. slides/J101.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J101. A Cup of Java with Sharyn by Fran Miller, Pleasant Valley, VA. (99 x 99) After admiring and purchasing the Daiwabo Collection from Japan I searched for a design to compliment the subtle colors. The “Lemoyne Star” is conducive to hand piecing. Source: Lemoyne Star Made Easy by Sharyn Squier Craig, Chitra Publications: “Lemoyne Stars” pattern. Hand pieced, hand quilted. J101. A Cup of Java with Sharyn by Fran Miller, Pleasant Valley, VA. (99 x 99) After admiring and purchasing the Daiwabo Collection from Japan I searched for a design to compliment the subtle colors. The “Lemoyne Star” is conducive to hand piecing. Source: Lemoyne Star Made Easy by Sharyn Squier Craig, Chitra Publications: “Lemoyne Stars” pattern. Hand pieced, hand quilted. slides/J101.JPG slides/J102.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J102. The Charms of Maine by Pat Halperin, Green Cove Springs, FL. (59 x 82) This double-sided quilt began as we prepared to leave Maine and live abroad the M/V Reflection, which is now our home. The clamshell side was hand pieced with only one repeat and includes a couple from my husband’s shirts. The strip piecing on side two was created to feature traditional Downeast expressions. Hand pieced, machine pieced, hand embroidered, hand quilted. J102. The Charms of Maine by Pat Halperin, Green Cove Springs, FL. (59 x 82) This double-sided quilt began as we prepared to leave Maine and live abroad the M/V Reflection, which is now our home. The clamshell side was hand pieced with only one repeat and includes a couple from my husband’s shirts. The strip piecing on side two was created to feature traditional Downeast expressions. Hand pieced, machine pieced, hand embroidered, hand quilted. slides/J102.JPG slides/J103.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J103. Puzzle Quilt by Beverley MacGown, Dexter. (74 x 88) The puzzle quilt is made of 20 blocks. There are 10 patterns. To solve the puzzle, match the blocks with the same patterns. Answer is on the back of the quilt. Original design. Machine pieced, hand quilted. J103. Puzzle Quilt by Beverley MacGown, Dexter. (74 x 88) The puzzle quilt is made of 20 blocks. There are 10 patterns. To solve the puzzle, match the blocks with the same patterns. Answer is on the back of the quilt. Original design. Machine pieced, hand quilted. slides/J103.JPG slides/J104.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J104. Jeni’s Wedding Quilt by Cynthia Black, Litchfield. (80 x 87) Begun in 2002 to showcase a new line of fabric, “Dargate Doubles” which are based on French dress goods circa 1830. As the years progressed, it became my granddaughter’s wedding quilt. I designed each border as I went. Inspired by a black and white photo of an 1804 quilt in “The State Museum of PA” catalog. Machine pieced, hand quilted. J104. Jeni’s Wedding Quilt by Cynthia Black, Litchfield. (80 x 87) Begun in 2002 to showcase a new line of fabric, “Dargate Doubles” which are based on French dress goods circa 1830. As the years progressed, it became my granddaughter’s wedding quilt. I designed each border as I went. Inspired by a black and white photo of an 1804 quilt in “The State Museum of PA” catalog. Machine pieced, hand quilted. slides/J104.JPG slides/J105.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J105. International Star by Bette Haddon, DeFuniak Springs, FL. (72 x 72) A photo of “Hole in the Barn Door”, made by an unknown Amish quiltmaker circa 1930, has stayed in my mind for years, mostly the rich indigo blue and vibrant turkey red! I drafted a pattern using traditional designs and used fabrics I had purchased around the world. Machine pieced, machine quilted (dm). J105. International Star by Bette Haddon, DeFuniak Springs, FL. (72 x 72) A photo of “Hole in the Barn Door”, made by an unknown Amish quiltmaker circa 1930, has stayed in my mind for years, mostly the rich indigo blue and vibrant turkey red! I drafted a pattern using traditional designs and used fabrics I had purchased around the world. Machine pieced, machine quilted (dm). slides/J105.JPG slides/J106.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J106. Miller’s Trumpet by Suzanne Auble, Centreville, VA. (67 x 91) I had completed the top, but was stuck without a border until I found the “right” border design in a pile of magazines. Source: American Patchwork & Quilting April 2007; “Trumpet Stars” pattern for border. Traditional block: “Millers Daughter.” Machine quilted, machine appliquéd, machine quilted (dm). J106. Miller’s Trumpet by Suzanne Auble, Centreville, VA. (67 x 91) I had completed the top, but was stuck without a border until I found the “right” border design in a pile of magazines. Source: American Patchwork & Quilting April 2007; “Trumpet Stars” pattern for border. Traditional block: “Millers Daughter.” Machine quilted, machine appliquéd, machine quilted (dm). slides/J106.JPG slides/J107.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J107. Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend by Janet-Lee Santeusanio, Hampton Falls, NH. (83 x 83) This quilt is a contemporary version of the traditional “Lone Star” pattern. The watercolor setting squares/triangles and over 700 Swarovski crystals give this pattern a contemporary new look. Hobbs wool batting and Superior’s So Fine threads were used. Machine pieced, machine quilted (la, sr, ca, mqfs). J107. Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend by Janet-Lee Santeusanio, Hampton Falls, NH. (83 x 83) This quilt is a contemporary version of the traditional “Lone Star” pattern. The watercolor setting squares/triangles and over 700 Swarovski crystals give this pattern a contemporary new look. Hobbs wool batting and Superior’s So Fine threads were used. Machine pieced, machine quilted (la, sr, ca, mqfs). slides/J107.JPG slides/J108.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J108. The Blue Lady by Frances M. Parker, Waterville. (86 x 94) This is an eclectic modern oriented quilt using cotton drapery samples and silk. Free motion stitching inspired by designs on Chinese pottery was done by my new domestic sewing machine. Original design. Machine pieced, machine appliquéd, machine quilted (dm). J108. The Blue Lady by Frances M. Parker, Waterville. (86 x 94) This is an eclectic modern oriented quilt using cotton drapery samples and silk. Free motion stitching inspired by designs on Chinese pottery was done by my new domestic sewing machine. Original design. Machine pieced, machine appliquéd, machine quilted (dm). slides/J108.JPG slides/J109.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J109. UFO Garden by Millicent Young, Cushing. (100 x 100) Years ago this started as a small wall hanging in a workshop with Kaffe Fassett. Since I have trouble keeping quilts small, it kept growing. Traditional block: “Snowball.” Machine pieced, machine quilted (la, sr). J109. UFO Garden by Millicent Young, Cushing. (100 x 100) Years ago this started as a small wall hanging in a workshop with Kaffe Fassett. Since I have trouble keeping quilts small, it kept growing. Traditional block: “Snowball.” Machine pieced, machine quilted (la, sr). slides/J109.JPG slides/J110.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J110. Asian Stained Glass by Paula Allen, Harrison. (88 x 98) My love of Asian fabrics was what drew me to this quilt. I loved the way it looked like stained glass. The fabrics were so rich and beautiful. Source: Fabric Trends for Quilters Summer 2008 ; “Garden Trellis” pattern. Machine pieced, machine quilted (la). J110. Asian Stained Glass by Paula Allen, Harrison. (88 x 98) My love of Asian fabrics was what drew me to this quilt. I loved the way it looked like stained glass. The fabrics were so rich and beautiful. Source: Fabric Trends for Quilters Summer 2008 ; “Garden Trellis” pattern. Machine pieced, machine quilted (la). slides/J110.JPG slides/J111.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J111. Christmas Goose Tracks by Glen Kingsley, Mount Vernon. (76 x 90) I took a class “Goose Tracks” with Peggy Barkle at the Toccoa, GA Quilters Retreat, using a Singer Featherweight. Machine piecing was easy, machine quilting was not. So I rented a “Handi Quilter” from a quilt shop and finished quilting that way. Machine pieced, machine quilted (dm, la, sr) J111. Christmas Goose Tracks by Glen Kingsley, Mount Vernon. (76 x 90) I took a class “Goose Tracks” with Peggy Barkle at the Toccoa, GA Quilters Retreat, using a Singer Featherweight. Machine piecing was easy, machine quilting was not. So I rented a “Handi Quilter” from a quilt shop and finished quilting that way. Machine pieced, machine quilted (dm, la, sr) slides/J111.JPG slides/J112.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J112. Fancy Dresden by Cecille Simmons, Otisfield. (90 x 109) My mother’s family was from Germany and this pattern is one of her favorites. She suffers from Alzheimer’s disease and is still sewing small pieces of fabric together to keep her hands busy. The quilt is for her. Traditional block: “Dresden Plate.” Machine pieced, machine quilted (la). J112. Fancy Dresden by Cecille Simmons, Otisfield. (90 x 109) My mother’s family was from Germany and this pattern is one of her favorites. She suffers from Alzheimer’s disease and is still sewing small pieces of fabric together to keep her hands busy. The quilt is for her. Traditional block: “Dresden Plate.” Machine pieced, machine quilted (la). slides/J112.JPG slides/J113.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J113. Merry Go Round by Donna Flynn Hezlep, S. Portland. (70 x 80) Fun colors provide an unexpected brightness in this class sample quilt. Looks harder than it is. Borders modified from original. Source: McCall’s Quilting October 2008; “Merry Go Round” pattern by Sandy Klop. Machine pieced, machine quilted (la, sr). J113. Merry Go Round by Donna Flynn Hezlep, S. Portland. (70 x 80) Fun colors provide an unexpected brightness in this class sample quilt. Looks harder than it is. Borders modified from original. Source: McCall’s Quilting October 2008; “Merry Go Round” pattern by Sandy Klop. Machine pieced, machine quilted (la, sr). slides/J113.JPG slides/J114.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J114. Delft Jar by Wendy Coffin, Rye, NH. (82 x 82) I admired Kaffe Fassett’s “Framed Jar Quilt” in his book Quilt in the Sun. I created my own version featuring an appliqué silhouette of my favorite antique delft jar. Machine pieced, machine appliquéd, professionally quilted (la) by Sue Foster. J114. Delft Jar by Wendy Coffin, Rye, NH. (82 x 82) I admired Kaffe Fassett’s “Framed Jar Quilt” in his book Quilt in the Sun. I created my own version featuring an appliqué silhouette of my favorite antique delft jar. Machine pieced, machine appliquéd, professionally quilted (la) by Sue Foster. slides/J114.JPG slides/J115.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J115. Lightning Strikes by Beth A. Dawson, Pittston. (86 x 94) This was a chance for me to try making a quilt with more of a challenge. Source: Australian Patchwork Quilting Vol. 1; “Lighting Strikes” pattern. Machine pieced, professionally quilted (la) by Roxy Getchel. J115. Lightning Strikes by Beth A. Dawson, Pittston. (86 x 94) This was a chance for me to try making a quilt with more of a challenge. Source: Australian Patchwork Quilting Vol. 1; “Lighting Strikes” pattern. Machine pieced, professionally quilted (la) by Roxy Getchel. slides/J115.JPG slides/J116.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J116. Seasons by Janet M. Muddle, Cushing. (93 x 113) Inspired by a quilt titled “Autumn Splendor” the rich center colors reflect four seasons. The borders suggest fall, winter and the depth of summer’s end, thus the title “Seasons.” Source: Strips and Strings by Evelyn Sloppy, Martingale; “Autumn Splendor” pattern. Machine pieced, professionally quilted (la) by Millicent Young Baker. J116. Seasons by Janet M. Muddle, Cushing. (93 x 113) Inspired by a quilt titled “Autumn Splendor” the rich center colors reflect four seasons. The borders suggest fall, winter and the depth of summer’s end, thus the title “Seasons.” Source: Strips and Strings by Evelyn Sloppy, Martingale; “Autumn Splendor” pattern. Machine pieced, professionally quilted (la) by Millicent Young Baker. slides/J116.JPG slides/J117.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J117. Now I Lei Me Down to Rest by Ruth Alexander, Freeport. (102 x 102) A time of remembering… A joyful burst of colors…A peaceful silence… And then a new beginning… Home at the “Wearehouse”…Ain’t friends grand! Source: Stack n Whack Quilts by Bethany Reynolds, AQS; “48 Parrot Diamond Ring” pattern. Machine pieced, professionally quilted (la) by Dianne Hodgkins. J117. Now I Lei Me Down to Rest by Ruth Alexander, Freeport. (102 x 102) A time of remembering… A joyful burst of colors…A peaceful silence… And then a new beginning… Home at the “Wearehouse”…Ain’t friends grand! Source: Stack n Whack Quilts by Bethany Reynolds, AQS; “48 Parrot Diamond Ring” pattern. Machine pieced, professionally quilted (la) by Dianne Hodgkins. slides/J117.JPG slides/J118.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J118. Sunlight Through the Forest by Margery S. Hodgkin, Gorham. (96 x 103) A tessellated tree pattern depicting sunlight through Maine forests. Lighter trees along the diagonal are to effect sunlight through the trees. Source: Branching Out Tree Quilts by Carolann Palmer, That Patchwork Place, Inc.; “Washington Splendor” pattern. Machine pieced, professionally quilted (la) by Kathy Stafiej. J118. Sunlight Through the Forest by Margery S. Hodgkin, Gorham. (96 x 103) A tessellated tree pattern depicting sunlight through Maine forests. Lighter trees along the diagonal are to effect sunlight through the trees. Source: Branching Out Tree Quilts by Carolann Palmer, That Patchwork Place, Inc.; “Washington Splendor” pattern. Machine pieced, professionally quilted (la) by Kathy Stafiej. slides/J118.JPG slides/J119.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J119. Don’t Ask Y Seams by Elvira Gastaldo, Winslow. (77 x 89) Constructed based on a photo to give an “Escher” style look to the basic nine patch. What began as a small chapter challenge grew into a “Huge” personal one. Inspired by: Quilter’s Newsletter November 2003 photo; “Shaded Nine Patch” pattern. Source: Great American Quilts 1994 by Carol Newbill, Oxmoor House; “3-D Nine Patch” pattern. Machine pieced, machine appliquéd, professionally quilted (la) by Marcia O’Donnell. J119. Don’t Ask Y Seams by Elvira Gastaldo, Winslow. (77 x 89) Constructed based on a photo to give an “Escher” style look to the basic nine patch. What began as a small chapter challenge grew into a “Huge” personal one. Inspired by: Quilter’s Newsletter November 2003 photo; “Shaded Nine Patch” pattern. Source: Great American Quilts 1994 by Carol Newbill, Oxmoor House; “3-D Nine Patch” pattern. Machine pieced, machine appliquéd, professionally quilted (la) by Marcia O’Donnell. slides/J119.JPG slides/J120.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J120. Summer Lake Log Cabin by Marilyn Prince, Houlton. (94 x 94) This quilt was made for my daughter, Gretchen and her husband, Brian because it was “their turn.” Source: Log Cabin by Judy Martin, Crosley Griffith Publishing; “Simmer Lake Log Cabin” pattern. Machine pieced, professionally quilted (la) by Lorrie Little. J120. Summer Lake Log Cabin by Marilyn Prince, Houlton. (94 x 94) This quilt was made for my daughter, Gretchen and her husband, Brian because it was “their turn.” Source: Log Cabin by Judy Martin, Crosley Griffith Publishing; “Simmer Lake Log Cabin” pattern. Machine pieced, professionally quilted (la) by Lorrie Little. slides/J120.JPG slides/J121.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J121. Yellow Brick Road by Brenda Holman, Auburn. (115 x 116) “Yellow Brick Road” was my first quilt. Blue and gold fabrics used stand for my life as a Navy wife. Other colors are favorites of our family and dog that made the journey. “Yellow Brick Road”…No place like home. Chickadees are love lost while away. Maine is home. I’m home. Source: Yellow Brick Road by Terry Atkinson, Atkinson Designs. Machine pieced, professionally (la) by Koleen Painchaud. J121. Yellow Brick Road by Brenda Holman, Auburn. (115 x 116) “Yellow Brick Road” was my first quilt. Blue and gold fabrics used stand for my life as a Navy wife. Other colors are favorites of our family and dog that made the journey. “Yellow Brick Road”…No place like home. Chickadees are love lost while away. Maine is home. I’m home. Source: Yellow Brick Road by Terry Atkinson, Atkinson Designs. Machine pieced, professionally (la) by Koleen Painchaud. slides/J121.JPG slides/J122.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 border and the backing were equally rewarding. Source: Passionate Patchwork by Kaffe Fassett, The Tauton Press; “Red Courthouse Steps” pattern. Machine pieced, professionally quilted (la) by Dianne Hodgkins. border and the backing were equally rewarding. Source: Passionate Patchwork by Kaffe Fassett, The Tauton Press; “Red Courthouse Steps” pattern. Machine pieced, professionally quilted (la) by Dianne Hodgkins. slides/J122.JPG slides/J123.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J123. Points to Ponder by Sandy L. Mann, Freeport. (72 x 72) Mariners Compass center with multiple sashes and partial compass points at the corners. Source: Quilter’s Newsletter September 2008; Carol Doak pattern. Paper pieced, machine pieced, professionally quilted (la) by Alice Koroski. J123. Points to Ponder by Sandy L. Mann, Freeport. (72 x 72) Mariners Compass center with multiple sashes and partial compass points at the corners. Source: Quilter’s Newsletter September 2008; Carol Doak pattern. Paper pieced, machine pieced, professionally quilted (la) by Alice Koroski. slides/J123.JPG slides/J124.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J124. Storm at Sea by Marilyn Prince, Houlton. (96 x 108) I have wanted to make this quilt since I started quilting. My children ask “Who’s this one for?” My reply: “For me at least for a while.” Source: More Quilts from the Quiltmaker’s Gift, Scholastic; “Storm at Sea” pattern. Paper pieced, professionally quilted (la) by Lorrie Little. J124. Storm at Sea by Marilyn Prince, Houlton. (96 x 108) I have wanted to make this quilt since I started quilting. My children ask “Who’s this one for?” My reply: “For me at least for a while.” Source: More Quilts from the Quiltmaker’s Gift, Scholastic; “Storm at Sea” pattern. Paper pieced, professionally quilted (la) by Lorrie Little. slides/J124.JPG slides/J125.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J125. Underground Railroad Sampler by Margery S. Hodgkin, Gorham. (76 x 77) Following the code passed down for generations as oral history by Ozella McDaniel Williams, this sampler was developed to share her story with others. The sampler squares are offset with the flying geese lattice. Ozella’s book, Hidden in Plain View, is a good read! Source: Underground Railroad Sampler by Eleanor Burns & Sue Bouchard, Quilt in a Day, Inc. Machine pieced, hand appliquéd, professionally hand quilted by Carolyn Bernier. J125. Underground Railroad Sampler by Margery S. Hodgkin, Gorham. (76 x 77) Following the code passed down for generations as oral history by Ozella McDaniel Williams, this sampler was developed to share her story with others. The sampler squares are offset with the flying geese lattice. Ozella’s book, Hidden in Plain View, is a good read! Source: Underground Railroad Sampler by Eleanor Burns & Sue Bouchard, Quilt in a Day, Inc. Machine pieced, hand appliquéd, professionally hand quilted by Carolyn Bernier. slides/J125.JPG slides/J126.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J126. Hawaiian Midnight Garden by Nancy McDade, Manlius, NY. (96 x 96) When my eyes spied the marvelous dark fabric, it called out to me “Hawaii!” The bronze tones amid the deep blue suggest the reflected light from an active volcano at night. Source: New Hawaiian Look by Jean Brown; “Foliage Sampler” pattern. Hand appliquéd, hand quilted. J126. Hawaiian Midnight Garden by Nancy McDade, Manlius, NY. (96 x 96) When my eyes spied the marvelous dark fabric, it called out to me “Hawaii!” The bronze tones amid the deep blue suggest the reflected light from an active volcano at night. Source: New Hawaiian Look by Jean Brown; “Foliage Sampler” pattern. Hand appliquéd, hand quilted. slides/J126.JPG slides/J127.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J127. Girly Fun by Margaret Solomon Gunn, Gorham. (64 x 93) Made for my daughter, this quilt showcases dresses made from many fabrics I had made dresses from. It represents all things frilly and fancy that little girls should be. Adapted dress appliqué from one seen on a blog at www.quiltingfiesta.blogspot.com. Hand appliquéd, machine pieced, paper pieced, embellished, hand quilted. J127. Girly Fun by Margaret Solomon Gunn, Gorham. (64 x 93) Made for my daughter, this quilt showcases dresses made from many fabrics I had made dresses from. It represents all things frilly and fancy that little girls should be. Adapted dress appliqué from one seen on a blog at www.quiltingfiesta.blogspot.com. Hand appliquéd, machine pieced, paper pieced, embellished, hand quilted. slides/J127.JPG slides/J128.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J128. Vintage Valentine by Marjorie Jensen, The Villages, FL. (71 x 71) It took me about a year and a half to complete. Source: “Vintage Valentine” pattern by Verna Mosquera, The Vintage Spool. Hand appliquéd, hand quilted. J128. Vintage Valentine by Marjorie Jensen, The Villages, FL. (71 x 71) It took me about a year and a half to complete. Source: “Vintage Valentine” pattern by Verna Mosquera, The Vintage Spool. Hand appliquéd, hand quilted. slides/J128.JPG slides/J129.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J129. Bonham Beauty by Mildred M. Bayley, Scarborough. (93 x 93) This is a reproduction of “Bonham Beauty” by Elizabeth S. Bonham in 1830. It was given to York County Heritage as a bequest. I admire her talent and beautiful needlework. It took 2 ½ years to complete. Source: McCall’s Quilting, Vintage Quilts Spring 2005; “Bonham Beauty” pattern. Hand appliquéd, hand pieced, hand quilted. J129. Bonham Beauty by Mildred M. Bayley, Scarborough. (93 x 93) This is a reproduction of “Bonham Beauty” by Elizabeth S. Bonham in 1830. It was given to York County Heritage as a bequest. I admire her talent and beautiful needlework. It took 2 ½ years to complete. Source: McCall’s Quilting, Vintage Quilts Spring 2005; “Bonham Beauty” pattern. Hand appliquéd, hand pieced, hand quilted. slides/J129.JPG slides/J131.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J131. Asian Inspiration by Martha Peak Helman, Boothbay Harbor. (82 x 88) I was given scraps of silk brocade and organza but didn’t know how to use them. Then I started a series of hand appliqué squares. Voila! The quilt designed itself. Kit from Keepsake Quilting: “Scenes of the Orient” by Bonnie Kaster. Hand appliquéd, machine pieced, hand embroidered, professionally quilted (la) Marcia O’Donnell. J131. Asian Inspiration by Martha Peak Helman, Boothbay Harbor. (82 x 88) I was given scraps of silk brocade and organza but didn’t know how to use them. Then I started a series of hand appliqué squares. Voila! The quilt designed itself. Kit from Keepsake Quilting: “Scenes of the Orient” by Bonnie Kaster. Hand appliquéd, machine pieced, hand embroidered, professionally quilted (la) Marcia O’Donnell. slides/J131.JPG slides/J132.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J132. Flowers from Aunt Eva by Phyliss B. Jamison, Canton. (100 x 106) After finding the focus fabric in a thrift shop and Robert Callaham’s pattern, I know this would be my quilt. Darlene Gauthier taught this pattern in her Adult Ed. class. Source: McCall’s Quilting 2004, six part series by Robert Callaham. Hand appliquéd, professionally quilted (la) by Koleen Painchaud. J132. Flowers from Aunt Eva by Phyliss B. Jamison, Canton. (100 x 106) After finding the focus fabric in a thrift shop and Robert Callaham’s pattern, I know this would be my quilt. Darlene Gauthier taught this pattern in her Adult Ed. class. Source: McCall’s Quilting 2004, six part series by Robert Callaham. Hand appliquéd, professionally quilted (la) by Koleen Painchaud. slides/J132.JPG slides/J133.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J133. Aunt MiMi’s Flower Garden by Elsie M. Campbell, Dodge City, KS. (83 x 83) I’m known as Aunt MiMi by my niece and nephews so this is my “year round” flower garden. This quilt was my first all machine made large quilt. Original design. Machine appliquéd, machine pieced, trapunto, machine quilted (dm). J133. Aunt MiMi’s Flower Garden by Elsie M. Campbell, Dodge City, KS. (83 x 83) I’m known as Aunt MiMi by my niece and nephews so this is my “year round” flower garden. This quilt was my first all machine made large quilt. Original design. Machine appliquéd, machine pieced, trapunto, machine quilted (dm). slides/J133.JPG slides/J134.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J134. Retired by Dorothy Labbe, Livermore. (63 x 78) I have been quilting for a long time. But never this serious to make a quilt and enter it in a quilt show. I’m glad to be able to show people what you can do in your spare time. Source: Bouquet for a New Day by Alex Anderson, The Quilt Show Co. Machine appliquéd, hand appliquéd, machine embroidered, professionally quilted (la) by Koleen Painchaud. J134. Retired by Dorothy Labbe, Livermore. (63 x 78) I have been quilting for a long time. But never this serious to make a quilt and enter it in a quilt show. I’m glad to be able to show people what you can do in your spare time. Source: Bouquet for a New Day by Alex Anderson, The Quilt Show Co. Machine appliquéd, hand appliquéd, machine embroidered, professionally quilted (la) by Koleen Painchaud. slides/J134.JPG slides/J135.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J135. Colors of Marriage by Pat DiZazzo, Brookfield, CT. (101 x 104) This quilt was made as a wedding gift for my nephew in memory of my sister, my best friend. Precious memories are sewn into it as she was so often thought of in its making. Inspired by “Little Nine in the Window” pattern by Quilters Haven. Machine pieced, machine embroidered (em). J135. Colors of Marriage by Pat DiZazzo, Brookfield, CT. (101 x 104) This quilt was made as a wedding gift for my nephew in memory of my sister, my best friend. Precious memories are sewn into it as she was so often thought of in its making. Inspired by “Little Nine in the Window” pattern by Quilters Haven. Machine pieced, machine embroidered (em). slides/J135.JPG slides/J136.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J136. Pineapple Wedding by Nancy LeVasseur Mercer, Madison. (112 x 114) My dream was to do a whole cloth quilt, white on white, hand quilted in a traditional pattern. Whole Cloth quilt, hand quilted. J136. Pineapple Wedding by Nancy LeVasseur Mercer, Madison. (112 x 114) My dream was to do a whole cloth quilt, white on white, hand quilted in a traditional pattern. Whole Cloth quilt, hand quilted. slides/J136.JPG slides/J137.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J137. Claudette Colbert Paper Dolls by Jeanne Wright, Windham. (70 x 82) Paper doll quilt of my favorite 1930 – 1940’s actress, Claudette Colbert. Clothes are 3-D copies from a paper doll book, attached with Velcro and interchangeable. Feel like a 6 year old again! Original design. Machine appliquéd, hand quilted. J137. Claudette Colbert Paper Dolls by Jeanne Wright, Windham. (70 x 82) Paper doll quilt of my favorite 1930 – 1940’s actress, Claudette Colbert. Clothes are 3-D copies from a paper doll book, attached with Velcro and interchangeable. Feel like a 6 year old again! Original design. Machine appliquéd, hand quilted. slides/J137.JPG slides/J201.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J201. Evening Serenity by Norma Jean Brilliant, Portland. (56 x 57) This quilt represents many hours and months of evening serenity. Once the flowers were all connected, they were hand appliquéd to the borders and then scalloped. Traditional block: “Grandmother’s Flower Garden.” Hand pieced, professionally quilted (la) by Marcia O’Donnell. J201. Evening Serenity by Norma Jean Brilliant, Portland. (56 x 57) This quilt represents many hours and months of evening serenity. Once the flowers were all connected, they were hand appliquéd to the borders and then scalloped. Traditional block: “Grandmother’s Flower Garden.” Hand pieced, professionally quilted (la) by Marcia O’Donnell. slides/J201.JPG slides/J202.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J202. Catty Wampus IV by Linda M. Throckmorton, Cutler. (60 x 60) I’ve had the cat and leaf fabrics for 15+ years, always planning to do a “Puss in the Corner” quilt with it. Source: Cat Quilts & Crafts by LaVera Langeman, Chilton Publishing. Machine pieced, hand quilted. J202. Catty Wampus IV by Linda M. Throckmorton, Cutler. (60 x 60) I’ve had the cat and leaf fabrics for 15+ years, always planning to do a “Puss in the Corner” quilt with it. Source: Cat Quilts & Crafts by LaVera Langeman, Chilton Publishing. Machine pieced, hand quilted. slides/J202.JPG slides/J203.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J203. Atlantic Sunrise by Carol Perkins, Rangeley. (60 x 75) This is my interpretation of sunrise from the beach on Jekyll Island, GA. Source: Rapid Fire Hunter Star by Deb Tucker; “Hunter Star” pattern. Inspired by Deb Tucker/Studio 180. Machine pieced, machine quilted (la, sr). J203. Atlantic Sunrise by Carol Perkins, Rangeley. (60 x 75) This is my interpretation of sunrise from the beach on Jekyll Island, GA. Source: Rapid Fire Hunter Star by Deb Tucker; “Hunter Star” pattern. Inspired by Deb Tucker/Studio 180. Machine pieced, machine quilted (la, sr). slides/J203.JPG slides/J204.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J204. Fish and Ships by Judy Valle, Walpole, MA. (50 x 62) To welcome our grandson, Marc Christopher, the theme of the baby’s room was to be “boats and fish.” The six boat/ship blocks were from a pattern used for an exchange block at Maine Quilts 2007. The six 3-D fish blocks were created by lots of trial and error, Marc loves to play with the fish fins. Machine pieced, machine quilted (dm). J204. Fish and Ships by Judy Valle, Walpole, MA. (50 x 62) To welcome our grandson, Marc Christopher, the theme of the baby’s room was to be “boats and fish.” The six boat/ship blocks were from a pattern used for an exchange block at Maine Quilts 2007. The six 3-D fish blocks were created by lots of trial and error, Marc loves to play with the fish fins. Machine pieced, machine quilted (dm). slides/J204.JPG slides/J205.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J205. American Virtues by Wendy Coffin, Rye, NH. (65 x 65) This is my version of a Pat Sloan quilt. The books feature raw edge machine appliqué of a modified “oak leaf and reel.” I chose fabrics to achieve a vintage patriotic look. Source: Great American Quilts, Book 10 by Rhonda Richards, Oxmoor House; “American Pie” pattern. Machine pieced, machine appliquéd, professionally quilted (la) by Sue Foster. J205. American Virtues by Wendy Coffin, Rye, NH. (65 x 65) This is my version of a Pat Sloan quilt. The books feature raw edge machine appliqué of a modified “oak leaf and reel.” I chose fabrics to achieve a vintage patriotic look. Source: Great American Quilts, Book 10 by Rhonda Richards, Oxmoor House; “American Pie” pattern. Machine pieced, machine appliquéd, professionally quilted (la) by Sue Foster. slides/J205.JPG slides/J206.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J206. Luthier’s Delight by Bev Hanagan, Hollister, CA. (70 x 75) This was made for my grandson, who went to school to become a “Luthier”, one who makes guitars. I used paper pieced stars with music and guitar fabrics. Some of the stars have 96 pieces, some 90, 72 and 60. I made this larger than the pattern with 14 stars instead of 8 stars. I worked on it for two years at Asilomar Retreats in CA. “Superstars” artwork by Eileen Bahring Sullivan. Paper pieced, machine pieced, professionally quilted (la) by Holly Casy. J206. Luthier’s Delight by Bev Hanagan, Hollister, CA. (70 x 75) This was made for my grandson, who went to school to become a “Luthier”, one who makes guitars. I used paper pieced stars with music and guitar fabrics. Some of the stars have 96 pieces, some 90, 72 and 60. I made this larger than the pattern with 14 stars instead of 8 stars. I worked on it for two years at Asilomar Retreats in CA. “Superstars” artwork by Eileen Bahring Sullivan. Paper pieced, machine pieced, professionally quilted (la) by Holly Casy. slides/J206.JPG slides/J207.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J207. You are the Center of My Universe by Alison Terry, Farmington. (31 x 31) The baby quilt evolved from a desire to try Ranae Merrill’s spiral technique, used in the center galaxy. A trip to the Barnum and Bailey Museum inspired the outer border. Original design. Machine pieced, machine quilted (dm). J207. You are the Center of My Universe by Alison Terry, Farmington. (31 x 31) The baby quilt evolved from a desire to try Ranae Merrill’s spiral technique, used in the center galaxy. A trip to the Barnum and Bailey Museum inspired the outer border. Original design. Machine pieced, machine quilted (dm). slides/J207.JPG slides/J301.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J301. Grandmother’s Flower Garden by Kathleen A. Rauth, Scarborough. (46 x 60) Brightly colored hexagon flowers with yellow centers are surrounded with green hexagons appliquéd to a lavender border. Source: McCall’s Quilting June 2001; “Grandmother’s Flower Basket” pattern. Hand pieced, paper pieced, professionally quilted (la) by Shirley Bible. J301. Grandmother’s Flower Garden by Kathleen A. Rauth, Scarborough. (46 x 60) Brightly colored hexagon flowers with yellow centers are surrounded with green hexagons appliquéd to a lavender border. Source: McCall’s Quilting June 2001; “Grandmother’s Flower Basket” pattern. Hand pieced, paper pieced, professionally quilted (la) by Shirley Bible. slides/J301.JPG slides/J302.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J302. DFX875 by Mary Stirniman Betts, Parkman. (22 x 57) The central panel is from a black and white photomicrograph of a radical section of Douglas Fir. I added my own colorings in my original shibori dyed fabrics. The “X875” is the size of the enlargement. The photo is from Inside Wood by Harlow. Machine pieced, shibori dyeing, hand quilted. J302. DFX875 by Mary Stirniman Betts, Parkman. (22 x 57) The central panel is from a black and white photomicrograph of a radical section of Douglas Fir. I added my own colorings in my original shibori dyed fabrics. The “X875” is the size of the enlargement. The photo is from Inside Wood by Harlow. Machine pieced, shibori dyeing, hand quilted. slides/J302.JPG slides/J303.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J303. Memories of Mom by Sharleen A. Fields, Buxton. (56 x 32) Tessellations are fascinating and I thought this would look great in batiks. I had no pattern, just a picture. It was a little challenge figuring this out. It was fun. Source: Tessellation Quilts by Christine Porter. Inspired by Frances Cunningham’s “Wingdings.” Machine pieced, hand quilted. J303. Memories of Mom by Sharleen A. Fields, Buxton. (56 x 32) Tessellations are fascinating and I thought this would look great in batiks. I had no pattern, just a picture. It was a little challenge figuring this out. It was fun. Source: Tessellation Quilts by Christine Porter. Inspired by Frances Cunningham’s “Wingdings.” Machine pieced, hand quilted. slides/J303.JPG slides/J304.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J304 “Loiselle Rules” by Sharleen A. Fields, Buxton. (35 x 35) I bought this fabric kit of 80 squares. Too big for me because I like small quilts. So I cut it in half. Batiks I love. Source: Timeless Treasures by Karen Montgomery; “Rhythm and Blues” pattern. Machine pieced, hand quilted. J304 “Loiselle Rules” by Sharleen A. Fields, Buxton. (35 x 35) I bought this fabric kit of 80 squares. Too big for me because I like small quilts. So I cut it in half. Batiks I love. Source: Timeless Treasures by Karen Montgomery; “Rhythm and Blues” pattern. Machine pieced, hand quilted. slides/J304.JPG slides/J305.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J305. Flower Show Stopper by Betsy Cannan, Minot. (68 x 68) Big smiling flowers are held captive in nine specialized squares surrounded by sashing and gentle curves. Four borders embrace the bold colors of this quilt. Embellishments are metallic thread, cotton thread and couching cord. Source: Fabric Trends Summer 2008; “Flower Show Stopper” pattern. Machine pieced, machine embroidered, embellished, machine quilted (dm, em, ca). J305. Flower Show Stopper by Betsy Cannan, Minot. (68 x 68) Big smiling flowers are held captive in nine specialized squares surrounded by sashing and gentle curves. Four borders embrace the bold colors of this quilt. Embellishments are metallic thread, cotton thread and couching cord. Source: Fabric Trends Summer 2008; “Flower Show Stopper” pattern. Machine pieced, machine embroidered, embellished, machine quilted (dm, em, ca). slides/J305.JPG slides/J306.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J306. Water’s Edge by Linda Dranchak, W. Bath. (60 x 60) This project was “stash driven.” I looked for a pattern to utilize some pretty fabric I had purchased a while back. I loved the color palette and wanted something with just a bit of appliqué (not too much!). Source: American Patchwork and Quilting October 2006: “Water’s Edge” pattern by Helen Thorn. Machine pieced, hand appliquéd, machine quilted (la, sr). J306. Water’s Edge by Linda Dranchak, W. Bath. (60 x 60) This project was “stash driven.” I looked for a pattern to utilize some pretty fabric I had purchased a while back. I loved the color palette and wanted something with just a bit of appliqué (not too much!). Source: American Patchwork and Quilting October 2006: “Water’s Edge” pattern by Helen Thorn. Machine pieced, hand appliquéd, machine quilted (la, sr). slides/J306.JPG slides/J307.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J307. Fishing Village II: “Rose Covered Cottages” by Dana M. Bard, Perry. (55 x 31) My inspiration is the landscape of my adopted home, Downeast Maine. I wonder about the influence of women on “place” especially in traditional settings like our working fishing villages. Original design. Machine pieced, machine appliquéd, machine quilted (dm). J307. Fishing Village II: “Rose Covered Cottages” by Dana M. Bard, Perry. (55 x 31) My inspiration is the landscape of my adopted home, Downeast Maine. I wonder about the influence of women on “place” especially in traditional settings like our working fishing villages. Original design. Machine pieced, machine appliquéd, machine quilted (dm). slides/J307.JPG slides/J308.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J308. “Somewhere, beyond the sea…” by Karen Veiga, W. Gardiner. (45 x 52) This is my first attempt at an “art” type quilt. It is the result of a challenge between three friends to each create a mermaid quilt. Original design. Machine pieced, machine appliquéd, embellished, color pencils, machine quilted (dm). J308. “Somewhere, beyond the sea…” by Karen Veiga, W. Gardiner. (45 x 52) This is my first attempt at an “art” type quilt. It is the result of a challenge between three friends to each create a mermaid quilt. Original design. Machine pieced, machine appliquéd, embellished, color pencils, machine quilted (dm). slides/J308.JPG slides/J309.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J309. Maple Harvest by Karen McPherson, Brunswick. (61 x 48) My love of maple trees drew me to this pattern. I chose the colors used in the quilt because fall is my most favorite time of year. In order for the hanging to fit above the bed I “tweeked” the directions a bit. Some colors in the hanging match the bed quilt. Source: Anka’s Treasure by Heather Mulder Peterson, Martingale; “Maple Harvest” pattern. Machine pieced, machine quilted (la, sr). J309. Maple Harvest by Karen McPherson, Brunswick. (61 x 48) My love of maple trees drew me to this pattern. I chose the colors used in the quilt because fall is my most favorite time of year. In order for the hanging to fit above the bed I “tweeked” the directions a bit. Some colors in the hanging match the bed quilt. Source: Anka’s Treasure by Heather Mulder Peterson, Martingale; “Maple Harvest” pattern. Machine pieced, machine quilted (la, sr). slides/J309.JPG slides/J310.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J310. Sea Nettles by Suzanne Auble, Centerville, VA. (53 x 60) I used additional set in piping and circles machine appliquéd randomly. I added lots of hand beading onto gold circles and scattered into striped pieces to enhance the jellyfish tentacles and sparkle in the water. Source: Strips ‘N Curves by Louisa L Smith, C + T Publishing; “Citrus Flavor” pattern. Machine pieced, machine appliquéd, embellished, machine quilted (dm). J310. Sea Nettles by Suzanne Auble, Centerville, VA. (53 x 60) I used additional set in piping and circles machine appliquéd randomly. I added lots of hand beading onto gold circles and scattered into striped pieces to enhance the jellyfish tentacles and sparkle in the water. Source: Strips ‘N Curves by Louisa L Smith, C + T Publishing; “Citrus Flavor” pattern. Machine pieced, machine appliquéd, embellished, machine quilted (dm). slides/J310.JPG slides/J311.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J311. All Wrapped Up in Gold by Kathie Beltz, Greenfield, NH. (40 x 40) This quilt is made with traditional “Mary’s Triangles” block arranged in a “sunshine and shadows” variation. “All Wrapped Up in Gold” was inspired by the gold fabrics. Machine pieced, machine quilted (dm). J311. All Wrapped Up in Gold by Kathie Beltz, Greenfield, NH. (40 x 40) This quilt is made with traditional “Mary’s Triangles” block arranged in a “sunshine and shadows” variation. “All Wrapped Up in Gold” was inspired by the gold fabrics. Machine pieced, machine quilted (dm). slides/J311.JPG slides/J312.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J312. Churned Up Zinnias by Rebecca Young, Caratunk. (23 x 25) I enjoyed the challenges this design presented; selecting color, achieving movement and rearranging the block. How many whole and partial churn dashes can you find? Source: Stretching Tradition by Lynn G. Kough, Quilt House Publishing. Machine pieced, embellished, machine quilted (dm). J312. Churned Up Zinnias by Rebecca Young, Caratunk. (23 x 25) I enjoyed the challenges this design presented; selecting color, achieving movement and rearranging the block. How many whole and partial churn dashes can you find? Source: Stretching Tradition by Lynn G. Kough, Quilt House Publishing. Machine pieced, embellished, machine quilted (dm). slides/J312.JPG slides/J313.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J313. Golden Isles by Carol and Dan Perkins, Rangeley. (58 x 58) We pieced this quilt, designed by Dan, during our vacation in Georgia’s “Golden Isles.” Free hand quilting by Carol. Original design. Machine pieced, machine quilted (la, sr). J313. Golden Isles by Carol and Dan Perkins, Rangeley. (58 x 58) We pieced this quilt, designed by Dan, during our vacation in Georgia’s “Golden Isles.” Free hand quilting by Carol. Original design. Machine pieced, machine quilted (la, sr). slides/J313.JPG slides/J314.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J314. Outside the Box by Joyce Veilleux, Freeport. (44 x 44) I wanted a change from the traditional patterns. This made me think outside the box. Source: One Block Wonders Encore by Maxine Rosenthal and Joy Pelzman, C + T Publishing; “Breaking Out of the Mold” pattern. Machine pieced, machine quilted (dm). J314. Outside the Box by Joyce Veilleux, Freeport. (44 x 44) I wanted a change from the traditional patterns. This made me think outside the box. Source: One Block Wonders Encore by Maxine Rosenthal and Joy Pelzman, C + T Publishing; “Breaking Out of the Mold” pattern. Machine pieced, machine quilted (dm). slides/J314.JPG slides/J315.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J315. Hodge-Podge by Johanna Chellis, Wayne. (52 x 64) This is obviously an original design. No one is insane enough to use 2000 plus border pieces, totally mismatched, in one wall hanging. My hand painted fabric had to go somewhere. Machine pieced, hand painted fabric, machine quilted (dm). J315. Hodge-Podge by Johanna Chellis, Wayne. (52 x 64) This is obviously an original design. No one is insane enough to use 2000 plus border pieces, totally mismatched, in one wall hanging. My hand painted fabric had to go somewhere. Machine pieced, hand painted fabric, machine quilted (dm). slides/J315.JPG slides/J316.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J316. Quilting Evolution by Beverly Valle, N. Andover, MA. (18 x 35) Merrimack Valley Quilt Guild’s 2009 challenge was to use two assigned fabrics, found in my “Friendship Star” block, showing quilt show theme metamorphosis. Thankfully my quilting has improved over the years! Source: Little Traditional Quilts by Jayne Turner, Chitra Publishing; “Lone Star Challenge” pattern. Source: Simply Sensational 9-Patch Stars by Carol Doak, C + T Publishing; “New Hampshire Star” pattern. Machine pieced, paper pieced, embellished, hand quilted, machine quilted (dm). J316. Quilting Evolution by Beverly Valle, N. Andover, MA. (18 x 35) Merrimack Valley Quilt Guild’s 2009 challenge was to use two assigned fabrics, found in my “Friendship Star” block, showing quilt show theme metamorphosis. Thankfully my quilting has improved over the years! Source: Little Traditional Quilts by Jayne Turner, Chitra Publishing; “Lone Star Challenge” pattern. Source: Simply Sensational 9-Patch Stars by Carol Doak, C + T Publishing; “New Hampshire Star” pattern. Machine pieced, paper pieced, embellished, hand quilted, machine quilted (dm). slides/J316.JPG slides/J317.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J317. Water Lily by Diane Colucci, Rahway, NJ. (57 x 57) After taking a class with Marti Michell, I decided to make this kaleidoscope quilt. Can you see the water lilies? Source: Kaleidoscope Quilt by Eleanor Burns, Quilt in a Day, Inc.; “Water Lily” pattern. Machine pieced, professionally quilted (la) by Janice Jamison. J317. Water Lily by Diane Colucci, Rahway, NJ. (57 x 57) After taking a class with Marti Michell, I decided to make this kaleidoscope quilt. Can you see the water lilies? Source: Kaleidoscope Quilt by Eleanor Burns, Quilt in a Day, Inc.; “Water Lily” pattern. Machine pieced, professionally quilted (la) by Janice Jamison. slides/J317.JPG slides/J318.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J318. Birds of a Feather, Sewn Together by Ann Matheson, Seal Harbor. (76 x 82) This center is cut from one fabric (shown in the center of the quilt back) using the “One Block Wonder” technique. The design and borders are original. Look closely for the birds! Source: One Block Wonder by Maxine Rosenthal. Machine pieced, professionally quilted (la) by Ruth Hardenbrook. J318. Birds of a Feather, Sewn Together by Ann Matheson, Seal Harbor. (76 x 82) This center is cut from one fabric (shown in the center of the quilt back) using the “One Block Wonder” technique. The design and borders are original. Look closely for the birds! Source: One Block Wonder by Maxine Rosenthal. Machine pieced, professionally quilted (la) by Ruth Hardenbrook. slides/J318.JPG slides/J319.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J319. Log Cabin Village by Lusilla Archer, Jefferson. (60 x 45) This New England village scene reminded me of visits to my grandmother’s rural home. I have her to thank for my love of quilting as she taught me at a very young age. Source: Cabin Fever by Terry Degen Kolb, Whimsicals; “Log Cabin Village” pattern. Machine pieced, professionally quilted (la) by Dianne Hodgkins. J319. Log Cabin Village by Lusilla Archer, Jefferson. (60 x 45) This New England village scene reminded me of visits to my grandmother’s rural home. I have her to thank for my love of quilting as she taught me at a very young age. Source: Cabin Fever by Terry Degen Kolb, Whimsicals; “Log Cabin Village” pattern. Machine pieced, professionally quilted (la) by Dianne Hodgkins. slides/J319.JPG slides/J320.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J320. Let There Be Light by Louisa Enright, Camden. (47 x 47) I used the “New York Beauty” blocks inspired by the work of Valori Wells and Gayle Wallace. The saw tooth border and some of the blocks were drawn by me on Electric Quilt. The design and color treatment is my own though using some of the Wells and Wallace patterns. Source: Quilter’s Newsletter April 2003; “Spin around New York” by Gayle Wallace. Source: Radiant New York Beauties by Valori Wells, C + T Publishing. Paper pieced, machine pieced, embellished, machine quilted (dm). J320. Let There Be Light by Louisa Enright, Camden. (47 x 47) I used the “New York Beauty” blocks inspired by the work of Valori Wells and Gayle Wallace. The saw tooth border and some of the blocks were drawn by me on Electric Quilt. The design and color treatment is my own though using some of the Wells and Wallace patterns. Source: Quilter’s Newsletter April 2003; “Spin around New York” by Gayle Wallace. Source: Radiant New York Beauties by Valori Wells, C + T Publishing. Paper pieced, machine pieced, embellished, machine quilted (dm). slides/J320.JPG slides/J321.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J321. Black Lightning by Yvonne Lamoreaux, Jefferson. (63 x 63) I have always been fascinated by the many ways you can interpret and adapt traditional “Storm at Sea” patterns. Paper pieced, professionally quilted (la, sr) by Julie Stegna. J321. Black Lightning by Yvonne Lamoreaux, Jefferson. (63 x 63) I have always been fascinated by the many ways you can interpret and adapt traditional “Storm at Sea” patterns. Paper pieced, professionally quilted (la, sr) by Julie Stegna. slides/J321.JPG slides/J322.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J322. WINNER TAKE ALL by Jeanne-Marie Robinson, Northport. (35 x 35) This piece toured the USA for one year, with one of the Hoffman Challenge exhibits. The imposed fabric transported my imagination into a land of fantasy inhabited by unicorns and dragons cavorting around a castle. Original design. Hand appliquéd, machine pieced, hand embroidered, embellished with beads, painting, hand quilted. J322. WINNER TAKE ALL by Jeanne-Marie Robinson, Northport. (35 x 35) This piece toured the USA for one year, with one of the Hoffman Challenge exhibits. The imposed fabric transported my imagination into a land of fantasy inhabited by unicorns and dragons cavorting around a castle. Original design. Hand appliquéd, machine pieced, hand embroidered, embellished with beads, painting, hand quilted. slides/J322.JPG slides/J323.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J323. CONDOR CANDOR by Jeanne-Marie Robinson, Northport. (29 x 35) After a class I found rather dull I decided to use the leftover materials plus a few and create this whimsical “candid condor” surrounded by bright color. Original design. Hand appliquéd, machine pieced, hand embroidered, embellished with beads, hand quilted. J323. CONDOR CANDOR by Jeanne-Marie Robinson, Northport. (29 x 35) After a class I found rather dull I decided to use the leftover materials plus a few and create this whimsical “candid condor” surrounded by bright color. Original design. Hand appliquéd, machine pieced, hand embroidered, embellished with beads, hand quilted. slides/J323.JPG slides/J324.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J324. Enchanted by Carole Cohen Pettinelli, Lewiston. (54 x 38) Made to go with my Jacobean bed quilt. Source: “Arabesque” pattern by Patricia B. Campbell. Hand appliqués, hand pieced, hand quilted. J324. Enchanted by Carole Cohen Pettinelli, Lewiston. (54 x 38) Made to go with my Jacobean bed quilt. Source: “Arabesque” pattern by Patricia B. Campbell. Hand appliqués, hand pieced, hand quilted. slides/J324.JPG slides/J325.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J325. Moonlit Garden by Barbara Drucker, Cumberland Foreside. (38 x 42) I wanted the challenge of using limited palette. The use of gray and white on black with red accents seemed a good choice and gives a hint of mystery to the quilt. Source: Floral Abundance by Rosemary Makhan, That Patchwork Place; “Strawberry Season” pattern. Hand appliquéd, hand pieced, machine pieced, hand embroidered, hand quilted. J325. Moonlit Garden by Barbara Drucker, Cumberland Foreside. (38 x 42) I wanted the challenge of using limited palette. The use of gray and white on black with red accents seemed a good choice and gives a hint of mystery to the quilt. Source: Floral Abundance by Rosemary Makhan, That Patchwork Place; “Strawberry Season” pattern. Hand appliquéd, hand pieced, machine pieced, hand embroidered, hand quilted. slides/J325.JPG slides/J326.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J326. Jacobean Garden Party by Catherine Renault, Topsham. (70 x 70) I admire the Jacobean style flowers in Patricia B. Campbell’s work. I incorporated them in this pattern. Source: Love of Quilting November/December 2006 ; “Christmas Rose” by Irma Gail Hatcher. Source: Jacobean Rhapsodies by Patricia B. Campbell and Mimi Ayars. Hand appliquéd, machine pieced, paper pieced, trapunto, hand quilted. J326. Jacobean Garden Party by Catherine Renault, Topsham. (70 x 70) I admire the Jacobean style flowers in Patricia B. Campbell’s work. I incorporated them in this pattern. Source: Love of Quilting November/December 2006 ; “Christmas Rose” by Irma Gail Hatcher. Source: Jacobean Rhapsodies by Patricia B. Campbell and Mimi Ayars. Hand appliquéd, machine pieced, paper pieced, trapunto, hand quilted. slides/J326.JPG slides/J327.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J327. My English Garden by Janet Gigee, Sayre, PA. (58 x 67) I love to hand appliqué and hand quilt. The Jacobean designs spoke to me. It challenged me to set the blocks and quilt them in a way to enhance the blocks. The quilt is dedicated to my aunt who always supported and encouraged my quilting. Source: Jacobean Rhapsodies by Patricia B. Campbell, C + T Publishing. Hand appliquéd, machine pieced, hand quilted. J327. My English Garden by Janet Gigee, Sayre, PA. (58 x 67) I love to hand appliqué and hand quilt. The Jacobean designs spoke to me. It challenged me to set the blocks and quilt them in a way to enhance the blocks. The quilt is dedicated to my aunt who always supported and encouraged my quilting. Source: Jacobean Rhapsodies by Patricia B. Campbell, C + T Publishing. Hand appliquéd, machine pieced, hand quilted. slides/J327.JPG slides/J328.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J328. A Lighthouse for Leo by Rainey Doyle, Litchfield. (54 x 71) I made this quilt for my brother, Leo, while he was dying of cancer in Arizona. He grew up in Maine and loved lighthouses. The quilt brought him much comfort. Inspired by postcards and pictures on the internet of the Portland Head Lighthouse. Original design. Hand appliquéd, hand pieced, machine pieced, hand embroidered, hand quilted, machine quilted (dm). J328. A Lighthouse for Leo by Rainey Doyle, Litchfield. (54 x 71) I made this quilt for my brother, Leo, while he was dying of cancer in Arizona. He grew up in Maine and loved lighthouses. The quilt brought him much comfort. Inspired by postcards and pictures on the internet of the Portland Head Lighthouse. Original design. Hand appliquéd, hand pieced, machine pieced, hand embroidered, hand quilted, machine quilted (dm). slides/J328.JPG slides/J329.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J329. Tigg, Cat of the Noble Nose by Susan Murray, Gorham. (21 by 17) On a frosty morning, “Tigg of the Noble Nose” sits on his front step and surveys his kingdom. Quilt is based on my Coon Cat at about age 16. Original design. Hand appliquéd, hand embroidered, machine quilt (dm). J329. Tigg, Cat of the Noble Nose by Susan Murray, Gorham. (21 by 17) On a frosty morning, “Tigg of the Noble Nose” sits on his front step and surveys his kingdom. Quilt is based on my Coon Cat at about age 16. Original design. Hand appliquéd, hand embroidered, machine quilt (dm). slides/J329.JPG slides/J330.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J330. White Bird by Donna Flynn Hezlep, S. Portland. (75 x 75) Can you just hear the white bird spreading the local gossip? Original design. Hand appliquéd, machine pieced, professionally quilted (la) by Loretta Pelletier. J330. White Bird by Donna Flynn Hezlep, S. Portland. (75 x 75) Can you just hear the white bird spreading the local gossip? Original design. Hand appliquéd, machine pieced, professionally quilted (la) by Loretta Pelletier. slides/J330.JPG slides/J331.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J331. Windham Hill Church Stained Glass Window by Jeanne Wright, Windham. (51 x 50) My original design was inspired by the stained glass window at historic Windham Hill Church in Windham, ME. It is true to design, size and color. Machine appliquéd, hand quilted. J331. Windham Hill Church Stained Glass Window by Jeanne Wright, Windham. (51 x 50) My original design was inspired by the stained glass window at historic Windham Hill Church in Windham, ME. It is true to design, size and color. Machine appliquéd, hand quilted. slides/J331.JPG slides/J332.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J332. “Aah Spring” by Bev Hanagan, Hollister, CA. (39 x 57) I took a class from Phil Beaver at Quilters Escape. We painted all our fabrics and designed our pieces. The urn was made by scrunching the remaining paint unto the fabric and letting it dry. We cut out our designs and made the wall hanging. I used a lot of thread work to enhance. Original design. Machine appliquéd, machine quilted (dm). J332. “Aah Spring” by Bev Hanagan, Hollister, CA. (39 x 57) I took a class from Phil Beaver at Quilters Escape. We painted all our fabrics and designed our pieces. The urn was made by scrunching the remaining paint unto the fabric and letting it dry. We cut out our designs and made the wall hanging. I used a lot of thread work to enhance. Original design. Machine appliquéd, machine quilted (dm). slides/J332.JPG slides/J333.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J333. Calla Lilies by Barbara Uttormark, Orono. (36 x 32) Textured flowers were made with batting inside hand dyed fabrics. Background quilting with pearl cotton repeats flower and leaf design. Shown at Nashville 2008 AQS show. Original design. Machine appliquéd, hand appliquéd, machine quilted (dm). J333. Calla Lilies by Barbara Uttormark, Orono. (36 x 32) Textured flowers were made with batting inside hand dyed fabrics. Background quilting with pearl cotton repeats flower and leaf design. Shown at Nashville 2008 AQS show. Original design. Machine appliquéd, hand appliquéd, machine quilted (dm). slides/J333.JPG slides/J334.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J334. Memories of Maine by Jean Savalchak, Blue Hill. (23 x 28) This quiltscape was the result of a workshop, “Thread Painting” with quilt artist Barbara Tinsman. The technique is raw edge appliqué. The appliqué pieces are trapped under one or more layers of tulle. The tulle layers create shadows. Other details are added with thread painting. Machine appliquéd, embellished, machine quilted (dm). J334. Memories of Maine by Jean Savalchak, Blue Hill. (23 x 28) This quiltscape was the result of a workshop, “Thread Painting” with quilt artist Barbara Tinsman. The technique is raw edge appliqué. The appliqué pieces are trapped under one or more layers of tulle. The tulle layers create shadows. Other details are added with thread painting. Machine appliquéd, embellished, machine quilted (dm). slides/J334.JPG slides/J335.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J335. Luminous Trees by Mary McFarland, Farmington. (27 x 59) Nature inspired trees on hand painted cotton background. Original design. Machine appliquéd, hand appliquéd, machine embroidered, machine quilted (dm), hand quilted. J335. Luminous Trees by Mary McFarland, Farmington. (27 x 59) Nature inspired trees on hand painted cotton background. Original design. Machine appliquéd, hand appliquéd, machine embroidered, machine quilted (dm), hand quilted. slides/J335.JPG slides/J336.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J336. Be Inspired! #1 by Sarah Ann Smith, Camden. (36 x 55) The first of seven panels in an installation for Camden-Rockport Middle School. We polled students to ask “Who Inspires You?” The seven panels will cover all disciplines; go around the world and across time if we can raise the funding. Original design. Machine appliquéd, embellished, machine quilted (dm). J336. Be Inspired! #1 by Sarah Ann Smith, Camden. (36 x 55) The first of seven panels in an installation for Camden-Rockport Middle School. We polled students to ask “Who Inspires You?” The seven panels will cover all disciplines; go around the world and across time if we can raise the funding. Original design. Machine appliquéd, embellished, machine quilted (dm). slides/J336.JPG slides/J337.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J337. Mt. Fuji by Brenda T. Holman, Auburn. (34 x 37) Mt. Fuji landscape. Cold winter day visiting Mr. Fuji. Toriigate is a sacred place in Japan. Inspired by photo in Luscious Landscapes by Joyce R. Becker; “Winter Visitor” pattern. Machine appliquéd, machine pieced, machine embroidered, embellished. J337. Mt. Fuji by Brenda T. Holman, Auburn. (34 x 37) Mt. Fuji landscape. Cold winter day visiting Mr. Fuji. Toriigate is a sacred place in Japan. Inspired by photo in Luscious Landscapes by Joyce R. Becker; “Winter Visitor” pattern. Machine appliquéd, machine pieced, machine embroidered, embellished. slides/J337.JPG slides/J338.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J338. Saturday in Searsport by Judith Anderson, Northwood, NH. (55 x 85) This is a whole cloth, painted quilt based on a digital photo taken of a harbor seal, from the town dock in Searsport, ME. The photo was taken by Judith Anderson. Original design. Trapunto, hand dyed fabric, hand painted fabric, thread painted, machine quilted (la, sr). J338. Saturday in Searsport by Judith Anderson, Northwood, NH. (55 x 85) This is a whole cloth, painted quilt based on a digital photo taken of a harbor seal, from the town dock in Searsport, ME. The photo was taken by Judith Anderson. Original design. Trapunto, hand dyed fabric, hand painted fabric, thread painted, machine quilted (la, sr). slides/J338.JPG slides/J339.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J339. My Beach Boys by Mathea Daunheimer, Thomaston. (41 x 51) Picture of my son and husband on beach. Original design. Wax pastel on white fabric, machine quilted (dm). J339. My Beach Boys by Mathea Daunheimer, Thomaston. (41 x 51) Picture of my son and husband on beach. Original design. Wax pastel on white fabric, machine quilted (dm). slides/J339.JPG slides/J401.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J401. Feather Star by Deborah Whalley, Ellsworth. (16 x 16) I always wanted to try a “Feathered Star” pattern – so I thought I would start small and work my way up to queen size. Source: Miniature Quilt #18 1995; “Starlight” pattern. Machine pieced, paper pieced, hand quilted, machine quilted (dm). J401. Feather Star by Deborah Whalley, Ellsworth. (16 x 16) I always wanted to try a “Feathered Star” pattern – so I thought I would start small and work my way up to queen size. Source: Miniature Quilt #18 1995; “Starlight” pattern. Machine pieced, paper pieced, hand quilted, machine quilted (dm). slides/J401.JPG slides/J402.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J402. Miniature Storm at Sea by Eleanor Dickens, Kennebunk. (21 x 21) After making a queen size “Storm at Sea” for a friend I decided to make myself a small one. I drafted paper piecing patterns and made my small one using the scraps from the original quilt. Original design of traditional pattern: “Storm at Sea.” Machine pieced, paper pieced, hand quilted. J402. Miniature Storm at Sea by Eleanor Dickens, Kennebunk. (21 x 21) After making a queen size “Storm at Sea” for a friend I decided to make myself a small one. I drafted paper piecing patterns and made my small one using the scraps from the original quilt. Original design of traditional pattern: “Storm at Sea.” Machine pieced, paper pieced, hand quilted. slides/J402.JPG slides/J403.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J403. Waste Not – Want Not by Eleanor Dickens, Kennebunk. (16 x 16) I decided I either needed to use my small scraps or throw them out! So I used them! Traditional pattern: “Log Cabin.” Machine pieced, paper pieced, hand quilted. J403. Waste Not – Want Not by Eleanor Dickens, Kennebunk. (16 x 16) I decided I either needed to use my small scraps or throw them out! So I used them! Traditional pattern: “Log Cabin.” Machine pieced, paper pieced, hand quilted. slides/J403.JPG slides/J404.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J404. Silk Points East by Amy Nichols, Brooks. (19 by 39) We have worked with commercial Japanese fabrics for many years. This past year we began collecting silk fabrics including some antique kimono silk which inspired this quilt. Source: “OBI’s” pattern by Aardvark Quilts. Machine pieced, paper pieced, embellished, machine quilted (dm). J404. Silk Points East by Amy Nichols, Brooks. (19 by 39) We have worked with commercial Japanese fabrics for many years. This past year we began collecting silk fabrics including some antique kimono silk which inspired this quilt. Source: “OBI’s” pattern by Aardvark Quilts. Machine pieced, paper pieced, embellished, machine quilted (dm). slides/J404.JPG slides/J405.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J405. Fireworks by Karen Keeler, Topsham. (19 x 19) My version of a Quilt University class with Helen Marshall. I added a “capital” building for more interest. Machine pieced, machine appliquéd, machine embroidered, machine quilted (dm, la, sr). J405. Fireworks by Karen Keeler, Topsham. (19 x 19) My version of a Quilt University class with Helen Marshall. I added a “capital” building for more interest. Machine pieced, machine appliquéd, machine embroidered, machine quilted (dm, la, sr). slides/J405.JPG slides/J406.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J406. Princess Feather by Janet Gigee, Sayre, PA. (24 x 24) The quilt was inspired by an antique pattern. It challenged me to make it in a diminutive scale. Hand appliquéd, embellished with ruche ribbon rosettes, hand quilted. J406. Princess Feather by Janet Gigee, Sayre, PA. (24 x 24) The quilt was inspired by an antique pattern. It challenged me to make it in a diminutive scale. Hand appliquéd, embellished with ruche ribbon rosettes, hand quilted. slides/J406.JPG slides/J407.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J407. Moonscape by Alison Olds, Brooks. (28 x 18) This is the third moonscape I have made. Each one gets larger. A workshop with Jo Diggs was a big inspiration. Original design. Hand appliquéd, machine pieced, embellished, machine quilted (dm). J407. Moonscape by Alison Olds, Brooks. (28 x 18) This is the third moonscape I have made. Each one gets larger. A workshop with Jo Diggs was a big inspiration. Original design. Hand appliquéd, machine pieced, embellished, machine quilted (dm). slides/J407.JPG slides/J408.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J408. Geisha – A Japanese Artist by Madeline Benham, Freeport. (12 x 29) This small wall hanging was made for the Freeport Library 2009 challenge. It was inspired by reading “The Memoirs of a Geisha.” Challenge dictated black and white with a splash of color. Source: British Patchwork and Quilting August 2005; “Japanese Goddesses” pattern. Machine appliquéd, machine pieced, hand embroidered, machine embroidered, embellished, machine quilted (dm). J408. Geisha – A Japanese Artist by Madeline Benham, Freeport. (12 x 29) This small wall hanging was made for the Freeport Library 2009 challenge. It was inspired by reading “The Memoirs of a Geisha.” Challenge dictated black and white with a splash of color. Source: British Patchwork and Quilting August 2005; “Japanese Goddesses” pattern. Machine appliquéd, machine pieced, hand embroidered, machine embroidered, embellished, machine quilted (dm). slides/J408.JPG slides/J409.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J409. Missy by Diane Baldwin, Wiscasset. (14 x 16) I have a photograph of my cat Missy on my computer. I cropped just the head view. I appliquéd the head and thread painted with brown and black variegated thread. Original design. Machine appliquéd, thread painted, machine embroidered, machine quilted (dm). J409. Missy by Diane Baldwin, Wiscasset. (14 x 16) I have a photograph of my cat Missy on my computer. I cropped just the head view. I appliquéd the head and thread painted with brown and black variegated thread. Original design. Machine appliquéd, thread painted, machine embroidered, machine quilted (dm). slides/J409.JPG slides/J410.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J410. Red Blossoms by Karen Keeler, Topsham. (16 x 16) A sampler project using and modifying from Irena’s book Quilts of a Different Color. Irena asked for this little sample to be in the next book. Source: Quilts of a Different Color by Irena Bluhm, AQS; “Fly Away” pattern. Whole cloth with colored pencils, beaded embellishments, machine quilted (la, sr). J410. Red Blossoms by Karen Keeler, Topsham. (16 x 16) A sampler project using and modifying from Irena’s book Quilts of a Different Color. Irena asked for this little sample to be in the next book. Source: Quilts of a Different Color by Irena Bluhm, AQS; “Fly Away” pattern. Whole cloth with colored pencils, beaded embellishments, machine quilted (la, sr). slides/J410.JPG slides/J411.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J411. Mister Ty – Spice of My Life by Judy Kenney, Leeds. (24 x 28) How lucky I am having this beautiful little man in my life. He brings smiles and happiness to everyone around. With hugs, kisses and “love yous,” Ty makes Gram’s heart sing. Original design. Machine embroidered, paper pieced, machine quilted (dm). J411. Mister Ty – Spice of My Life by Judy Kenney, Leeds. (24 x 28) How lucky I am having this beautiful little man in my life. He brings smiles and happiness to everyone around. With hugs, kisses and “love yous,” Ty makes Gram’s heart sing. Original design. Machine embroidered, paper pieced, machine quilted (dm). slides/J411.JPG slides/J501.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J501. From Mom’s Stash by Sally Demeter, Morrill. (50 x 64) I inherited a fabric stash from my mother and decided to learn to quilt. The second chapter meeting I attended was a puzzle quilt workshop with Carol Thornburn. Machine pieced, machine quilted (dm). J501. From Mom’s Stash by Sally Demeter, Morrill. (50 x 64) I inherited a fabric stash from my mother and decided to learn to quilt. The second chapter meeting I attended was a puzzle quilt workshop with Carol Thornburn. Machine pieced, machine quilted (dm). slides/J501.JPG slides/J701.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J701. Classic Garden by Classic Quilters, Lewiston. (84 x 108) This quilt is traditional flowers and wreaths in our favorite colors. We did this as a group with potluck lunches and a lot of fun. Source: Red + Green by Jenna Kimball; “Classic Garden” pattern. Hand appliquéd, hand pieced, hand embroidered, embellished, professionally quilted (la) by Dianne Hodgkins. J701. Classic Garden by Classic Quilters, Lewiston. (84 x 108) This quilt is traditional flowers and wreaths in our favorite colors. We did this as a group with potluck lunches and a lot of fun. Source: Red + Green by Jenna Kimball; “Classic Garden” pattern. Hand appliquéd, hand pieced, hand embroidered, embellished, professionally quilted (la) by Dianne Hodgkins. slides/J701.JPG slides/J702.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:07:39 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 J702. When Life Gives You Scraps! By Loving Stitches at the Bradford Senior Center, Bradford, NH. (62 x 72) A “Log Cabin” traditional design was used to make this very scrappy quilt. Donna Poster’s “Foldy Stuff” technique was perfect for seniors of all skill levels. Source: “Foldy Stuff” pattern by Donna Poster, Holiday Design Co. Hand pieced, machine pieced, machine quilted (dm). J702. When Life Gives You Scraps! By Loving Stitches at the Bradford Senior Center, Bradford, NH. (62 x 72) A “Log Cabin” traditional design was used to make this very scrappy quilt. Donna Poster’s “Foldy Stuff” technique was perfect for seniors of all skill levels. Source: “Foldy Stuff” pattern by Donna Poster, Holiday Design Co. Hand pieced, machine pieced, machine quilted (dm). slides/J702.JPG