paper pieced; longarm quilted by Debbie Bookman I saw this quilt in the book “City Quilts” and decided to give it a try – my, that is! I made it half size as the squares are finished one inch.
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Just a JacketJan Sneesby Aaron
machine pieced & quilted I started this in the spring with every intention of completing it for the IQI Challenge. However, rehab for knee replacement surgery did not make it possible to meet the challenge deadline. This is to show everyone that I did complete the challenge project I started.
Hear No Evil, Speak no Evil & See No EvilJan Sneesby Aaron
hand appliqued, embellished, machine quilted This is made with scraps of upholstery velvet, wool, velvet, knit and cotton fabrics. I plan to add it to my collection of snowmen / snowwomen that decorate my home during the holidays.
Mostly AmishJan Aaron
Hand applique, machine pieced, machine quilted by Sarah Evans at Sparklesax Designs. From a block of the month project, this beauty was really brought to life by Sarah Evans’ exquisite quilting. Block of the month kit.
Theo’s QuiltJan Aaron
Machine pieced. Machine quilted by Sarah Evans, Sparklesax Designs. For a special baby boy cousin. Pattern
Happy Birthday to my SisterJan Aaron
Hand applique, machine pieced with piped edge, longarm quilted with rosemaling designs by Sarah Evans, Sparklesax, Designs. Double batted and heavily quilted to focus on Norwegian Rosemaling designs. One section mimics the rosemaling painting of the maker’s late mother, Margaret Sneesby. Pattern and original setting.
Fish Lips’ Bubbles After a Visit to the PompidouJan Aaron
Raw edge fusing, machine quilted. The background fabric for this piece is titled “Fish Lips”, thus the name. The design is an interpretation of a work hanging in the Pompidou, Paris. The colors were chosen to work with the background.
Lattice in Red & BlackJan Aaron
Machine pieced &machine quilted. I made this in a workshop taught by Jim Pilarski, at the IQI Quilt-In. It was started in 2009 and completed early this year. I chose to quilt overlapping circles all over the surface to soften the sharp edges of the latticing.
Puzzle the SquareJan Aaron
Machine pieced; machine quilted by Sally Evanshank, Windy City Quilting. I wanted to use blue and brown to make a contemporary quilt. It is a gift for a young friend. She has yet to see or get it. It was chosen to hang in a recent show at the Hinsdale Art Center.