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Harlequin

Helen Downie

Machine pieced. Machine quilted by Deb Cimaglio. Almost all the fabrics in a collection of black-and-whites were used in this quilt patterned after the fancy dress of Court Jesters and Harlequins. Super quilting by Deb Cimaglio.

Pomegranate #1

Sylvia Dresser

Fuse hand dyed fabric, embellished with beads and hand embroidery. I have always loved pomegranates. Symbolic in many cultures, they are also now said to have health benefits. My mouth waters at the sight of this one!

Blazing Star

Karen Dunham

This blazing star was machine pieced and machine quilted. My Blazing Star was a “pandemic project” – completed in a 6 month period in 2020. The beautiful long-arm quilting was done by Sue DiVarco.

The Lantern Quilt

Karen Dunham

Machine pieced lanterns, appliqued to blocks which were then machine sewn. Chinese lanterns have long been a favorite image for quilters. This whimsical quilt was machine quilted by Sue DiVarco.  

Iris Quilt

Karin Dunham

Hand appliqued by blanket stitch over fused pieces; machine quilted. The iris’ upper petals are made of vintage fabrics, blanket stitched around flowers and petals. Machine quilted by Sue DiVarco. Original by Laura Augusta Miller, circa 1950, Nebraska.

Community Jigsaw

Lonnie Dunlap

Machine pieced; machine quilted. I have been a member of Northwestern University Circle Piecemakers for over 10 years. Our group meets monthly to work on quilts which we donate to local organizations, such as, The Harbour, Housing Options in Evanston, Evanston/North Shore YWCA, and Northwestern Settlement House families. When planning for these three quilts, ourContinue reading “Community Jigsaw

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On Wisconsin

Miriam Eisenberg

Machine pieced and quilted. Commercial fabrics. Shows my forever love of my alma mater, University of Wisconsin. Machine quilted by Sally Leed.