Road to California Quilters Conference and Showcase :: January 20-23, 2011

Road to California 2010
Quilters' Conference and Showcase
Showcase Award Winning Entries

Welcome to the 2010 edition of the Road to California Quilters' Conference and Showcase. We are excited by the caliber of the quilts entered in our contest. They represent the broad spectrum of work being accomplished by today's quilter. From the traditional Lone Star and other well known patterns, to the beautiful pictorials and abstract pieces being created by our Innovative and Art Quilters. Some of the quilts tell heart-warming stories, some tickle your funny bone and some are just candy for your eyes. We salute the wide variety. Many hands are involved in producing this show. I would like to thank my staff for all their efforts and the volunteers who give their time to produce this show. AND.. a great part of the personality of this show stems from the fact that this is a family endeavor. From my three sons to several grandchildren we strive to give you the best quilt show in Southern California.

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#9295 - Seasonal Sisters

99 in x 56 in
Winner of $3,000.00 for Best of Show Quilt
Sponsored by Hoffman California Fabrics

Entered by Annette Hendricks (Grayslake, IL)
Made by Annette Hendricks, Gail E Thomas and Helen Godden
Quilted by Annette Hendricks and Helen Godden
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original
Artist statement: This international collaboration combines the efforts of an American, a Canadian and an Australian. It is hand-dyed, painted, fused, appliquéd, embellished, free-motion embroidered and free-motion quilted. It represents the beauty of the seasons (winter is on the back.)

#9275 - Tribute to Tolkien

80 in x 91 in
Winner of $1,500.00 for Masterpiece
Sponsored by RJR Fabrics

Entered by Sue McCarty (Roy, UT)
Made by Sue McCarty
Quilted by Sue McCarty
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original
Artist statement: "The Lord of the Rings" by J.R.R. Tolkien was the inspiration for this quilt. The original design was freehand drawn on black cotton sateen, then quilted with a variety of metallic and polyester threads. Embellishment was done with paint and crystals. There are two layers of batting: Hobbs Heirloom Black® and Linda's Choice®.

#9272 - Fire and Ice

92 in x 94 in
Winner of $1,000.00 for Excellence In Longarm Quilting
Sponsored by Handi Quilter

Entered by Claudia Pfeil (Krefeld Germany)
Made by Claudia Pfeil
Quilted by Claudia Pfeil
Started in 2008, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original
Artist statement: Peer through the window, watch as two worlds collide. Flames from earth reaching ever higher. Flames curling, licking the icy cold air seeking the snowy fluffy flakes and their coolness. Quilt was pieced using my free cutting and piecing method for the flames. Snowflakes were paper pieced and background used a watercolor technique. Pieced border has an optical illusion "window frame." Embellished with RazzleDazzle® and 55,000 crystals.

#8838 - Fantasy in Lace ©

82 in x 88 in
Winner of $1,000.00 for Excellence In Machine Quilting
Sponsored by Moore's Sewing Center

Entered by Mary S Buvia (Greenwood, IN)
Made by Mary S Buvia
Quilted by Mary S Buvia
Started in 2008, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original art of husband Robert Buvia
Artist statement: "Fantasy in Lace" © is a quilted medium from my husband's original acrylic painting (one of my favorites). Pattern, fabric selection, color decisions, and all workmanship including the original "lace" quilting designs, by maker.

#8925 - Vases

82 in x 83 in
Winner of $1,000.00 for Excellence in Hand Quilting
Sponsored by Robert Kaufman Co.

Entered by Suzanne Marshall (Clayton, MO)
Made by Suzanne Marshall
Quilted by Suzanne Marshall
Started in 2006, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Maker's original design
Artist statement: A quilt containing vases full of flowers features different hand quilting designs in each block. The patterns are known as "tilings" and each have their own mathematical equation which, of course, I didn't understand!

#8806 - Snapshot: Shannon's Bantam

63 in x 45 in
Winner of $1,000.00 for Outstanding Art Quilt
Sponsored by SewBatik

Entered by Denise T Havlan (Plainfield, IL)
Made by Denise T Havlan
Quilted by Denise T Havlan
Started in 2005, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: The quilt took 4 years to complete due to family issues and a move. When I did work on it, the time was sublime -- I immersed myself into the process.

#8959 - "Really 'Wild' Flowers!"

56 in x 54 in
Winner of $1,000.00 for Outstanding Innovative Quilt
Sponsored by Michael Miller Fabrics

Entered by Sharon L Schlotzhauer (Colorado Springs, CO)
Made by Sharon L Schlotzhauer
Quilted by Sharon L Schlotzhauer
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original
Artist statement: An original design including the 3-dimensional open-center "flowers." The background threadwork is done in waves of varied size, design, and density to add interest and texture to this bright and bold-colored whimsical quilt!

#8943 - Remembrance

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

Entered by Dawn Gerber (Hanover, PA)
Made by Dawn Gerber
Quilted by Dawn Gerber
Started in 2003, Finished in 2008
Design basis: C&T's Baltimore Album books; and Karen Kay Buckley class
Artist statement: Remembrance, a visual record of my family's genealogy, was hand appliquéd, hand embroidered, and predominately hand quilted. There is some machine quilting on the buildings, baskets, and birds. The quilt-as-you-go technique was used. The buildings are original designs.

#9028 - Bali Hai

94 in x 94 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 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Claudia Clark Myers
Artist statement: Blocks were paper pieced using silks and cottons, then the entire center and all four corners were pieced together, piped and appliquéd to the background fabric. I then quilted 10,000 yards of metallic thread in a style I call overlay quilting. That is, the stitching provides another separate dimension to the quilt so that the quilting stands on its own.

#9071 - Saffron Offspring

15 in x 15 in
Winner of $750.00 for Best Miniature Quilt
Sponsored by Pellon Consumer Products

Entered by Barbara E Lies (Madison, WI)
Made by Barbara E Lies
Quilted by Barbara E Lies
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original; some motifs adapted from Dover Book by Hoffman
Artist statement: Saffron Offspring is the child of my bed size quilt, Saffron Spring, OCD meets SAD. The center is the same design as the larger quilt but one-sixth the size. Even the Swarovski® crystals and sparklies are one-sixth the size of those on the full size quilt. Saffron Offspring is an attempt to maintain the focus of the central design while playing with the open work I explored in Saffron Spring. Hand and machine embroidery, machine quilting.

#8991 - Instruments of Praise

68 in x 68 in
Winner of $750.00 for Best Wall Quilt
Sponsored by Starr Design Fabrics Inc

Entered by Kathy K Wylie (Whitby, ON Canada)
Made by Kathy K Wylie
Quilted by Kathy K Wylie
Started in 2007, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Inspired by CorelDraw Medieval Clipart, Dover Victorian Stencils
Artist statement: This quilt was inspired by the words of Psalm 150. "Praise him with the trumpet, with the harp and lyre, with tambourine and dancing, with the strings and flute, and with the clash of cymbals. Let everything that has breath, praise the Lord."

#9337 - Something In Red

front view
back view

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

Entered by Linda M Thielfoldt (Troy, MI United States)
Made by Linda M Thielfoldt
Quilted by Linda M Thielfoldt
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original. McCalls 5759; pants my own draft
Artist statement: Red and black silk dupioni fabric, a few beads, a few of my original quilting designs and "Something In Red" was born. I love working with silk and this garment was no exception. The jacket pattern cross over front gave me some really great quilting space. Hobbs Tuscany Silk® batting, Superior Bottom Line® thread.

#8956 - Mendocino Woven Connections

87 in x 64 in
Winner of $500.00 for Best Group Quilt
Sponsored by Red Rooster Fabrics

Entered by Ann Horton (Redwood Valley, CA)
Made by Mendocino Quilt Artists: Ann Horton and 10 others
Quilted by Mendocino Quilt Artists: Ann Horton and 10 others
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Traditional blocks/integrated photo prints
Artist statement: Mendocino Quilt Artists made this group quilt in honor of Mendocino County, California's artistic heritage of Pomo basket makers, Grace Hudson and her paintings of the Pomo people and our quilting history. Photos and images of paintings and baskets used with permission from the Grace Hudson Museum, Ukiah, California.

#9349 - Proud Heritage

27 in x 35 in
Winner of $500.00 for Best Painted Surface
Sponsored by Irena Bluhm Designs

Entered by Patt L Blair (Mt Baldy, CA United States)
Made by Patt Blair
Quilted by Patt Blair
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original. Inspired by photo of subject
Artist statement: Some time back, a young 18 year old named Margie regularly performed Mexican folk dance at the Padua Theater nestled in the foothills of the Angeles Forest in Claremont, California. I thought her to be an elegant representation of her heritage.

#9350 - Winter Hunt

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

Entered by Patt L Blair (Mt Baldy, CA United States)
Made by Patt Blair
Quilted by Patt Blair
Started in 2008, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original
Artist statement: I am fascinated with big cats! It seemed time to showcase this solitary hunter seen throughout North and South America. The mountain lion is known by several names including puma, cougar and panther ... shown here in a determined hunt.

#9088 - Trails in Blue

89 in x 89 in
Winner of $500.00 for Best Quilt from a First Time Entrant
Sponsored by Cozy Quilt Designs

Entered by Sue Jacobsen (Lancaster, CA)
Made by Sue Jacobsen
Quilted by Sue Jacobsen
Started in 2007, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Teton Trail pattern by Marion Bradshaw
Artist statement: This quilt combines log cabin and fan blocks in blues on a background of sparkling white. I loved the contrast of straight versus curves. I machine pieced and quilted it and added trapunto for emphasis.

#9050 - Medea Escaping

102 in x 81 in
Winner of $500.00 for Best Use of Color
Sponsored by Tall Mouse Arts & Crafts

Entered by Marilyn Belford (Chenango Forks, NY)
Made by Marilyn Belford
Quilted by Marilyn Belford
Started in 2008, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original
Artist statement: Medea, a sorceress from ancient mythology, is being pursued by her husband Jason and the Corinthian King Creon, both who intend to kill her. Being a granddaughter of the sun god Helios, she is provided by him with a chariot drawn by a dragon in which to escape. I used no paints.

#9127 - The Quilt Show

107 in x 30 in
Winner of $500.00 for Viewer's Choice
Sponsored by Quilter's Rule
Winner of $500.00 for Judges Choice - Kathy Kansier
Sponsored by Pincushion Boutique

Entered by Laura Peterson (La Quinta, CA)
Made by Laura Peterson
Quilted by Laura Peterson
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original by Laura Peterson
Artist statement: This piece is my homage to quilters everywhere. Like our quilts, we come in all sizes, shapes, colors and categories. Some enjoy straight seams and orderly lives, while others are like crazy quilts, never knowing where the next stitch will go. We're old, we're young, we're somewhere in between . . . we are quilters and that is cause enough to celebrate. (Scale 1:6)

#9066 - Little Stinker

59 in x 39 in
Winner of $500.00 for Judges Choice - Kathy McNeil
Sponsored by Quilters Treasure

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: Original
Artist statement: On a visit to my friend's farm, I took some pictures of some spring lambs and "kids." Tinker, the newest baby goat, stole my heart and was a natural ham for my camera. I knew this picture of his face had to be turned into a quilt.

#9316 - Friendship Circle

61 in x 62 in
Winner of $500.00 for Judges Choice - Katie Pasquini Masopust
Sponsored by Beyond The Reef

Entered by Georgette Kent (Washington, UT United States)
Made by Georgette Kent
Quilted by Corliss Allender
Started in 2007, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original, based on Royal Cross block from Sharyn Craig's class
Artist statement: This quilt was finished after learning Sharyn Craig's technique for the Royal Cross block. The quilting carries the pattern into the background, building on the connecting circles. Our friendship began with quilting and our circle of quilting friends continues to grow.

#9114 - Three Women at the Hilton

40 in x 48 in
Winner of $500.00 for Most Humorous Quilt
Sponsored by Leo9 Textiles

Entered by Pamela Allen (Kingston, ON Canada)
Made by Pamela Allen
Quilted by Pamela Allen
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original
Artist statement: Here are my two friends and I as we enjoy every minute of our time at the Houston Quiltfest in 2008. In the hotel we could sip wine, put up our aching feet, and talk about the great art we had seen that day.

#8982 - Twilight on the Dogwood Trail

front view
back view

Winner of $300.00 for Judges Choice - Wearable
Sponsored by Timeless Treasures

Entered by Stephanie Nordlin (Poplar Grove, IL)
Made by Stephanie Nordlin
Quilted by Stephanie Nordlin
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original plus 45 degree diamonds
Artist statement: A night time tour of Paducah's Dogwood Trail includes lighted dogwoods and azaleas under twinkling stars. Hanging diamonds and freemotion dogwood blossoms are quilted into the background. Coat contains hand dyed silk and silk ties, bound buttonholes, machine appliqué and quilting, glass beads and crystals. The lining is ombre dyed silk charmeuse.

#8828 - Color Me High On Life

58 in x 74 in
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Art Abstract
Sponsored by McCall's Quilting

Entered by Karlyn Bue Lohrenz (Billings, MT)
Made by Karlyn Bue Lohrenz
Quilted by Karlyn Bue Lohrenz
Started in 2007, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: It started out as doodles, then flourished with energy...swirls, spirals...life takes directions. I worked with gradations, played with color and values and let the quilt "talk." All I have in my heart at this time flowed here. May you enjoy.

#8856 - Poppy Soliloquy

30 in x 41 in
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Art Naturescape
Sponsored by Honey Run Quilters

Entered by Sandra Leichner (Albany, OR United States)
Made by Sandra Leichner
Quilted by Sandra Leichner
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original
Artist statement: A scene from my garden one afternoon where it appeared a poppy was giving a soliloquy on its beauty to all the flora and fauna that surrounded it. Hand appliqué, embroidery and only a small subtle touch of colored pencil on the bird.

#8944 - The Geisha and the Serving Girl

44 in x 70 in
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Art People
Sponsored by Cheri's Crystals

Entered by Claudia Clark Myers (Duluth, MN)
Made by Claudia Clark Myers and Marilyn Badger
Quilted by Marilyn Badger
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original inspired by Dover Photo: The Two Japanese Women
Artist statement: I created the drawing for this quilt, building the scene around a photo of the two figures. The intricate design was quilted, including all of the little details, like their toenails, then the quilt was hand painted, using a combination of Seta Shimmers®, Lumiere® and Steward Gill® fabric paints. So, it actually is a wholecloth quilt that has been painted -- with a border.

#9173 - Swan Lake

51 in x 37 in
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Art Pictorial
Sponsored by A Very Special Collection

Entered by Grace J Errea (Laguna Niguel, CA)
Made by Grace J Errea
Quilted by Grace J Errea
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Maker's original design
Artist statement: Cotton fabrics and thread. Machine appliqué with trapunto technique used in the cattails. Machine quilted. Imagine a beautiful bird swimming in the moonlight. This quilt's inspiration is two-fold. My latest visit to the zoo where I took lots of pictures of many inspiring animals, the swan being one of them, and the fabric that I found and used for the background. The two just seemed to fit together.

#8858 - Floral Fantasy

79 in x 79 in
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Innovative, Large, Mixed
Sponsored by Phillips Fiber Art

Entered by Molly Y Hamilton-McNally (Tehachapi, CA)
Made by Molly Y Hamilton-McNally
Quilted by Cindy Seitz-Krug
Started in 2008, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original
Artist statement: This quilt is designed based on 500 year old Chinese porcelain which fascinates me. I used needleturn appliqué and I asked International Home Machine Quilting winner Cindy to quilt it. She used the trapunto technique in her work.

#9194 - Cinnabar and Indigo

77 in x 77 in
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Innovative, Large, Pieced
Sponsored by Custom Creations

Entered by Judy Mathieson (Sebastopol, CA)
Made by Judy Mathieson
Quilted by Judy Mathieson
Started in 2008, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original
Artist statement: Cinnabar is a red-orange mineral used in jewelry and for extracting mercury. Indigo is a colorfast blue dye used in many cultures, here represented by Japanese style textiles. The design was inspired by Italian mosaic floors from the 13th century.

#8845 - Calamari Time

56 in x 45 in
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Innovative, Wall, Appliqué
Sponsored by Quilting Books Unlimited

Entered by Karlyn Bue Lohrenz (Billings, MT)
Made by Karlyn Bue Lohrenz
Quilted by Karlyn Bue Lohrenz
Started in 2008, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: Fiberart is such a wonderful place to be in our lives. From vision to image, every step feels good. I challenged myself on preciseness, working with gradation values in fabric, shading, depth and creativity in free motion quilting. Energy unfolding!

#9099 - White Buffalo Calf Woman Rhapsody

60 in x 60 in
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Innovative, Wall, Mixed
Sponsored by Cheryl Ann's Design Wall

Entered by Janice Potter (Scottsdale, AZ United States)
Made by Janice Potter
Quilted by Janice Potter
Started in 2007, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Ricky Tims Rhapsody Technique
Artist statement: The Lakota ledend of the White Buffalo Calf woman and her promise to bring harmony, balance and spirituality so that all races of man would live in peace was my inspiration. I used machine piecing, appliqué and hand painting with fabric ink for my interpretation.

#9342 - Crazy Sheep

53 in x 49 in
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Innovative, Wall, Other
Sponsored by Material Possessions Studios

Entered by Debora Konchinsky (Breinigsville, PA United States)
Made by Debora Konchinsky
Quilted by Debora Konchinsky
Started in 2008, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original
Artist statement: I designed Woolly Sheep in cottons in 1998 for my company, Critter Pattern Works. The concept for this version of the pattern came together when I combined suiting weight wool, sheep's wool, felting and hand embroidery.

#9055 - My Wyoming Valley

67 in x 67 in
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Innovative, Wall, Pieced
Sponsored by French Connection

Entered by Sherry Reynolds (Laramie, WY United States)
Made by Sherry Reynolds
Quilted by Sherry Reynolds
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original
Artist statement: Tribute to Wyoming and all that it stands for. I took traditional Wyoming Valley Block (upper right) and designed five variations thereof. I design and draft all my own patterns.

#8801 - Mission: Impossible 2

12 in x 12 in
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Miniature
Sponsored by Kona Bay Fabrics

Entered by Kumiko Frydl (Houston, TX)
Made by Kumiko Frydl
Quilted by Kumiko Frydl
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original, using Mariner's Compass pattern
Artist statement: After making a 64 point Mariner's Compass the next challenge was to attempt a compass with 128 points. The 128 compass points required not only meticulous work with fabric but also foundation paper and thread selection.

#8792 - Baltimore Goes to Japan

100 in x 80 in
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Traditional, Large, Appliqué
Sponsored by QuiltSoup

Entered by Georgia Spalding Pierce (Seattle, WA)
Made by Georgia Spalding Pierce
Quilted by Georgia Spalding Pierce
Started in 2007, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Interpretations of copyright free images from Dover Publications
Artist statement: Interpretation of Japanese family crests from Dover Publishing Pictorial Archives. Techniques include needleturned and stuffed appliqué, trapunto, embroidery and machine quilting.

#8851 - Sugar Plum Snowflake

105 in x 105 in
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Traditional, Large, Mixed
Sponsored by Maywood Studio/EE Schenck Company

Entered by Sonia L Kobylarz (Farmington, PA)
Made by Sonia L Kobylarz
Quilted by Sonia L Kobylarz
Started in 2007, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Designed by Karen Phillips Shwallon
Artist statement: Designed to comprise piecing, appliqué, embroidery and quilting designs. I enjoyed seeing this design come to life, especially with the quilting.

#8848 - Indian Summer

67 in x 78 in
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Traditional, Large, Other
Sponsored by Morgan Quality Products

Entered by Jan Hutchison (Sedgwick, KS)
Made by Jan Hutchison
Quilted by Jan Hutchison
Started in 2007, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: Quilting designs are inspired by antique embroidery. Border and center from a 19th Century folkart vest. Inner border from an Elizabethan work. The bright sari-like color of the Indian shot cotton inspired this quilt's name.

#8890 - Dancing Stars

70 in x 100 in
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Traditional, Large, Pieced
Sponsored by Flynn Quilt Frame Co

Entered by Patty Taylor (Palm Desert, CA)
Made by Patty Taylor
Quilted by Patty Taylor
Started in 2008, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Designed by Gerry Taylor (husband) New York Beauty Style
Artist statement: "Dancing Stars" is inspired by an old New York Beauty Quilt, circa 1981. My husband designed this machine pieced/paper pieced quilt to incorporate African indigo fabrics in a patriotic theme accented by my quilting.

#9076 - Autumn Urns

63 in x 63 in
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Traditional, Wall, Appliqué
Sponsored by Amidon Quiltworks

Entered by Mary-Margaret Morton (Ann Arbor, MI United States)
Made by Mary-Margaret Morton
Quilted by Mary-Margaret Morton
Started in 2007, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original
Artist statement: In "Autumn Urns" I wanted to capture the beauty of chrysanthemums in the fall. This is a completely original design. I used a machine blanket stitch over a fused raw edge to appliqué the images, using rayon, polyester, and cotton machine embroidery threads. I added details using hand-guided machine embroidery and hand embroidery. I used my own hand-dyed fabrics, commercial prints and batiks. All quilting was mainly free-motion.

#9075 - April Sunshine

44 in x 44 in
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Traditional, Wall, Mixed
Sponsored by Stuff & Such

Entered by Mary-Margaret Morton (Ann Arbor, MI United States)
Made by Mary-Margaret Morton
Quilted by Mary-Margaret Morton
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original, using Feathered Star and LeMoyne Star
Artist statement: The design of "April Sunshine" started with the feathered star in the center. I used the tulip appliqués to give it a spring feeling. The appliqué was done with a machine blanket stitch over a fused raw edge. I used batiks and some of my own hand-dyed fabrics. All the feather designs were quilted freehand with minimal marking.

#9241 - Betsy Ross Never Imagined This

35 in x 59 in
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Traditional, Wall, Other
Sponsored by The Quilt Cupboard

Entered by Nancy McLerran (Santa Rosa, CA)
Made by Nancy McLerran
Quilted by Nancy McLerran
Started in 2005, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Crazy Quilt, 2002 Sisters Quilt Show Poster "The Patriot's Head"
Artist statement: This started out as a simple, quick project, but turned into a three-year odyssey as I found more complicated stitch combinations from the late 1800's and early 1900's, and then developed my own.

#9274 - Hex Medallion

58 in x 58 in
Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Traditional, Wall, Pieced
Sponsored by SNS Publishing, Inc.

Entered by Norene D Goard (Hendersonville, NC)
Made by Norene D Goard
Quilted by Norene D Goard
Started in 2006, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original
Artist statement: Inspired by an antique quilt in Paducah, this incorporates both hand and machine piecing.

#8844 - Greenbrier #2

front view
back view

Winner of $150.00 for 1st Place: Wearable Art
Sponsored by Monica's Quilt and Bead Creations

Entered by M Gayle Wallace (Taylor, LA)
Made by M Gayle Wallace
Quilted by M Gayle Wallace
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Purrfection Jacket Pattern; McCalls Pants
Artist statement: Thai silk was used to create a one of a kind jacket and pants outfit. Designs from a Dover book were enlarged and used for trapunto designs. Hand stitched beads were added to highlight design elements.

#9143 - Rose Mandala I

45 in x 45 in
Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Art Abstract
Sponsored by McCall's Quilting

Entered by Anne Lullie (Lake in the Hills, IL)
Made by Anne Lullie
Quilted by Anne Lullie
Started in 2008, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original
Artist statement: This series expresses much of my experience acquired on my quiltmaking journey. Cotton and silk hand-dyed fabric, raw edge fusible appliqué, and machine quilted (home sewing machine) with cotton and rayon thread.

#9331 - Beside the Still Waters

88 in x 44 in
Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Art Naturescape
Sponsored by Honey Run Quilters

Entered by Pat Durbin (Eureka, CA)
Made by Pat Durbin
Quilted by Pat Durbin
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original
Artist statement: This is one of my favorite places - where I waterskied when young. I asked my husband to take a panorama shot. We put three pictures together to get the whole lagoon. Painted sky and water; appliqué with heavy thread-work; mosaic foreground and thread-play motifs. Tulle overlay - multiple layers on water area. Fun and challenging.

#9112 - Ladies Doing Lunch - Egypt 1125 B.C.

56 in x 48 in
Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Art People
Sponsored by Cheri's Crystals

Entered by Pamela Allen (Kingston, ON Canada)
Made by Pamela Allen
Quilted by Pamela Allen
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original
Artist statement: I am exploring the matter of style as it occurs throughout art history. On the other hand, I wanted to make the subject universal and contemporary. I can imagine those elegant Egyptian women meeting for lunch in the same way we do today!

#9199 - The Three Faces of Eve

64 in x 29 in
Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Art Pictorial
Sponsored by A Very Special Collection

Entered by Sandy Curran (Newport News, VA)
Made by Sandy Curran
Quilted by Sandy Curran
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original
Artist statement: No one is exactly what they seem. Your prim friend laughs heartily at a raunchy joke; a bigoted remark from your deeply religious friend; true kindness from a supposed enemy. My own hand dyes.

#8945 - Hell Freezes Over

76 in x 86 in
Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Innovative, Large, Mixed
Sponsored by Phillips Fiber Art

Entered by Claudia Clark Myers (Duluth, MN)
Made by Claudia Clark Myers and Marilyn Badger
Quilted by Marilyn Badger
Started in 2008, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Split Lemoyne Feathered Star
Artist statement: When I drafted this funky version of a machine-appliquéd Feathered Star, it looked sort of like flames, so I added paper-pieced ice for balance. Marilyn fused the sheer icicles on and machine quilted the flames and ice. My husband named the quilt.

#8906 - Dark Side of the Moon

72 in x 80 in
Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Innovative, Large, Pieced
Sponsored by Custom Creations

Entered by Kathleen Harmon (Pioneer, CA)
Made by Kathleen Harmon
Quilted by Cheryl Ehlman
Started in 2005, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Strips 'n Curves, Anelie Belden Retreat
Artist statement: Black and white strips and curves, incorporating a Mariners Compass, New York Beauty and Concentric Star that creates a celestial theme that's "out of this world."

#8918 - The Legend of Guimar

44 in x 62 in
Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Innovative, Wall, Appliqué
Sponsored by Quilting Books Unlimited

Entered by Suzanne Marshall (Clayton, MO)
Made by Suzanne Marshall
Quilted by Suzanne Marshall
Started in 2007, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original
Artist statement: The quilt is adapted from a 17th Century Norwegian tapestry that depicts the Legend of Guimar, the knight who shot a deer but whose arrow returned to injure the hunter.

#9280 - Garden Party

60 in x 60 in
Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Innovative, Wall, Mixed
Sponsored by Cheryl Ann's Design Wall

Entered by Linda MacDougall (Murrieta, CA)
Made by Linda MacDougall
Quilted by Linda MacDougall
Started in 2008, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original
Artist statement: Designed using Electric Quilt® software, I had a lot of fun creating whimsical flowers and auditioning different border designs. Originally meant to be a quick and easy project, I ended up spending many hours doing the appliqué by hand instead of by machine as I had originally planned.

#9160 - Flor de la Mar

62 in x 62 in
Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Innovative, Wall, Other
Sponsored by Material Possessions Studios

Entered by Mrs. Lisa Jenni (Redmond, WA United States)
Made by Lisa R Jenni
Quilted by Lisa R Jenni
Started in 2007, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Log Cabin blocks with trapunto
Artist statement: After travels to Lisbon, Portugal, I became fascinated by the early navigators. Many of these ships never returned. The Flor de la Mar was on its way home, full with treasures and slave girls, taken from Malacca (today's Malaysia). It ran into a storm near the coast of eastern Sumatra and sank. The crew was saved, but not the slaves. Custom stencils and oil sticks for letters and objects, blue pencil scroll work.

#9281 - Fall New York Beauty

60 in x 70 in
Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Innovative, Wall, Pieced
Sponsored by French Connection

Entered by Candy Brown (Georgetown, CA)
Made by Candy Brown
Quilted by Candy Brown
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Karen Stone
Artist statement: I wanted an array of fall colors displayed in this quilt. My goal was to showcase intense colors with a deep black as accent.

#8924 - Mini Feathers

16 in x 16 in
Winner of $100.00 for 2nd 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 2009
Design basis: Original
Artist statement: Miniature wholecloth quilt, my original design. Fabric is 55% cotton and 45% silk, Hobbs wool batting and YLI silk thread. Quilted on my Bernina using free motion quilting.

#9317 - Birds and Roses

85 in x 85 in
Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Traditional, Large, Appliqué
Sponsored by QuiltSoup

Entered by Pat Peters (Hurricane, UT)
Made by Pat Peters
Quilted by Pat Peters
Started in 2007, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Birds & Roses by Margaret Docherty, AQS
Artist statement: I loved this pattern, it reminded me of an English country garden. I used all batiks, and there are 21 pieces in each rose.

#8929 - Four Seasons of Wonderment

88 in x 88 in
Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Traditional, Large, Mixed
Sponsored by Maywood Studio/EE Schenck Company

Entered by Gay Joyner (Big Bear Lake, CA United States)
Made by Gay Joyner
Quilted by Lynette Harlan
Started in 2007, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Pattern: Baskets, Baskets, Fruit and Flowers
Artist statement: "Four Seasons of Wonderment" is colorful and bright, reminds me of the wonderful four seasons in Big Bear Lake, my home. It took me two years (part time) to hand appliqué. Lynette's quilting brought life and excitement to the quilt.

#9183 - Hearts and Flowers

72 in x 72 in
Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Traditional, Large, Other
Sponsored by Morgan Quality Products

Entered by Terri Doyle (Gilbert, AZ)
Made by Terri Doyle
Quilted by Terri Doyle
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original
Artist statement: The inspiration for this quilt came from the hand quilting patterns by Elise Campbell.

#9016 - Crowning Glory

75 in x 95 in
Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Traditional, Large, Pieced
Sponsored by Flynn Quilt Frame Co

Entered by Julie Lambert (Erlanger, KY)
Made by Julie Lambert
Quilted by Julie Lambert
Started in 2008, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Antique Quilt
Artist statement: This is a replication of an 1830's quilt owned by the Dinsmore House of Boone County, KY. The block is a variation of Star of Sweden. Machine pieced and quilted on a Bernina 1260. It took two days to piece/appliqué 3 blocks. No paper piecing. Approximately 40 hours to machine quilt. Hobb's® Wool Batting and Superior® Threads were used. Masterpiece® for piecing and appliqué. So Fine!® for the quilting.

#9104 - Bluebird's Piece O' Cake

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

Entered by Erin Russek (Louisville, CO United States)
Made by Erin Russek
Quilted by Karen DoVala
Started in 2007, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Blocks by Piece O' Cake
Artist statement: The quilt is a collection of various Piece O' Cake® patterns combined with Erin's design for the center medallion and border. The quilting complements the design and adds its own beauty.

#8984 - Sweet Scents at Sunrise

60 in x 60 in
Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Traditional, Wall, Mixed
Sponsored by Stuff & Such

Entered by Mary Kay Davis (Sunnyvale, CA)
Made by Mary Kay Davis
Quilted by Mary Kay Davis
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original
Artist statement: I created this quilt to bring sunshine into my house after a dreary winter.

#8931 - Winter Wonderland

68 in x 74 in
Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Traditional, Wall, Other
Sponsored by The Quilt Cupboard

Entered by Gay Joyner (Big Bear Lake, CA United States)
Made by Gay Joyner
Quilted by Lynette Harlan
Started in 2007, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Pattern: Crabapple Hill
Artist statement: I marked the snowmen with a red pen. On the last motif, I accidently dropped a little bit of water on the embroidery, the red ran. I was frantic! I washed each piece in OxiClean® and the red came out. I was saved. I machine quilted the stars.

#9001 - Calendula

68 in x 68 in
Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Traditional, Wall, Pieced
Sponsored by SNS Publishing, Inc.

Entered by Ms. Mary C Schroeder (North Bend, OR United States)
Made by Ms. Mary C Schroeder
Quilted by Ms. Mary C Schroeder
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Double Feathered Star
Artist statement: Double Feathered Star hand drafted using technique from Marsha McCloskey's book, "Feathered Star Quilt Blocks I." The rest of quilt was designed in EQ6 for block choices, placement and color scheme on custom quilt setting.

#9003 - Bluebird of Happiness

front view
back view

Winner of $100.00 for 2nd Place: Wearable Art
Sponsored by Monica's Quilt and Bead Creations

Entered by Summerset Banks (Northfield, NH)
Made by Summerset Banks
Quilted by Summerset Banks
Started in 2008, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Vogue Couturier #190
Artist statement: This 1950's ensemble made from vintage patterns is dedicated to my good friend Vicki. Techniques used include: machine quilting, decorative machine stitching, couture strap seams, wood burning tool cut flowers, hand appliqué and hand beadwork.

#9116 - Nature's Dance

30 in x 32 in
Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Art Abstract
Sponsored by McCall's Quilting

Entered by Renee Gannon (Ukiah, CA United States)
Made by Renee Gannon
Quilted by Renee Gannon
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original
Artist statement: Four mordants and four natural dyes yielded sixteen pieces of silk that danced and cried out to become a quilt. Machine pieced, raw-edge hand appliquéd onto silk noil, hand quilted with silk buttonhole twist and hand beaded.

#9017 - Walk in the Woods

54 in x 54 in
Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Art Naturescape
Sponsored by Honey Run Quilters

Entered by Linda Hibbert (Loveland, CO)
Made by Linda Hibbert
Quilted by Linda Hibbert
Started in 2008, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original, all my original paper pieced patterns and set.
Artist statement: "Walk in the Woods" invites you to linger on the pathway, hear the noises and smell the woodsy fragrance of a spring walk in nature. Enjoy the thread illustration which might just be my favorite part. Using a wild and free motion with my partner longarm, I can enhance various pieced elements and continue to intrigue you!

#8926 - Grandmother's Legacy

43 in x 57 in
Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Art People
Sponsored by Cheri's Crystals

Entered by Gail Thomas (Vernon, BC Canada)
Made by Gail Thomas
Quilted by Gail Thomas
Started in 2008, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Maker's original design
Artist statement: Early before church on Sunday morning in the 1950's the sisters still in their pajamas are receiving their first of many sewing lessons.

#9197 - Close Encounter

39 in x 52 in
Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Art Pictorial
Sponsored by A Very Special Collection

Entered by Lauretta Crites (Glendora, CA)
Made by Lauretta Crites
Quilted by Lauretta Crites
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original
Artist statement: This quilt was created for a guild "challenge." I used my son for the model, inspired by a family vacation to Hawaii a couple of years ago where we had a wonderful time snorkeling.

#9031 - Wings & Feathers

88 in x 105 in
Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Innovative, Large, Mixed
Sponsored by Phillips Fiber Art

Entered by Mark Sherman (Coral Springs, FL)
Made by Mark Sherman
Quilted by Mark Sherman
Started in 2008, Finished in 2009
Design basis: "Designs for Coloring: Butterflies" by Ruth Heller
Artist statement: Turned edge machine appliqué. Machine pieced, long arm quilted (original quilting patterns), machine trapunto. All hand dyed fabrics, hand marbled, shibori fabric including the quilt back by artist. Over 3,000 hours to complete.

#9187 - Shooting Stars

86 in x 86 in
Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Innovative, Large, Pieced
Sponsored by Custom Creations

Entered by Birgit Schueller (Riegelsberg Germany)
Made by Birgit Schueller
Quilted by Birgit Schueller
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original
Artist statement: Imagine the fireworks in the night of New Year's Eve in a cold, crystal clear night! I've tried to capture the exploding fireworks and the released sparkling stars. Threads in numerous shades from creme over yellow, orange, pink to dark red complement the color gradation from the fabrics used and more than 20,000 hotfix crystals reflect the light, making the quilt seem to glow from within.

#9289 - Breakfast Ti

24 in x 44 in
Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Innovative, Wall, Appliqué
Sponsored by Quilting Books Unlimited

Entered by Dianna Grundhauser (Makawao, HI United States)
Made by Dianna Grundhauser
Quilted by Dianna Grundhauser
Started in 2008, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original
Artist statement: Inspired by the colorful variegated ti leaf plants growing in my back yard, this quilt features luscious hand-dyed silk charmeuse. The glowing background reminds me of a sunrise, which is how I came upon the name. It is machine quilted with silk and polyester threads to match the luminosity of the fabric.

#8894 - Mug Shots

49 in x 49 in
Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Innovative, Wall, Mixed
Sponsored by Cheryl Ann's Design Wall

Entered by Becky Kelher (Cañon City, CO United States)
Made by Becky Kelher
Quilted by Becky Kelher
Started in 2007, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original
Artist statement: The appliqués were derived from self-portrait cartoons representing members of my appliqué group "Cluck & Chuckle" - hence, the chicken motifs.

#8873 - Saguaro Familia

75 in x 61 in
Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Innovative, Wall, Other
Sponsored by Material Possessions Studios

Entered by Lauren Strach (St. Joseph, MI)
Made by Lauren Strach
Quilted by Lauren Strach
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: This hand-dyed and pieced background, reminiscent of the desert and red rocks, dramatically frames a story of a family of cacti, mother and child. The main cacti are pieced, then embellished with paint, hand stitching, and beadwork. Additional cacti are created with hand-dyed cheesecloth, decorative fabrics and machine threadwork.

#9292 - New York Beauties

53 in x 37 in
Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Innovative, Wall, Pieced
Sponsored by French Connection

Entered by Dianne Kane (Portland, OR United States)
Made by Dianne Kane
Quilted by Dianne Kane
Started in 2003, Finished in 2008
Design basis: New York Beauty paper pieced blocks
Artist statement: Several years after I started this quilt, I finally decided what I wanted the border to look like. Then it took a few more years to decide that I was ready to transfer the quilting design from my head onto the quilt.

#8971 - Emiline

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

Entered by Pat Kuhns (Lincoln, NE)
Made by Pat Kuhns
Quilted by Pat Kuhns
Started in 2007, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original
Artist statement: This miniature was inspired by a bed size antique quilt. I challenged myself to draft the pattern in miniature. The floating LeMoyne stars measure only 1-1/4 inches. Needle-turn appliqué was used on the moons.

#8900 - Chocolate Baltimore Bunnies

85 in x 85 in
Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Traditional, Large, Appliqué
Sponsored by QuiltSoup

Entered by Julee Prose (Ottumua, IA)
Made by Julee Prose
Quilted by Julee Prose
Started in 2008, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Baltimore Bunnies pattern, Bunny Hill Designs, 2006
Artist statement: I made several changes in the pattern: the sashings and outside borders and color choices. Check out the label which is appliquéd and quilted into it. Wool Batting.

#9358 - Flowers all a Bloomin'

85 in x 110 in
Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Traditional, Large, Mixed
Sponsored by Maywood Studio/EE Schenck Company

Entered by Joyce Woodall (Red Bluff, CA)
Made by Joyce Woodall
Quilted by Cherie Shaeffer
Started in 2008, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Bee Creative's pattern: Flowers all a Bloomin'
Artist statement: Flowers all a Bloomin' was a hand picked, hand dyed, hand design for quilting, a quilt demanding attention and a piece of art that entrances the viewer. Keep looking! You'll find Cherie's secret garden of quilting that completes this machine appliqué masterpiece.

#9270 - Resurrection of Spring

78 in x 78 in
Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Traditional, Large, Other
Sponsored by Morgan Quality Products

Entered by Sharyl L Schlieckau (Loganville, WI United States)
Made by Sharyl L Schlieckau
Quilted by Sharyl L Schlieckau
Started in 2008, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original
Artist statement: Inspired by the subtle color palette of the fabric collection, I wanted to reflect the freshness of a new spring, highlighting Jenny Haskins' embroidery design panels with both computerized and free motion quilting, extensive metallic thread quilting, and piping accented blocks and binding.

#9224 - Stars for Mom

91 in x 91 in
Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Traditional, Large, Pieced
Sponsored by Flynn Quilt Frame Co

Entered by Sharon Vervoort (Vista, CA)
Made by Sharon Vervoort
Quilted by Neta Virgin and Blair Virgin
Started in 2006, Finished in 2008
Design basis: LeMoyne Stars Made Easy by Sharyn Craig, Chitra Publications
Artist statement: This quilt full of gold stars is to honor my mother on her 80th birthday and was inspired by Sharyn Squier Craig's LeMoyne Stars. My mother deserves every gold star on this quilt and more!

#8818 - Flowers Galore

42 in x 52 in
Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Traditional, Wall, Appliqué
Sponsored by Amidon Quiltworks

Entered by Cindy Shoop (Laguna Hills, CA United States)
Made by Cindy Shoop
Quilted by Cindy Shoop
Started in 2008, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Book: Aunt Millie's Garden
Artist statement: I love all the colors. I didn't think I would hand appliqué these blocks; but, when I got into it, I found it relaxing. I like that each block is different and yet the same.

#8938 - Splendor from the Trees

55 in x 55 in
Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Traditional, Wall, Mixed
Sponsored by Stuff & Such

Entered by Joyce Paterson (Ukiah, CA)
Made by Joyce Paterson
Quilted by Joyce Paterson
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Traditional Maltese Star block
Artist statement: The pattern for this quilt came from a 2002 quilt pattern published in Quilters Newsletter. Using Asian style fabrics took the quilt in a very different direction and the cherry blossom branches came from a book of Asian wisdom. On the page with the blossoms is a quote from Thich Nhat Hanh which refers to the interconnectedness of all things. Isn’t that the way with quilts?

#8892 - Crazy Diamonds

59 in x 77 in
Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Traditional, Wall, Other
Sponsored by The Quilt Cupboard

Entered by Betty Pillsbury (Middleburgh, NY)
Made by Betty Pillsbury
Quilted by Betty Pillsbury
Started in 2008, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Traditional pattern "Crazy Quilt"
Artist statement: From construction to embroidery, every stitch is by hand. The quilt is hand tied. Inspired by an antique crazy quilt, I wanted to make a modern version.

#9009 - Stars Illuminate the Night

60 in x 60 in
Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Traditional, Wall, Pieced
Sponsored by SNS Publishing, Inc.

Entered by Mary C Dyer (Flagstaff, AZ)
Made by Mary C Dyer
Quilted by Mary C Dyer
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Twosey-Foursey Quilts book and class by Cathy Wierzbicki
Artist statement: I started this quilt in a Road2CA class January 2008. My inspiration was the cheddar and brown fabrics I found while on vacation the previous summer. I enrolled for the class and knew I would use those fabrics. Triangles and flying geese were just fun to make as I loved working with the fabrics and seeing each unique star form. I finished the quilt as soon as I was back home again and once quilted, it became one of my favorites.

#9186 - Chocolate Orange Cocktail

front view
back view

Winner of $50.00 for 3rd Place: Wearable Art
Sponsored by Monica's Quilt and Bead Creations

Entered by Birgit Schueller (Riegelsberg Germany)
Made by Birgit Schueller
Quilted by Birgit Schueller
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Dress: Lekala 5203; jacket: Burda 7705 (both patterns adapted)
Artist statement: Another yummy cocktail is on the menu! The sparkling etui-style burnt orange dress is featuring a flock of flying geese flying south - sort of! The dress is accompanied by a short jacket in chocolate brown featuring a complementary line of geese. As a stylish accessory containing the wearer's party necessities comes a creme-colored clutch. Lots of crystals add to the sparkling appearance!

#8869 - Constellation of the Deer

68 in x 53 in
Winner of Honorable Mention: Art, Abstract

Entered by Paulette Landers (Springville, CA)
Made by Paulette Landers
Quilted by Paulette Landers
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: I wrote a story about a musician from outerspace and thought "someday I will make a quilt about her." I drew a mythical deer and thought, "someday I will make a quilt about it." Then it occurred to me that the musician and the deer belonged in the same quilt!

#8979 - Sentinel

50 in x 58 in
Winner of Honorable Mention: Art, Naturescape

Entered by Lois Stelzer (San Gabriel, CA)
Made by Lois Stelzer
Quilted by Lois Stelzer
Started in 2008, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original
Artist statement: Sentinel was constructed primarily with appliqué including thread painting pieces. The tree trunk and branches are bias tubing.

#9228 - Badlands

46 in x 36 in
Winner of Honorable Mention: Art, People

Entered by Carol Ann Sinnreich (Lawton, OK)
Made by Carol Ann Sinnreich
Quilted by Carol Ann Sinnreich
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original
Artist statement: Courage, perseverance, stamina, and luck advanced the American frontier in the 1800's. This portrait illustrates the desolate nature of the land and the strength of the man who is surveying the harsh reality.

#8981 - Christmas Eve ABCs

66 in x 62 in
Winner of Honorable Mention: Art, Pictoral

Entered by Cathy Wiggins (Macon, NC)
Made by Cathy Wiggins
Quilted by Cathy Wiggins
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original
Artist statement: This is the next quilt in my "just for fun" series of quilts. I love adding the 3-D items and all of the embellishments. It was truly a challenge to find a way to include something beginning with each letter of the alphabet. Can you find them all?

#8875 - Santa Cruz Crosses

54 in x 70 in
Winner of Honorable Mention: Innovative, Wall Appliqué

Entered by Vicki Hughes (Yucaipa, CA)
Made by Vicki Hughes
Quilted by Lynette Harlyn
Started in 2008, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Book: The Quilted Cross, J. Michael Watts; folded fabric, R. Kim
Artist statement: Pattern reduced by 20%. Cherrywood fabric used for suede look. Vertical sashing is continuous prairie points opened. Crystals, beads, jewelry and buttons used to embellish. Many are personal treasures such as belt Conchos.

#8799 - Yo-Yo 2: Trip Around the World

36 in x 36 in
Winner of Honorable Mention: Innovative, Wall, Other

Entered by Helen Remick (Seattle, WA United States)
Made by Helen Remick
Quilted by Helen Remick
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Trip around the world and yo-yo technique
Artist statement: This is the second quilt in a series exploring non-traditional uses of the yo-yo technique and inspired by the names of yo-yo tricks and quilt blocks. In this case, round yo-yos have contrasting fabrics fused to the middle, and the yo-yos are incompletely closed. The yo-yos are tacked to a single layer backing fabric.

#8796 - Reaching for the Brass Ring

45 in x 42 in
Winner of Honorable Mention: Innovative, Wall, Pieced

Entered by Pat Kumicich (Naples, FL United States)
Made by Pat Kumicich
Quilted by Pat Kumicich
Started in 2008, Finished in 2008
Design basis: Original design
Artist statement: What our soldiers are fighting for!

#8834 - Enchanted

16 in x 16 in
Winner of Honorable Mention: Miniature

Entered by Jane Holihan (Walworth, NY)
Made by Jane Holihan
Quilted by Jane Holihan
Started in 2008, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Original
Artist statement: This hand appliquéd quilt features flowers, birds, butterflies, a ladybug, and 2" cherubs. It is an original design, and the hand quilting designs are enhanced with trapunto.

#9312 - Flora Elena

91 in x 91 in
Winner of Honorable Mention: Traditional, Large, Appliqué

Entered by Doris Morelock Hendrickson (Basehor, KS)
Made by Doris Morelock Hendrickson
Quilted by Theresa Ward
Started in 2007, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Kathy Delaney "Pots de Fleurs" by Kansas City Star Books
Artist statement: The blocks in this quilt began as a "Block of the Month" and are all hand appliquéd. It was beautifully quilted by Theresa Ward.

#9128 - Reel Starz!

74 in x 91 in
Winner of Honorable Mention: Traditional, Large, Pieced

Entered by Gail Hansen (Temecula, CA)
Made by Gail Hansen
Quilted by Judy Woodworth
Started in 2008, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Judy Martin's Shakespeare in the Park pattern
Artist statement: Started at my 2008 Annual Nebraska family “Quiltathon,” my color wash project utilizes hundreds of fabrics. Beautifully enhanced with Judy Woodworth’s quilting and color washed binding, it exemplifies my love of color and family.

#8896 - Roseville

51 in x 55 in
Winner of Honorable Mention: Traditional, Wall, Appliqué

Entered by Ingrid Fullard (Georgetown, TX)
Made by Ingrid Fullard
Quilted by Leslie Sparks
Started in 2008, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Pattern: Roseville, Maggie Walker, Timeless Treasures
Artist statement: I have been collecting Roseville Pottery for many years, so this is a very special quilt for my husband and me. I started the quilt in May 2008 and finished the top in March 2009. This was not a kit as I used all of my own fabrics.

#9220 - Hearts of Love from Sharon to Sharyn

66 in x 66 in
Winner of Honorable Mention: Traditional, Wall, Mixed

Entered by Janie Schott (Green Valley, AZ)
Made by Janie Schott
Quilted by Janie Schott
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Maker's Original Design
Artist statement: This quilt was made for Sharyn Craig's 2009 Challenge. Rules: black, neutral and one other color and a visible appliquéd circle on the front. The design is my original, but the center is from "My Heart Strings" by Sharon Schamber.

#8936 - Just Bead It - My Tribute to Michael Jackson

front view
back view

Winner of Honorable Mention: Wearable

Entered by Dr. Kathy K Knapp (Belpre, OH United States)
Made by Dr. Kathy K Knapp
Quilted by Dr. Kathy K Knapp
Started in 2009, Finished in 2009
Design basis: Butterick#5142, New Look#6736
Artist statement: Jacket consists of free-motion quilting, pieced patchwork, embellished hand-beading with antique gold end-cap and daisy spacer jewelry hardware, 14K gold glitter thread machine embroidery, fusible appliqué inspired by Kaufman fabrics, and double beaded yo-yos. The jacket peplum is constructed from 2400 2” squares; and dress from 1014 2" squares. The “white glove” symbolizes MJ who continues to inspire innovation in the arts.

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