Selections from PIQF

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Plaid Portico

Continuing our PIQF coverage here with this and one more post from PIQF, then we will be going onto QuiltCon coverage.

We have a number of PIQF quilts from the Wall category, Farm to Table, Traditional, World and Innovative categories. Here are pics of what piqued my interest. Enjoy!

Stuck in the Middle with You by Linda Toeniskoetter, quilted by Melanie Meadows

She takes Flight by Betty Anne Guadalupe

Orbit by Patti Henderson Auburn, quilted by Beth Foust

One-Corner Log Cabin by Pamela Rocco

Modern Spin by Claudis Shearer

Mare’s Tails by Marcia DeCamp

Jogakbo by Youngmin Lee

Sashed Serpentine Curves by Mary Mashuta

Mexican Pinata by Rene Jennings

Kailua by Cynthia Vogt

Homage to String Quilt by Anna Chan, quilted by Diane Torres

Flywheel Rondo 2 by Nancy Bardach

Fire in the Stone by Kimberly Lacy

Dream Quilt by Hysterine Rankin, Gift of Bruce Berman, San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles

Circuit Board by Pamela Rocco, quilted by Louise Goodenough

Blue Modern by Jomama Van Loo

Amish Bars Variation Quilt by Gwen Marston & Joe Cunningham, from San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles

All Straight Lines by Vickie VanKoten, quilted by Pat Roche

9-Patch Windmill by Birgit Schueller

Stormy Weather by Darlynn Evans

Sugar by Judy Tucker

Swirling Circles and Stripes by Mary Mashuta

Then You Made Me Smile by Dawn Herrell-Jones

Yellow Improv by Irelle Beatie

‘Leafy” Sea Dragon by Lois Parish-Evans

Boundary by Susan Else

Field of Quilted Dreams by Mel Beach

Jinny’s Palette by Christel Pietschmann

Tomorrow Never Knows by Diane Herbort

The Pursuit of Happiness by Robin Felton, quilted by Bella Bamert

Furrows by Charlotte Noll

Fresh Beginnings by Monica Mondragon

Follow and Fruitful Fields by Lisa Ellis

Fifty Color Kaleidoscope by June Nyvall

PIQF-The Modern Quilt Competition Part Two

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Plaid Portico

Here is the 2nd installment of the Modern: Mid-Centory Modern challenge at the Pacific International Quilt Festival. Selections from other categories coming up next!

Suits by Arleen Kukua

The Spectrum of the Ordinary by Kristin Shields

The Disintegration of the Persistence by Sylvia Schaefer

Center Diamond Up Close by Michelle Boyd

Stacked by Elizabeth Lonnquist

Clerestory by Debbie Grifka

Churn Dash Boogie-Woogie by Mickey Beebe, quilted by Toni McAuliffe

White Spaces by Bev Bird

Uncommon Time by Claudia Gomez

Spiral Galaxy by Jean Hughes, quilted by Margrit Schwanck

Remembering Mondrian by Susan Cobb, quilted by Betty Anne Guadalupe

Homeless by Kathy Heystee

Flower Exhibition by Leila Sigler

Beach Spaces by Elizabeth Lonnquist

American Modern by Carol Krueger

PIQF–The Modern Quilt Competition

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Plaid Portico

The Plaid Portico is finally back and first off this year we will have long overdue coverage of the Pacific International Quilt Festival in Santa Clara, CA. We’ll start with a 1st installment of the Modern Quilt Competition, with this year’s theme of “Mid-Century Mod”. After that, there will be selections from the Wall category and the World Quilt Competition.

Modern Yin Yang by Karen Maple

Love in the Digital Age by Kristin Shields

Ode to Vega by Jane Merkel

Jazz by Evelyn Wickham

Pojagi Mod by Claudia Shearer

Splintered Rainbows by Susan Ritter & Vivian Lemoine

Sarasota Sunset #3 by Carole Lyles Shaw

Sawing the Sky by Karen Maple

Marsala Migration by Nicki Mierzejewski

Links of Color by Margrit Schwanck

Journey by Mary Menzer

Keep It Simple by Jodi Robinson

Grandpa’s Model Twenty #1 by Jodi Robinson

Hardly Strictly Stella by Cathy Miranker, quilted by Claudia Shearer

Estrella da Laim by Leslie Peacock, quilted by Debbie Stanton

Confined by Nancy Ota

Color Crystals by Vicki Ruebel

Cocktails and Coffee by Joy Shilling, quilted by Stitches of Joy Quilting

Anni Albers’ Orange Chair by Martha Peterson

A Different Drummer by Mary Menzer

Quilt Market Houston 2015-Final Look at Selections from the Quilt Exhibit

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Plaid Portico

Here are my final selections from the exhibits at Quilt Market Houston 2015.

The Plaid Portico is signing off for the holidays. Wish the best to you and yours.

Be back in 2016!

Ablaze by Helena Scheffer

Life Lessons: Playing with Blocks Can Be Perilous by Linda Engstrom

New Star Rising by Ben Darby

Technicolor Deco by Shirley Gisi

In Carrboro by Chawne Kimber

Rescue by Barbara Oliver Hartman

Piece #12 by Lissa Alexander

Peaks and Valleys 2 by Maren Johnston

Rio Rosie by Mary Ann Herndon

White Holes by Peter Hayward

To Tomorrow by Keiko Goke

Zonal Flow by Jean Grimes

Tuning Fork #22: Dark Waters by Heather Pregger

SW 5, Big Green Diptych by Norma Schlager

Sunset on Coyote Buttes by Kimberly Lacy

Scratching the Surface by Jane Lloyd

Ombre Lone Star by Vanessa Christenson

Birth of a Storm by Betty Hahn

Grand Prismatic Spring by Vicki Conley

Circles by Robbi Joy Elkow

Broodstairs/Kebt by Inge Hueber

Big Bang by Marlies Janssen

Berlin by Brigitte Morgenroth

Gebrochene Linien~Broken Lines by Brigitte Morgenroth

Geteiltes Rot-Divided red by Brigitte Morgenroth

In Grenzen: Grun by Brigitte Morgenroth

Landstriche~Swaths of Land by Brigitte Morgenroth

Tripoli by Brigitte Morgenroth

Goldener Oktober by Brigitte Morgenroth

Gluehwuermchen-Firefly by Brigitte Morgenroth

Quilt Market 2015 Houston–Selections from the Quilt Exhibition

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Plaid Portico

Well, since we’ve already covered the Modern Quilt Guild’s exhibition at Quilt Market Houston 2015, here we have my picks from the rest of the exhibitions. There will be 2 more posts before we can cover them all, and these quilts span the spectrum. As usual you are subject to my curatorial eye which just means I take photos of ones that interest me for whatever reason.

We’ll backtrack after this to do some coverage of this year’s Pacific International Quilt Festival, as well as highlight some local quilt talent.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Rooflines #10: Mountain Villages by Colleen Kole

Essence by Lyric Kinard

Challenge 8 Daily Routine by Misik Kim

Challenge 1 What Am I Doing Now? by Misik Kim

Affinity for Improv & Love of the Line by Leslie Tucker Jenison

Universal by Julie Schlueter

Sprocket 2 Me by Robbi Elkow

Sidetracked to Marrakesh by April Wicker

Selvage Star of Bethelem by Mayleen Vinson, quilted by Jan Hutchison

Rama Lama Ding Dong by Jamie Finga

Poppies of Mandalay by Connie Stark

Origami Stars by Carolina Asmussen

Old Red Door by Susan Brubaker Knapp

Modern Log Cabin by Kimberly Lapacek, quilted by Marcia Wachuta

Mission Accomplished by Rebecca Everett

Magnetic Attraction (Tuning Fork #26) by Heather Pregger

Half Crazy, All Lucky by Margaret Williams

Flying Geese Confusion by Lynda Krupka

Far Afield by Timna Tarr

Dot by Kathy York

Distortion by Roxane Lessa

Desitalart by Laura Armiraglio

Crystal Garden by Susan Stewart

Challenge 8 Intercellular by Betty Busby

Challenge 5 Happy Birthday by Hsin-Chen Lin

Challenge 5 Blue by Misik Kim

Blue Rose by Ann Ruthsdottir

Ad Libbing by Linda Hungerford and Lora Douglas

A Little Bit of This and That by Maia Hunt

Modern Quilt Guild Exhibition at Quilt Market 2015

Posted on November 14, 2015 by Plaid Portico

Next up we have the complete Modern Quilt Guild’s exhibition as part of the annual exhibitions at Quilt Market and Quilt Festival 2015 in Houston. No explanation needed, so enjoy!

Embers by Stephanie Ruyle

DMMQG Twisted Sisters Quilt by Stephanie Ruyle and the guild

Puddling by Amy Friend

Echoes by Leanne Chahley

Life in the ER Quilt by Hillary Goodwin, quilted by Emily Sessions

Kintsugi I (Medallion) by Alexis Deise

Corsage by Stacey Day

Rain by Christa Watson

5/325 by Hillary Goodwin

Bullseye by Vicki Ruebel

Diamonds in the Rough by Tina Guthmann

Huckleberry by Rebecca Bryan

Random Perfection by Wanda Dotson

Pineapple Variation by Alexis Deise

Line Study #1 by Andrew Steinbrecher

Paper Cranes by Sylvia Schaefer

Pointed Statement by Amy Friend

Pixels by Ashley Nickels

Wavelength by Rebecca Bryan

Spare Change by Betsy Vinegrad

When Oceans Rise by Amanda Hohnstreiter

Trimmings 2015-The Cog by Amy Gunson

Tidy Towns: Irish Houses by Andrew Steinbrecher

Modern Amish II by Mickey Beebe, quilted by Tony McAuliffe

Home by Jessica Skultety

Fruit Flavors by Mary Menzer

Balancing Act by Amanda Hohnstreiter

Double Wedding Ring Quilts by Victoria Findlay Wolfe, Quilt Market 2015 Exhibition

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Plaid Portico

Finally a moment to start to share the quilts from Quilt Market Houston’s exhibition 2015. I have the entire Modern Quilt Guild’s exhibition and selections from a multitude of others, but will start with selections (almost all the them) from Victoria Findlay Wolfe‘s wonderful special: Double Wedding Ring Quilts: Here Come the Brides! sponsored by Bridal extravaganza Show.

I imagine these are a few of at least related to the quilts in her book, Double Wedding Ring Quilts, Traditions Made Modern. Enjoy!

Big Red aka: The Farmer Takes a Wife by Victoria Findlay Wolfe

Deconstruction by Victoria Findlay Wolfe

Color Play by Victoria Findlay Wolfe

White Hot Mod by Victoria Findlay Wolfe

Something New in Blue by Victoria Findlay Wolfe, quilted by Shelly Pagliai

Lost and Found in Translation by Victoria Findlay Wolfe

Tulip (Double Wedding Ring Variation) by Victoria Findlay Wolfe

Reflect Upon Your Blessings by Victoria Findlay Wolfe

Polyester Blooming by Victoria Findlay Wolfe

Flowery Florid Blooms by Victoria Findlay Wolfe

A Thousand Fibers Connects Us by Victoria Findlay Wolfe, quilted by Mandy Leins

YoYos and Half Squares, Contemporary California Quilts

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Plaid Portico

The YoYos and Half Squares, Contemporary California Quilts exhibition at the Oakland Museum, are all quilts from Eli Leon‘s collection. This exhibition highlights the work of Angie Tobias, Arbie Williams, Mattie Pickett, Rosie Lee Tompkins, and Sherry Byrd.

Oakland based collector Eli Leon acquired many of their quilt tops and then turned to a network of local craftswomen including Irene Bankhead, Willia Ette Graham, and others to quilt the tops to backings. Leon’s relationship with these makers is central to the complicated and fascinating story of how these quilts came to be as objects and a collection.

“Looking at these 20 quilts is like entering a different world—one that is asymmetrical and tactile. We hope the exhibition alters your idea of what a quilt can be.” — Carin Adams, Associate Curator of Art and Material Culture

“Highlighting the stunning creations of five quilters from the Oakland-based Eli Leon collection, Yo-Yos & Half Squares: Contemporary California Quilts presents 20 quilts that defy standard expectations, dating from the late 1980s and early 2000s. Featuring complex asymmetrical patterns, unusual materials and an improvisational creation process, these quilts are unique artworks that expand the notions of craft through exuberant artistic expression…. Although the quilts are highly distinct from each other, the exhibition reflects the makers’ individual interests, skills and talents and Eli Leon’s vision and unique story as a collector, beginning in the early 1970s and with a large focus on African-American quilters”.

Enjoy!

Double Strip. Mattie Pickett, piecer, Willia Ette Graham and Irene Bankhead, quilters. Collection of Eli Leon

Detail of Double Strip. Mattie Pickett, piecer, Willia Ette Graham and Irene Bankhead, quilters. Collection of Eli Leon

Hit and Miss Strip, Rosie Lee Tompkins, piecer, Willia Ette Graham, quilter. Collection of Eli Leon

Detail of Hit and Miss Strip, Rosie Lee Tompkins, piecer, Willia Ette Graham, quilter. Collection of Eli Leon

Checker Board Green and Black. Rosie Lee Tompkins, piecer.Irene Bankhead, quilter. Collection of Eli Leon

Detail of Checker Board Green and Black. Rosie Lee Tompkins, piecer.Irene Bankhead, quilter. Collection of Eli Leon

Texas Star. Mattie Pickett, piecer, Willia Ette Graham, quilter. Collection of Eli Leon.

Detail of Texas Star. Mattie Pickett, piecer, Willia Ette Graham, quilter. Collection of Eli Leon.

Double Medallion, Sherry Byrd, piecer, Irene Bankhead, quilter. Collection of Eli Leon

Roman Stripe Variations. Pieced by Sherry Byrd, quilted by Willia Ette Graham and Jonnie Wade. Collection of Eli Leon

Detail of Roman Stripe Variations. Pieced by Sherry Byrd, quilted by Willia Ette Graham and Jonnie Wade.

Roman Stripe Variations. Pieced by Sherry Byrd, quilted by Willia Ette Graham and Jonnie Wade. Collection of Eli Leon

Pittsburgh Stealers. Angie Tobias, piecer and quilter. Collection of Eli Leon

Detail of Angie Tobias, piecer and quilter. Collection of Eli Leon

Detail of Pittsburgh Stealers, Angie Tobias, piecer and quilter. Collection of Eli Leon

Half-squares Put-together. Rosie Lee Tompkins, Piecer, Irene Bankhead. Collection of Eli Leon.

Detail of Half-squares Put-together. Rosie Lee Tompkins, Piecer, Irene Bankhead. Collection of Eli Leon

Brass Buttons. Arbie Williams, piecer, Irene Bankhead, quilter. Collection of Eli Leon

Detail of Brass Buttons. Arbie Williams, piecer, Irene Bankhead, quilter. Collection of Eli Leon

Mamaloo. Pieced by Arbie Williams, quilted by Willia Ette Graham and Johnnie Eade. Collection of Eli Leon

Detail of Mamaloo. Pieced by Arbie Williams, quilted by Willia Ette Graham and Johnnie Eade. Collection of Eli Leon

Swing Dinger. Pieced by Arbie Williams, quilted by Willia Ette Graham. Collection of Eli Leon

Detail of Swing Dinger. Pieced by Arbie Williams, quilted by Willia Ette Graham. Collection of Eli Leon

Four Patch Half Square Strip. Pieced by Rosie Lee Tompkins, quilted by Irene Bankhead.

A Memory by Angie Tobias. Collection of Eli Leon.

Detail of A Memory. by Angie Tobias. Collection of Eli Leon.

Black yo-yos on green hanging and 17 Patches. Pieced by Rosie Lee Tompkins, quilted by Irene Bankhead.Collection of Eli Leon.

Wall Piece, pieced by Rosie Lee Timpkins, quilted by Irene Bankhead. Colleciton of Eli Leon.

Strip. Pieced by Angie Tobias, quilted by Willia Ette Graham. Collection of Eli Leon

Detail of Strip. Pieced by Angie Tobias, quilted by Willia Ette Graham. Collection of Eli Leon

Chair with Embroidery and Applique. Pieced by Rosie Lee Tompkins. Collection of Eli Leon.

Unfinished by Rosie Lee Tompkins, Collection of Eli Leon.

Detail of Unfinished by Rosie Lee Tompkins, Collection of Eli Leon.

Benjamin Leon Commemorative Quilt. Eli Leon, designer and piecer, Esther Foss, piecer, Helen Brodfield, quilter. Collection of Eli Leon.

Detail of Benjamin Leon Commemorative Quilt. Eli Leon, designer and piecer, Esther Foss, piecer, Helen Brodfield, quilter. Collection of Eli Leon.

Quilt Local: Finding Inspiration in the Everyday

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Plaid Portico

Heather Jones’ new book, Quilt Local: Finding Inspiration in the Everyday has delicious photography, modern quilts, and a unique look at the quilt design process.

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The book is divided into PROCESS and QUILTS. PROCESS is about finding inspiration around you, and shows how to go from inspiration to finished project. It covers working from inspiration, color theory, quilt design, and basic quilt construction. QUILTS has 40 original quilts with their variations and instructions. Many of the quilts are characterized by the use of negative space, minimalism and organic structure.

One of my favorite quilts is Red Lion (I also love the name). Though I’m usually an asymmetrical gal, I love the simplicity and versatility of this quilt design, and it can certainly be made asymmetrically with color placement.

Red Lion by Heather Jone

Red Lion by Heather Jones

Speaking of everyday inspiration, here at the Plaid Portico our motto is, “Don’t forgot to look for keep looking for things that inspire you!” And in that spirit, and in the spirit of Quilt Local, I will share some everyday inspiration from ’round this neck of the woods.

Find out more and follow along on the QUILT LOCAL BLOG TOUR!

10/6: STC Craft Blog
10/8: Robert Kaufman
10/9: Melanie Falick
10/10: Sew Mama Sew
10/11: Creative Bug
10/12: Plaid Portico
10/14: Modern Sewciety
10/16: Pellon
10/19: The Tattooed Quilter
10/21: Amy’s Creative Side
10/23: Diary of a Quilter
10/26: Film in the Fridge
10/28: Tall Grass Prairie Studio
10/29: Okan Arts
10/30: Kara Sews
11/2: Crimson Tate
11/4: Dainty Time
11/6: Nap Time Quilter
11/9: Spoonflower
11/11: Aurifil
11/13: A Gathering of Stitches

Coming up on The Plaid Portico, we will cover the Eli Leon Exhibition at the Oakland Museum of Art, my picks from Freddy Moran’s latest solo exhibition, the Found/Made exhibition at the San Jose Museum of Quilts and textiles, and my picks from The Pacific International Quilt Festival. We also have more books to highlight and some wonderful quilter profiles.

Stay tuned – after a long summer vacation, we’re back!

Kawandi Adventure: Quilts by Margaret Fabrizio

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Plaid Portico

A visit to the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles with some of my quilter friends was a treat, as there were several exhibitions on (plus the company was superb). Today we will cover one of the exhibitions, Kawandi Adventure: Quilts by Margaret Fabrizio.

Fabrizio was inspired by a 2011 exhibition of Kawandi at the Museum of African Diaspora in San Francisco. Kawandi is a hand sewing technique used by the Siddi women of Karnataka, India. She was intrigued enough to travel to India and spend two weeks with some Siddi women learning about their technique. They appeal to me because of my love for textiles, but as quilts, I love the improvisational aspect.

After this we will cover the A Common Thread exhibit, which I think was quite extraordinary and well curated. Though before that a little blogcation is in order…Hope you are enjoying your summer and enjoy the Kawandi Adventure!