starr Design Fabrics Inc Entered by Bonnie Keller (Chehalis, WA) Made by Bonnie Keller Quilted by Bonnie Keller Started in 2008, Finished in 2011 Design basis: Original design Artist statement: The works of William Morris have been an inspiration to me for many years. I used several weights and colors of thread. Techniques include trapunto, embroidery, beading and Tsukineko iridescent inks. The bright green quilt backing was used right side in to subtly shade the background quilting.
#10503 - Color comes to the back of Beyond
83 in x 55 in	Winner of $500.00 for Best Group Quilt Sponsored by Red Rooster Fabrics Entered by Pam Holland (Aldgate Australia) Made by Pam Holland, Jan Munzberg, Pauline Mcpharlain, Jeanette Coombes Quilted by Pam Holland Started in 2008, Finished in 2010 Design basis: Art work by Pauline McPharlain Artist statement: Pauline Mcpharlain is an artist and I asked her to create art pieces picturing quilters in the outback of Australia hanging a quilt show. She had no idea how we would work it into a quilt.... but we did. I wanted to create something different with the participants of the show walking into the quilt. The movement I achieved in the quilting follows the flowing lines of Pauline s painting. It has become a fabric painting.
#10477 - My Gentle Giant..BEN
31 in x 41 in	Winner of $500.00 for Best Painted Surface Sponsored by Embellishment Village Entered by Patt L Blair (Mt Baldy, CA) Made by Patt L Blair Quilted by Patt L Blair Started in 2008, Finished in 2011 Design basis: Original Artist statement: This powerful though tender mountain gorilla was 3 years in the making. He hung on my design wall over 2 years and became a friend that welcomed me. "Hello Ben", I'd say each time I entered. He's a silverback, the large male leader of a mountain gorilla family. There are few left, maybe 700 or more found mostly in Congo national parks where rangers attempt to protect them from those that would kill and sell their body parts as souvenirs
#10123 - God"s Greatest Gift To Me Was Dad
42 in x 54 in	Winner of $500.00 for Best Pictorial Quilt Sponsored by Pincushion Boutique Entered by Mrs. Cynthia D Garcia (Racine, WI) Made by Cindy Garcia Quilted by Cindy Garcia Started in 2011, Finished in 2011 Design basis: 2007 Marilyn Belford class Artist statement: This is a portrait quilt of my beloved late father, Richard K. Bartholomew. I miss my gentle dad, who not only taught me about Jesus, but loved, supported, and prayed for me over the years.
#10137 - Ms. MacDonald Had a Farm
83 in x 86 in	Winner of $500.00 for Best Use of Color Sponsored by Tall Mouse Arts & Crafts Entered by Bonnie Keller (Chehalis, WA) Made by Hanging By a Thread Quilt Group Quilted by Bonnie Keller and Audrey Prothers Started in 2009, Finished in 2011 Design basis: Original Design by Bonnie Keller Artist statement: This topic is appropriate for these 12 ladies whose lives are rooted in the colorful farming community of the Boistfort Valley in WA. Each participant chose an animal and predominant color to use.
#10415 - Marmalade's First Snow
47 in x 35 in	Winner of $500.00 for Judges Choice - Kelly Gallagher Abbott Sponsored by Off the Edge Quilting Supplies, LLC Entered by Mr. David M Taylor (Steamboat Springs, CO) Made by Mr. David M Taylor Quilted by Mr. David M Taylor Started in 2011, Finished in 2011 Design basis: Original design Artist statement: My friend Jane McLeod snapped this picture of her barn cat, Marmalade, and when she showed it to me, I knew I had to turn it into a quilt. I always enjoy creating 'barn wood' from fabric and this quilt has now become a favorite, and, I think, one of my best. Marmalade's whiskers are hand embroidered, and the quilt is a combination of hand appliqué with machine piecing on some of the longer sections of 'wood.'
#10254 - Deruta
74 in x 82 in	Winner of $500.00 for Judges Choice - Sandra Leichner Sponsored by Beyond The Reef Entered by Suzanne Marshall (Clayton, MO) Made by Suzanne Marshall Quilted by Suzanne Marshall Started in 2009, Finished in 2010 Design basis: Deruta pottery Artist statement: Deruta is a town in Italy well known for hand painted ceramics. Some plates with beasts inspired my quilt.
#10142 - Star Struck
91 in x 80 in	Winner of $500.00 for Judges Choice - Tracey Brookshier Sponsored by Clover Needlecraft, Inc. Entered by Cheryl L See (Ashburn, VA) Made by Cheryl L See Quilted by Cheryl L See Started in 2007, Finished in 2011 Design basis: Original Design - 'mocks' Grandmothers Flower Garden Artist statement: 12256 hexagons are hand pieced forming a rainbow colored star which repeats in the background with hidden Grandmothers Flowers. The outer star is bordered by appliquéd circles with complementary colored backgrounds, the transition through the colors of the rainbow. The back is appliquéd and embroidered in a woven triangular pattern.
#10195 - Beauty Parlor De Los Muertos
76 in x 59 in	Winner of $500.00 for Most Humorous Quilt Sponsored by Leo9 Textiles Entered by Nancy C Arseneault (Tucson, AZ) Made by Nancy C Arseneault Quilted by Nancy C Arseneault Started in 2010, Finished in 2011 Design basis: Original Design Artist statement: The Mexican celebration Dia De Los Muertos has inspired many whimsical folk art images of calaveras involved in their favorite pastimes. These dear departed ladies are enjoying a day of pampering. Later they'll do lunch.
#10482 - Remembrance
53 in x 34 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Art Abstract Sponsored by Tootsie P Yarns Entered by Colleen Wise (Puyallup, WA) Made by Colleen Wise Quilted by Colleen Wise Started in 2010, Finished in 2011 Design basis: Original Artist statement: Balls and leaves are frequently seen in my work. Balls are perfect, unattainable. Gingko leaves this time for remembrance.
#10634 - My Rhino
57 in x 38 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Art Critter Sponsored by Flying Geese Quilt Guild Entered by Pam Holland (Aldgate Australia) Made by Pam Holland Quilted by Pam Holland Started in 2009, Finished in 2010 Design basis: The painting of Albert Durer Artist statement: I have admired the work of Albert Durer a 15th century artist for many years and wondered if I could create a quilt from his illustration. This is the first in a series of Rhino quilts where I’m exploring quite a few different techniques. I wanted to achieve a textured effect on this quilt. Raw edge applique, Machine quilted and illustrated with thread and pigment ink
#10301 - Mayapples
77 in x 62 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Art Naturescape Sponsored by Sulky of America Entered by Terry Kramzar (Kennett Square, PA) Made by Terry Kramzar Quilted by Terry Kramzar Started in 2010, Finished in 2011 Design basis: original Artist statement: I am interested in exploring the rhythms and syncopation found in nature. Mayapples continues my series depicting wild flowers of the Appalachian mountains.
#10464 - Grace
39 in x 56 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Art People Sponsored by Morgan Quality Products // JD Stencils Entered by Jennifer Day (Santa Fe, NM) Made by Jennifer Day Quilted by Jennifer Day Started in 2011, Finished in 2011 Design basis: Original Artist statement: I began this quilt with a photograph of an eighty three year old woman from Santa Clara Pueblo, new Mexico. She has been a potter all of her life as was her mother before her. I printed the photograph on fabric then began the process of covering her face and hands completely in thread. I used sixty six different colors and approximately one and a half miles of thread in this quilt. The background is free motion quilting.
#10204 - Mabel - A 1952 REO
42 in x 36 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Art Pictorial Sponsored by Wooden Spool Designs Entered by Susan J Cane (Canaan, CT) Made by Susan J Cane Quilted by Susan J Cane Started in 2009, Finished in 2011 Design basis: Original designed based on a photo taken by my husband Artist statement: Mabel is the first antique truck that my husband & I purchased. I couldn't resist making her into a quilt. It is edge-turned machine applique that is stitched down using monofilament thread & then machine quilted. I used commercial cottons and the smaller detail pieces are ultrasuede. I learned these techniques in a workshop taught by Katie Pasquini Masopaust. The lettering is done using a hand-cut stencil & dry-brushed using acrylic paint.
#10148 - Not So Far East
76 in x 78 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Innovative, Large, Mixed Sponsored by Cheri's Crystals Entered by Joann Webb (Grain Valley, MO) Made by Joann Webb Quilted by Joann Webb Started in 2010, Finished in 2011 Design basis: Maker's Original Design Artist statement: Design for the Asian art-ish appliquéd blocks and bamboo sashing were inspired by an obsession with putting everything my eye appreciates on a quilt. The blocks are highlighted with beads, glass cabochons and metallics. Hand appliquéd and quilted.
#10630 - Flourish on the Vine
62 in x 73 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Innovative, Wall, Applique Sponsored by The Christmas Shoppe Entered by Kathy K Wylie (Whitby, ON Canada) Made by Kathy K Wylie Quilted by Kathy K Wylie Started in 2009, Finished in 2011 Design basis: Original Design Artist statement: This quilt was inspired by the words of John 15:5. "I am the vine, you are the branches. If you remain in Me and I in you, you will bear much fruit. Apart from Me you can do nothing." When we abide in the One True Vine, we will truly flourish.
#10655 - Leaves Fall
51 in x 34 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Innovative, Wall, Mixed Sponsored by Cheryl Anns Design Wall LLC Entered by Ann B Feitelson (Montague, MA) Made by Ann B Feitelson Quilted by Ann B Feitelson Started in 2010, Finished in 2011 Design basis: Original Design Artist statement: An abstract of many sensations of autumn - leaves cascading through an azure sky, color cascading through a tree, multiple disorganized foci and a focal pint of self against a wide brilliant world.
#10167 - Ancient Weaver
54 in x 54 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Innovative, Wall, Other Sponsored by The Quilting Connection, LLC Entered by Ann Horton (Redwood Valley, CA) Made by Ann Horton Quilted by Ann Horton Started in 2010, Finished in 2010 Design basis: original Artist statement: The spider symbolizes the ancient Myan weavers. Other symbols of life and culture surround the intensely colored center. Digitized embroidery
#10367 - Take in the Night Blooming Jazz, Man
48 in x 48 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Innovative, Wall, Pieced Sponsored by French Connections Entered by Kathryn G Nolte (La Habra Heights, CA) Made by Kathryn G Nolte Quilted by Kathryn G Nolte Started in 2010, Finished in 2011 Design basis: Original Design Artist statement: This quilt grew out of twin passions: gardening (powerfully-sweet night blooming jasmine), and foot stomping, soul moving N'Orleans jazz,. Its title is a related play on words. The quilt is fully pieced the old-fashioned way (fabric placed right side to right side, then sew); NO APPLIQUE used.
#10445 - America The Beautiful II
15 in x 12 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Miniature Sponsored by Dawn Sklar Ribbon & Trim Entered by Sharon L Schlotzhauer (Colorado Springs, CO) Made by Sharon L Schlotzhauer Quilted by Sharon L Schlotzhauer Started in 2011, Finished in 2011 Design basis: Original Artist statement: This is a miniature version of my original larger quilt inspired by this famous hymn written by Katharine Lee Bates. It depicts Pikes Peak in Colorado which was her inspiration for the words of the song. Verse and chorus is free-motion quilted around the borders. The sky is hand-painted with the subtle impression of our American flag. Dimensional, autumn aspen leaves peek out around the 'frame.'
#10336 - Dresden's Dilemma
80 in x 88 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Traditional, Large, Applique Sponsored by QuiltSoup, Inc. Entered by Deborah Poole (Shelley, ID) Made by Deborah Poole and The late Sharon Del Pino Quilted by Deborah Poole Started in 2010, Finished in 2011 Design basis: Traditional Artist statement: I inherited this quilt as a UFO from my late aunt Sharon Del Pino. Aunt had appliquéd all but 10 of the blocks which I finished. I didn't have enough of the background fabric to add borders, hence the "Dilemma" It took 2 months of frustration but I finally decided to add the red scalloped border. The quilting is hand guided and took over 120 hours to complete. Battings are Quilter's Dream Blend and Wool, threads are Superior's SoFine.
#10488 - Fruit and Feathers
84 in x 84 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Traditional, Large, Mixed Sponsored by Quilt 'n' Things Entered by Ms. Marie K O'Kelley (Seattle, WA) Made by Ms. Marie K O'Kelley Quilted by Ms. Marie K O'Kelley Started in 2009, Finished in 2011 Design basis: original design except for central dove Artist statement: I seem to have stumbled into working in a series, one quilt’s leftovers inspiring the next creation. An accumulation of green and purple scraps were just the size for appliqued leaves. The vines and banquet of berries attracted a few birds, their plumage likewise shaded in purples and greens. Also on the table were the leftovers from a diamond-pieced background, perfect for dogtooth borders. Inspiration from the scrap bag.
#10294 - Maritime in Red
93 in x 93 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Traditional, Large, Pieced Sponsored by Flynn Quilt Frame Co Entered by Ann M Helbling (Kindred, ND) Made by Ann Helbling Quilted by Clem Buzick Started in 2010, Finished in 2010 Design basis: Judy Martin Stellar Quilts book Artist statement: Learning to piece with templates was a breeze with this Judy Martin design. Lots of open spaces allows the quilting to really shine and pull everything together.
#10176 - Two Dozen Roses
53 in x 53 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Traditional, Wall, Applique Sponsored by Amidon Quiltworks Entered by Monica Troy (Lemont, IL) Made by Monica Troy Quilted by Monica Troy Started in 2011, Finished in 2011 Design basis: McCall's Quilting Magazine - Dec. 2010 Artist statement: I was inspired by a block in McCall's Quilting Magazine and had fun with color. The vining border is my original design.
#10567 - Nine Blue Vases
47 in x 47 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Traditional, Wall, Other Sponsored by Quilter's Cocoon Entered by Mary-Margaret Morton (Ann Arbor, MI) Made by Mary-Margaret Morton Quilted by Mary-Margaret Morton Started in 2010, Finished in 2010 Design basis: original design Artist statement: The appliqué designs were inspired by an antique quilt. The pieced setting is an original design. I used machine appliqué and added details with hand embroidery. I hand-dyed all of the fabrics and many of the hand embroidery threads especially for this quilt.
#10290 - A Sprinkling of Stardust
56 in x 56 in	Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Traditional, Wall, Pieced Sponsored by Quilter's Coop Entered by Mary Kay Davis (Sunnyvale, CA) Made by Mary Kay Davis Quilted by Mary Kay Davis Started in 2010, Finished in 2010 Design basis: Original Design Artist statement: I made this quilt for the McCall's Quilt Design Star Contest 2010. You could only use two blocks. I used Delectable Mountains and Lone Star. I had to depend on my fabric choices to complete the design.
#10317 - Wild Fire
21 in x 22 in	Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Art Abstract Sponsored by Tootsie P Yarns Entered by Mrs. Lisa R Jenni (Redmond, WA) Made by Mrs. Lisa R Jenni Quilted by Mrs. Lisa R Jenni Started in 2011, Finished in 2011 Design basis: Original Design Artist statement: Every summer, wild fires run rampant and destructive through valleys and forests. While flying amber bears the danger to kindle new fires, the heat, glow and power of fire also carries a lot of fascination and beauty.
#10379 - My Kind Of Dragon
44 in x 41 in	Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Art Critter Sponsored by Flying Geese Quilt Guild Entered by Patt L Blair (Mt Baldy, CA) Made by Patt L Blair Quilted by Patt L Blair Started in 2009, Finished in 2011 Design basis: original Artist statement: This leafy sea dragon is related to a sea horse but is substantially larger reaching 18” at full maturity. It is endemic to the brown kelp forests fringing the southern coasts of Australia. Leafy Sea Dragons breed once annually when the female chooses a male, then passes her eggs to the male to carry her fertilized eggs ‘til birth. What a great idea!!!!
#10211 - This Year's Vintage
17 in x 17 in	Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Art Naturescape Sponsored by Sulky of America Entered by Denise T Havlan (Plainfield, IL) Made by Denise T Havlan Quilted by Denise T Havlan Started in 2011, Finished in 2011 Design basis: Original Design Artist statement: Home decor fabric as background. Tree is thread embroidered. Leaves are "Broiderie Perse" - and painted. Birds are thread painted and painted using textile paint. The inspiration was spring nest building in the vineyard.
#10688 - Raven Blancket
28 in x 36 in	Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Art People Sponsored by Morgan Quality Products // JD Stencils Entered by Lynn Czaban (Vancouver, WA) Made by Lynn Czaban Quilted by Lynn Czaban Started in 2010, Finished in 2010 Design basis: Historical Native Photography Artist statement: I was inspired by this 1910 Nez Perce portrait taken by renowned Seattle photographer Edward S. Curtis. (Permission granted by Library of Congress)
#10200 - The Magical Mermaids Castle
91 in x 79 in	Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Art Pictorial Sponsored by Wooden Spool Designs Entered by Claudia Pfeil (Krefeld Germany) Made by Claudia Pfeil Quilted by Claudia Pfeil Started in 2010, Finished in 2011 Design basis: own Artist statement: Welcome to the Mermaid’s castle - look closely for the beauty of the corals, reminders of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, discover the bubbles, plant life and animals with the mermaids inviting you to their wonderland. The Mermaids were printed on silk, then stitched with filler stitches to give texture..Embellished with Razzle Dazzle for couching and fancy yarns for the sea weed. Around 40,000 Swarovski Chrystals are added.
#10139 - Tibetan Mandala - For Wisdom and Compassion
84 in x 87 in	Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Innovative, Large, Mixed Sponsored by Cheri's Crystals Entered by Barbara E Lies (Madison, WI) Made by Barbara E Lies Quilted by Barbara E Lies Started in 2010, Finished in 2011 Design basis: Based on Traditional Tibetan Iconography Artist statement: Buddhists strive for wisdom and compassion for all. This quilt is dedicated to the Tibetan people. Even though the world is large and their country is far away, we all yearn for the same things. Copyright permission for use of golden fish motif has been provided to Road.
#10236 - The World
73 in x 56 in	Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Innovative, Wall, Applique Sponsored by The Christmas Shoppe Entered by Rachel Wetzler (St. Charles, IL) Made by Rachel Wetzler Quilted by Rachel Wetzler Started in 2010, Finished in 2010 Design basis: original Artist statement: The genesis of the world is portrayed in the style of a double hemisphere map.
#10263 - Ethereum Botanica: Bromeliads
50 in x 58 in	Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Innovative, Wall, Mixed Sponsored by Cheryl Anns Design Wall LLC Entered by Deborah Theresa Beatty (San Jose, CA) Made by Barbara J Beatty Quilted by Barbara J Beatty Started in 2008, Finished in 2011 Design basis: Original Design Artist statement: My photography inspired this hand appliquéd and machine pieced computer printed cotton quilt. 100% of the quilts 730+ pieces were hand painted with shimmer colors. Free motion dense "organic echo" quilting compliments the curved piecing.
#10520 - Hollyhocks II
33 in x 59 in	Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Innovative, Wall, Other Sponsored by The Quilting Connection, LLC Entered by JoAnn M Hoffman (Hill City, SD) Made by JoAnn M Hoffman - Shirley Hobbs Quilted by JoAnn M Hoffman Started in 2010, Finished in 2010 Design basis: Original Design Artist statement: Look for the frogs and geckos. Handpainted silk charmuese placed on top of white cotton fabric. Painted by Shirley Hobbs. Longarm hand guided mixed with computer. Dream Green recycled batting gives it a green tint.
#10188 - A Walk Around the Block
64 in x 63 in	Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Innovative, Wall, Pieced Sponsored by French Connections Entered by Claire Victor (Palm Springs, CA) Made by Claire Victor Quilted by Claire Victor Started in 2010, Finished in 2011 Design basis: variations of sizes and styles of tumbling blocks Artist statement: I had lots of fun and many challenges designing and piecing this quilt. I enjoy combining the different styles of tumbling blocks and trying to achieve an interesting 3-dimensional effect. My version of the traditional meeting the op-art age.
#10251 - Springtime
16 in x 16 in	Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Miniature Sponsored by Dawn Sklar Ribbon & Trim Entered by Jane Holihan (Walworth, NY) Made by Jane Holihan Quilted by Jane Holihan Started in 2011, Finished in 2011 Design basis: Original Design Artist statement: This medallion style quilt is hand quilted. It is an original design featuring feathers, and birds. Trapunto has been added to enhance the quilting
#10257 - A Thousand and One Berries?
94 in x 94 in	Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Traditional, Large, Applique Sponsored by QuiltSoup, Inc. Entered by Charlotte Schoonover (Rapid City, SD) Made by Charlotte Schoonover Quilted by Charlotte Schoonover Started in 2009, Finished in 2010 Design basis: Commercial pattern: The Lily Rosenberry Quilt by Susan Garman Artist statement: I enjoy hand appliqué and fell in love with Susan Garman's Pattern "The Lily Rosenberry Quilt." I did add the scallop border which made the quilt pop and machine quilted it on my Bernina 180.
#10642 - Celtic Christmas Crossing
74 in x 74 in	Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Traditional, Large, Mixed Sponsored by Quilt 'n' Things Entered by Keith Dommer (Tucson, AZ) Made by Keith Dommer Quilted by Keith Dommer Started in 2009, Finished in 2011 Design basis: Celtic patterns and traditional chain quilts Artist statement: Eula Parris Smith's antique quilt "Aunt Lucinda's Double Irish Chain" was reproduced and published in QNM Nov 2008 to market a fabric line. I thought it would look great in some holiday fabrics and with some original Celtic-inspired applique.
#10222 - June Cleaver on Acid
85 in x 85 in	Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Traditional, Large, Pieced Sponsored by Flynn Quilt Frame Co Entered by Geneva Carroll (Lincoln, CA) Made by Geneva Foote Carroll Quilted by Deb Dolce Started in 2009, Finished in 2010 Design basis: Sue Garman "Stars for a New Day" TQS 2009 BOM Artist statement: My goal in making this Block of the Month Quilt from The Quilt Show was to use as many colors as possible in a pleasing and fun way. This quilt was awarded "Best Use of Color" at the Denver National Quilt Show in April 2011, so I have succeeded! I hope you enjoy this "eye candy!"
#10136 - Mon Petit Baltimore
41 in x 41 in	Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Traditional, Wall, Applique Sponsored by Amidon Quiltworks Entered by Susie Wimer (Ranson, WV) Made by Susie Wimer Quilted by Susie Wimer Started in 2010, Finished in 2011 Design basis: I drafted blocks in the style of Baltimore Album Artist statement: I love 19th century style applique, but did not want to make a quilt using someone else's pattern. I didn't plan this quilt. I started by making one small block, then another, and another, using fabric left from other projects. I loved letting the little designs emerge, using themes from antique albums and other 19th century genres. For the cutouts, I just put scissors to paper and experimented. The quilting took two months, stitching every day!
#10493 - Two To Tango
60 in x 60 in	Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Traditional, Wall, Other Sponsored by Quilter's Cocoon Entered by Terri Doyle (Gilbert, AZ) Made by Terri Doyle Quilted by Terri Doyle Started in 2011, Finished in 2011 Design basis: Original Artist statement: This wholecloth quilt was was created by using only two stencils to design the quilt.
#10226 - Catena
67 in x 62 in	Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Traditional, Wall, Pieced Sponsored by Quilter's Coop Entered by Timna Tarr (South Hadley, MA) Made by Timna Tarr Quilted by Timna Tarr Started in 2011, Finished in 2011 Design basis: Endless Chain Artist statement: Catena means "a connected series of related things". This quilt is my interpretation of an Endless Chain quilt from about the 1940s that belongs to my mom. That quilt is full of fun fabrics on a white background, and has yellow circles in the centers. I kept the yellow circles, but changed the colors of the blocks so that they are connected, and are not random. A wool batt gives the quilt added texture.
#10250 - A View from Above
40 in x 63 in	Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Art Abstract Sponsored by Tootsie P Yarns Entered by Sheila Frampton-Cooper (Van Nuys, CA) Made by Sheila Frampton-Cooper Quilted by Sheila Frampton-Cooper Started in 2010, Finished in 2011 Design basis: Improvisational Artist statement: This originally started as a very small color study, but to my surprise and enjoyment, it decided to grow. I’ve observed that when you allow the energy to flow without an agenda, you are given a gift. Several people said, "hey, it looks like the view from the plane when you are flying over the midwest". I recently flew from OH to LA, and looked out of the window and wow, there it was, my view from above.
#10400 - Through the Boughs
16 in x 20 in	Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Art Naturescape Sponsored by Sulky of America Entered by Pat Durbin (Eureka, CA) Made by Pat Durbin Quilted by Pat Durbin Started in 2010, Finished in 2010 Design basis: Photo Artist statement: A picture of Sequoia Park inspired this quilt. The foreground is mosaic pieced. The boughs are constructed with thread as a separate unit, then sewn to the quilt.
#10255 - The Birders
68 in x 43 in	Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Art People Sponsored by Morgan Quality Products // JD Stencils Entered by Suzanne Marshall (Clayton, MO) Made by Suzanne Marshall Quilted by Suzanne Marshall Started in 2010, Finished in 2011 Design basis: Bizarre figures in an ancient manuscript. Artist statement: A controversial manuscript from the 1500's illustrates the "humorous dreams of Pentagruel" and contains over 100 bizarre figures. I selected three to put together adding bus, rocks, and more birds.
#10175 - The Loading Dock
87 in x 86 in	Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Art Pictorial Sponsored by Wooden Spool Designs Entered by Mary S Buvia (Greenwood, IN) Made by Mary S Buvia Quilted by Mary S Buvia Started in 2009, Finished in 2010 Design basis: Original Artist statement: Dedicated to my late husband in homage of his favorite holiday - Christmas. Hand stitched during the long hours of chemo treatments. Stitched with silk and metallic threads. Made with 78 colors of "Fairy Frost" fabric.
#10414 - Hidden Treasures
32 in x 24 in	Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Art, Critter Sponsored by Flying Geese Quilt Guild Entered by Mr. David M Taylor (Steamboat Springs, CO) Made by Mr. David M Taylor Quilted by Mr. David M Taylor Started in 2011, Finished in 2011 Design basis: Original design Artist statement: I adapted this quilt of two baby hummingbirds in a nest from a photo taken by my friend Sandy Corbin in California. I punched up the color in Photoshop and cropped in on the birds. I wanted to keep it small to reflect the hummingbirds natural state.
#10288 - Swan's Journey
60 in x 60 in	Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Innovative, Wall, Applique Sponsored by The Christmas Shoppe Entered by Lisa H Calle (Pottstown, PA) Made by Lisa H Calle Quilted by Lisa H Calle Started in 2011, Finished in 2011 Design basis: Original design Artist statement: This is quilt was inspired by my father who is fighting cancer. The countless hours constructing this quilt was a time to pray and reflect on what an incredible father and friend he has been to me. When viewing this quilt, please say a prayer for my father, George Swan Hagstoz, Jr., and everyone who has battled this disease!
#10124 - Asian Illusions
63 in x 54 in	Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Innovative, Wall, Mixed Sponsored by Cheryl Anns Design Wall LLC Entered by Mrs. Cynthia D Garcia (Racine, WI) Made by Cindy Garcia Quilted by Cindy Garcia Started in 2010, Finished in 2010 Design basis: original design Artist statement: Inspired by the book, “One Block Wonders Cubed,” I created this original Asian design. The dragon of good fortune playfully pops in and out of the large cube showing off his fiery Swarovski crystal accents.
#10684 - Resting
21 in x 42 in	Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Innovative, Wall, Other Sponsored by The Quilting Connection, LLC Entered by Sharon L Schlotzhauer (Colorado Springs, CO) Made by Sharon L. Schlotzhauer Quilted by Sharon L. Schlotzhauer Started in 2011, Finished in 2011 Design basis: Original Artist statement: Fabric was my 'canvas' for this wholecloth quilt. It is hand-painted using Tsukineko inks. I then heavily thread-painted it, sometimes in layers, to help create visual depth and dimension. The inspiration behind this quilt was a photograph I had taken of a young magpie resting and sunning himself on a fence post one morning.
#10672 - Syncromesh
44 in x 38 in	Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Innovative, Wall, Pieced Sponsored by French Connections Entered by Jennifer L Bartels (Portland, OR) Made by Mary Kay Price Quilted by Mary Kay Price Started in 2011, Finished in 2011 Design basis: original Artist statement: Machine pieced with commercial cottons. Stitched with polyester and rayon threads. Fused crystals.
#10384 - Itty Bitty Boutis
18 in x 22 in	Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Miniature Sponsored by Dawn Sklar Ribbon & Trim Entered by Jan Hutchison (Sedgwick, KS) Made by Jan Hutchison Quilted by Jan Hutchison Started in 2010, Finished in 2010 Design basis: Crib quilt made c.1820, pictured in America's Quilts & Coverlets Artist statement: Inspired by a c.1820 trapunto crib quilt, I used the same formal layout but created my own quilted designs in the style of the original.
#10536 - Little Brown Bird
84 in x 84 in	Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Traditional, Large, Applique Sponsored by QuiltSoup, Inc. Entered by La Ree Stokes (Meridian, ID) Made by La Ree Stokes Quilted by La Ree Stokes Started in 2008, Finished in 2011 Design basis: Baltimore Album Artist statement: All hand appliquéd and hand quilted - enjoyed it very much.
#10569 - NOEL
72 in x 72 in	Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Traditional, Large, Mixed Sponsored by Quilt 'n' Things Entered by Diane Johnston (Pahrump, NV) Made by Diane Johnston Quilted by Cori Allender Started in 2003, Finished in 2011 Design basis: Christmas Theme Artist statement: The quilt is titled "Noel" The original pattern is titled "Jacobean Holiday" designed by Pat Campbell. The quilt started with the sleigh block. Taking a class from Pat Campbell in Las Vegas, Nevada in December 2003 gave me the encouragement to go with bright colors. The twenty three blocks were done in between many other quilt projects. In 2010 the blocks were joined and borders selected. The machine quilting was completed September 2011
#10461 - Audubon Christmas
47 in x 52 in	Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Traditional, Wall, Applique Sponsored by Amidon Quiltworks Entered by Kathy McNeil (Tulalip, WA) Made by Kathy McNeil Quilted by Kathy McNeil Started in 2011, Finished in 2011 Design basis: original Artist statement: A celebration of Christmas harmony and diversity. Many types of birds enjoy feasting together at our bird feeders. Their diverse colors seem more brilliant against the snowy white. My hope for this quilt was, that it would look like an set of embossed Christmas cards. 2,000 yards of thread, and 100 hours of quilting later, one of my favorite winter scenes was born.
#10302 - Creatures large and small
53 in x 74 in	Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Traditional, Wall, Other Sponsored by Quilter's Cocoon Entered by Gerlinde Hruzek (Sun City West, AZ) Made by Gerlinde Hruzek Quilted by Gerlinde Hruzek Started in 2010, Finished in 2011 Design basis: crazy quilt Artist statement: I love making crazy quilts and this is my 11th. This quilt is entirely hand-made: embroidered, appliquéd, embellished, quilted, pieced.
#10285 - Square Wheel Color Dance
39 in x 39 in	Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Traditional, Wall, Pieced Sponsored by Quilter's Coop Entered by Ann L Petersen (Surprise, AZ) Made by Ann L Petersen Quilted by Ann L Petersen Started in 2010, Finished in 2010 Design basis: Traditional patchwork in an off center setting Artist statement: I love to play with color and use as many fabrics in a quilt as possible to make the colors change and dance. This is my version of color wheel, only square, with each section using a different traditional patchwork pattern and different quilting design. The center star is paper pieced and also my own design.
#10457 - Portals and Pathways
46 in x 32 in	Winner of Honorable Mention: Art, Abstract Sponsored by Tootsie P Yarns Entered by Debra A Blake (Santa Barbara, CA) Made by Debra A Blake Quilted by Debra A Blake Started in 2011, Finished in 2011 Design basis: Maker's original design Artist statement: The vibrance of this shape study is achieved by contrasting intensely bright colors with more subtle, textured hues. The interplay of lines adds depth. All fabrics mono-printed or hand-dyed by the maker.
#10425 - Bay Bridge Series
46 in x 46 in	Winner of Honorable Mention: Art, Critter Sponsored by Flying Geese Quilt Guild Entered by Nancy S Brown (Oakland, CA) Made by Nancy S Brown Quilted by Nancy S Brown Started in 2010, Finished in 2010 Design basis: Original Design Artist statement: The elephant and the giraffe in this quilt live in the Oakland Zoo and the rhinoceros and lion live in the San Francisco Zoo.
#10638 - Seasonal Serenade
59 in x 51 in	Winner of Honorable Mention: Art, Naturescape Sponsored by Sulky of America Entered by Diana Shore (Bell Canyon, CA) Made by Linda Bolhuis & Diana Shore Quilted by Diana Shore Started in 2011, Finished in 2011 Design basis: forgotten silk paintings pieced and quilted Artist statement: When i was going through a long illness, my husband used to drive me to beautiful scenes such as these by Linda Bolhuis. i would lie in the pop top and look out breathing in the healing beauty of nature. The birds sang so sweetly as they serenaded the changing seasons. With Linda's forgotten silks, i was able to piece back the memories of those magical days of healing.
#10197 - Queen of My Heart
28 in x 38 in	Winner of Honorable Mention: Art, People Sponsored by Morgan Quality Products // JD Stencils Entered by Holly H Dominie (Readfield, ME) Made by Holly H Dominie Quilted by Holly H Dominie Started in 2010, Finished in 2011 Design basis: original, based upon photograph/study by artist Artist statement: My daughter's hair has always fascinated me. I explored how to convey its richness, texture, and highlights using Australian fabrics. The journey was one of love, challenge and learning - just like our relationship!
#10447 - Belles Fleurs
67 in x 41 in	Winner of Honorable Mention: Art, Pictoral Sponsored by Wooden Spool Designs Entered by Mary Arnold (Vancouver, WA) Made by Mary Arnold Quilted by Mary Arnold Started in 2008, Finished in 2010 Design basis: Original design Artist statement: Belles Fleurs was inspired by a painting I had done when I was much younger and with my mom's help. She was a talented artist who has inspired a lot of my work since her death eleven years ago. It took a while to complete as I was working to perfect the technique to create the flowers and also to figure out how to quilt the background in a way that pleased me.
#10662 - A Festival of Poppies
62 in x 78 in	Winner of Honorable Mention: Innovative, Wall Applique Sponsored by The Christmas Shoppe Entered by Charlotte Freeman (Ridgecrest, CA) Made by Charlotte Freeman Quilted by Charlotte Freeman Started in 2008, Finished in 2011 Design basis: Original Design Artist statement: Printed poppies were cut out then appliquéd into the borders to create this "whole cloth" appliqué quilt. Poppy design quilting which mimics the printed fabric, and beading add sparkle and interest to the finished quilt.
#10651 - Koi Dragon
31 in x 41 in	Winner of Honorable Mention: Innovative, Wall, Other Sponsored by The Quilting Connection, LLC Entered by Dustin j Farrell (Cambridge Springs, PA) Made by Dustin j Farrell Quilted by Dustin j Farrell Started in 2011, Finished in 2011 Design basis: Koi Dragon Artist statement: According to Japanese legend if a koi succeeded in climbing the falls at Dragon Gate on the Yellow River it would be transformed into a dragon. The Japanese view the koi as a symbol of perseverance in adversity and strength of purpose. Because of its strength and determination to overcome obstacles, it stands for courage and the ability to attain high goals. It took 125 hours of quilting, 52 different YLI threads both variegated and solids.
#10443 - A Rhythmical Rabbit Hole
49 in x 49 in	Winner of Honorable Mention: Innovative, Wall, Pieced Sponsored by French Connections Entered by Dianne Kane (Portland, OR) Made by Dianne Kane Quilted by Dianne Kane Started in 2008, Finished in 2011 Design basis: original design Artist statement: Alice in Wonderland and the rabbit hole. What made her want to come in? I wanted to create a piece that would entice the viewer to come closer. This quilt uses symmetry with precise lines and circles to attract the viewer. Did it work? Created for the Cover to Cover book group based on "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland."
#10289 - Springtime
9 in x 11 in	Winner of Honorable Mention: Miniature Sponsored by Dawn Sklar Ribbon & Trim Entered by Mary-Margaret Morton (Ann Arbor, MI) Made by Mary-Margaret Morton Quilted by Mary-Margaret Morton Started in 2010, Finished in 2011 Design basis: original design Artist statement: Springtime is an original design. I wanted to see how small I could make the applique pieces and still be able to stitch them. Each piece is stitched with a small machine blanket stitch. Details were added with machine and hand embroidery. The outer looped edge was embroidered by hand. The piece is machine quilted with a domestic machine.
#10617 - Yellow Rose of Texas and More
80 in x 90 in	Winner of Honorable Mention: Traditional, Large, Applique Sponsored by QuiltSoup, Inc. Entered by Stevii Graves (Leesburg, VA) Made by Stevii Graves and Martha Nordstrand Quilted by Meredyth Rotlisberger Started in 2011, Finished in 2011 Design basis: original Artist statement: This quilt was designed and hand appliqued by Martha Nordstand. It was hand appliqued and assembled by Stevii Graves and quilted by Meredyth Rotlisberger. It features the yellow roses of Texas as well as other yellow flowers and the Texas state bird, the mockingbird. This quilt will be the 2012 raffle quilt.
#10438 - Tales from the First Ladies
94 in x 104 in	Winner of Honorable Mention: Traditional, Large, Mixed Sponsored by Quilt 'n' Things Entered by Cindi Russell (San Marcos, CA) Made by Eleanor Burns, Teresa Varnes Quilted by Judy Jackson Started in 2010, Finished in 2011 Design basis: Historical and Traditional Blocks Artist statement: This quilt was inspired by America's First Ladies and there lives as the women behind the Commander and Chief. It was taught as my 2011 Block of the Month and will be available in 2012.
#10450 - Winter Wonderland
50 in x 50 in	Winner of Honorable Mention: Traditional, Wall, Other Sponsored by Quilter's Cocoon Entered by Mrs. Leah C Day (Shelby, NC) Made by Mrs. Leah C Day Quilted by Mrs. Leah C Day Started in 2009, Finished in 2010 Design basis: Original Design Artist statement: During the winter of 2009, I became obsessed with snowflakes! To create these intricate designs in fabric, I modified a shadow trapunto technique learned from Karen McTavish's book The Secrets of Elemental Quilting. By reversing the technique, I was able to create extremely complex motifs quite easily and then quilt each one individually with many designs from the Free Motion Quilting Project at www.FreeMotionProject.com.
#10593 - Furs A Flyn'
52 in x 66 in	Winner of Honorable Mention: Traditional, Wall, Pieced Sponsored by Quilter's Coop Entered by Mrs. Carol E Smith (Bakersfield, CA) Made by Mrs. Carol E Smith Quilted by Mrs. Carol E Smith Started in 2010, Finished in 2011 Design basis: pattern Artist statement: When I found this cat batik I knew just the pattern I wanted to use. I love Judy Niemeyer’s patterns and I felt such a sense of accomplishment when I was able to quilt it myself.