Firecrackers

Harriet Bertsche

Machine pieced using paper piecing. Machine quilted by Sue DiVarco. This quilt was made using Judy Niemeyer’s 4th of July pattern. It is paper pieced and was machine quilted by Sue DiVarco.

Provence

Cynthia Boudreau

Nuno felted merino wool and angora onto chiffon silk with hand spun yarn, beading. Inspired by the flowers in Provence, France, this lovely dress, wrap and fascinator is perfect for a special occasion, particularily for the artistic bride.

Gus

Mary Jo Bowers

Machine pieced & quilted. Most of the images are vintage Japanese scraps.

An Invitation

Joan Bratton

Machine pieced & quilted, beaded, commercial and hand-dyed cottons, silk, mulberry paper Designed as part of a challenge to create a piece 18″ x 24″ with a piece of aqua fabric 8″ up on each side.

Enticement

Joan Bratton

Machine quilted, hand dyed and commercial cottons, silks. Began with a photo of a peony in my garden. Created a pattern. Machine appliqued. Inspired by Melinda Bula.