Improv Quilt

Jennie Gordon

Machine pieced, quilted on domestic machine. I finally got up my nerve to slice and dice a special piece of fabric. I began in the center and worked my way out, adding borders until it was the size I wanted.

Presidential Quilt

Jennie Gordon

Machine piecing, hand applique, long arm quilting. This quilt was made for me at the end of my term as president of IQI. I was very touched to have so many people contribute to it.

Sweet Dreams Always

Marsha Gordon

Original collage-style T-shirt quilt. Machine quilted. It Is a joy to make a quilt that reflects your grandchild’s achievements. Long-arm quilted by Windy City Quilting.

All That Pizazz

Marsha Gordon

This is a fun, improvisational, design-as-you-go technique creating an impression of colorful stained glass windows. (Stitch and flip technique.)

Kaleidoscope

Marsha Gordon

A fun technique with an element of surprise that will inspire anybody’s creativity. Long arm quilting by quilter. (One Block Wonder – uses 6 identical triangles to create a kaleidoscope-like design. The hexagons are then arranged to create the overall quilt design.)

Legacy

Marsha Gordon

Represents a collection of T-shirts from my grandson’s activities and interests during his high school years. Quilted by Windy City Quilting. (Tee shirt quilt.)

Happy Quilt

Jennie Gordon

Paper pieced, machine quilted. Made for IQI’s thirtieth anniversary challenge . It has thirty fabrics and is approximately thirty inches square.