Block piecing with batik fabrics. Machine quilted on a longarm by longarm quilter Barbara Deletzke. This quilt was an exchange block with 2 friends. It is finally quilted & finished after many years.
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Mixed-Media BookValerie Rodelli
Painting, printing, embossing, stitching and all kinds of mixed-media techniques. Hand & machine techniques. A first try at bookmaking. The ideas for the pages were inspired by a class at a CREATE retreat.
Abigail’s GownsMartha Ross-Mockaitis
Machine sewn & quilted. The Civil War is of great interest to me. I love the reproduction fabrics, their patterns and colors. This quilt is my way to honor the women who sacrificed so much on both sides of the war. I wanted to honor the 150th anniversary of the war.
Angle AnticsMartha Ross-Mockaitis
Machine sewn and quilted. Hand crafted batik fabric from Malaysia. Working with this hand made batik fabric was a challenge! The pattern warned that “the design elements will not match up”. I love the energy of the design and the colors created by other artists.
Carol’s Dragon CoatPat Rued
Hand dying, painted shibori, digital printing. The dragon panel was a wall hanging that had been in Carol’s home for years. It had been a gift from her sister. Carol asked that it be used in making a coat that would mark a significant birthday. The challenge was making colors and patterns that would workContinue reading “Carol’s Dragon Coat
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America’s GloryAnita Ruesch
Machine pieced. Custom machine quilted by Donna Derstadt. I proudly display my Flag on national and state holidays outside my home, but wanted one to display in my home that is a constant reminder that our FREEDOM IS NOT FREE and in remembrance to all victims, survivors and rescuers of 9/11. I found this patternContinue reading “America’s Glory
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Jewel Tone Sampler QuiltAnita Ruesch
Machine pieced sample blocks, Paper pieced center and inside corners of medallion. Machine quilted by Maureen Mosher at Quilters Heaven. This sampler quilt has 22 “sample blocks” around the border. Block of the month class and quilt kit was from Quilters Palette using 17 jewel tone fabrics. The center piece was a separate paper piecingContinue reading “Jewel Tone Sampler Quilt
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Green Helmet with vine designPenny Schaubel
Hand sewn hat. Italian felted wool, wool boucle design. Green wool helmet with vine design. Fleece lining.
Italian felted wool helmetPenny Schaubel
Sewn from Italian wool. Felted design. Italian felted wool. Fleece lining.