I love the Houston Quilt Festival and all of the quilt exhibits. One of my favorite pieces this year was made by Peter Haywood. He is a quilter from the UK now residing in Javea, Alicaste, Spain. Peter’s quilt entitled “White Holes” won the Koala Studios Master Award for Innovative Artistry. When I first saw it, it took my breath away.
Here is a close up
I thought the quilt was pieced, at first. But, on closer inspection and speaking with Peter, I learned it was interwoven strips of interlining covered with fused pieces of fabric. The piece was inspired by the art of Victor Vasarely and is AMAZING!!
Janet Stone of Overland Park, Kansas, who won Best of Show, also won First Place in the Merit Quilting Machine for her quilt “No L”
“Ad Libbing”, a wonderful modern quilt, was created when Lora and Linda made blocks. Lora Douglas then pieced the top and Linda Hungerford quilted it. They are from The Villages in Florida.
Great quilting!
The following Modern Quilt entitled “Pixels”, was pieced and quilted by Ashley Nickels, daughter of Sue Nickels.
I love greens and Ashley’s color choices were fabulous.
Nancy Rehab of Ward, Co received a second place in the Merit Quilting Machine for this exquisite piece, “Tea for Two”.
“Long Winter Flower Basket Sampler” by Eileen Daniels of Brodhead, WI was awarded First Place – Embellished. To find out more about Eileen, visit her website http://danielsstudios.com/
“Little Pumpkin” by Maria Elkins of Beaver Creek, OH just makes me smile. Her quilt won third place in the Art Miniature category. To find out more about Maria visit http://mariaelkins.com
Another quilter whose work always brings a smile to my face is Laura Wasilowski from Elgin, IL. Laura’s piece, “Bird on a Branch # 6”, won second place in Art Miniature. For more information about Laura’s quilts visit http://artfabrik.com
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Student’s Work
Karla Zadnik took my “Kansas Rose”, machine applique, workshop this past week while I was teaching for Quilt Trends in Columbus, Ohio. Nice job Karla. Fun fabric choices.
Until next week…..