RISING STAR QUILT SHOW 2019
Large, Small and Art Quilts
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Sprinkles for Pz, by Rita Alesi
Pattern Name: Sprinkles.
Small Quilt 51 x 63
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted
I quilted Sprinkles for Pz (my granddaughter Pearl's nickname) over the summer with my little old dependable transportable Bernina. It took awhile but it was finally finished- thank goodness.
Human Flow, by Diana Bailey
Art Quilt 24 x 36
Machine Pieced, Hand Appliquéd, Machine Appliquéd, Machine Quilted
'Human Flow' shows recent migration routes of people fleeing war or famine. Red buttons represent the 'hot spots' being left. Red lines in the inset map and black lines on the circular background represent the most frequently taken routes and final destinations.
Tropical Storm, by Diana Bailey
Art Quilt 24 x 35
Machine Pieced, Hand Quilted, Machine Quilted, Couching
Big-stitch hand quilting represents sheets of rain, pouring through a tropical forest.
Faux African Quilt, by Florence Baturin
Pattern Name: Steps to Freedom.
Small Quilt 46.75 x 56.75
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted by Laura Sexton
I fell in love with Jenny Williamson's quilt from the book "Quilt Africa" by Williamson and Pat Parker. When a granddaughter brought me a piece of fabric (colorful border) from Africa, I knew I had to make the quilt. Some of the colorful fabrics are African, others are Australian.
Study in Black, White and Orange, by Florence Baturin
Pattern Name: Log Cabin.
Small Quilt 17.75 x 17.75
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted
Who knew I'd choose orange as the other color? In one of my quilting groups we were challenged to make a wall hanging not to exceed 24" square, using only black, white and one other color.
Three Trees in the Imaginary Forest in My Mind, by Florence Baturin
Original.
Small Quilt 13.5 x 17
Machine Pieced, Machine Appliquéd, Hand Quilted, Machine Quilted, Fused
I decided to create some fanciful trees and kept coming back to this design and layout.
Have you seen any of my imaginary trees?
Cat Tales, by Carolyn Bell
Pattern Name: Modified from Cat Tales by Wendy Sheppard.
Large Quilt 52 x 70
Machine Pieced, Machine Appliquéd, Machine Quilted at Burlington Electric Quilters
My sister Marjorie and I made this quilt for our aunt using fabric that my grandmother had collected over many years.
Boston, by Peggy Boning
Art Quilt 27 x 18.25
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted
This quilt was started in a Timna Tarr workshop. It is an original map design depicting the western suburbs of Boston although the location of this quilt show is unfortunately just off the edge. Should have thought of that before I started sewing.
Coneflower Boogie Woogie, by Judy Botsford
First Prize, Small Quilts.
Small Quilt 32 x 32
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted, Fused
Begun in a week-long workshop with Sue Benner exploring the possibilities of symmetry and color, this quilt was inspired by a large group of multicolored coneflowers growing near the classroom.
Plum Dandy, by Amy Breiting
Pattern Name: Plum Dandy.
Large Quilt 58.5 x 79
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted
I was inspired to use my collection of purples by a pattern in American Patchwork and Quilting.
Three Trees, by Amy Breiting
Art Quilt 12.5 x 12.5
Machine Pieced, Machine Appliquéd, Machine Quilted
Wednesday Afternoon Quilters--Florence Baturin, Nancy Howard, Sandy Whitecross, Nancy Wasserman, Deborah McKenna, Linda Whitehead, Evelyn Rossin
Waterfowl Pond at San Francisco Botanical Garden, by Amy Breiting
Art Quilt 11.75 x 19.75
Machine Pieced, Machine Appliquéd
From my photo at the Waterfowl Pond.
Alyssa's Log Cabin, by Carol Brown
Pattern Name: Log Cabin.
Large Quilt 80 x 100
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted by Burlington Electric Quilters
Alyssa chose the pattern and the colors. She has been waiting patiently for me to finish it, which took forever.
Leeana's Unicorn, by Carol Brown
Pattern Name: Unicorn.
Quilted Object Quilt 26 x 26
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted
Leeana wanted me to make her a pillow with a unicorn on it. I was lucky to find this surprisingly difficult pattern at Gather Here in Cambridge.
Favorite Colors French Braid, by Erica Cavin
Pattern Name: Big Red by Jane Hardy Miller.
Small Quilt 54 x 66
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted
I've wanted to make a French braid quilt for some time. I started with the colors I had the most of: yellow and purple. It was so much fun to make. I'm planning to do more!
Looking Out the Lighthouse Window, by Sue Colozzi
Art Quilt 25 x 20
Machine Appliquéd, Machine Quilted, Fused, Thread sketching, fabric layering
I've created several quilts of Nobska Lighthouse as viewed from the beach in Woods Hole, MA. While taking a tour of the lighthouse interior, I found it interesting to look at the view in reverse. I especially liked the decorative miniature metal lighthouses atop the railings.
Salt Marsh Egret, by Sue Colozzi
First Prize, Art Quilts.
Art Quilt 30 x 50
Machine Appliquéd, Machine Quilted, Fused, Painted, thread sketching, fabric layering
As I was admiring this scenic salt marsh in West Falmouth, MA, I noticed this egret watching me as he searched for his dinner. This quilt was created for the SAQA MA/RI "Explorations" exhibit at the New England Quilt Museum.
Blossom, by Christina Crouch
Pattern Name: Posh Blossom.
Large Quilt 65 x 65
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted
I enjoy making quilts with the "Quick Curve Ruler" from Sew Kind of Wonderful. A pattern that lets me use my bright colors and curves is a winner. It also provided nice spaces to practice my free motion quilting.
Ombre, by Christina Crouch
Pattern Name: Ombre Lattice.
Large Quilt 70 x 84
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted
Ways to use graduations of color always interest me. This pattern from V and Co., Ombre Lattice, uses an ombre jelly roll.
A Sip of Grey, by Christina Crouch
Small Quilt 25 x 35
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted
This year's challenge was to pick a Tea name and use it as inspiration. I chose "Earl Grey" tea. A monochromatic palate in greys was my challenge. I took parts from an older paper pieced pattern found in "Quilts with Style".
Arabesque, by Rachel Davis
Pattern Name: A New Age by Nancy Rink.
Large Quilt 76 x 85
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted by Burlington Electric Quilters
The blocks were pieced in a Block of the Month at Cambridge Quilt Shop in 2017. I partially assembled the quilt, then it "rested" for 2 years. I finished it up this summer (2019).
Here Kitty Kitty, by Robbyn Dewar
Pattern Name: Modern Black Cat Quilt by Merrille who blogs at MerMag.
Large Quilt 60 x 71
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted
I made this quilt as a request from a friend at work. She found the pattern through Pinterest. Actually I've made the same quilt for her twice. The first one she decided to gift to a family member, but only if I agreed to make a second one that she could keep for herself!
Moody Blues Hunter's Star, by Laura DiNapoli
Pattern Name: Hunter's Star.
Large Quilt 60 x 78
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted by Burlington Electric Quilters
Over the years I have seen numerous variations on the Hunter's Star pattern, but never got around to making one. Then recently I saw a Missouri Star Quilt Company tutorial online and this is the result! I used coordinating fabric from the Moody Blues collection by Blank Fabrics and added a touch of yellow.
The Main Event, by Laura DiNapoli
Original Design.
Small Quilt 47 x 47
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted by Burlington Electric Quilters
I had a pack of 10" squares of Tula Pink "Pom Poms and Stipes" fabric sitting in my stash, perfect for a baby quilt for a friend who is adopting a baby. It was a challenge for me to work with such bright and bold fabric. It makes me think of a circus. It's a baby quilt, so I chose the elephant quilting design.
Farm Girl in Shades of Blue and Grey, by Susan Dresley
Pattern Name: Farm Girl.
Large Quilt 62 x 76
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted
This is Cambridge Quilt's BOM from last year. I chose the blue and grey color scheme. It was fun working with these six inch blocks. My favorite block is the Wooly Sheep.
Red Chasuble and Stole, by Susan Dresley
Quilted Object Quilt 24 x 55
Machine Pieced, Fused
In the liturgical calendar red vestments are worn only on Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Pentecost. The rector asked me to sew one. After researching how to actually make the chasuble, I bought a plain one, so I could focus on decorating it (the fun part). The design is based on a block from the Gypsy Wife quilt. I used some Grunge fabric.
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