The quilts in this category were beautiful and the standard was as high as ever. Traditional patchwork techniques were demonstrated in abundance on each quilt – applique, piecing, hand & machine quilting. Being able to examine the quilts up close, I could see the skill and appreciate the hours of work that went into each and every single stitch. These are the kind of quilts I aspire to make. I am full of admiration for the dedicated needle women who made them. I stopped making large bed quilts in 2011. A change in job and a re-evaluation on life altered my creative journey. I stopped quilting and started embroidery. These wonderful quilts have inspired me to take up the rotary cutter and quarter inch sewing foot once more. I am looking forward to making my new quilt.
Here are my favourite pieces from this catagory. Enjoy.
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| Ladies of the Sea by Jacky Field |
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| Another Sampler by Jean Ball |
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| Dear Jane Seattle to Surrey by Victoria Eyers |
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| Passacaglia in Blues by Asa Holmer |
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| Billings Coverlet Reborn by Lynne Johnson |
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| Madame Butterfly by Edna Marie Nylen |
This stunning Quilt ‘Subtle Differences’ by Kay Bell was the Judges Choice – looks amazing from the back too.
The show was brilliant. I have lots more to share. More Festival of Quilts 2015 posts to follow.
