Using a collection of Asian inspired fabrics gathered through the years, the pattern called to me. (Machine pieced pattern from Quiltmaker magazine. Machine quilting by Windy City Quilting.)
Exhibition Year Archives
Too Koi to Count
Snowball CandyAmy Parker
I almost always begin a project because there are particular fabrics I want to use. Here I started with Cherrywood hand dyes and a set of batiks I received as a gift. (Machine pieced and longarm quilted by me.)
Summer BreezeBarbara Peterson
This was a mystery quilt from GEL Design Mystery Quilts. The mystery was entitled Elemental. I chose fabric from the Weather Report Line. Some of the designs were challenging. I pieced the front and back and Barb Jolley was the longarmer. (Machine quilted, the back is my own design.)
Arizona CallingBeth Polonsky
It is great to take a class and have everything in your stash. Old fabrics mixed well with new and a textured piece from a class many years ago. (Machine sewn and quilted. Fused. Textured.)
BroccoliStaci Raymond
I was drawn to the quirkiness of making a broccoli quilt. To bead and make broccoli ornate was a funny contrast to the basic vegetable. The center broccoli medallion dictated the color scheme for this quilt. (Machine pieced, hand quilted, hand beading and buttons on the surface, Incorporated found quilt squares.)
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish IIStaci Raymond
This was the second of a three part series of quilts inspired by the book “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish”. It also references my study of African American strip quilts. (Machine pieced and hand tied.)
PansiesStaci Raymond
This is my idea of an improvisational medallion quilt. The colors in the center pansies square influenced the scrap color choices in the quilt. The bright colors and flowers remind me of summer. (Machine pieced, hand quilted, hand beading and buttons on the surface.)
Untitled II with Red SquaresStaci Raymond
I like repurposing fabrics. Some squares were from a favorite pair of pants, a shirt and other clothing items. I enjoy using vibrant colors and interesting combinations for an unexpected result. (Machine pieced and hand tied.)
WindowsStaci Raymond
I am process oriented when I quilt and don’t have the end result in mind. I like the random and slightly unbalanced feel of the squares. The rainbow grid structure helps to create windows or vignettes. (Machine pieced, hand quilted and hand beading on the surface.)