Nostalgia by Linda Wiley of Mathis, Texas was one of my favorites in the 2 person category.
This wonderful Dear Jane quilt reminded me that this quilt is on my "to do in this lifetime" list. (I apologize I didn't get the maker's name-was distracted)
I do not do the "A- word" but I always seem to take pictures of applique quilts. I guess that is Susan Stiff's influence on me. I love using a ticking as a background. (remember this for an after market posting)
This quilt is incredible. Carol Morrissey made it. She has a pattern company, O Carol Designs. I would like to think that I taught her how to quilt many years ago when I worked at the Olde Craft Store, but that is not the case. I am amazed at how people can get this kind of art out of their head and onto cloth.
Another incredible artist that I am mesmerized by is Karen K. Stone. Her use of color is incredible. I can only imagine her fabric stash. There are a couple of her patterns that are also on my "to do in this lifetime" list.
One of the things that Karen does is the tiniest piping that is added along with the binding. I tried to get a close-up of the small gold piping. I admire that she takes the time to do the piping. By the time I get to the binding I am ready to be done.
I believe Piece O' Cake also does this small piping. So with local teachers like Becky & Lynda from Piece O' Cake and Karen Stone, I began to notice the small piping on several quilts.
Then I came to this quilt. Yes .....applique. It was vibrant and cheery and brightened the entire area. Just the perfect quilt to brighten up the day. The most incredible part of the quilt is the binding. It is covered cording (several colors and sizes) made into little semi circles sections. WOWSER!
Running in to some of my old friends.. Jackie you looked fabulous! Olde Green Cupboard was here from Florida. I love watching Katie's locker hook rug demo. (yes on my to do list)Labels: Quilt Shows, Quilts
