QuiltCon 2016: Gwen Marston

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Plaid Portico

Gwen Marston was the keynote speaker at this year’s QuiltCon West 2016 in Pasadena, and had a special exhibition GWEN MARSTON: Abstract Quilts in Solids. A trailblazer and well-known international teacher, speaker, author, she began quilting in the 70’s using traditional patterns, soon after to design all her own work.

I thoroughly enjoyed her keynote address AND her quilts. Here they are. Enjoy!

Wedges and Slivers by Gwen Marston

Mexican Hat Dance by Gwen Marston

Strippy II by Gwen Marston

Red Square VI by Gwen Marston

Red Square III by Gwen Marston

Liberated Log Cabin with Brown Border by Gwen Marston

Red Square III by Gwen Marston

Medallion with Three Triangles by Gwen Marston

Medallion by Gwen Marston

Liberated Triangles with Bars by Gwen Marston

Liberated Square within a Square by Gwen Marston

Liberated Log Cabin with Applique Borders by Gwen Marston

Liberated Log Cabin Medallion by Gwen Marston

Liberated Log Cabin in Neutrals, Blacks and Reds by Gwen Marston

High Desert Country III by Gwen Marston

High Desert Country II by Gwen Marston

High Desert Country by Gwen Marston

Framed Red Squares II by Gwen Marston

Cut-Out Corners with Square Within a Square Border by Gwen Marston

Checkboard Medallion with Sawtooth Border by Gwen Marston

Broken Dishes by Gwen Marston

QuiltCon 2016: Group or Bee Quilts

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Plaid Portico

While we continue to cover the exhibitions from QuiltCon West that was in Pasadena, California in February of this year, we know QuiltCon East will be in Savannah, Georgia in 2017, AND we now know QuiltCon West will once again be in Pasadena in 2018. February 22-25, 2018 to be exact. Mark your calendars!

Here we have the Group or Bee quilts from QuiltCon West 2016 put on by The Modern Quilt Guild. Some beauties!

Pathways by Janet Schoenfeld and the Baltimore Modern Quilt Guild

Layered Conversations by Amanda Leins, Sue Bishop, quilted by Penny Barnes

The Modern Strip Quilt by Las Vegas Modern Quilt Guild

Twisted Sisters Quilt by Stephanie Ruyle and the Denver Metro Modern Quilt Guild

Piece Offering by Dionne Matthies-Buban and members of the Seattle Modern Quilt Guild

Mod Mood by Debbie Jeske with and in conjunction with Bee Sewcial

Enthusiasm by Rossie Hutchinson, pieced by Jenna Brand, Lynn Harris, Emily Schildhouse, Dorie Schwartz, quilted by Lynn Harris

Little Tents by Daisy Aschehoug and the Baton Rouge Modern Quilt Guild

Group Self Portrait by Gina Pina and the Austin Modern Quilt Guild

I Love Sewing by Neva Asinari and the Central New Jersey Modern Quilt Guild

Emerging Illusion by Allison Dutton and members of the Emerge Circle of Do. Good Stitches

Mistwraith by Rossie Hutchinson and the Ann Arbor Quilt Guild

QuiltCon 2016: Small Quilts category

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Plaid Portico

The QuiltCon small quilts category includes quilts that are less than 36″ per side. The quilt can be any shape and the challenge is open to individuals or groups. Here they are!

Scrap Coins by Heather Kinion

Sinuous by Valerie Shields, block by Karen Cunagin

Sweet Lean To by Chawne Kimber

Don’t Look Back by Hillary Goodwin

Desert by Mary Menzer

Eclipse by Terry Aske

Transcendence by Anne Sullivan

Almost Purr-fect by Kathleen Robertson

Neolithic by Jessica Levitt

Bzzzzzz by Sheri Cifaldi-Morrill

Facets by Matt Macomber

First Position by Melanie Tuazon

Glade by Carolyn Friedlander

Glyph #1 by Carson Converse

Modern Improv Sampler by Kristin Shields

Lines Lost and Found by Jennifer Ross

Lazy Gal by Tara Faughnan

Hot Spot by Krista Fleckenstein

Homage to Malevich by Sheri Schumacher

Holyoke 1938 by Timna Tarr

Partly Cloudy by Laura Bennett

Phyllo by Scott Griffin

Positively Transparent by Paige Alexander

Sprinkles by Abigail Fuller

Stacked by Nicole Neblett

Steeped in Tradition by Debbie Jeske

Stone + Bloom by Kelsey Boes

Summer Spin by Rebecca Bell

The Five by Krista Hennebury

The Great Recession by Hillary Goodwin

The Loops by Magdalena Langa

Untitled – Ash Series by Lavialle Campbell

Untitled by Christopher Thompson

Urban Suburban by Tracy Baird, design source Roberta by Chawne Kimber

Winged by Krista Fleckenstein

Winter Tree by Trish Walstad

Quarter Round by Krista Hennebury

Blood of my Blood by Charlotte Newland

Communication by Janet Schoenfeld

The Long Winter by Catherine Redford

Milky Way by Jen Sorenson

QuiltCon 2016: Michael Miller fabric challenge

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Plaid Portico

With the Michael Miller Fabric Challenge, quilts needed to use one to twelve of the fabrics from their Glitz collection in white, black, silver or gold. Michael Miller solids also are included. A fun round of sparkly quilts from QuiltCon 2016!

Another Time, Another Place by Natalie McCrory, quilted by Sonja Koch of SoSews Quilts

The Big Swirl by Betsy Vinegard

Party Day and Night by Anna Koelewyn

Molecular by Jess Frost

Bling on the Bias by Terry Aske

Intertwined Lives by Lynn Kline

Golden by Sherri Lipman McCauley

Puttin’ On the glitz by Gina Boyd

Punk Rock Glitz Quilt by Melissa Draper, quilted by Gina Boyd

Vortex by Beth Shutty

Twizzle Glitz by Heidi Grohs

Under pressure by Alissa Lapinsky

The Stars Dream of Snow by Kari Anderson

Putting on the Glitz by Tami Levin

Pineapple Glitz by Susan Slusser Clay

Offset Circle Study by Kaye Simard

Net Positive by Meghan Gordon

November Nights by Giedra Bowser

Navy Pier Summer by Maria Villar

Luna by Shannon Logan

Mount Monadnock by Debra Jalbert

Lots o’Dots by Sheri Cifaldi-Morrill

Little Blue Dress by Jenny Rachwalski

Linked In by Julie Anderson

Celebrating I Do! by Pamela Gavin

Fragmented Circle by Elizabeth Timmons

Every Which Way by Jen Sorenson

Barcelona by Paige Alexander

“Nobody Puts Baby in a Corner” by Janet Hoeltzel

“Moonlit” Sticks and Stones by Deborah Ross

Better Together by Laura West Kong

Free Geese by Shannon Storms and Linda Sinclair, quilted by Jessica Fitzhugh

QuiltCon 2016: Triangle challenge

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Plaid Portico

Here are the quilts from QuiltCon 2016‘s Triangle Quilt Challenge sponsored by EZ Quilting. Quilts in this category are made using one of the EZ Quilting Triangle Templates designed by Darlene Zimmerman.

Facets by Katherine Jones

Maverick by Amy Ellis

Treetops by Abigail Fuller

Tilting Toward Improv (citron) by Cindy Kaiser

Swarm by Selina Cheng, quilted by Jo Nicholls of Thirroul Custom Quilting

Passing Through by Valerie Luberecki

Passing Through by Valerie Luberecki

Nestled Together by AnnMarie Cowley, adaptation of a quilt by Joyce Dean Gieszler

Modern Dresden by Lori Landenburger

Making Triangles by Dawn Golstab

Log Pyramid by Linda Jankauskas

Eichler Homes by Mickey Beebe, quilted by Tami Levin, the Quilted Lemon

Digital Waves by Jennifer Johnston

Directionally Challenged by Victoria Findlay Wolfe

Contradiction by Josee Carrier

Catnado by Karen Duling

Cut Diamonds by Beth Shutty

Frequency by Cheryl Brickey

QuiltCon 2016: Youth category quilts

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Plaid Portico

Now for the Youth Quilts (under 18 years old) at QuiltCon 2016 West in Pasadena put on by The Modern Quilt Guild. If you have young quilters in your home or community, encourage then to submit! QuiltCon East is in Savannah, Georgia in February 2017.

Staircase by Ginger Connor

Itsy Bitsy Hexie Quilt by Sofia Locke

Modern Harris by Alexus Upitas

This is my Quilt by Lulu McMahon

Spunky Squares by Gabriella Grove

Big Bang by Charlotte Upitis

Happiness by Karlie Grable, pattern The Lady by Villa Rose Design

Ka-Bloom by Sofia Locke

Piece by Taylor Mesmer, quilted by Jessica Goodman

Pieced by Taylor Mesmer, quilted by Jessica Goodman

Stripy Stripes by Macy Grable

Frog Prince Reflections by Sofia Locke

Oh my gosh, Polish by Gabrielle Grove

Hearts Desire by Autumn Overton

Colorful Bricks by Karlie Grable

QuiltCon 2016: Appliqué category quilts

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Plaid Portico

Today we are showing all the quilts from the Appliqué category of the QuiltCon 2016 exhibition. Next up are the Youth quilts. A strong showing this year in this category. I like the variety. Enjoy!