Staci Raymond
Machine pieced, machine quilted, hand quilting, beading. From March 2020 to December 2021, I obsessively sewed fabric masks, more than 1,200 of them. I gave them to family, friends, teachers, strangers, donating them everywhere possible. For these two quilts, I limited my fabric choices to these “mask” fabrics. I wanted to make something beautiful fromContinue reading “Coming Out of COVID I
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Staci Raymond
Fabric collage with fusible pellon, machine pieced, machine quilted, surface embellishment. I uncovered fabric collages I had made 30 years ago. I loved the colors and fabrics, but wanted to use them in a new way. I cutthe collage into strips, added other fabrics and gave it new life.
Candace Rich
Machine-embroidered applique, machine quilted. Long arm quilting by Ann Talikka. (Wildflowers by Smith Street Designs)
Candace Rich
Machine-embroidered applique with 50-wt cotton thread on dupioni silk. I fell in love with the intricate stitching and jewel tones of this pattern, purchased a number of years ago, and finally stitched this spring and summer. (Design by Sarah Vedeler)
Candace Rich
Machine-pieced crazy quilt patch of upholstery fabric samples. Beaded embroidery stitches. Embellished with sequins, beads. This piece brings together my passions for quilting, hand embroidery, and beading. Original
Julie Rivera
Hand natural dyed, botanical printed, thermofax, applique photo printed. Embellished with hand embroidery. This piece is in memory of my dad. I combined my own fabric and photography with his necktie, images and words.
Valerie Rodelli
I want to celebrate the lowly overlooked dandelion. I used a copyright-free pattern, thread painting, water soluble stabilizer, as well as beading to embellish my now dimensional Happy Dandelion. (Crazy B’s Group Project)
Valerie Rodelli
Improvisationally pieced with many different techniques. Put many units together to make the whole quilt. Picked a calm colorway to stay focusd with the design. Worked spontaneously, applied design principles. Had a great deal of fun creating this. Longarm quilted by Bobbie Deletske. Original design
Martha Ross-Mockaitis
Handpieced by Martha and long-arm quilted by Sue DiVarco. I really enjoy working with Batik fabric. This was challenging and delightful to make. I love the large graphic image. (“Mirage” pattern by Laurie Shifrin Designs)
