QuiltCon 2015: Michael Miller Spring Cotton Couture Fabric Challenge

The Michael Miller fabric challenge using their Spring Cotton Couture line produced an array of pastel and very spring colored quilts, as it should be! As usual the award winners for the category yard are at the bottom of the post.

We are nearing the end of our QuiltCon 2015 coverage, thought there are still probably 5 posts to go. Soon we will also be covering the Stitch Modern 2015 Show, the Joe Cunningham lecture at Piedmont Center of the Arts, and we have a couple new books to talk about as well as some quilters to highlight.

Enjoy!

Slashed by Dana Szucs Hayden. Burleson, Texas.

Slashed by Dana Szucs Hayden. Burleson, Texas.

Slashed by Dana Szucs Hayden. Burleson, Texas.

Slashed by Dana Szucs Hayden. Burleson, Texas.

Lucky Day by Cynthia Frenette. Mission, British Columbia, Canada.

Lucky Day by Cynthia Frenette. Mission, British Columbia, Canada.

Lucky Day by Cynthia Frenette. Mission, British Columbia, Canada.

Lucky Day by Cynthia Frenette. Mission, British Columbia, Canada.

Swan In The Water (Justin Nozuka) by Kristyn McCoy. Ilderton, Ontario, Canada.

Swan In The Water (Justin Nozuka) by Kristyn McCoy. Ilderton, Ontario, Canada.

Swan In The Water (Justin Nozuka) by Kristyn McCoy. Ilderton, Ontario, Canada.

Swan In The Water (Justin Nozuka) by Kristyn McCoy. Ilderton, Ontario, Canada.

Mondrian with Munsell'd Values by katrine Eagling. Bellevue, Washington. Quilted by Nancy Winnick Cluts.

Mondrian with Munsell’d Values by katrine Eagling. Bellevue, Washington. Quilted by Nancy Winnick Cluts.

Mondrian with Munsell'd Values by katrine Eagling. Bellevue, Washington. Quilted by Nancy Winnick Cluts.

Mondrian with Munsell’d Values by katrine Eagling. Bellevue, Washington. Quilted by Nancy Winnick Cluts.

Propelled Pixels by Kim Lapacek. Poynette, Wisconsin. Quilted by Barbara Raisbeck.

Propelled Pixels by Kim Lapacek. Poynette, Wisconsin. Quilted by Barbara Raisbeck.

Propelled Pixels by Kim Lapacek. Poynette, Wisconsin. Quilted by Barbara Raisbeck.

Propelled Pixels by Kim Lapacek. Poynette, Wisconsin. Quilted by Barbara Raisbeck.

Fractured Churndash by Erin Davis. Evanston, Illinois.

Fractured Churndash by Erin Davis. Evanston, Illinois.

Fractured Churndash by Erin Davis. Evanston, Illinois.

Fractured Churndash by Erin Davis. Evanston, Illinois.

Evening Star by Abigail Fuller. Deary, Ohio.

Evening Star by Abigail Fuller. Deary, Ohio.

Evening Star by Abigail Fuller. Deary, Ohio.

Evening Star by Abigail Fuller. Deary, Ohio.

September Dawn by Kathryn Upitis. Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

September Dawn by Kathryn Upitis. Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

September Dawn by Kathryn Upitis. Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

September Dawn by Kathryn Upitis. Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

E Quilt by Cynthia Ann Morgan. Boulder, Colorado.

E Quilt by Cynthia Ann Morgan. Boulder, Colorado.

E Quilt by Cynthia Ann Morgan. Boulder, Colorado.

E Quilt by Cynthia Ann Morgan. Boulder, Colorado.

Retro Dots and Dashes by Kaye Simard. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Retro Dots and Dashes by Kaye Simard. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Retro Dots and Dashes by Kaye Simard. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Retro Dots and Dashes by Kaye Simard. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Pastels Aren't My Favorite by Janet McWorkman. Anchorage, Alaska.

Pastels Aren’t My Favorite by Janet McWorkman. Anchorage, Alaska.

Pastels Aren't My Favorite by Janet McWorkman. Anchorage, Alaska.

Pastels Aren’t My Favorite by Janet McWorkman. Anchorage, Alaska.

Oh the Places You'll Go by Cheryl Briskey. Greer, South Carolina.

Oh the Places You’ll Go by Cheryl Briskey. Greer, South Carolina.

Oh the Places You'll Go by Cheryl Briskey. Greer, South Carolina.

Oh the Places You’ll Go by Cheryl Briskey. Greer, South Carolina.

The New New by Amy Anderson. Asheville, North Carolina.

The New New by Amy Anderson. Asheville, North Carolina.

The New New by Amy Anderson. Asheville, North Carolina.

The New New by Amy Anderson. Asheville, North Carolina.

Shattered by Veronica Ferguson. Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Shattered by Veronica Ferguson. Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Shattered by Veronica Ferguson. Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Shattered by Veronica Ferguson. Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Spring Frames by Marla Varner. Sequim, Washington.

Spring Frames by Marla Varner. Sequim, Washington.

Spring Frames by Marla Varner. Sequim, Washington.

Spring Frames by Marla Varner. Sequim, Washington.

The Light of May by Krista Hennebury. North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

The Light of May by Krista Hennebury. North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

The Light of May by Krista Hennebury. North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

The Light of May by Krista Hennebury. North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Roundabout by Kathy Greer. Port Angles, Washington.

Roundabout by Kathy Greer. Port Angles, Washington.

Roundabout by Kathy Greer. Port Angles, Washington.

Roundabout by Kathy Greer. Port Angles, Washington.

Sunset Boulevard by Jennifer Lanak. Redondo Beach, California.

Sunset Boulevard by Jennifer Lanak. Redondo Beach, California.

Sunset Boulevard by Jennifer Lanak. Redondo Beach, California.

Sunset Boulevard by Jennifer Lanak. Redondo Beach, California.

Totally Spring by Dora Cary. Paso Robles, California.

Totally Spring by Dora Cary. Paso Robles, California.

Totally Spring by Dora Cary. Paso Robles, California.

Totally Spring by Dora Cary. Paso Robles, California.

April Showers by Sheri Cifaldi-Morrill. Woodbridge, Connecticut.

April Showers by Sheri Cifaldi-Morrill. Woodbridge, Connecticut.

April Showers by Sheri Cifaldi-Morrill. Woodbridge, Connecticut.

April Showers by Sheri Cifaldi-Morrill. Woodbridge, Connecticut.

Passages by Patty Simmons. Lee's Summit, Missouri. 3rd Place, Michael Miller fabric challenge. QuiltCon 2015.

Passages by Patty Simmons. Lee’s Summit, Missouri. 3rd Place, Michael Miller fabric challenge. QuiltCon 2015.

Passages by Patty Simmons. Lee's Summit, Missouri. 3rd Place, Michael Miller fabric challenge. QuiltCon 2015.

Passages by Patty Simmons. Lee’s Summit, Missouri. 3rd Place, Michael Miller fabric challenge. QuiltCon 2015.

After Dinner Mints. Paige Alexander. Picken, South Carolina. 2nd Place, Michael Miller Fabric Challenge, QuiltCon 2015.

After Dinner Mints. Paige Alexander. Picken, South Carolina. 2nd Place, Michael Miller Fabric Challenge, QuiltCon 2015.

After Dinner Mints. Paige Alexander. Picken, South Carolina. 2nd Place, Michael Miller Fabric Challenge, QuiltCon 2015.

After Dinner Mints. Paige Alexander. Picken, South Carolina. 2nd Place, Michael Miller Fabric Challenge, QuiltCon 2015.

7 Up by Debra Jalbert. Clermont, Florida. 1st Place, Michael Miller Fabric Challenge, QuiltCon 2015.

7 Up by Debra Jalbert. Clermont, Florida. 1st Place, Michael Miller Fabric Challenge, QuiltCon 2015.

7 Up by Debra Jalbert. Clermont, Florida. 1st Place, Michael Miller Fabric Challenge, QuiltCon 2015.

7 Up by Debra Jalbert. Clermont, Florida. 1st Place, Michael Miller Fabric Challenge, QuiltCon 2015.

QuiltCon 2015: Applique category Quilts

Here we are again, back to our final sets of quilts from the exhibitions from QuiltCon 2015. Next up we have the Applique category sponsored by Cherrywood Fabrics.  Later this week, we will have the Michael Miller Challenge and the Small Quilts category. Some pretty amazing quilts here!

Lost and Found in Translation by Victoria Findlay Wolfe. New York, New York.

Lost and Found in Translation by Victoria Findlay Wolfe. New York, New York.

Lost and Found in Translation by Victoria Findlay Wolfe. New York, New York.

Lost and Found in Translation by Victoria Findlay Wolfe. New York, New York.

Bowls and Balls #2 by Rachel Kerley. Hillsboro, Oregon.

Bowls and Balls #2 by Rachel Kerley. Hillsboro, Oregon.

Bowls and Balls #2 by Rachel Kerley. Hillsboro, Oregon.

Bowls and Balls #2 by Rachel Kerley. Hillsboro, Oregon.

Outside the Box by Jenny Voss. Nampa, idaho.

Outside the Box by Jenny Voss. Nampa, idaho.

Outside the Box by Jenny Voss. Nampa, idaho.

Outside the Box by Jenny Voss. Nampa, idaho.

[The American Context #68] by Luke Haynes. Los Angeles, California.

[The American Context #68] by Luke Haynes. Los Angeles, California.

[The American Context #68] by Luke Haynes. Los Angeles, California.

[The American Context #68] by Luke Haynes. Los Angeles, California.

Tiki Dilemma by Jodi Robinson. Enon Valley, Pennsylvania.

Tiki Dilemma by Jodi Robinson. Enon Valley, Pennsylvania.

Tiki Dilemma by Jodi Robinson. Enon Valley, Pennsylvania.

Tiki Dilemma by Jodi Robinson. Enon Valley, Pennsylvania.

Turn Down For What by Lauren Palmer. Lexington, Kentucky.

Turn Down For What by Lauren Palmer. Lexington, Kentucky.

Turn Down For What by Lauren Palmer. Lexington, Kentucky.

Turn Down For What by Lauren Palmer. Lexington, Kentucky.

Rocket 88 by Latifah Saafir. Los Angeles, California. Quilted by Lisa Alexakis.

Rocket 88 by Latifah Saafir. Los Angeles, California. Quilted by Lisa Alexakis.

Rocket 88 by Latifah Saafir. Los Angeles, California. Quilted by Lisa Alexakis.

Rocket 88 by Latifah Saafir. Los Angeles, California. Quilted by Lisa Alexakis.

The Conan Quilt by Alison Chambers. San Antonio, Texas.

The Conan Quilt by Alison Chambers. San Antonio, Texas.

The Conan Quilt by Alison Chambers. San Antonio, Texas

The Conan Quilt by Alison Chambers. San Antonio, Texas

Chosen 2 by Catherine Redford. Naperville, Illinois.

Chosen 2 by Catherine Redford. Naperville, Illinois.

Chosen 2 by Catherine Redford. Naperville, Illinois.

Chosen 2 by Catherine Redford. Naperville, Illinois.

Catenary by Carolyn Friedlander. Lake Wales, Florida.

Catenary by Carolyn Friedlander. Lake Wales, Florida.

Catenary by Carolyn Friedlander. Lake Wales, Florida.

Catenary by Carolyn Friedlander. Lake Wales, Florida.

Self-Study #4: The One for T by Chawne Kimber. Easton, Pennsylvania.

Self-Study #4: The One for T by Chawne Kimber. Easton, Pennsylvania.

Self-Study #4: The One for T by Chawne Kimber. Easton, Pennsylvania.

Self-Study #4: The One for T by Chawne Kimber. Easton, Pennsylvania.

Sticks and Stones: The Border Test by Rachel Kerley. Hillsboro, Oregon.

Sticks and Stones: The Border Test by Rachel Kerley. Hillsboro, Oregon.

Sticks and Stones: The Border Test by Rachel Kerley. Hillsboro, Oregon.

Sticks and Stones: The Border Test by Rachel Kerley. Hillsboro, Oregon.

Hometown Quilt by Gina Pina. Austin, Texas.

Hometown Quilt by Gina Pina. Austin, Texas.

Hometown Quilt by Gina Pina. Austin, Texas.

Hometown Quilt by Gina Pina. Austin, Texas.

[The American Context #16] Christina's World by Luke Haynes. Los Angeles, California.

[The American Context #16] Christina’s World by Luke Haynes. Los Angeles, California.

[The American Context #16] Christina's World by Luke Haynes. Los Angeles, California.

[The American Context #16] Christina’s World by Luke Haynes. Los Angeles, California.

Off The Chart by Lynn Harris. Chelsea, Michigan.

Off The Chart by Lynn Harris. Chelsea, Michigan.

Off The Chart by Lynn Harris. Chelsea, Michigan.

Off The Chart by Lynn Harris. Chelsea, Michigan.

Off Center by Charlotte Noll. Lauderhill, Florida.

Off Center by Charlotte Noll. Lauderhill, Florida.

Off Center by Charlotte Noll. Lauderhill, Florida.

Off Center by Charlotte Noll. Lauderhill, Florida.

33 by Gabriela Kirst. Grass Valley, CA.

33 by Gabriela Kirst. Grass Valley, CA.

33 by Gabriela Kirst. Grass Valley, CA.

33 by Gabriela Kirst. Grass Valley, CA.

Survivor by Jennifer Benoit-Bryan. Cicero, Illinois.

Survivor by Jennifer Benoit-Bryan. Cicero, Illinois.

Survivor by Jennifer Benoit-Bryan. Cicero, Illinois.

Survivor by Jennifer Benoit-Bryan. Cicero, Illinois.

Grand Canal by Casey York. St. Louis, Missouri. Quilted by Ann McNew.

Grand Canal by Casey York. St. Louis, Missouri. Quilted by Ann McNew.

Grand Canal by Casey York. St. Louis, Missouri. Quilted by Ann McNew.

Grand Canal by Casey York. St. Louis, Missouri. Quilted by Ann McNew.

Botanics in Green by Carolyn Friedlander. Lake Wales, Florida.

Botanics in Green by Carolyn Friedlander. Lake Wales, Florida.

Botanics in Green by Carolyn Friedlander. Lake Wales, Florida.

Botanics in Green by Carolyn Friedlander. Lake Wales, Florida.

Typewriter No. 5 by Jessica Toye. Kansas City, Missouri. 3rd Place, Applique Category, QuiltCon 2015.

Typewriter No. 5 by Jessica Toye. Kansas City, Missouri. 3rd Place, Applique Category, QuiltCon 2015.

Typewriter No. 5 by Jessica Toye. Kansas City, Missouri. 3rd Place, Applique Category, QuiltCon 2015.

Typewriter No. 5 by Jessica Toye. Kansas City, Missouri. 3rd Place, Applique Category, QuiltCon 2015.

The Dishes Can Wait by Rachel Kerley. Hillsboro, Oregon. 2nd Place, Applique Category, QuiltCon 2015.

The Dishes Can Wait by Rachel Kerley. Hillsboro, Oregon. 2nd Place, Applique Category, QuiltCon 2015.

The Dishes Can Wait by Rachel Kerley. Hillsboro, Oregon. 2nd Place, Applique Category, QuiltCon 2015.

The Dishes Can Wait by Rachel Kerley. Hillsboro, Oregon. 2nd Place, Applique Category, QuiltCon 2015.

Anniversary Quilt by Katrina Hertzer. Calgary, Alberta, Canada. 2st Place, Applique category, QuiltCon 2015

Anniversary Quilt by Katrina Hertzer. Calgary, Alberta, Canada. 2st Place, Applique category, QuiltCon 2015

Anniversary Quilt by Katrina Hertzer. Calgary, Alberta, Canada. 2st Place, Applique category, QuiltCon 2015

Anniversary Quilt by Katrina Hertzer. Calgary, Alberta, Canada. 2st Place, Applique category, QuiltCon 2015

QuiltCon 2015: Use of Negative Space part 2

And now Part 2 of the Use of Negative Space category from QuiltCon 2015, sponsored by APQS with the winners of the category at the end of the post.  We still have a couple of categories and the special exhibitions to go, and some other non QuiltCon exhibitions, books to review, fabric to talk about, and quilters to meet. Stay tuned!

Colorado 4x4 by Stephanie Ruyle. Denver, Colorado.

Colorado 4×4 by Stephanie Ruyle. Denver, Colorado.

Colorado 4x4 by Stephanie Ruyle. Denver, Colorado.

Colorado 4×4 by Stephanie Ruyle. Denver, Colorado.

Diamond Chains by Charlotte Noll. Lauderhill, Florida.

Diamond Chains by Charlotte Noll. Lauderhill, Florida.

Diamond Chains by Charlotte Noll. Lauderhill, Florida.

Diamond Chains by Charlotte Noll. Lauderhill, Florida.

Boxed In by Elizabeth Dackson. Land O Lakes, Florida.

Boxed In by Elizabeth Dackson. Land O Lakes, Florida.

Boxed In by Elizabeth Dackson. Land O Lakes, Florida.

Boxed In by Elizabeth Dackson. Land O Lakes, Florida. 

My Way by Pamela Rocco. Santa Cruz, California. Quilted by Susan Spencer, Scotts Valley, California.

My Way by Pamela Rocco. Santa Cruz, California. Quilted by Susan Spencer, Scotts Valley, California.

My Way by Pamela Rocco. Santa Cruz, California. Quilted by Susan Spencer, Scotts Valley, California.

My Way by Pamela Rocco. Santa Cruz, California. Quilted by Susan Spencer, Scotts Valley, California.

 

Haberdashery by Amy Friend. West Newbury, Massachusetts

Haberdashery by Amy Friend. West Newbury, Massachusetts

Haberdashery by Amy Friend. West Newbury, Massachusetts

Haberdashery by Amy Friend. West Newbury, Massachusetts

Transmission by Phoebe Harrell. Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. Quilted by Geri Smith.

Transmission by Phoebe Harrell. Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. Quilted by Geri Smith.

Transmission by Phoebe Harrell. Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. Quilted by Geri Smith.

Transmission by Phoebe Harrell. Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. Quilted by Geri Smith.

Dots by Svetlana Sotak. Batavia, Illinois.

Dots by Svetlana Sotak. Batavia, Illinois.

Dots by Svetlana Sotak. Batavia, Illinois.

Dots by Svetlana Sotak. Batavia, Illinois.

Equalizer by Cheryl Arkison. Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Equalizer by Cheryl Arkison. Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Equalizer by Cheryl Arkison. Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Equalizer by Cheryl Arkison. Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Letting Go by Andrew Steinbrecher. Cincinnati, Ohio.

Letting Go by Andrew Steinbrecher. Cincinnati, Ohio.

Letting Go by Andrew Steinbrecher. Cincinnati, Ohio.

Letting Go by Andrew Steinbrecher. Cincinnati, Ohio.

Tuning Fork #12 by Heather Pregger. Fort Worth, Texas.

Tuning Fork #12 by Heather Pregger. Fort Worth, Texas.

Tuning Fork #12 by Heather Pregger. Fort Worth, Texas.

Tuning Fork #12 by Heather Pregger. Fort Worth, Texas.

Chandelier by Lee Heinrich. Mequon, Wisconsin.

Chandelier by Lee Heinrich. Mequon, Wisconsin.

Chandelier by Lee Heinrich. Mequon, Wisconsin.

Chandelier by Lee Heinrich. Mequon, Wisconsin.

Redirected by Hollie Lobosky. Venice, California.

Redirected by Hollie Lobosky. Venice, California.

Mod Hex 2 by Jen Sorenson. Northborough, Massachusetts.

Mod Hex 2 by Jen Sorenson. Northborough, Massachusetts.

Mod Hex 2 by Jen Sorenson. Northborough, Massachusetts.

Mod Hex 2 by Jen Sorenson. Northborough, Massachusetts.

Lowcountry Sunset by Kimberly McPeake by Charleston, South Carolina.

Lowcountry Sunset by Kimberly McPeake by Charleston, South Carolina.

Lowcountry Sunset by Kimberly McPeake by Charleston, South Carolina.

Lowcountry Sunset by Kimberly McPeake by Charleston, South Carolina.

Pike's Peak by Cheryl Brickey. Greer, South Carolina.

Pike’s Peak by Cheryl Brickey. Greer, South Carolina.

Pike's Peak by Cheryl Brickey. Greer, South Carolina.

Pike’s Peak by Cheryl Brickey. Greer, South Carolina.

Eggs and Darts by Amanda Leins. Gansevoort, New York. Pieced by Susan Bishop.

Eggs and Darts by Amanda Leins. Gansevoort, New York. Pieced by Susan Bishop.

Eggs and Darts by Amanda Leins. Gansevoort, New York. Pieced by Susan Bishop.

Eggs and Darts by Amanda Leins. Gansevoort, New York. Pieced by Susan Bishop.

Peek by Melanie Tuazon by Livingston, New Jersey.

Peek by Melanie Tuazon by Livingston, New Jersey.

Peek by Melanie Tuazon by Livingston, New Jersey.

Peek by Melanie Tuazon by Livingston, New Jersey.

Museum Windows by Melissa Fontanese, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Museum Windows by Melissa Fontanese, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Somewhat Herringbone by Dorie Schwarz. Mason, Michigan

Somewhat Herringbone by Dorie Schwarz. Mason, Michigan

Somewhat Herringbone by Dorie Schwarz. Mason, Michigan

Somewhat Herringbone by Dorie Schwarz. Mason, Michigan

Comma Comet by Janet Gannon. Katy, Texas. Quilted by Pam Biswas.

Comma Comet by Janet Gannon. Katy, Texas. Quilted by Pam Biswas.

Comma Comet by Janet Gannon. Katy, Texas. Quilted by Pam Biswas.

Comma Comet by Janet Gannon. Katy, Texas. Quilted by Pam Biswas.

Wake Up! Wake Up! by Amy Dame. Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.

Wake Up! Wake Up! by Amy Dame. Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.

Wake Up! Wake Up! by Amy Dame. Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.

Wake Up! Wake Up! by Amy Dame. Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.

STAR'D by Kristy Daum. St. Louis, Missouri.

STAR’D by Kristy Daum. St. Louis, Missouri.

STAR'D by Kristy Daum. St. Louis, Missouri.

STAR’D by Kristy Daum. St. Louis, Missouri.

Cycles 2 by Leanne Chahley. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Cycles 2 by Leanne Chahley. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Cycles 2 by Leanne Chahley. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Cycles 2 by Leanne Chahley. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Floating Jewels by Tanya Heldman. Los Angeles, California.

Floating Jewels by Tanya Heldman. Los Angeles, California.

 

Floating Jewels by Tanya Heldman. Los Angeles, California.

Floating Jewels by Tanya Heldman. Los Angeles, California.

Sea Glass Herringbone by Claire Jain. Austin, Texas.

Sea Glass Herringbone by Claire Jain. Austin, Texas.

Read Between the Lines by Stephanie Ruyle. Denver Colorado. 3rd Place, Use of Negative Space category, QuiltCon 2015.

Read Between the Lines by Stephanie Ruyle. Denver Colorado. 3rd Place, Use of Negative Space category, QuiltCon 2015.

Read Between the Lines by Stephanie Ruyle. Denver Colorado. 3rd Place, Use of Negative Space category, QuiltCon 2015.

Read Between the Lines by Stephanie Ruyle. Denver Colorado. 3rd Place, Use of Negative Space category, QuiltCon 2015.

Color Play by Kari Vojtechovsky. Centennial, Colorado. Quilted by Susan Santistevan. 2nd Place, Use of Negative Space category, QuiltCon 2015.

Color Play by Kari Vojtechovsky. Centennial, Colorado. Quilted by Susan Santistevan. 2nd Place, Use of Negative Space category, QuiltCon 2015.

Color Play by Kari Vojtechovsky. Centennial, Colorado. Quilted by Susan Santistevan. 2nd Place, Use of Negative Space category, QuiltCon 2015.

Color Play by Kari Vojtechovsky. Centennial, Colorado. Quilted by Susan Santistevan. 2nd Place, Use of Negative Space category, QuiltCon 2015.

Blackbird Fly by Krista Hennebury. North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. First Place, Use of Negative Space category, QuiltCon 2015.

Blackbird Fly by Krista Hennebury. North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. First Place, Use of Negative Space category, QuiltCon 2015.

Blackbird Fly by Krista Hennebury. North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. First Place, Use of Negative Space category, QuiltCon 2015.

Blackbird Fly by Krista Hennebury. North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. First Place, Use of Negative Space category, QuiltCon 2015.

QuiltCon 2015: Use of Negative Space part 1

Here we have the first of 2 installments of the quilts from The Use of Negative Space category at QuiltCon 2015, sponsored by APQS.  The winners of the category will be at the end of Part 2.

We just HAVE to start out with a quilt by Jacquie Gering, author of Quilting Modern,  renowned teacher, on the board of The Modern Quilt Guild, QuiltCon organizer and just about everything.  Besides, negative space in quilting is one of her trademarks. I admit, I’m a fan.

Enjoy!

Building Bridges by Jacquie Gering of Tallgrass Prairie Studio. Kansas City, Missouri. Quilted by Sheryl Schleicher.

Building Bridges by Jacquie Gering of Tallgrass Prairie Studio. Kansas City, Missouri. Quilted by Sheryl Schleicher.

Building Bridges by Jacquie Gering of Tallgrass Prairie Studio. Kansas City, Missouri. Quilted by Sheryl Schleicher.

Building Bridges by Jacquie Gering of Tallgrass Prairie Studio. Kansas City, Missouri. Quilted by Sheryl Schleicher.

Score for Strings: City by Sherri Lynn Wood. Oakland, California. Quilted by Sue Fox.

Score for Strings: City by Sherri Lynn Wood of Daintytime. Oakland, California. Quilted by Sue Fox

Score for Strings: City by Sherri Lynn Wood. Oakland, California. Quilted by Sue Fox.

Score for Strings: City by Sherri Lynn Wood of Daintytime. Oakland, California. Quilted by Sue Fox.

Love in the Digital Age by Kristin Shields. Bend, Oregon.

Love in the Digital Age by Kristin Shields. Bend, Oregon.

Big Top by Faith Jones. Lisle, Illinois.

Big Top by Faith Jones. Lisle, Illinois.

Big Top by Faith Jones. Lisle, Illinois.

Big Top by Faith Jones. Lisle, Illinois.

Floating by Jean Larson. Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Floating by Jean Larson. Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Floating by Jean Larson. Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Floating by Jean Larson. Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Amazonia by Nathalie Bearden. The Woodlands, Texas.

Amazonia by Nathalie Bearden. The Woodlands, Texas.

Amazonia by Nathalie Bearden. The Woodlands, Texas.

Amazonia by Nathalie Bearden. The Woodlands, Texas.

Quilt for Our Bed by Laura Hartrich. Oak Park, Illinois. Quilted by Nikki Maroon.

Quilt for Our Bed by Laura Hartrich. Oak Park, Illinois. Quilted by Nikki Maroon.

Quilt for Our Bed by Laura Hartrich. Oak Park, Illinois. Quilted by Nikki Maroon.

Quilt for Our Bed by Laura Hartrich. Oak Park, Illinois. Quilted by Nikki Maroon.

Turning A Corner by Alissa Carlton. Los Angeles, California.

Turning A Corner by Alissa Carlton. Los Angeles, California.

Turning A Corner by Alissa Carlton. Los Angeles, California.

Turning A Corner by Alissa Carlton. Los Angeles, California.

Smithereens by Emily Cier. Seattle, Washington. Quilted by Angela Walters.

Smithereens by Emily Cier. Seattle, Washington. Quilted by Angela Walters.

Smithereens by Emily Cier. Seattle, Washington. Quilted by Angela Walters.

Smithereens by Emily Cier. Seattle, Washington. Quilted by Angela Walters.

Ad Libbing by Linda Hungerford of Flourishing Palms. The Villages, Florida. Pieced by Lora Douglas of Dragonfly Quiltworks

Ad Libbing by Linda Hungerford of Flourishing Palms. The Villages, Florida. Pieced by Lora Douglas of Dragonfly Quiltworks

Ad Libbing by Linda Hungerford of Flourishing Palms. The Villages, Florida. Pieced by Lora Douglas of Dragonfly Quiltworks

Ad Libbing by Linda Hungerford of Flourishing Palms. The Villages, Florida. Pieced by Lora Douglas of Dragonfly Quiltworks

Geo Applique Series #2 by Kayley Rose. Quilted by Kathy Tamosaitis/ Brandywine Quilting.

Geo Applique Series #2 by Kayley Rose. Quilted by Kathy Tamosaitis/ Brandywine Quilting.

Geo Applique Series #2 by Kayley Rose. Quilted by Kathy Tamosaitis/ Brandywine Quilting.

Geo Applique Series #2 by Kayley Rose. Quilted by Kathy Tamosaitis/ Brandywine Quilting.

What's the Point by Susan Slusser Clay. Westfield Center, Ohio.

What’s the Point by Susan Slusser Clay. Westfield Center, Ohio.

What's the Point by Susan Slusser Clay. Westfield Center, Ohio.

What’s the Point by Susan Slusser Clay. Westfield Center, Ohio.

Valle de Uco. Patricia Lutteral. Martinez, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Valle de Uco. Patricia Lutteral. Martinez, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Valle de Uco. Patricia Lutteral. Martinez, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Valle de Uco. Patricia Lutteral. Martinez, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Lovely Fishbourne by Amanda Leins. Gansevoort, New York. Quilted by Liz Haskell.

Lovely Fishbourne by Amanda Leins. Gansevoort, New York. Quilted by Liz Haskell.

Lovely Fishbourne by Amanda Leins. Gansevoort, New York. Quilted by Liz Haskell.

Lovely Fishbourne by Amanda Leins. Gansevoort, New York. Quilted by Liz Haskell.

Upstairs by Kristen Lejnieks. Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Upstairs by Kristen Lejnieks. Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Upstairs by Kristen Lejnieks. Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Upstairs by Kristen Lejnieks. Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Diamond Dust by Doris Brunnette. Clive, Iowa. Quilted by Trina Kirkvold.

Diamond Dust by Doris Brunnette. Clive, Iowa. Quilted by Trina Kirkvold.

Diamond Dust by Doris Brunnette. Clive, Iowa. Quilted by Trina Kirkvold.

Diamond Dust by Doris Brunnette. Clive, Iowa. Quilted by Trina Kirkvold.

Matrix Blooming by Anne Deister. Louisville, Colorado.

Matrix Blooming by Anne Deister. Louisville, Colorado.

Matrix Blooming by Anne Deister. Louisville, Colorado.

Matrix Blooming by Anne Deister. Louisville, Colorado.

Sugar Snow by Lee Heinrich. Mequon, Wisconsin. Quilted by Krista Withers.

Sugar Snow by Lee Heinrich. Mequon, Wisconsin. Quilted by Krista Withers.

Sugar Snow by Lee Heinrich. Mequon, Wisconsin. Quilted by Krista Withers.

Sugar Snow by Lee Heinrich. Mequon, Wisconsin. Quilted by Krista Withers.

The Definition of Stitch by Sarah Fielke. Chatsworth, New South Wales, Australia. Quilted by Kim Bradley.

The Definition of Stitch by Sarah Fielke. Chatsworth, New South Wales, Australia. Quilted by Kim Bradley. Pattern available at http://www.sarahfielke.com

The Definition of Stitch by Sarah Fielke. Chatsworth, New South Wales, Australia. Quilted by Kim Bradley.

The Definition of Stitch by Sarah Fielke. Chatsworth, New South Wales, Australia. Quilted by Kim Bradley.

X by Maria Villar. Glendale, California.

X by Maria Villar. Glendale, California.

X by Maria Villar. Glendale, California.

X by Maria Villar. Glendale, California.

Crossing the Line by Corinne Sovey. Austin, Texas.

Crossing the Line by Corinne Sovey. Austin, Texas.

Crossing the Line by Corinne Sovey. Austin, Texas.

Crossing the Line by Corinne Sovey. Austin, Texas.

Fissures by Debra Jeske. Lynnwood, Washington.

Fissures by Debra Jeske. Lynnwood, Washington.

Fissures by Debra Jeske. Lynnwood, Washington.

Fissures by Debra Jeske. Lynnwood, Washington.

Paint Chip by Sarah Lowry. Carrboro, North Carolina.

Paint Chip by Sarah Lowry. Carrboro, North Carolina.

Paint Chip by Sarah Lowry. Carrboro, North Carolina.

Paint Chip by Sarah Lowry. Carrboro, North Carolina.

Fallout by Michelle Lieberson. Westport, Connecticut. Quilted by Janice Roy.

Fallout by Michelle Lieberson. Westport, Connecticut. Quilted by Janice Roy.

Fallout by Michelle Lieberson. Westport, Connecticut. Quilted by Janice Roy.

Fallout by Michelle Lieberson. Westport, Connecticut. Quilted by Janice Roy.

Linen Log Cabin by Barbara Perrino. Wakefield, Rhode Island.

Linen Log Cabin by Barbara Perrino. Wakefield, Rhode Island.

Linen Log Cabin by Barbara Perrino. Wakefield, Rhode Island.

Linen Log Cabin by Barbara Perrino. Wakefield, Rhode Island.

QuiltCon2015: Piecing category, part 2

Continuing, with the awards winners at the bottom, we have part 2 of the Piecing category from QuiltCon 2015, sponsored by Aurifil.

After this, we still have the Negative Space category, the Applique category, the Michael Miller Challenge and special exhibitions. In other words, much more to come!

Moccasin by Anne Marie Chany. Plain City, Ohio. Quilted by Mindy Powell.

Moccasin by Anne Marie Chany. Plain City, Ohio. Quilted by Mindy Powell.

Moccasin by Anne Marie Chany. Plain City, Ohio. Quilted by Mindy Powell.

Moccasin by Anne Marie Chany. Plain City, Ohio. Quilted by Mindy Powell.

Ceiling Tiles by Amy Garro. Indianapolis, Indiana.

Ceiling Tiles by Amy Garro. Indianapolis, Indiana.

Ceiling Tiles by Amy Garro. Indianapolis, Indiana.

Ceiling Tiles by Amy Garro. Indianapolis, Indiana.

City Center by Angie Henderson. Winfield, Missouri.

City Center by Angie Henderson. Winfield, Missouri.

City Center by Angie Henderson. Winfield, Missouri.

City Center by Angie Henderson. Winfield, Missouri.

Teal Sunshine by Matthew Wheeler. Delta, British Columbia, Canada.

Teal Sunshine by Matthew Wheeler. Delta, British Columbia, Canada.

Teal Sunshine by Matthew Wheeler. Delta, British Columbia, Canada.

Teal Sunshine by Matthew Wheeler. Delta, British Columbia, Canada.

Triangles Quilt by Tara Faughnan, Oakland, California.

Triangles Quilt by Tara Faughnan, Oakland, California.

Triangles Quilt by Tara Faughnan, Oakland, California.

Triangles Quilt by Tara Faughnan, Oakland, California.

Starfall II. Faith Jones. Lisle, Illinois.

Starfall II. Faith Jones. Lisle, Illinois.

Starfall II. Faith Jones. Lisle, Illinois.

Starfall II. Faith Jones. Lisle, Illinois.

Dear Gunta by Carrie Strine. Forest Hills, New York.

Dear Gunta by Carrie Strine. Forest Hills, New York.

Dear Gunta by Carrie Strine. Forest Hills, New York.

Dear Gunta by Carrie Strine. Forest Hills, New York.

Barn-Remnant by Kim Eichler-Messmer. Kansas City, Kansas.

Barn-Remnant by Kim Eichler-Messmer. Kansas City, Kansas.

Barn-Remnant by Kim Eichler-Messmer. Kansas City, Kansas.

Barn-Remnant by Kim Eichler-Messmer. Kansas City, Kansas.

Wakefield by Liz Harvatine. Burbank, California.

Wakefield by Liz Harvatine. Burbank, California.

Wakefield by Liz Harvatine. Burbank, California.

Wakefield by Liz Harvatine. Burbank, California.

Squaring The Circle by Jo Avery. Linlithgow, West Lothian, UK

Squaring The Circle by Jo Avery. Linlithgow, West Lothian, UK

Squaring The Circle by Jo Avery. Linlithgow, West Lothian, UK

Squaring The Circle by Jo Avery. Linlithgow, West Lothian, UK

Lemonade by Susan Strong. Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada.

Lemonade by Susan Strong. Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada.

Lemonade by Susan Strong. Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada.

Lemonade by Susan Strong. Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada.

Gaggle of Geese by Janice Ryan. Glendale, California.

Gaggle of Geese by Janice Ryan. Glendale, California.

Gaggle of Geese by Janice Ryan. Glendale, California.

Gaggle of Geese by Janice Ryan. Glendale, California.

Fractal Kaleidoscope by Katie Larson. Kansas City, Kansas.

Fractal Kaleidoscope by Katie Larson. Kansas City, Kansas.

Fractal Kaleidoscope by Katie Larson. Kansas City, Kansas.

Fractal Kaleidoscope by Katie Larson. Kansas City, Kansas.

Anni Albers Orange Chair by Martha Peterson. Woodinville, Washington.

Anni Albers Orange Chair by Martha Peterson. Woodinville, Washington.

Anni Albers Orange Chair by Martha Peterson. Woodinville, Washington.

Anni Albers Orange Chair by Martha Peterson. Woodinville, Washington.

Modern Migration by Sue Bouchard. Vista, California. Quilted by Annie Potter.

Modern Migration by Sue Bouchard. Vista, California. Quilted by Annie Potter.

Modern Migration by Sue Bouchard. Vista, California. Quilted by Annie Potter.

Modern Migration by Sue Bouchard. Vista, California. Quilted by Annie Potter.

Feathers by Shannon Page. Dallas, Texas.

Feathers by Shannon Page. Dallas, Texas. Original Block by Play Crafts.

Feathers by Shannon Page. Dallas, Texas. Original Block by Play Crafts.

Feathers by Shannon Page. Dallas, Texas. Original Block by Play Crafts.

Off Kilter by Melissa Corry. Cedar City, Utah.

Off Kilter by Melissa Corry. Cedar City, Utah.

Off Kilter by Melissa Corry. Cedar City, Utah.

Off Kilter by Melissa Corry. Cedar City, Utah.

Tangelo by Shannon Page. Dallas, Texas.

Tangelo by Shannon Page. Dallas, Texas.

Tangelo by Shannon Page. Dallas, Texas.

Tangelo by Shannon Page. Dallas, Texas.

Bearface by Jenna Richardson. Santa Barbara, California.

Bearface by Jenna Richardson. Santa Barbara, California.

Bearface by Jenna Richardson. Santa Barbara, California.

Bearface by Jenna Richardson. Santa Barbara, California.

Flame by Rebecca Bryan. Wildwood, Missouri.

Flame by Rebecca Bryan. Wildwood, Missouri.

Flame by Rebecca Bryan. Wildwood, Missouri.

Flame by Rebecca Bryan. Wildwood, Missouri.

Facets by Liz Harvatine. Burbank, California.

Facets by Liz Harvatine. Burbank, California.

Facets by Liz Harvatine. Burbank, California.

Facets by Liz Harvatine. Burbank, California.

Holt Sh*t Sherlock by Kristy Daum. St. Louis, Missouri.

Holt Sh*t Sherlock by Kristy Daum. St. Louis, Missouri.

Holt Sh*t Sherlock by Kristy Daum. St. Louis, Missouri.

Holt Sh*t Sherlock by Kristy Daum. St. Louis, Missouri.

Bauble by Emily Cier. Seattle, Washington. Quilted by Angela Walters.

Bauble by Emily Cier. Seattle, Washington. Quilted by Angela Walters.

Bauble by Emily Cier. Seattle, Washington. Quilted by Angela Walters.

Bauble by Emily Cier. Seattle, Washington. Quilted by Angela Walters.

Mercury by Jodi Weir. Vancouver, British Columbia. Quilted by Catherine Hanna of "The Quilted Garden"

Mercury by Jodi Weir. Vancouver, British Columbia. Quilted by Catherine Hanna of “The Quilted Garden”

Mercury by Jodi Weir. Vancouver, British Columbia. Quilted by Catherine Hanna of "The Quilted Garden"

Mercury by Jodi Weir. Vancouver, British Columbia. Quilted by Catherine Hanna of “The Quilted Garden”

Fresh Pack by Dorie Schwartz. Mason, Michigan.

Fresh Pack by Dorie Schwartz. Mason, Michigan.

Fresh Pack by Dorie Schwartz. Mason, Michigan.

Fresh Pack by Dorie Schwartz. Mason, Michigan.

Little Brother by Stacey Murton. Delta, British Columbia, Canada.

Little Brother by Stacey Murton. Delta, British Columbia, Canada.

Little Brother by Stacey Murton. Delta, British Columbia, Canada.

Little Brother by Stacey Murton. Delta, British Columbia, Canada.

Fractured Triangles by Paula Leber. Merriam, Kansas. Quilted by Denise Pitts Best.

Fractured Triangles by Paula Leber. Merriam, Kansas. Quilted by Denise Pitts Best.

Fractured Triangles by Paula Leber. Merriam, Kansas. Quilted by Denise Pitts Best.

Fractured Triangles by Paula Leber. Merriam, Kansas. Quilted by Denise Pitts Best.

Emergent by Kari Vojtechovsky. Centennial, Colorado. 3rd Place, QuiltCon 2015 Piecing category.

Emergent by Kari Vojtechovsky. Centennial, Colorado. 3rd Place, QuiltCon 2015 Piecing category.

Emergent by Kari Vojtechovsky. Centennial, Colorado. 3rd Place, QuiltCon 2015 Piecing category.

Emergent by Kari Vojtechovsky. Centennial, Colorado. 3rd Place, QuiltCon 2015 Piecing category.

Balancing Act by Amanda Hohnstreiter. Thorndale, Texas. 2nd Place, QuiltCon 2015 Piecing category.

Balancing Act by Amanda Hohnstreiter. Thorndale, Texas. 2nd Place, QuiltCon 2015 Piecing category.

Balancing Act by Amanda Hohnstreiter. Thorndale, Texas. 2nd Place, QuiltCon 2015 Piecing category.

Balancing Act by Amanda Hohnstreiter. Thorndale, Texas. 2nd Place, QuiltCon 2015 Piecing category.

Flight Path by Mary Menzer. Virginia Beach, Virginia. 1st Place, QuiltCon 2015 Piecing category.

Flight Path by Mary Menzer. Virginia Beach, Virginia. 1st Place, QuiltCon 2015 Piecing category.

Flight Path by Mary Menzer. Virginia Beach, Virginia. 1st Place, QuiltCon 2015 Piecing category.

Flight Path by Mary Menzer. Virginia Beach, Virginia. 1st Place, QuiltCon 2015 Piecing category.

QuiltCon 2015: Piecing category, Part 1

We will cover the Piecing category, sponsored by Aurifil, in two parts since there are so many quilts. Remember that quilts for the QuiltCon competitions are accepted into the show first and then put into categories by the judges as part of the judging process. This group has so many interesting original compositions. The category winners will be shown at the end of Part 2 later this week.

Enjoy!

Capsule by Jen Carlton Bailly. Portland, Oregon. Quilted by Nancy Stovall.

Capsule by Jen Carlton Bailly. Portland, Oregon. Quilted by Nancy Stovall.

Capsule by Jen Carlton Bailly. Portland, Oregon. Quilted by Nancy Stovall.

Capsule by Jen Carlton Bailly. Portland, Oregon. Quilted by Nancy Stovall.

Huckleberry by Rebecca Bryan. Wildwood, Missouri.

Huckleberry by Rebecca Bryan. Wildwood, Missouri.

Huckleberry by Rebecca Bryan. Wildwood, Missouri.

Huckleberry by Rebecca Bryan. Wildwood, Missouri.

Tessellation 3 by Nydia Kehnle. Monroe, New York. Quilted by Karlee Porter.

Tessellation 3 by Nydia Kehnle. Monroe, New York. Quilted by Karlee Porter.

Tessellation 3 by Nydia Kehnle. Monroe, New York. Quilted by Karlee Porter.

Tessellation 3 by Nydia Kehnle. Monroe, New York. Quilted by Karlee Porter.

Indie by Phoebe Harrell. Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. Quilted by Emily Sessions.

Indie by Phoebe Harrell. Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. Quilted by Emily Sessions.

Indie by Phoebe Harrell. Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. Quilted by Emily Sessions.

Indie by Phoebe Harrell. Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. Quilted by Emily Sessions.

gRadient by Elizabeth Balderrama. Annapolis, Maryland. Quilted by Alison Brown of Alison's Quilting.

gRadient by Elizabeth Balderrama. Annapolis, Maryland. Quilted by Alison Brown of Alison’s Quilting.

gRadient by Elizabeth Balderrama. Annapolis, Maryland. Quilted by Alison Brown of Alison's Quilting.

gRadient by Elizabeth Balderrama. Annapolis, Maryland. Quilted by Alison Brown of Alison’s Quilting.

Connect the Stars by Barbara Cline. Bridgewater, Virginia.

Connect the Stars by Barbara Cline. Bridgewater, Virginia.

Connect the Stars by Barbara Cline. Bridgewater, Virginia.

Connect the Stars by Barbara Cline. Bridgewater, Virginia.

Phased Circles by Michelle Wilkie. Cary, North Carolina.

Phased Circles by Michelle Wilkie. Cary, North Carolina.

Phased Circles by Michelle Wilkie. Cary, North Carolina.

Phased Circles by Michelle Wilkie. Cary, North Carolina.

Profits & Losses by Gina Pina. Austin, Texas.

Profits & Losses by Gina Pina. Austin, Texas.

Profits & Losses by Gina Pina. Austin, Texas.

Profits & Losses by Gina Pina. Austin, Texas.

Road to Pasadena by Kendra Nitta. Pasadena, California.

Road to Pasadena by Kendra Nitta. Pasadena, California.

Road to Pasadena by Kendra Nitta. Pasadena, California.

Road to Pasadena by Kendra Nitta. Pasadena, California.

Blue Circle Quilt by Kim Eichler-Messmer. Kansas City, Kansas.

Blue Circle Quilt by Kim Eichler-Messmer. Kansas City, Kansas.

Blue Circle Quilt by Kim Eichler-Messmer. Kansas City, Kansas.

Blue Circle Quilt by Kim Eichler-Messmer. Kansas City, Kansas.

Carnival by Melody Baker. Lenexa, Kansas.

Carnival by Melody Baker. Lenexa, Kansas.

Carnival by Melody Baker. Lenexa, Kansas.

Carnival by Melody Baker. Lenexa, Kansas.

Happy by Carrie Wikander. Fredericksburg, Texas.

Happy by Carrie Wikander. Fredericksburg, Texas.

Happy by Carrie Wikander. Fredericksburg, Texas.

Happy by Carrie Wikander. Fredericksburg, Texas.

Welcome to Colorful Colorado by Katie Larson. Kansas City, Kansas.

Welcome to Colorful Colorado by Katie Larson. Kansas City, Kansas.

Welcome to Colorful Colorado by Katie Larson. Kansas City, Kansas.

Welcome to Colorful Colorado by Katie Larson. Kansas City, Kansas.

Aura Blue by Jaime David. Roeland Park, Kansas

Aura Blue by Jaime David. Roeland Park, Kansas

Aura Blue by Jaime David. Roeland Park, Kansas

Aura Blue by Jaime David. Roeland Park, Kansas

And the Moon at Night by Colleen Molen. Brentwood, California.

And the Moon at Night by Colleen Molen. Brentwood, California.

And the Moon at Night by Colleen Molen. Brentwood, California.

And the Moon at Night by Colleen Molen. Brentwood, California.

Fish Tails by Kristen Ballou. Kent, Washington.

Fish Tails by Kristen Ballou. Kent, Washington.

Vega by Cynthia Whitten. Ladera Ranch, California. Quilted by Helen Baczynski.

Vega by Cynthia Whitten. Ladera Ranch, California. Quilted by Helen Baczynski.

Texas Forever by Corinne Sovey. Austin, Texas.

Texas Forever by Corinne Sovey. Austin, Texas.

Texas Forever by Corinne Sovey. Austin, Texas.

Texas Forever by Corinne Sovey. Austin, Texas.

Starry Eyed by Caroline Fairbanks-Critchfield. Palm Bay, Florida.

Starry Eyed by Caroline Fairbanks-Critchfield. Palm Bay, Florida.

Starry Eyed by Caroline Fairbanks-Critchfield. Palm Bay, Florida.

Starry Eyed by Caroline Fairbanks-Critchfield. Palm Bay, Florida.

Icy Waters by Amy Garro. Indianapolis, Indiana. Quilted by Angela Walters.

Icy Waters by Amy Garro. Indianapolis, Indiana. Quilted by Angela Walters.

Icy Waters by Amy Garro. Indianapolis, Indiana. Quilted by Angela Walters.

Icy Waters by Amy Garro. Indianapolis, Indiana. Quilted by Angela Walters.

Disruption by Barbara Lockwood. Erie, Pennsylvania.

Disruption by Barbara Lockwood. Erie, Pennsylvania.

Disruption by Barbara Lockwood. Erie, Pennsylvania.

Disruption by Barbara Lockwood. Erie, Pennsylvania.

Iceberg by Crystal McGann. Kambah, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.

Iceberg by Crystal McGann. Kambah, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.

Iceberg by Crystal McGann. Kambah, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.

Iceberg by Crystal McGann. Kambah, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.

Whirling Dervish by Elizabeth Dackson. Land O Lakes, Florida.

Whirling Dervish by Elizabeth Dackson. Land O Lakes, Florida.

Whirling Dervish by Elizabeth Dackson. Land O Lakes, Florida.

Whirling Dervish by Elizabeth Dackson. Land O Lakes, Florida.

Vega by Cynthia Whitten. Ladera Ranch, California. Quilted by Helen Baczynski.

Vega by Cynthia Whitten. Ladera Ranch, California. Quilted by Helen Baczynski.

Vega by Cynthia Whitten. Ladera Ranch, California. Quilted by Helen Baczynski.

Vega by Cynthia Whitten. Ladera Ranch, California. Quilted by Helen Baczynski.

The Mona Lisa by Rowena Bayliss. Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK.

The Mona Lisa by Rowena Bayliss. Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK.

The Mona Lisa by Rowena Bayliss. Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK.

The Mona Lisa by Rowena Bayliss. Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK.

Peace by Leanne Chahley. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Peace by Leanne Chahley. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Peace by Leanne Chahley. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Peace by Leanne Chahley. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Cascade Quilt by Kristi Schroeder. Dallas, Texas.

Cascade Quilt by Kristi Schroeder. Dallas, Texas.

Cascade Quilt by Kristi Schroeder. Dallas, Texas.

Cascade Quilt by Kristi Schroeder. Dallas, Texas.

Knit Snippet by Lotje Meijknecht. Leiden, Netherlands.

Knit Snippet by Lotje Meijknecht. Leiden, Netherlands.

Knit Snippet by Lotje Meijknecht. Leiden, Netherlands.

Knit Snippet by Lotje Meijknecht. Leiden, Netherlands.

Sam and Suzy by Megan Callahan. Bakersfield, California. Quilted by Elizabeth Hartman

Sam and Suzy by Megan Callahan. Bakersfield, California. Quilted by Elizabeth Hartman

Sam and Suzy by Megan Callahan. Bakersfield, California. Quilted by Elizabeth Hartman

Sam and Suzy by Megan Callahan. Bakersfield, California. Quilted by Elizabeth Hartman

The Power of Three by Kristin Shields. Bend, Oregon.

The Power of Three by Kristin Shields. Bend, Oregon.

The Power of Three by Kristin Shields. Bend, Oregon.

The Power of Three by Kristin Shields. Bend, Oregon.

48 by Christa Watson. Las Vegas, Nevada.

48 by Christa Watson. Las Vegas, Nevada.

48 by Christa Watson. Las Vegas, Nevada.

48 by Christa Watson. Las Vegas, Nevada.

QuiltCon 2015: Minimalist Design Quilts

Quilts from the Minimalist Design category from QuiltCon 2015, sponsored by American Made Brand. Another of my favorite categories. Enough said. 🙂

Bias 3 by Alissa Carlton. Los Angeles, California.

Bias 3 by Alissa Carlton. Los Angeles, California.

Bias 3 by Alissa Carlton. Los Angeles, California.

Bias 3 by Alissa Carlton. Los Angeles, California.

An Ode to the Past by Rachel Singh. Seattle, Washington.

An Ode to the Past by Rachel Singh. Seattle, Washington.

An Ode to the Past by Rachel Singh. Seattle, Washington.

An Ode to the Past by Rachel Singh. Seattle, Washington.

Modern Mojo 2 by Linda Thielfoldt. Troy, Michigan.

Modern Mojo 2 by Linda Thielfoldt. Troy, Michigan.

Modern Mojo 2 by Linda Thielfoldt. Troy, Michigan.

Modern Mojo 2 by Linda Thielfoldt. Troy, Michigan.

Forgotten Chicago by M A Cramer. Beecher, Illinois.

Forgotten Chicago by M A Cramer. Beecher, Illinois.

Forgotten Chicago by M A Cramer. Beecher, Illinois.

Forgotten Chicago by M A Cramer. Beecher, Illinois.

Summer Break by Amy Anderson. Asheville, North Carolina.

Summer Break by Amy Anderson. Asheville, North Carolina.

Summer Break by Amy Anderson. Asheville, North Carolina.

Summer Break by Amy Anderson. Asheville, North Carolina.

Stair Railing by Kendra Biddle. Auburn, Maine. Quilted by Ann Woodhead.

Stair Railing by Kendra Biddle. Auburn, Maine. Quilted by Ann Woodhead.

Stair Railing by Kendra Biddle. Auburn, Maine. Quilted by Ann Woodhead.

Stair Railing by Kendra Biddle. Auburn, Maine. Quilted by Ann Woodhead.

Brothers by Suzanne Woods. Pleasanton, California.

Brothers by Suzanne Woods. Pleasanton, California.

Brothers by Suzanne Woods. Pleasanton, California.

Brothers by Suzanne Woods. Pleasanton, California.

Avalon Sunrise by Colleen Wootton. Clinton, Washington.

Avalon Sunrise by Colleen Wootton. Clinton, Washington.

Avalon Sunrise by Colleen Wootton. Clinton, Washington.

Avalon Sunrise by Colleen Wootton. Clinton, Washington.

Deux by Colleen Wootton. Clinton, Washington.

Deux by Colleen Wootton. Clinton, Washington.

Deux by Colleen Wootton. Clinton, Washington.

Deux by Colleen Wootton. Clinton, Washington.

That Twitch by Caro Sheridan. Everett, Massachusetts.

That Twitch by Caro Sheridan. Everett, Massachusetts.

That Twitch by Caro Sheridan. Everett, Massachusetts.

That Twitch by Caro Sheridan. Everett, Massachusetts.

Ethose by Natasa McFadyen. Hauppauge, New York.

Ethose by Natasa McFadyen. Hauppauge, New York.

Ethose by Natasa McFadyen. Hauppauge, New York.

Ethose by Natasa McFadyen. Hauppauge, New York.

Sol by Nathalie Bearden. The Woodlands, Texas.

Sol by Nathalie Bearden. The Woodlands, Texas.

Sol by Nathalie Bearden. The Woodlands, Texas.

Sol by Nathalie Bearden. The Woodlands, Texas.

The White Rainbow by Shruti Dandekar. Sangli, Maharashtra, India.

The White Rainbow by Shruti Dandekar. Sangli, Maharashtra, India.

The White Rainbow by Shruti Dandekar. Sangli, Maharashtra, India.

The White Rainbow by Shruti Dandekar. Sangli, Maharashtra, India.

Glitch by Susan Strong. Wetaskiwin. Alberta, Canada.

Glitch by Susan Strong. Wetaskiwin. Alberta, Canada.

Glitch by Susan Strong. Wetaskiwin. Alberta, Canada.

Glitch by Susan Strong. Wetaskiwin. Alberta, Canada.

When Oceans Rise by Amanda Hohnstreiter. Thorndale, Texas.

When Oceans Rise by Amanda Hohnstreiter. Thorndale, Texas.

When Oceans Rise by Amanda Hohnstreiter. Thorndale, Texas.

When Oceans Rise by Amanda Hohnstreiter. Thorndale, Texas.

We Are by Anne Sullivan. Santa Cruz, California.

We Are by Anne Sullivan. Santa Cruz, California.

We Are by Anne Sullivan. Santa Cruz, California.

We Are by Anne Sullivan. Santa Cruz, California.

Map by Carolyn Friedlander. Lake Wales, Florida.

Map by Carolyn Friedlander. Lake Wales, Florida.

Map by Carolyn Friedlander. Lake Wales, Florida.

Map by Carolyn Friedlander. Lake Wales, Florida.

Pick-Up Sticks by Becky Goldsmith. Sherman, Texas.

Pick-Up Sticks by Becky Goldsmith. Sherman, Texas.

Pick-Up Sticks by Becky Goldsmith. Sherman, Texas.

Pick-Up Sticks by Becky Goldsmith. Sherman, Texas.

Grove by Casey York. St. Louis, Missouri. Quilted by Angela Walters.

Grove by Casey York. St. Louis, Missouri. Quilted by Angela Walters.

Grove by Casey York. St. Louis, Missouri. Quilted by Angela Walters.

Grove by Casey York. St. Louis, Missouri. Quilted by Angela Walters.

Steal this Quilt by Chawne Kimber. Easton, Pennsylvania.

Steal this Quilt by Chawne Kimber. Easton, Pennsylvania.

Steal this Quilt by Chawne Kimber. Easton, Pennsylvania.

Steal this Quilt by Chawne Kimber. Easton, Pennsylvania.

Wooden Block Quilt by Sarah Laws. Portland, Oregon.

Wooden Block Quilt by Sarah Laws. Portland, Oregon.

Wooden Block Quilt by Sarah Laws. Portland, Oregon.

Wooden Block Quilt by Sarah Laws. Portland, Oregon.

Meandering by Pam McCallie. Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Meandering by Pam McCallie. Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Meandering by Pam McCallie. Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Meandering by Pam McCallie. Chattanooga, Tennessee.

This Way, That Way by Faith Jones. Lisle, Illinois.

This Way, That Way by Faith Jones. Lisle, Illinois.

This Way, That Way by Faith Jones. Lisle, Illinois.

This Way, That Way by Faith Jones. Lisle, Illinois.

Blue Pinwheel by Barbara Perrino. Wakefield, Rhode Island.

Blue Pinwheel by Barbara Perrino. Wakefield, Rhode Island.

Blue Pinwheel by Barbara Perrino. Wakefield, Rhode Island.

Blue Pinwheel by Barbara Perrino. Wakefield, Rhode Island.

Scatter by Amanda Hines. Austin, Texas.

Scatter by Amanda Hines. Austin, Texas.

Scatter by Amanda Hines. Austin, Texas.

Scatter by Amanda Hines. Austin, Texas.

Diamonds by Shannon Page. Dallas, Texas.

Diamonds by Shannon Page. Dallas, Texas.

Diamonds by Shannon Page. Dallas, Texas.

Diamonds by Shannon Page. Dallas, Texas.

MG Opposing Triangles by Katie Pedersen. Seattle, Washington. Quilted by Krista Withers.

MG Opposing Triangles by Katie Pedersen. Seattle, Washington. Quilted by Krista Withers.

MG Opposing Triangles by Katie Pedersen. Seattle, Washington. Quilted by Krista Withers.

MG Opposing Triangles by Katie Pedersen. Seattle, Washington. Quilted by Krista Withers.

Shoot That Poison Arrow by Hollie Lobosky. Venice, California.

Shoot That Poison Arrow by Hollie Lobosky. Venice, California.

Shoot That Poison Arrow by Hollie Lobosky. Venice, California.

Shoot That Poison Arrow by Hollie Lobosky. Venice, California.

Stereo by Season Evans. Brooklyn, New York.

Stereo by Season Evans. Brooklyn, New York.

Stereo by Season Evans. Brooklyn, New York.

Stereo by Season Evans. Brooklyn, New York.

Self-Portrait, Year Two (Beneath the Surface) by Penny Gold. Galesburg, Illinois.

Self-Portrait, Year Two (Beneath the Surface) by Penny Gold. Galesburg, Illinois.

Pixel Pusher II by Caro Sheridan. Everett, Massachusetts, 3rd Place Minimalist Design. QuiltCon 2015.

Pixel Pusher II by Caro Sheridan. Everett, Massachusetts, 3rd Place Minimalist Design. QuiltCon 2015.

Pixel Pusher II by Caro Sheridan. Everett, Massachusetts, 3rd Place Minimalist Design. QuiltCon 2015.

Pixel Pusher II by Caro Sheridan. Everett, Massachusetts, 3rd Place Minimalist Design. QuiltCon 2015.

Ascend by Nicole Neblett. Chapel Hill, North Carolina. 2nd place, Minimalist Design Category QuiltCon 2015

Ascend by Nicole Neblett. Chapel Hill, North Carolina. 2nd place, Minimalist Design Category QuiltCon 2015

Ascend by Nicole Neblett. Chapel Hill, North Carolina. 2nd place, Minimalist Design Category QuiltCon 2015

Ascend by Nicole Neblett. Chapel Hill, North Carolina. 2nd place, Minimalist Design Category QuiltCon 2015

Breathe by Leanne Chahley. Edmonton, Alberta. 1st place Minimalist Design category QuiltCon 2015

Breathe by Leanne Chahley. Edmonton, Alberta. 1st place Minimalist Design category QuiltCon 2015

Breathe by Leanne Chahley. Edmonton, Alberta. 1st place Minimalist Design category QuiltCon 2015

Breathe by Leanne Chahley. Edmonton, Alberta. 1st place Minimalist Design category QuiltCon 2015

QuiltCon 2015: Bias Tape Challenge

The Bias Tape Applique Challenge, sponsored by Panasonic at QuiltCon 2015, was a cool idea and some great quilts resulted, as you will see. QuiltCon, if you are just tuning in, is a now-to-be-annual conference sponsored by The Modern Quilt Guild.

We will have coverage coming up of the piecing, minimalist and negative space categories.

Enjoy!

Shapes by Linda Hungerford, The Villages, Florida.

Shapes by Linda Hungerford, The Villages, Florida.

Shapes by Linda Hungerford, The Villages, Florida.

Shapes by Linda Hungerford, The Villages, Florida.

Spare Change by Betsy Vinegrad. Short Hills, New Jersey.

Spare Change by Betsy Vinegrad. Short Hills, New Jersey.

Spare Change by Betsy Vinegrad. Short Hills, New Jersey.

Spare Change by Betsy Vinegrad. Short Hills, New Jersey.

Akhaten by Shannon Page. Dallas, Texas.

Akhaten by Shannon Page. Dallas, Texas.

Akhaten by Shannon Page. Dallas, Texas.

Akhaten by Shannon Page. Dallas, Texas.

Possibilities by Cheryl Olson. Aberdeen, South Dakota

Possibilities by Cheryl Olson. Aberdeen, South Dakota

Possibilities by Cheryl Olson. Aberdeen, South Dakota

Possibilities by Cheryl Olson. Aberdeen, South Dakota

Moving Target by Christine Perrigo. Erie, Colorado.

Moving Target by Christine Perrigo. Erie, Colorado.

Moving Target by Christine Perrigo. Erie, Colorado.

Moving Target by Christine Perrigo. Erie, Colorado.

Crossroads by Jennifer Benoit-Bryan. Cicero, Illinois.

Crossroads by Jennifer Benoit-Bryan. Cicero, Illinois.

Crossroads by Jennifer Benoit-Bryan. Cicero, Illinois.

Crossroads by Jennifer Benoit-Bryan. Cicero, Illinois.

Totally Biased by Lucy Vail. San Diego, California.

Totally Biased by Lucy Vail. San Diego, California.

Totally Biased by Lucy Vail. San Diego, California.

Totally Biased by Lucy Vail. San Diego, California.

Orbits by Amy Stevenson. Ann Arbor, Michigan. Quilted by Kathy Koch of Thread Bear Quilting. Pattern available though Pink Castle Fabrics.

Orbits by Amy Stevenson. Ann Arbor, Michigan. Quilted by Kathy Koch of Thread Bear Quilting. Pattern available though Pink Castle Fabrics.

Orbits by Amy Stevenson. Ann Arbor, Michigan. Quilted by Kathy Koch of Thread Bear Quilting. Pattern available though Pink Castle Fabrics.

Orbits by Amy Stevenson. Ann Arbor, Michigan. Quilted by Kathy Koch of Thread Bear Quilting. Pattern available though Pink Castle Fabrics.

Namaste' by Cheryl Olson. Aberdeen, South Dakota.

Namaste’ by Cheryl Olson. Aberdeen, South Dakota.

Namaste' by Cheryl Olson. Aberdeen, South Dakota.

Namaste’ by Cheryl Olson. Aberdeen, South Dakota.

Spirograph by Matt Macomber. Seattle, Washington.

Spirograph by Matt Macomber. Seattle, Washington.

Spirograph by Matt Macomber. Seattle, Washington.

Spirograph by Matt Macomber. Seattle, Washington.

Convergence #2 by Sheri Cifalda-Morrill. Woodbridge, Connecticut.

Convergence #2 by Sheri Cifalda-Morrill. Woodbridge, Connecticut.

Convergence #2 by Sheri Cifalda-Morrill. Woodbridge, Connecticut.

Convergence #2 by Sheri Cifalda-Morrill. Woodbridge, Connecticut.

Knit Stitch by Dorie Schwartz. Mason, Michigan. 3rd Place, Bias Tape Applique, QuiltCon 2015.

Knit Stitch by Dorie Schwartz. Mason, Michigan. 3rd Place, Bias Tape Applique, QuiltCon 2015.

Knit Stitch by Dorie Schwartz. Mason, Michigan. 3rd Place, Bias Tape Applique, QuiltCon 2015.

Knit Stitch by Dorie Schwartz. Mason, Michigan. 3rd Place, Bias Tape Applique, QuiltCon 2015.

Stock on Hand, Katherine Jones. Chigwell, Tasmania, Australia. 2nd place, Bias Tape Challenge, QuiltCon 2015.

Stock on Hand, Katherine Jones. Chigwell, Tasmania, Australia. 2nd place, Bias Tape Challenge, QuiltCon 2015.

Stock on Hand, Katherine Jones. Chigwell, Tasmania, Australia. 2nd place, Bias Tape Challenge, QuiltCon 2015.

Stock on Hand, Katherine Jones. Chigwell, Tasmania, Australia. 2nd place, Bias Tape Challenge, QuiltCon 2015.

CPU by Katherine Jones. Chigwell, Tasmania, Australia. 1st place, Bias Tape Applique Challenge, QuiltCon 2015.

CPU by Katherine Jones. Chigwell, Tasmania, Australia. 1st place, Bias Tape Applique Challenge, QuiltCon 2015.

CPU by Katherine Jones. Chigwell, Tasmania, Australia. 1st place, Bias Tape Applique Challenge, QuiltCon 2015.

CPU by Katherine Jones. Chigwell, Tasmania, Australia. 1st place, Bias Tape Applique Challenge, QuiltCon 2015.

QuiltCon 2015: Handwork category quilts

Yes, handwork and modern quilting do go hand in hand.  Actually almost all quilting traditions and techniques can be seen in some way in the quilts at QuiltCon and other modern quilting exhibitions.  Maybe it’s the aesthetic that defines the modern quilting “movement”?, and that in itself is also broad. But there is definitely something going on! And I like it.

The Handwork category was sponsored by Sulky. There was more than one quilt (and even in other categories) that were made as a call to create quilts using one of Sherri Lynn Wood’s improv scores from her new book The Improv Handbook for the Modern Quilter.   To honor that we’ll start out with one of Sherri Lynn Wood’s quilts and will end, as usual, with the winners of the category.

Here are the quilts from the handwork category, QuiltCon 2015:

Score For Bias Strip Petals: Daisy by Sherri Lynn Wood. Oakland, California

Score For Bias Strip Petals: Daisy by Sherri Lynn Wood. Oakland, California

Score For Bias Strip Petals: Daisy by Sherri Lynn Wood. Oakland, California

Score For Bias Strip Petals: Daisy by Sherri Lynn Wood. Oakland, California

Syncopation Quilt by Jean Cockburn. Denman Island, British Columbia, Canada.

Syncopation Quilt by Jean Cockburn. Denman Island, British Columbia, Canada.

Syncopation Quilt by Jean Cockburn. Denman Island, British Columbia, Canada.

Syncopation Quilt by Jean Cockburn. Denman Island, British Columbia, Canada.

Funky Junk by Renee Tallman. Aptos, California.

Funky Junk by Renee Tallman. Aptos, California.

Funky Junk by Renee Tallman. Aptos, California.

Funky Junk by Renee Tallman. Aptos, California.

Geometric Rainbow by Nicole Daksiewicz. Chicago, Illinois.

Geometric Rainbow by Nicole Daksiewicz. Chicago, Illinois.

Geometric Rainbow by Nicole Daksiewicz. Chicago, Illinois.

Geometric Rainbow by Nicole Daksiewicz. Chicago, Illinois.

Fernweh by Madeleine Roberg. Lincoln, Nebraska.

Fernweh by Madeleine Roberg. Lincoln, Nebraska.

Fernweh by Madeleine Roberg. Lincoln, Nebraska.

Fernweh by Madeleine Roberg. Lincoln, Nebraska.

Improv Log Cabin by Tara Faughnan. Oakland, California.

Improv Log Cabin by Tara Faughnan. Oakland, California.

Improv Log Cabin by Tara Faughnan. Oakland, California.

Improv Log Cabin by Tara Faughnan. Oakland, California.

Fill the Void by Cinzia Allocca. Pierrefonds, Quebec, Canada

Fill the Void by Cinzia Allocca. Pierrefonds, Quebec, Canada

Fill the Void by Cinzia Allocca. Pierrefonds, Quebec, Canada

Fill the Void by Cinzia Allocca. Pierrefonds, Quebec, Canada

Citrus Wedge by Jen Carlton Bailly. Portland, Oregon.

Citrus Wedge by Jen Carlton Bailly. Portland, Oregon.

Citrus Wedge by Jen Carlton Bailly. Portland, Oregon.

Citrus Wedge by Jen Carlton Bailly. Portland, Oregon.

Sunset Waves by Laura Hartrich. Oak Park, Illinois.

Sunset Waves by Laura Hartrich. Oak Park, Illinois.

Sunset Waves by Laura Hartrich. Oak Park, Illinois.

Sunset Waves by Laura Hartrich. Oak Park, Illinois.

North Alabama Hillsides by Cathy Fussel. Columbus, Georgia. 2nd Place, Handwork Category, QuiltCon 2015

North Alabama Hillsides by Cathy Fussel. Columbus, Georgia. 2nd Place, Handwork Category, QuiltCon 2015

North Alabama Hillsides by Cathy Fussel. Columbus, Georgia. 2nd Place, Handwork Category, QuiltCon 2015

North Alabama Hillsides by Cathy Fussel. Columbus, Georgia. 2nd Place, Handwork Category, QuiltCon 2015

Fuzhou Fujian by Patricia Lutteral. Martinez, Buenos Aries, Argentina. 1st place, Handwork Category, QuiltCon 2015

Fuzhou Fujian by Patricia Lutteral. Martinez, Buenos Aries, Argentina. 1st place, Handwork Category, QuiltCon 2015

Fuzhou Fujian by Patricia Lutteral. Martinez, Buenos Aries, Argentina. 1st place, Handwork Category, QuiltCon 2015

Fuzhou Fujian by Patricia Lutteral. Martinez, Buenos Aries, Argentina. 1st place, Handwork Category, QuiltCon 2015

Stitch Modern 2015

We will be continuing our coverage of the quilts from QuiltCon 2015, but first I have to share with you about this year’s Stitch Modern show for those in the area:

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Stitch Modern 2015 Piedmont Center for the Arts

 

The East Bay Modern Quilters are proud to present Stitch Modern 2015, our 4th annual quilt show at the Piedmont Center for the Arts.  As a group, East Bay Modern focuses on modern design and personal expression through quilting. As a non-juried show, there are no hard rules – this is quilting our own way, whether it’s with the latest fabrics and traditional patterns, or free piecing with no pattern at all!

We hope you will join us!  Click the links below to find out more about our exciting events.

March 27th – April 25th
Piedmont Center of the Arts 
801 Magnolia Ave, Piedmont, CA.
Gallery Hours: 12pm-3pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. (The gallery will be closed on Easter, April 5th.)

March 27th: 6pm-9pm, Piedmont Center of the Arts FREE
Opening Reception – Join the artists for an evening of fun, food, and celebration. There will be a book signing with Sherri Lynn Wood presenting her new book, The Improv Handbook for Modern Quilters Signed books by Roderick Kiracofe and Eli Leon will also be available.

April 12th: 12:00pm – 3:00pm, Piedmont Center of the Arts FREE
Stitch Up – An afternoon of sewing in memory of Deanna Davis Come and celebrate the life and passion of our friend, Deanna, by helping to make quilts for her favorite charity, The Children’s Quilt Project.  Fabric kits will be provided, just bring your sewing machine or bring your own fabric donation. People new to sewing are welcome! 

April 16th: 7pm, Piedmont Center of the Arts 
Lecture: Biased and Edgy: My Career in Quilts, a lecture by Joe Cunningham $10 collected at the door, doors open at 6:30pm

April 18th: 10am-4pm, Piedmont Center of the Arts 
Workshop: Modern quilts with a message: Designing quilt blocks for today’s stories with Kathryn Clark. $85 (registration required)

April 19th: 12:30pm-5pm, Piedmont Center of the Arts FREE
Family and Community Activity Day – includes quilting demos

Quilts clockwise from top left: Tara Faughnan, Joel Ignacio, Linda Hlady, Stacey Sharman, Terri Carpenter, Patricia Smith, Kristen Takakuwa

Invitation Design by Kim Andersson