RISING STAR QUILT SHOW 2015
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2015 Challenge Quilt Theme:
Somewhere in Time

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 To Infinity and Beyond

To Infinity and Beyond, by Carol Brown
Original.
Challenge Quilt 16 x 24
Machine Pieced, Hand Appliquéd, Machine Quilted, Painted

The universe began with a big bang 13,800,000,000 years ago. This summer astronomers discovered a habitable planet, KEPLER 186F, that they call earth's twin. When will we get there? What will we find?

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Stormy times

Stormy times, by Monique Cerundolo
Original.
Challenge Quilt 16 x 24
Machine Appliquéd, Machine Quilted, Machine Embroidered, Fused

The lighthouse in the midst of the storm reminds us to look for places of light, meaning and hope in the difficult times of our lives. These can be friendships, family, meaningful work, nature, angels and God.

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I Got Hurt.

I Got Hurt., by Kendra Dowd

Challenge Quilt 24 x 16
Machine Appliquéd, Hand Quilted, Machine Quilted, Fused, Painted

Somewhere: my front porch
Time: Wednesday, July 15, 2015

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What Time Is It? It's Tea Time!

What Time Is It? It's Tea Time!, by Susan Dresley

Challenge Quilt 24 x 16
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted

I had a tough time coming up with plan for this challenge. Then one Saturday I was enjoying a cup of tea and suddenly I had a plan.

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Timeless Treasures

Timeless Treasures, by Jessica Gillis

Challenge Quilt 16 x 24
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted

I was inspired by the mosaics of Morocco to make my quilt interpretation. So many of them are thousands of years old but are just as beautiful today.

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Reflections

Reflections, by Elizabeth Habich
First Prize, Challenge Quilts.
Original.
Challenge Quilt 16.75 x 19.75
Machine Quilted, Collaged

Looking at trees and leaves reflected in the water, which way is up?
Begun in Noriko Endo's workshop at IQA Houston in 2009 (?); finished 2015.

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Time Well Spent

Time Well Spent, by Lori Kay
Third Prize, Challenge Quilts.

Challenge Quilt 16 x 24
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted, Fused

Indeed!

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Somewhere in Time: <br />It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere

Somewhere in Time:
It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere
, by Dorothee Kennedy
Second Prize, Challenge Quilts.

Challenge Quilt 16 x 24
Machine Pieced, Machine Appliquéd, Machine Quilted, Fused

2015 RSQ show challenge. Original design.

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Rest, Relax, Reflect

Rest, Relax, Reflect, by Missy Shay
Third Prize, Challenge Quilts.

Challenge Quilt 16 x 24
Machine Appliquéd, Machine Quilted, Fused

This was a photo that I took at Geneva Point, NH at this Spring Fling. I loved the birch chair with the shadow and snow. Using netting to make a shadow was a bit of a stretch for me. I learned a lot and had fun making this hanging for "Somewhere In Time".

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Patience For A Lifetime

Patience For A Lifetime, by Sandy Whitecross
Original design.
Challenge Quilt 16 x 24
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted

This quilt was designed during the RSQ Workshop this year with Thomas Knauer. Using Braille to "write" the word "patience", I added my personal time-line to date below it. Many of the milestones of my life are centered around my education, learning for two careers and lifelong personal growth.

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