This will be gifted to my personal trainer for her many years of putting up with my lack of coordination, etc. She married last year and I decided that was an appropriate reason to gift her a quilt.
Exhibition Year Archives
Earth’s Tones
FishSarah Ajlouni
I have represented fish as they appear emerging from water, silk scales shimmering and opened eyes.
Butterflies from StripsGretchen M. Alexander
Long arm quilter: Nancy Gonzalez.
Sam’s CatsGretchen M. Alexander
This little quilt is the third iteration for this fabric. Originally the curtains and bedspread for my daughter, Lisa, then it was remade at her son, Sam’s, request. Now the remains have been turned into a small quilt for a possible great grandchild. Long Arm Quilter: Katie Downie.
RamonaMelanie Anderson
My first grandchild, Ramona. The quilt holds both her birthdate (front) and her name (back). Machine pieced and quilted primarily from scraps of charity projects.
Mondrian: BlueMelanie Anderson
My dear neighbor is an interior designer and has given me many scraps and samples. This is a fun way to make them into art. I’ve always wanted to make a “Mondrian quilt” – this is the size to do it.
A Million FridgesMelanie Anderson
A shout out to Lynn Dykstra for her amazing creativity — this is one of her many adaptations of classics that lends itself to leftovers from other projects.
Mondrian: RedMelanie Anderson
I’ve always wanted to make a quilt in the style of Mondrian. These upholstery samples make the perfect tool.
Who? What? Where?Melanie Anderson
I love to participate, hence my finishing this quilt. It was a true challenge, and I don’t necessarily think I rose to the occasion, but it did get DONE.
Garden KaleidoscopeKaren Appleby
I collected fabrics for over 10 years to make a quilt inspired by Paula Nadelstern’s kaleidoscope designs and methods. I constructed the center in concentric layers. Once the central medallion was completed, I wanted to carry the floral design elements into an appliqued border using the same fabrics and colors. The flowers that are representedContinue reading “Garden Kaleidoscope
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Weaver’s Guild Educational WallVarious Artists
Sukkat Shalom 30th Anniversary QuiltCathy Baker
Haporeis Sukkat Shalom means to spread a shelter of peace over us. It was created in the spirit of l’dor v’dor, meaning passing tradition from generation to generation. The tree was fused to background, then students cut, placed and fused each leaf. All who participated signed the back of the quilt.
Garden TruckKim Berry-Rogers
Vintage style retired truck turned flower garden.
Wild FoxgloveKim Berry-Rogers
I wanted this piece to mimic a wild and whimsical foxglove garden!
Salty DaysKim Berry-Rogers
A day at the beach is always a good day!
My Beach BuddyKim Berry-Rogers
This young seagull and I studied each other for quite some time on the beach one morning while watching the sunrise. Custom quilted by Sue Daurio.
Honey and her Big DreamKim Berry-Rogers
I loved making this project. I used some of my favorite fabric pieces and things I had saved for just the right piece as I wanted her to be inspirational. I placed her on a big dream panel so she might look as if she was in her element. Honey Bees are so important toContinue reading “Honey and her Big Dream
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The Bearded IrisKim Berry-Rogers
This project, with its many pieces, took me 5 years to complete. Quilted by Sharon Fisher.