Out Livermore way here in Northern California, Alden Lane Nursery puts on an annual event called “Quilting in the Garden”. It really is spectacular, with quilts hanging from trees amidst all the nursery flora.
This year Freddy Moran was the guest artist with 100 of her quilts on display. No, that is not a typo. She had 100 quilts on display. A renowned quilt artist, teacher and author, Freddy is also known for her vibrant color palette, and “red is a neutral” mantra.
My favorite thing though is when Freddy grabs my arm, looks me straight in the eye and says “do whatever you want Carol”. I am not alone. I understand that for decades Freddy has been encouraging people to let go of anything standing in the way of their creative voices when making their quilts. “Just do it”!
Here we’ll share some shots of the event so you can get a feel for the quilts in the trees, and then I’ve zeroed in on a few of my favorite quilts of Freddy’s. Enjoy!
Freddy Moran, Quilting in the Garden at Alden Lane Nursery
Freddy Moran, Quilting in the Garden at Alden Lane Nursery
Freddy Moran, Quilting in the Garden Exhibition at Alden Lane Nursery 2015
What a Star by Freddy Moran
Flower Garden by Freddy Moran
Damask Log Cabin by Freddy Moran
Damask Log Cabin by Freddy Moran
Gwenny Wannabe by Freddy Moran
Gwenny Wannabe by Freddy Moran
Around the Block by Freddy Moran
Marzella’s Quilt by Freddy Moran
Modern I by Freddy Moran
Modern II by Freddy Moran
Round and Round by Freddy Moran
Gee’s Bend Log Cabin by Freddy Moran
Gee’s Bend Log Cabin by Freddy Moran
Matrimony II by Freddy Moran
Red Buttons by Freddy Moran
Pineapple by Freddy Moran
Pineapple III by Freddy Moran
Zig-Zag by Freddy Moran
Chinese Coins by Freddy Moran
Triangle Quilt by Freddy Moran
Jack and I really loved the backs of the quilts. Freddy tends to use mostly whole cloth backs of dynamite fabrics she’s collected.
Freddy Moran, Quilting in the Garden Exhibition at Alden Lane Nursery 2015
Freddy Moran, Quilting in the Garden Exhibition at Alden Lane Nursery 2015
Freddy Moran, Quilting in the Garden Exhibition at Alden Lane Nursery 2015
Freddy Moran, Quilting in the Garden Exhibition at Alden Lane Nursery 2015
Freddy Moran, Quilting in the Garden Exhibition at Alden Lane Nursery 2015
Freddy Moran, Quilting in the Garden Exhibition at Alden Lane Nursery 2015
The Plaid Portico 