In the next couple of blogs I’ll have lots of quilts to share from the show in Phoenix. You can find out more about the AQS QuiltWeek shows by going to http://www.americanquilter.com
This first quilt was made by Kathi Carter from Vineyard, Utah. Her design source was my “Japanese Garden” pattern. She did an exquisite job and was rewarded with Best of Show for her hard work. To find out more about Kathi go to http://quiltingbykathi.com
The next couple of photos are close-ups of Kathi’s quilt which she named “Isabelle” after her great-granddaughter.
I met Kathi at lunch one day. She was so excited to win and I was just as excited for her.
The name of this quilt is “Flower Basket Medallion”. It was made by Renee Caswell from Scottsdale, Arizona. Her design source is from a pattern by Kim McLean. Renee won second place in the Bed Quilts-Traditional category.
And the final quilt I want to share with you this week is “Abundance” made by Joyce Stewart and Ann Seely fron Utah. This comes from a pattern designed by Susan Garman.
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On the flight to Phoenix I finished reading a very good book.
Sue Monk Kidd writes about two girls in Charleston, SC growing up during the early nineteenth century. One, Sarah Grimke, is the daughter of a wealthy family. The other, Hetty, is the daughter of a slave who works for the Grimke’s. The book goes back and forth between the two girls stories, showing how they each lived and dreamed. Hetty is given to Sarah for her 11th birthday to be her handmade. Sarah is not in favor of having slaves. Just as with Sue Monk Kidd’s previous books…..this one kept my attention from beginning to end.
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Chris took my Fiesta Mexico-Block Three workshop when I taught for her guild, Farmington Valley Quilter’s Guild, in Connecticut earlier this year. Thanks for sharing Chris. Your pillow looks great.
Talk to you next week after we dig out from all of the snow!!!