Hand dyed fabrics, machine pieced, quilted, appliquéd and embroidered, machine lace (figure) and trapunto. All my life I have loved the tactile and visual quality of fabrics. With this quilt I moved past traditional uses to create a piece which communicates the love of the world around us.
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Light is the Color of Life
The Late Summer GardenFlo London
Machine pieced and machine quilted. The inspiration for this quilt was the sunflower fabric which the hexagon blocks are made from. There is a piece of the original quilt on the back of the quilt. The top is composed of 594 equilateral triangles set in a kaleidoscope design.
The Lost RoomGerry Macsai
Fused commercial and hand dyed fabrics, machine quilted. On a trip to France, I came across a deserted building. This quilt was juried into the World Quilt Festival.
Joyful SeaConnie Matheu
Ancient FishConnie Matheu
Rose of a Rising SunConnie Matheu
What Else?Shirley Merritt
Mosaic (broken dishes); machine quilting; dollmaking; beading embellishment. I couldn’t think of anything else to add! Many thanks to workshop teachers: Bonnie Arkin and Robin Atkins.
Hearts Under (Re)ConstructionJane Moore
This quilt was created by children and families at the 2007 good Mourning Bereavement Camp. Children from ages 3-19 participate in the program developed by Rainbow…
Yellow and Blue SamplerCarole Naughton
Machine quilted, hand appliqué, paper piecing. A tribute to my teacher, C. J. Spensley, at Pieceful Hearts who taught me these techniques and gave me the passion to continue quilting.
Miss Sarah’s QuiltCarole Naughton
Machine quilted. This quilt is a tribute to my deep love for my granddaughter Sarah.
Declaration of IntentPatricia Tamandl Niffenegger
Fused, machine pieced, machine quilted. Although Emile Zola (1840-1902) was a French novelist, not a visual artist, I found this quote inspirational in making my textile pieces. My work reflects a love of bright, saturated colors, words as part of the design and a mix of fabric and techniques.
Oriental ReflectionsJim Pilarski
Machine pieced and machine quilted. Pieced by Jim Pilarski. Machine quilted by Paula Rostkowski
Circles #1 – Know When to StopJim Pilarski
Machine pieced and quilted
Colour and Light IValerie Rodelli
Guatemalan & American fabrics, machine quilted and pieced. This piece shows color and design elements. Note secondary designs and depth created by ombre and striped materials. Loosing woven fabrics created a “piecing challenge.”
Yum, Bugs!CeciliaRotter
Machine appliqué and quilting; beading. Won first place in the quilt category of the IQI 2006-7 challenge: “Food, Glorious Food”
Tribute to The Three Gorges, Yangtze River, ChinaLinda Sacia
Hand stitched and painted raw silk of views from photographs of The Three Gorges. The amazing beauty of The Three Gorges area of the Yangtze River has been drastically changed by the implementation of the Three Gorges Dam. I took pictures during a trip prior to the filling of the gorges. this tunic is myContinue reading “Tribute to The Three Gorges, Yangtze River, China
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Vest of Many colorsBirgit B. Scott
Hand-knitted, with crocheted surface embellishment. I love playing with colors and different textures. When the idea for this vest came to me, I dove into my stash and gathered all the yarns I liked. There was no problem with gauge, because I used garter stitch and kniited on the diagonal with the same.
DiamondsAmy Spungen
Machine pieced and quilted. Owned by Holly and Paul Gladd of Potomac, Maryland I designed this quilt using scraps from another project. They appear there as diamond shapes. All the other material came from my fabric stash.