Congratulations to all of the 2007 Entrants and Winners! Click
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| #7286 - Young at Heart |
87 in x 85 in |
Winner of $2,500.00 for Best of Show
Sponsored by RJR Fabrics
Entered by Mary Buvia (Greenwood, IN)
Made by Mary S Buvia
Started in 2005, Finished in 2006
Artist statement: Original design and quilting designs. Idea from watching the joy as my grandchildren rode the carousel. It just had to be captured in a quilt. Curved pieced background was created to allow for in-motion thoughts. |
| #7158 - November Fields |
89 in x 89 in |
Winner of $1,000.00 for Judges' Special Merit
Sponsored by Hoffman California Fabrics
Entered by Gail Stepanek (New Lenox, IL)
Made by Gail Stepanek
Quilted by Monica Troy
Started in 2005, Finished in 2006
Artist statement: Corn and soybean crops in various stages of harvest, foraging Canadian gees and Sandhill cranes, gray skies, a dusting of snow on rich earth were the color inspiration for these hand pieced Farmer's Delight blocks. |
| #7328 - Strolling Through Life in Red Shoes |
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Winner of $750.00 for Best of Show - Wearable
Sponsored by P & B Textiles
Entered by Judy Mullen (Manteca, CA)
Made by Judy Mullen
Started in 2005, Finished in 2006
Design basis: Coat Butterick 6900
Artist statement: I can document five generations of red shoe loving women in my family. Hand beading, heat-set crystals and machine quilting are featured. Inside is a great surprise. The footprints of four-year-old Sophia, the 5th generation, are stenciled in metallic paint on the lining, sooo cute! |
| #7404 - Grace Unfolding |
80 in x 80 in |
Winner of $750.00 for Excellence in Hand Quilting
Sponsored by C & T Publishing
Entered by Betty Ekern Suiter (Racine, WI)
Made by Betty Ekern Suiter
Started in 2002, Finished in 2006
Artist statement: Entirely handmade taking 3,822 hours. Forty different flowers made from my hand-dyed fabric. The center is an unfolding kaleidoscoped reaching out with a graceful flow to the beauty of the flowers surrounding it. |
| #7248 - Full Bloom Extravaganza |
87 in x 98 in |
Winner of $750.00 for Excellence in Longarm Quilting
Sponsored by Nolting Manufacturing, Inc.
Entered by Irena Bluhm (Little Elm, TX)
Made by Irena Bluhm
Started in 2005, Finished in 2006
Artist statement: All flowers are raw-edge applique fused to the top first then outline stitched on my Gammill Opt. Plus. After all quilting in freehand motion was complete, color was applied using colored pencils and a textile medium. |
| #7229 - Not Quite Old World |
70 in x 70 in |
Winner of $750.00 for Excellence in Machine Quilting
Sponsored by Husqvarna Viking
Entered by Bobbie Smith (Avondale, AZ)
Made by Bobbie Smith
Started in 2005, Finished in 2006
Design basis: Barnard Castle by Bettina Havig
Artist statement: A special gift for my brother who requested something old world, but not quite. Inspired by Bettina Havig's Barnard Castle, the quilt includes cottons and silk brocade, cotton and silk threads and a wool batt. |
| #7088 - Transformation |
38 in x 53 in |
Winner of $750.00 for Outstanding Art Quilt
Sponsored by Michael Miller Fabrics
Entered by Dianne Habicht (Riverside, CA)
Made by Desiree Dianne Habicht
Started in 2005, Finished in 2006
Artist statement: This quilt selebrates the transformation of those who choose to rise above their own limitations. It is their desire to grow and stretch, personally, creatively, spiritually and physically so they can become the best that they can be. It is this journey we celebrate, breaking free into flight. |
| #7200 - Life in Holly Ridge |
77 in x 53 in |
Winner of $750.00 for Outstanding Innovative Quilt
Sponsored by Robert Kaufman Co.
Entered by Nancy Prince (Orlando, FL)
Made by Nancy Prince
Started in 2004, Finished in 2006
Artist statement: Approximately 50,000 yards of thread and 5 million stitches created the thread painted designs. The background fabric was hand painted and Tsukineko inks were used to ink the doors and windows on the house and bias sided stores. Take a look around the town step back in history a bit. |
| #7199 - Radiant Roses |
90 in x 89 in |
Winner of $750.00 for Outstanding Traditional Quilt
Sponsored by South Sea Imports
Entered by Barbara Perrin (Pullman, MI)
Made by Barbara Perrin
Started in 1999, Finished in 2005
Design basis: Mimi Dietrich - Quilts from the Smithsonian
Artist statement: My 14th bed quilt has trapunto with hand applique and is machine quilted. In 2005, this quilt received the Pfaff Master Award for Machine Artistry in the IQA show and Best Machine Quilting - Quilt Odessey and two Best of Shows in 2006. |
| #7258 - Romancing the Stone |
108 in x 108 in |
Winner of $500.00 for Best Group Quilt
Sponsored by Henry Glass & Co.
Entered by JoAnn Sims (Sandpoint, ID)
Made by William and JoAnn Sims
Quilted by Aimee Simmons
Started in 2006, Finished in 2006
Design basis: Norah McMeeking
Artist statement: At my late husband's urging, we started this quilt in January 2006. He had never sat at a sewing machine before, but did all the paper piecing and designed the border. I did the applique and assembly. |
| #7276 - Past to the Present |
83 in x 85 in |
Winner of $500.00 for Best Large Quilt
Sponsored by Marcus Brothers Textiles
Entered by Mildred Sorrells (Macomb, IL)
Made by Mildred Sorrells
Started in 2005, Finished in 2006
Artist statement: I was inspired by an antique quilt. Drew the feather pattern. Front material cotton staeen, back is muslin, batting Drem PolySelect for all the trapunto feather designs. Overall batting is Fairfield Cotton Classic. Machine quilted on a Bernina using YLI silk thread on top and in the bobbin. |
| #7087 - Solitaire |
15 in x 15 in |
Winner of $500.00 for Best Minature Quilt
Sponsored by Golden Threads
Entered by Pat Kuhns (Lincoln, NE)
Made by Pat Kuhns
Started in 2005, Finished in 2006
Design basis: Sally Collins design
Artist statement: This miniature is a combination of two designs by Sally Collins. A star medallion incorporating numerous styles of borders. The star and the shaded sawtooth border are foundation pieced. Machine Quilted. Inspired by Sally's workmanship. |
| #7179 - Spirit of Tibet |
61 in x 74 in |
Winner of $500.00 for Best Pictorial
Sponsored by Superior Threads
Entered by Linda Cantrell (Fletcher, NC)
Made by Linda Cantrell and Barbara Swinea
Quilted by Barbara Swinea
Started in 2005, Finished in 2006
Artist statement: Original design adapted from Tibetan Tankus. Hand appliqued by Linda, machine pieced and hand quilted by Barbara. |
| #7574 - Cherries Jubilee |
76 in x 76 in |
Winner of $500.00 for Best Quilt from 1st Time Entrant
Sponsored by Quilt In A Day
Entered by Annette Guerrero (Pasadena, CA)
Made by Annette Guerrero
Started in 2006, Finished in 2006
Artist statement: I wanted to use my Cherrywood fabrics so I chose the Lone Star pattern with a checkerboard border so I could display many of them! When the quilt was finished I thought it looked jubilant and to acknowledge my beloved Cherrywood fabric I thought of the name Cherries Jubilee. |
| #7490 - Wayward Geese |
60 in x 60 in |
Winner of $500.00 for Best Use of Color
Sponsored by Tall Mouse Arts & Crafts
Entered by Deb Karasik (San Francisco, CA)
Made by Deb Karasik
Started in 2006, Finished in 2006
Artist statement: In an effort to keep pushing myself to learn new techniques and styles I design quilts that are somewhat outside the conventional box. Wayward Geese is my latest endeavor. |
| #7225 - Not So Plane Geometry |
46 in x 45 in |
Winner of $500.00 for Best Wall Quilt
Sponsored by Starr Design Fabrics, Inc.
Entered by Diane Magarelli (Mesa, AZ)
Made by Diane Magarelli
Started in 2006, Finished in 2006
Artist statement: This quilt is two quilts in one. The front quilt is made up of 3-D stuffed triangles that are connected to 3-D foundation pieced stars. Narrow fabric bars leave openings to view the back of the quilt. |
| #7385 - At the Hop |
77 in x 69 in |
Winner of $500.00 for Most Humorous
Sponsored by Benartex
Entered by Shelli Ricci (Apple Valley, MN)
Made by Shelli Ricci
Started in 2005, Finished in 2006
Artist statement: If I were a fat frog, I would don a tutu and dance ballet by moonlight... 3-D lady frogs put on their lipstick and jewels to frolic and float in the night air. Many embellishments may make other frogs jealous. |
| #7482 - Postcard: Greetings from China |
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Winner of $300.00 for Best Fabric Manipulation
Sponsored by Hobbs Bonded Fibers
Entered by Stephanie Nordlin (Poplar Grove, IL)
Made by Stehpanie Nordlin
Started in 2005, Finished in 2005
Design basis: Blouse: McCalls 4007
Artist statement: Inspired by a trip to china, the garments include machine embroidery, mini quilts, freshwater pearls, applique lions, freemotion postcard, monkey fit closure, Chinese coins, stenciled dragons and cording crysanthemum. Fine finishing techniques. |
| #7161 - Amira |
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Winner of $300.00 for Best Jacket or Vest
Sponsored by Quilters' Resource
Entered by Linda Merrifield (Yuma, AZ)
Made by Linda Merrifield
Started in 2006, Finished in 2006
Design basis: Virginia Robertson
Artist statement: This unique Zimbabwean potato stamped wall hanging begged to be transformed into a garment. I stamped and hand painted silk in coordinating hues. I further embellished it with my portrait style free motion embroidery. |
| #7594 - Jemma |
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Winner of $300.00 for Best Surface Embellishment
Sponsored by Sulky of America
Entered by M. Gayle Wallace (Taylor, LA)
Made by M Gayle Wallace
Started in 2006, Finished in 2006
Design basis: A Little More Effect Pattern Co #509
Artist statement: Dupioni silk outfit was a challenge because of the color. The pattern was altered to create a higher neckline. The perfect lining material was finally found to finish off the hand stuffed and beaded designs on the jacket and skirt. |
| #7580 - Grotto |
42 in x 53 in |
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Abstract Art Quilt
Sponsored by The Quilters' Studio
Entered by Diane R Doran (Glenelg, MD)
Made by Diane Rusin Doran
Started in 2003, Finished in 2005
Artist statement: Grotto is my original design, printed on fabric in sections, then heavily quilted. The image was enhanced wth colored pencil work. |
| #7242 - Sugar and Spice |
82 in x 82 in |
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Innovative Large Mixed Quilt
Sponsored by McCall's Quilting
Entered by Renae Haddadin (Sandy, UT)
Made by Renae Haddadin
Started in 2006, Finished in 2006
Artist statement: This quilt is two-sided. I carefully digitized machine embroidery to combine with freehand quilting and mesh in a way that makes it hard to distinguish where one starts and the next ends. On the white side I used brightly colored fabric to shadow through to create design. |
| #7436 - Fandango |
68 in x 68 in |
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Innovative Wall Applique Quilt
Sponsored by Pincushion Boutique
Entered by Rachel Wetzler (St. Charles, IL)
Made by Rachel Wetzler
Started in 2005, Finished in 2005
Artist statement: Inspired by a 4th century BC terra cotta plaque. Palmette (fan) and scroll motifs are mirror-imaged in a block. Rotation and value/color placement allow the blocks to read as a medallion. |
| #7326 - Window Into Kenya |
51 in x 62 in |
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Innovative Wall Mixed Quilt
Sponsored by Leah's Fabric Gallery
Entered by Sharon L Schlotzhauer (Colorado Springs, CO)
Made by Sharon L Schlotzhauer
Started in 2006, Finished in 2006
Artist statement: This original design grew around the window revealing a sunrise over the Serengeti. I used commercial, hand-stamped and over-dyed cotton fabrics, beads and cowry shells because of their significance in early African culture. |
| #7128 - Agua Caliente |
76 in x 49 in |
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Innovative Wall Other Quilt
Sponsored by Material Possessions
Entered by Doria Goocher (San Diego, CA)
Made by Doria Anne Goocher
Started in 2005, Finished in 2006
Artist statement: This quilt started with a whole piece of cloth - a Dutch designer print from Holland purchased at an auction. I split the piece into thirds, added inserts and appliqued circles. Adding a curved, pieced radiating border completed the design. |
| #7556 - Swish and Swirl |
46 in x 46 in |
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Innovative Wall Pieced Quilt
Sponsored by Free Spirit Fabrics
Entered by Susan Nelson (Prior Lake, MN)
Made by Susan Nelson
Started in 2005, Finished in 2005
Artist statement: The flying geese in this design seemed to be stirring up bubbles. This quilt was machine pieced, except for the appliqued bubbles. The paper piecing and curved seams really challenged my design and sewing skills! |
| #7122 - Grace |
12 in x 12 in |
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Miniature Quilt
Sponsored by Kona Bay Fabrics
Entered by Teri Barile (Lorain, OH)
Made by Teri Barile
Started in 2006, Finished in 2006
Artist statement: This traditional Endless Chain design was made to commemorate the fifth anniversary of my survival of a near fatal illness. It is the second in a series of three. |
| #7315 - Greetings from Oregon - The Quilt |
58 in x 39 in |
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Naturescape Art Quilt
Sponsored by The Cotton Patch
Entered by Carrie Perkins (Portland, OR)
Made by Carrie Perkins
Started in 2005, Finished in 2006
Artist statement: A guild request for quilts that show off Oregon challenged me to draft this design using an old postcard for inspiration. I used needle-turn applique and machine quilting to bring the design to life. |
| #7384 - MoonDance |
51 in x 47 in |
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Portrait Art Quilt
Sponsored by Red Rooster Fabrics
Entered by Annette Hendricks (Grayslake, IL)
Made by Annette M Hendricks
Started in 2005, Finished in 2006
Artist statement: MoonDance was inspired by a photograph I took of my daughter. It incorporates hand painting with both dyes and acrylics, colored pencil, three 10-step gradations of hand-dyed fabrics and a quilting technique I call 'relief quilting'! |
| #7517 - Organic Garden |
87 in x 87 in |
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Traditional Large Applique Quilt
Sponsored by Maywood Studio/EE Schenck Company
Entered by Bonnie Keller (Chehalis, WA)
Made by Bonnie Keller
Started in 2003, Finished in 2006
Design basis: Mary Sorensen
Artist statement: In the process of finishing the quilt I encountered major setbacks that threatened the survival of the quilt. In order to save it I added my own design elements. End results made the problems worthwhile. |
| #7507 - Georgetown Star |
82 in x 82 in |
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Traditional Large Mixed Quilt
Sponsored by In The Beginning Fabrics
Entered by Candy Brown (Georgetown, CA)
Made by Candy Brown
Quilted by Dereck Lockwood
Started in 2006, Finished in 2006
Design basis: Robert Callaham
Artist statement: Robert Callaham designed this quilt for our quilt group as a fundraiser for our volunteer fire department in Georgetown, CA. I like it so well that I made one for myself. |
| #7588 - Yellow Bird |
89 in x 89 in |
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Traditional Large Other Quilt
Sponsored by Morgan Quality Products
Entered by Claudia Clark Myers (Duluth, MN)
Made by Claudia Clark Myers and Marilyn Badger
Quilted by Marilyn Badger
Started in 2005, Finished in 2006
Artist statement: Trying something different with the Feathered Star, I drafted Curved LeMoyne Stars with pinwheel centers. I liked the sawblade edges of the untrimmed blocks and worked them into the background, leaving the space for Marilyn to do her wonderful birds and feathers. After quilting, I painted them for emphasis. |
| #7327 - Cactus Rose |
73 in x 73 in |
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Traditional Large Pieced Quilt
Sponsored by Flynn Quilt Frame Co.
Entered by Myrna Ficken (Hurricane, UT)
Made by Marilyn Badger
Quilted by Myrna Ficken
Started in 2006, Finished in 2006
Design basis: Claudia Clark Myers
Artist statement: Cactus Rose is truly a collaboration among friends. Claudia Clark Myers designed the paper piecing patter, Marilyn Badger pieced it using her favorite desert colors, and Myrna demonstrated her expertise in using hand-held guides with her longarm machine. |
| #7181 - Winter Memories |
61 in x 62 in |
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Traditional Wall Applique Quilt
Sponsored by Amidon Quiltworks
Entered by Mary Andra Holmes (Prescott, AZ)
Made by Mary Andra Holmes
Started in 2004, Finished in 2006
Artist statement: Memories as a child, wife, mother and grandmother. Historic documentation; Columbia Space Shuttle, Pope John Paul II. the lack of pine needles in two corners represents the bark beetle devastation to the Arizona National forests. |
| #7296 - Back Home Again in Indiana |
45 in x 45 in |
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Traditional Wall Mixed Quilt
Sponsored by The Calico House
Entered by Maradee Leveroni (Novato, CA)
Made by Maradee Leveroni
Started in 2005, Finished in 2005
Artist statement: The peony fabric inspired this quilt. I'm an Air Force brat, born in Indiana and always look forward to visiting my relatives back home again in Indiana where the peony is the state flower. |
| #7256 - North by Northwest |
19 in x 19 in |
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Traditional Wall Pieced Quilt
Sponsored by Square in a Square
Entered by Mary Arnold (Vancouver, WA)
Made by Mary Arnold
Started in 2004, Finished in 2005
Artist statement: I love to make miniature quilts as it is always a challenge. The challenge this time was the quarter-inch checkerboard border. I'm glad I did it as it makes the quilt. |
| #7460 - Shadows of the Bamboo Forest |
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Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place - Wearable
Sponsored by Monica's Quilt and Bead Creations
Entered by Rami Kim (Granite Bay, CA)
Made by Rami Kim
Started in 2006, Finished in 2006
Artist statement: In Asia, some plants symbolize the dignity of scholars. Painting of bamboo symbolizes the principle and integrity that scholars always tried to maintain. In this ensemble I combined modified weaver fever piecing, satin stitched applique and freemotion stippling. |
| #7386 - Funkadelic |
67 in x 49 in |
Winner of 2nd Place - Abstract Art Quilt
Entered by Shelli Ricci (Apple Valley, MN)
Made by Shelli Ricci
Quilted by Page Johnson
Started in 2005, Finished in 2006
Artist statement: Funkadelic depicts a whimsical town where musicians I know NEVER stop playing beautiful music. Hand painted, hand-dyed and over-dyed fabrics with funky embellishments including Swarovski crystals, bead and sequins. Machine pieced and appliqued. |
| #7461 - Oliver's Twist |
86 in x 86 in |
Winner of 2nd Place - Innovative Large Mixed Quilt
Entered by Jean Lohmar (Galesburg, IL)
Made by Jean Lohmar
Started in 2005, Finished in 2006
Design basis: Victorian Patterns and Designs
Artist statement: Oliver's Twist was made with machine applique, machine trapunto, hand embroidery and machine quilting. I was inspired by a Victorian ceiling tile design Victorian Patterns and Designs in Full Color by Dover Books. I wanted it to look old. |
| #7117 - Roseville |
52 in x 56 in |
Winner of 2nd Place - Innovative Wall Applique Quilt
Entered by Aiko Rogers (Oceanside, CA)
Made by Aiko Rogers
Quilted by Cindee Ferris
Started in 2003, Finished in 2004
Design basis: Maggie Walker |
| #7611 - Save Me From the Trilliums |
70 in x 54 in |
Winner of 2nd Place - Innovative Wall Mixed Quilt
Entered by Terry Kramzar (Kennett Square, PA)
Made by Terry Kramzar
Started in 2005, Finished in 2005
Artist statement: I was concerned about bad weather and ferocious black bears when I started a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. I never thought I would be stopped in my tracks, so awestruck by the wild flowers in Smoky Mountain National Park, that I might not reach shelter by nightfall. |
| #7149 - Wool Splendor |
38 in x 50 in |
Winner of 2nd Place - Innovative Wall Other Quilt
Entered by Sue Singer (Simi Valley, CA)
Made by Susan Singer
Started in 2004, Finished in 2006
Design basis: Connie Hadleston
Artist statement: Won Best of Show for Testiles/Quilts at 2006 Ventura County Fair. Beading, applique and embroider totally done by hand. Top is completely wool. |
| #7120 - Symbolic Remnants |
53 in x 77 in |
Winner of 2nd Place - Innovative Wall Pieced Quilt
Entered by Carol Taylor (Pittsford, NY)
Made by Carol Taylor
Started in 2004, Finished in 2005
Artist statement: Variations of a modified ancient Aztec spiral motif playing against my woven linear lines create a rhythmic pulse in this work. The larger motifs amplify the smaller ones, creating the slight differences in pattern and proportion as each row is scanned. |
| #7391 - My ABCs |
16 in x 13 in |
Winner of 2nd Place - Miniature Quilt
Entered by Connie Chunn (Webster Groves, MO)
Made by Connie Chunn
Started in 2004, Finished in 2005
Design basis: Ladies Art Company catalog
Artist statement: This foundation paper pieced miniature quilt was made using quilt blocks pictured in an old 1922 Ladies Art Company catalog. The blocks are 1.25-inches square. Hand and machine quilted. Batik fabric. |
| #7560 - Thank You, Mr. Tanaka |
33 in x 47 in |
Winner of 2nd Place - Naturescape Art Quilt
Entered by Karen Esterholdt (Portland, OR)
Made by Karen Esterholdt
Started in 2006, Finished in 2006
Design basis: taken from art by Clifford Tanaka with permission
Artist statement: This quilt was made from art on a notecard I purchased in 1984. In 2005 I found the artist to ask permission to use it. He sent permission and 17 pieces of his original art! My first attempt at significant threadwork. |
| #7273 - My Deer |
40 in x 40 in |
Winner of 2nd Place - Portrait Art Quilt
Entered by Molly Y Hamilton-McNally (Tehachapi, CA)
Made by Molly Y Hamilton-McNally
Started in 2005, Finished in 2005
Artist statement: This quilt was made in memory of my late husban, Don, who took me to a quilting show and sparked my interest. It also is a tribute to the deer who visit my mountain home. |
| #7103 - Thanks, Suzanne! |
73 in x 80 in |
Winner of 2nd Place - Traditional Large Applique Quilt
Entered by Nancy Hahn (St Peters, MO)
Made by Nancy Hahn
Started in 2002, Finished in 2005
Design basis: Jacodean Rapsodies by Patricia Campbell and Mimi Ayars
Artist statement: Suzanne Marshall's beautiful work and words of encouragement were my inspiration. Hand applique, hand embroidery and hand quilting. |
| #7383 - Enchanted |
89 in x 89 in |
Winner of 2nd Place - Traditional Large Mixed Quilt
Entered by Terri Doyle (Gilbert, AZ)
Made by Terri Doyle
Started in 2006, Finished in 2006
Design basis: Beauty Everlasting by Mary Sorensen
Artist statement: The original pattern was for a small wallhanging. I loved the pattern but wanted to make a larger version of the quilt. Look for the bees and butterflies around the flowers in the quilt. |
| #7143 - Splendor in the Round |
35 in x 35 in |
Winner of 2nd Place - Traditional Large Other Quilt
Entered by Cindy Seitz-Krug (Bakersfield, CA)
Made by Cindy Seitz-Krug
Started in 2006, Finished in 2006 |
| #7166 - Scarlet Beauty |
82 in x 99 in |
Winner of 2nd Place - Traditional Large Pieced Quilt
Entered by Kathryn Sims (Alexis, IL)
Made by Kathryn Sims
Started in 2006, Finished in 2006
Design basis: Susan Garman
Artist statement: I wanted to try making a New York beauty using Judy Mathieson's technique with freezer paper. Susan Garman's pattern Sleeping Beauty lent itself to that method very well. There are over 4500 pieces done with freezer paper. The outer border is my own design. |
| #7513 - Jacobean Rhapsody |
67 in x 70 in |
Winner of 2nd Place - Traditional Wall Applique Quilt
Entered by Shirley Turnipseed (San Diego, CA)
Made by Shirley Turnipseed
Quilted by Laurie Daniells
Started in 2004, Finished in 2005
Design basis: Jacobean Rhapsody/Best of Jacobean
Artist statement: After seeing a trunk show by Pat Campbell I knew I wanted to learn to applique. I took a class and was hooked! Although this was my first attempt at applique it won't be my last. |
| #7589 - Circle of Friends |
69 in x 66 in |
Winner of 2nd Place - Traditional Wall Mixed Quilt
Entered by Janet Ghilino Bates (Newton, KS)
Made by Janet Ghiliano Bates, Betty Ensz, Connie Lietz Glaves, Karen Hayden, Lynn Lynsford, Susan Webert
Started in 2004, Finished in 2005
Design basis: Susan R Dulaney patterns
Artist statement: Our small group wanted to make a quilt together even though we are meeting many health challenges that have impacted our skills. We are encouraged to continue doing something we love. |
| #7481 - Sankaku I: Indigo Iris |
42 in x 42 in |
Winner of 2nd Place - Traditional Wall Pieced Quilt
Entered by Tracey M Brookshier (Pacific Grove, CA)
Made by Tracey Brookshier
Quilted by Diane Weber
Started in 2006, Finished in 2006
Artist statement: Japanese yukata fabrics have a wonderful graphic appeal. This original design frames the iris yukata with Japanese indigo prints. Lovely quilting by Diane Weber enhances the piece. Sankaku is Japanese for triangle. |
| #7593 - Morning Glories |
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Winner of 2nd Place - Wearable
Entered by M. Gayle Wallace (Taylor, LA)
Made by M Gayle Wallace
Started in 2006, Finished in 2006
Design basis: Butterick 5389
Artist statement: Lavender dupioni silk was used to make this stylish jacket. The trapunto designs were hand stuffed with hand sewn beads to accent designs. |
| #7340 - Sunflowers |
51 in x 51 in |
Winner of 3rd Place - Abstract Art Quilt
Entered by Madeleine Bajracharya (Glendale, CA)
Made by Madeleine Bajracharya
Started in 2006, Finished in 2006
Artist statement: After blooming beautifully, the sunflowers in my garden dried out and the pattern made by the seeds inspired this quilt. I used my hand-dyed and hand-painted cotton fabric and leather. For the leaves I discharged the cotton fabric. |
| #7581 - It's Turtles All the Way Down |
77 in x 80 in |
Winner of 3rd Place - Innovative Large Mixed Quilt
Entered by Jan Hutchison (Sedgwick, KS)
Made by Jan Hutchison
Started in 2005, Finished in 2006
Artist statement: This quilt was inspired by an anecdote in a book by Stephen Hawking. These are cosmic turtles travelling through space surrounded by planet producing vines and shooting stars. |
| #7092 - Sunday in the Park with Mittens |
58 in x 47 in |
Winner of 3rd Place - Innovative Wall Applique Quilt
Entered by Nancy S Brown (Oakland, CA)
Made by Nancy S Brown
Started in 2005, Finished in 2005
Artist statement: Most of these dogs belong to friends, family and neighbors, past and present. Some were adopted from shelter websites. Mittens, the cat in the tree, lives across the street. |
| #7604 - Halloween Haunts |
52 in x 71 in |
Winner of 3rd Place - Innovative Wall Mixed Quilt
Entered by Nadine Kirk (Torrance, CA)
Made by Nadine K Kirk
Started in 2000, Finished in 2006
Artist statement: All of these original Halloween designs were created using reverse applique by machine and incorporate dimensional clothing, embroidery, beading and button embellishments. Quilting, embellishing took approximately eight months to complete. |
| #7544 - Figuratively Grounded |
40 in x 40 in |
Winner of 3rd Place - Innovative Wall Pieced Quilt
Entered by Paula Lewis Shults (San Diego, CA)
Made by Paula Lewis Shults
Started in 2006, Finished in 2006
Design basis: Andi Perejda - Circle of Illusion
Artist statement: My goal was to showcase circle by making interconnected borders, angling them for some asymmetry. Techniques: primarily machine pieced, hand quilting, quilting with beads in circle, freemotion quilting. |
| #7321 - Sunflowers |
14 in x 16 in |
Winner of 3rd Place - Miniature Quilt
Entered by Carolyn Susac (Reno, NV)
Made by Carolyn Susac
Started in 2005, Finished in 2006
Design basis: painting
Artist statement: Remembering a painting that I had seen (artist unknown). I used the idea to make this little quilt. The flowers and leaves are hand appliqued. |
| #7600 - Mexican Beauties |
50 in x 49 in |
Winner of 3rd Place - Naturescape Art Quilt
Entered by Beth P Gilbert (Buffalo Grove, IL)
Made by Beth Gilbert
Started in 2006, Finished in 2006
Artist statement: Machine pieced, fused, appliqued and quilted. Hand beaded. Inspired by the carved and beautifully painted wooden animals of the Oaxaca region of Mexico. I interpreted them in fabric and set them among calla lilies. |
| #7492 - Helleborus |
30 in x 31 in |
Winner of 3rd Place - Portrait Art Quilt
Entered by Linda Waddle (Auburn, CA)
Made by Linda Waddle
Started in 2003, Finished in 2005
Artist statement: Inspired by a garden catalog, I procion dye painted the center flowers in a workshop with Hollis Chatelain. The piece languished in the UFO pile until I decided to add a solid border and extend the flower petals with thread painting. |
| #7298 - Truck Bugs, Backhoe Blossoms and Wheelbarrow Butterflies |
82 in x 82 in |
Winner of 3rd Place - Traditional Large Applique Quilt
Entered by Barbara Lies (Madison, WI)
Made by Barbara E Lies
Started in 2005, Finished in 2005
Artist statement: Construction to the right of me, construction to the left of me, construction all around me... Make a truck garden! Original photography, turned edge machine applique and quilting. Crane background adjusted and printed to match fabric background. |
| #7610 - Princes Feathers, Rising Sun |
83 in x 83 in |
Winner of 3rd Place - Traditional Large Mixed Quilt
Entered by Mary Chalmers (Willmar, MN)
Made by Mary Chalmers
Started in 2006, Finished in 2006
Artist statement: Inspiration came from a needlework book published in 1926. The quilt had a simper feather and borders. The overall look is similar. Quiet is completely machine made. I've been thinking about making this quilt for about 15 years. |
| #7405 - My First Wholecloth |
44 in x 44 in |
Winner of 3rd Place - Traditional Large Other Quilt
Entered by Debbi Treusch (Des Moines, IA)
Made by Debbi Treusch
Started in 2006, Finished in 2006
Artist statement: I designed this quilt in a class with Karen McTavish in July 2006. I chose three stencils for the quilt and combined elements from each stencil to create my own unique elements. |
| #7110 - Stars in my Hand |
98 in x 98 in |
Winner of 3rd Place - Traditional Large Pieced Quilt
Entered by Nadine Ruggles (APO, AE)
Made by Nadine Ruggles
Started in 2005, Finished in 2006
Design basis: Stars by Rodale Books
Artist statement: The 12 motifs on the edges of this anniversary quilt are symbolic wishes for the couple's continued happiness. The title is from a quote: "If I could reach up and hold a star for everytime you've made me smile, the entire evening sky would be in the palm of my hand." |
| #7454 - Persephone Smiles |
65 in x 65 in |
Winner of 3rd Place - Traditional Wall Applique Quilt
Entered by Margarete Heinisch (West Hills, CA)
Made by Margarete Heinisch
Started in 2005, Finished in 2006
Artist statement: The world of flowers is amazingly diverse, the variety of scent, form, size and color. I grow a mixture of flowers in my yard and this quilt is a small copy of all the joy my garden brings to me. |
| #7605 - Checkerboards and Chocolate Stars |
59 in x 59 in |
Winner of 3rd Place - Traditional Wall Mixed Quilt
Entered by Mary Kay Davis (Sunnyvale, CA)
Made by Mary Kay Davis
Started in 2006, Finished in 2006
Artist statement: I must have been starving while I made this quilt. When I was finished all I could think about was chocolate, so the name Checkerboards and Chocolate Stars was born. |
| #7431 - Night Fire |
47 in x 47 in |
Winner of 3rd Place - Traditional Wall Pieced Quilt
Entered by Peggy Martin (San Diego, CA)
Made by Peggy Martin
Started in 2003, Finished in 2005
Artist statement: This medallion quilt was inspired by the images of flames burning over the hills at night during the devastating firestorms San Diego experienced in 2003. Pieced using my Quick-Strip Paper Piecing technique. |
| #7392 - Belladonna |
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Winner of 3rd Place - Wearable
Entered by Eve Kovacs (Woodridge, IL)
Made by Eve Kovacs
Started in 2005, Finished in 2005
Artist statement: The lily-print silk burnout chiffon used for the handkerchief hem skirt inspired the Art Nouveau style embroidery on the jacket and purse. Echo quilting compliments the embroidery. A quilted corset top completes the coordinated ensemble. |
| #7344 - little cities |
96 in x 95 in |
Winner of Honorable Mention - Abstract Art Quilt
Entered by Kathy York (Austin, TX)
Made by Kathy York
Started in 2001, Finished in 2006
Artist statement: This quilt reminds me of a city, surrounded by water. I have always been fascinated by the way people form groups, the similarities they embrace and the differences they seek out. |
| #7545 - Walk With Me |
46 in x 76 in |
Winner of Honorable Mention - Innovative Wall Applique Quilt
Entered by Kathy McNeil (Marysville, WA)
Made by Kathy NcNeil
Started in 2006, Finished in 2006
Artist statement: Walk with me into the cathedral of my childhood. Hand appliqued with my wedding veil tulle for mist. |
| #7191 - Pico de Gallo |
42 in x 49 in |
Winner of Honorable Mention - Innovative Wall Mixed Quilt
Entered by Michaelanne Gephart (San Diego, CA)
Made by Michaelanne H Gephart
Started in 2006, Finished in 2006
Design basis: Karen Cunagin
Artist statement: My rooster was a class project with Karen Cunagin. I used Guatemalan fabrics, dupioni silk, cotton prints and augelica fibers for embellishments. I love making Pico de Gallo! |
| #7245 - Checkerboards |
54 in x 54 in |
Winner of Honorable Mention - Innovative Wall Pieced Quilt
Entered by Eileen Alber (Newbury Park, CA)
Made by Eileen Alber
Quilted by Henriette Berg
Started in 2004, Finished in 2005
Artist statement: Interesting shapes inspired this quilt design made from Yokata, hand-dyed and stamped fabric and my torn and worn fabric. Published in Lorraine Torrences book, Shifting Perspectives. |
| #7330 - Flying Home |
15 in x 19 in |
Winner of Honorable Mention - Miniature Quilt
Entered by Dolores Keaton (Pacific, MO)
Made by Dolores Keaton
Started in 2005, Finished in 2005
Design basis: full size pattern by Pam Bono
Artist statement: I made a full-size quilt of this pattern and decided it could be miniaturized. It took almost as long to make the mini version but I enjoyed every minute making this charming quilt. |
| #7303 - A Star Called Kansas |
102 in x 102 in |
Winner of Honorable Mention - Traditional Large Mixed Quilt
Entered by Darla Orndorff (Chandler, AZ)
Made by Darla G Orndorff
Started in 1997, Finished in 2005
Artist statement: The informal flowers were drawn from photographs of flowers along the Kansas highways. The feathered star medallion is patterned after a 19th century quilt. The formal medallion needed a less formal sunflower garden in which to reside. |
| #7587 - Floradora |
60 in x 80 in |
Winner of Honorable Mention - Traditional Large Other Quilt
Entered by Claudia Clark Myers (Duluth, MN)
Made by Claudia Clark Myers and Marilyn Badger
Quilted by Marilyn Badger
Started in 2006, Finished in 2006
Artist statement: A throwback to the Victorian period, the flower wreath is raw-edge appliqued, the ribbons are freehand machine embroidered. Marilyn designed and quilted the wonderful leafy feathers and flower basket border. Claudia inked the feathers and did the scrollwork and pearl embellishment. |
| #7100 - Northern Lights |
69 in x 99 in |
Winner of Honorable Mention - Traditional Large Pieced Quilt
Entered by Terri Hunt (Apple Valley, CA)
Made by Terri Hunt
Started in 2005, Finished in 2006
Design basis: Roxanne Carter pattern
Artist statement: I used hand-dyed fabrics and black as the background. The quilt is heavily quilted using black and multi-colored thread. I went one step further and added Swarovski crystals to recreate five different constellations: Southern Cross, Draco, Big Dipper, Little Dipper and Orion. |
| #7226 - Shifting Shapes with Jane and Christopher |
44 in x 44 in |
Winner of Honorable Mention - Traditional Wall Applique Quilt
Entered by Diane Magarelli (Mesa, AZ)
Made by Diane Magarelli
Started in 2005, Finished in 2005
Artist statement: This quilt was designed using techniques learned in a class with Jane Sassaman. The designs are based on shapes taken from a book by Christopher Dresser, hence the name. |
| #7129 - Autumn Log Cabin |
65 in x 65 in |
Winner of Honorable Mention - Traditional Wall Pieced Quilt
Entered by Sandra Woodard (Campbell, CA)
Made by Sandra Woodard
Started in 2005, Finished in 2006
Artist statement: Inspired by the brilliant colors in nature during the fall of 2005. I used the Log Cabin block to express what I saw all around me on early morning walks. |
| #7370 - Migrating Geese |
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Winner of Honorable Mention - Wearable
Entered by Lisa Jenni (Sammamish, WA)
Made by Lisa Jenni
Started in 2006, Finished in 2006
Artist statement: Living in Washington state I get to observe lots of migrating birds every Spring and Fall. Most likely to see Candadian Geese which form a gracious V while flying. All of this gave me the basic inspiration for my jacket. |
| #7555 - Going In |
15 in x 15 in |
Winner of Judge's Choice (Bonnie)
Entered by Lisa Binkley (Waunakee, WI)
Made by Lisa Binkley
Started in 2003, Finished in 2005
Artist statement: Going In is machine pieced cotton fabrics that were hand beaded and embroidered with glass, pearl and stone beads. It was inspired by the artist's ongoing exploration of Buddhism. |
| #7603 - Hawaiian Gold |
40 in x 31 in |
Winner of Judge's Choice (Cindy)
Entered by Pat Rollie (Los Angeles, CA)
Made by Pat Rollie
Started in 2006, Finished in 2006
Artist statement: One piece, combined dye, acrylic and pastel painting. Eighty-seven colors used in freemotion design. Captured by the colors and subject matter of the original painting, I wanted to express this feeling with fabric and thread. |
| #7390 - Scrap Bag Quilt #6 |
48 in x 48 in |
Winner of Judge's Choice (Gabrielle)
Entered by Maria De Greene (Woodland Hills, CA)
Made by Maria De Greene
Started in 2005, Finished in 2005
Artist statement: In an effort to reduce the amount of fabric scraps I have accumulated over the years, I have been making quilting using primarily material from that collection. This quilt is the sixth in this series. |
