Finally we get to the Stitch Modern 2015 exhibition, the 4th annual show of the East Bay Modern Quilters. A non-juried exhibition, members of the group all submit a quilt if they like and we end up getting at least 1 up on the wall from anyone who brings them.
I must also mention that we have awesome events that go with this show every year. This year we had:
• A lively lecture from Joe Cunningham, titled “Biased and Edgy: My Career in Quilts
• A workshop with Kathryn Clark: ‘Modern Quilts with a Message: Designing Quilt Blocks for Today’s Stories.
• A Stitch Up event–An afternoon of sewing in memory of Deanna Davis
• The now annual Family and Community Activity Day, including quilting demos
• The best opening party yet!
Oh, and many many thanks to Joel Ignacio, of Joey’s Planting, for letting me use many of his photographs here. An amazing quilter, gardener, graphic designer, AND photographer, he takes the photos for our social media pages. (I had a major fail with half of my photographs the day I took them. Thank you for the rescue Joel!)
The exhibition takes place at the Piedmont Center for the Arts and plans are underfoot for next year so stay tuned for that. Let’s take a look at the wide variety and wonderful quilts in this year’s show:
Untied by Kristen Hosemann, quilted by Sue Fox
Untied by Kristen Hosemann, quilted by Sue Fox
I Spy the Alphabet by Terri Carpenter
I Spy the Alphabet by Terri Carpenter
Northwest by Stacey Sharman, of Peppermint Pinwheels
Northwest by Stacey Sharman, of Peppermint Pinwheels
Joyful by Darci Read
Joyful by Darci Read
Every Picture Tells a Story by Margaret Glendening
Every Picture Tells a Story by Margaret Glendening
Water’s Edge by Andre Morand
Water’s Edge by Andre Morand
Wavelengths by Lauren Hungler
Wavelengths by Lauren Hungler
Ladder by Linda Hlady
Ladder by Linda Hlady
What I had by Kim Andersson, quilted by Terri Carpenter
What I had by Kim Andersson, quilted by Terri Carpenter
Midway by Anna Carloni
Midway by Anna Carloni
The Big Wasabi by Pati Fried, quilted by Kerry Reed
The Big Wasabi by Pati Fried, quilted by Kerry Reed
Amish Inspired Bars by Kristen Takakuwa
Amish Inspired Bars by Kristen Takakuwa
Pop Pendants by Ann Haley
Pop Pendants by Ann Haley
Faults by Susan Paulukonis
Orange is The New Purple by Claire Sherman
Orange is The New Purple by Claire Sherman
Starry Fox by Birgit Hottentrott, quilted by Terri Carpenter
Starry Fox by Birgit Hottentrott, quilted by Terri Carpenter
Justine’s Starbright Quilt by Adrienne St. John
Justine’s Starbright Quilt by Adrienne St. John
Half-Square Triangles by Tara Faughnan
Half-Square Triangles by Tara Faughnan
Make Do by Kathy Grady.
Make Do by Kathy Grady.
Untitled by Patricia Smith
Untitled by Patricia Smith
Crossroads “15” by Sue Mary Fox
Crossroads “15” by Sue Mary Fox
Sun Shine by Sharona Fischrup, quilted by New Pieces Quilt Shop
Sun Shine by Sharona Fischrup, quilted by New Pieces Quilt Shop
Happy Medallion Quilt by Rita Nguyen. Quilted by Natalia Bonner.
Happy Medallion Quilt by Rita Nguyen. Quilted by Natalia Bonner.
Rose and Shine! by Carol Van Zandt
Rose and Shine! by Carol Van Zandt
Moonshadows Pillow Covers by Ann Haley, made by Maryann Majorana and Pauline O’Connell, using Moonshadows fabric by Kim Schafer
Moonshadows Pillow Covers by Ann Haley, made by Maryann Majorana and Pauline O’Connell, using Moonshadows fabric by Kim Schafer
Hand Dyes Pillow Covers by Ann Haley, made by Maryann Majorana and Pauline O’Connell, using Hand Dyes fabric by Kim Schafer
Biased Opinion by Pati Fried
Sherbert Sunrise by Valerie Gibbins with Chancy Fessler, Terri carpenter, Anna Carloni. Quilted by Terri Carpenter
Sherbert Sunrise by Valerie Gibbins with Chancy Fessler, Terri carpenter, Anna Carloni. Quilted by Terri Carpenter
Carousel by Anna Carloni with Terri Carpenter, Chancy Fessler, Valerie Gibbins. Quilted by Terri Carpenter.
Carousel by Anna Carloni with Terri Carpenter, Chancy Fessler, Valerie Gibbins. Quilted by Terri Carpenter.
Paint by Improv by Chancy Fessler with Terri Carpenter, Anna Carloni, Valerie Gibbins. Quilted by Chancy Fessler.
Paint by Improv by Chancy Fessler with Terri Carpenter, Anna Carloni, Valerie Gibbins. Quilted by Chancy Fessler.
The Neighborhood by Terri Carpenter with Calerie Gibbons, Chancy Fessler, Anna Carloni. Quilted by Terri Carpenter.
The Neighborhood by Terri Carpenter with Calerie Gibbons, Chancy Fessler, Anna Carloni. Quilted by Terri Carpenter.
Mini Amish Quilt Challenge by Terri Carpenter
Mini Amish Quilt Challenge by Stacey Sharman
Mini Amish Quilt Challenge by Terri Carpenter
Mini Amish Quilt Challenge by Kristen Takakuwa
Mini Amish Quilt Challenge by Margaret Glendenning
Mini Amish Quilt Challenge by Chancy Fessler
The Plaid Portico 
I am completely inspired by the mandala-focus of “Mini Amish Quilt”, created by Stacey Sharman.
It’s so beautiful. Thank you for that talent and love.
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These are so inspiring! Thanks, Carol!
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Great post! Thanks for all the pix, since I couldn’t go to the show!
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What a feast for the eyes, thanks so much for sharing your photos with us Carol.
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So many wonderful quilts! I really appreciate your sharing them.
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I really appreciate the time and effort to post all these yummy quilts. I didn’t get to go, but it sure feels as if I was there! Great photos. Thank you!
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