IQI – Page 54 – Fine Art of Fiber

Ringing in of Spring
Marilyn Pospishil

Hand applique, hand embroidered, hand quilted. I took a class on dimensional applique from Betty Ekern Suiter. I chose nontraditional fabrics and handquilted the piece like the flowers were on a trellis.

Cherry Pie
Marilyn Pospishil

Hand pieced and hand quilted. I was experimenting with what can be done with two different sized triangles. I loved the cherry fabric and this is what was “born”.

Honoring Those Who Protect Our Freedom
Marilyn Pospishil

Hand pieced and hand quilted using three different kinds of thread. This piece is entirely hand sewn. I used three different colors of thread to highlight the quilting and the dimensional look of the quilt.

In Full Bloom
Marilyn Pospishil-Greve

Hand pieced, hand appliqued, hand quilted, hand embroidered and hand beaded. I had this idea for a contemporary art piece using my new “rushing skills” and my old embroidery skills. This art piece turned out much differently than I originally planned.

A Children’s Playground
Marilyn Pospishil-Greve

Hand embroidered, hand pieced, hand quilted, hand beaded. I embroidered the redwork pattern from Praise Publications of the children in blue. Then I decided to design an environment around them. The design just grew from there.

It Makes My Eyes Dance
Marilyn Pospishil-Greve

Hand pieced and hand quilted. I was perplexed by the people fabric, so I finally put it up and designed this piece with lots of red and black.

Green Apples
Marilyn Pospishil-Greve

Hand pieced and hand quilted. Not a machine stitch on this quilt. I’ve always been drawn to the apple core pattern. After purchasing a new “retro recliner” I needed a “nap quilt” to throw on the couch. All the fabrics came from my stash except one.

Spinning Light
Marilyn Pospishil-Greve

Hand pieced and hand quilted. No machine stitching. Inspired by the grape fabric and playing with two sizes of triangles, I came up with this pattern. Being a beginner quilter I had no idea how difficult it would be to use Insul-Bright as a batting: I broke lots of needles.

The Big Top
Caryl Purdue

Paper pieced with machine embroidery

Rose of Sharon
Helen Caryl Purdue

Fused raw edge applique Quilt as you go technique

Kaffe’s Hot Diamonds
Colette Quigley

Machine pieced and quilted. Quiltology interpretation of Kaffe Fassett’s “Hot Diamonds” quilt. Pieced by Colette Cogley. Quilted by Sally Evanshank/Windy City Quilting.

Dinosaurs and Bricks II
Staci Raymond

This is technically my third quilt using the unusual combination of dinosaurs and bricks. I enjoy exploring the combination of prehistoric and industrial with a bit of whimsy thrown in. The dancing shrimp, bright colors, and shimmery quilting thread make it even more fun.

Broccoli
Staci 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 II
Staci 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.)

Pansies
Staci 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 Squares
Staci 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.)

Windows
Staci 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.)

Money
Staci Raymond

Our guild had a challenge to make a record album size quilt inspired by a song., This is my interpretation of Money by Pink Floyd. (Machine pieced, hand quilting, and beading on the surface.)