2009 Winners in Celebrate Spring!
Judged show of the International Quilt Association
Best of Show ($2500 + trip to Festival): Splendor in the Grass 59” x 41” Melinda Bula El Dorado Hills, California Technique: Fusible appliqué and thread painting Materials: Cotton fabric, rayon thread, fusible web Design source: Original design click to enlarge image |
On an outing to the lily farm, I photographed these red beauties peeking out from their long grassy leaves. I was anxious to start this quilt, but had a book deadline to meet. I stared at the picture for months. When the book was almost done, I had some free time, ran to the studio, and created this quilt in one week. Truly obsessed, I worked about nine hours a day and barely stopped to eat! |
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| This piece is an embellished symmetrical flower shape. Each part of this lavish flowering bloom was defined with texture, shape, or volume. I attached beads for sparkle, yarns for a fuzzy touch, and long threads for volume…all for our viewing pleasure. |
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Second Place ($350):Birdbath Social 35” x 45” Ann Horton Redwood Valley, California Technique: Hand and machine appliqué, machine piecing and quilting, digitized machine embroidery, thread painting, hand beading Materials: Raw silk, cottons, blends, rayon, cotton threads, glass beads, cotton batting Design source: Original design; Amazing Designs by Husqvarna click to enlarge image |
The beauty and behavior of the natural world inspires my art. This piece captures the flight and fancy of a spring morning romp at the bath. Kitty waits patiently to become part of the action. |
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| The sun rises over the cold mountain with its wintry evergreens to shine upon those vivid harbingers of spring—the poppies. The figure stands eager and ready to be rejuvenated by the all-encompassing explosion of life. Rejoice…a new birth—a new life—a celebration. |
Third Place ($250): Celebration! 40.5” x40” Marlene Shea Wethersfield, Connecticut Technique: Needleturn appliqué, hand quilting, photo transfer, reverse appliqué on dress Materials: Raw silk, cottons, blends, Cotton, batiks, cotton batting Design source: Original design click to enlarge image |
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Honorable Mention:After the Rains 63” x 43” Betty Busby Albuquerque, New Mexico Technique: Machine appliqué Materials: Batiks Design source: Original design click to enlarge image |
Here in the rocky high desert of New Mexico, every drop of rain is precious to us. New life bursts out in the spring with a little moisture. |
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| Watching egrets is a treasured part of my morning walks. I wanted to capture their grace and lightness, as well as the rich texture of their surroundings. |
Honorable Mention:Egret 35” x 45” Maureen O'Doogan Tallahassee, Florida Technique: Needle felting, fusing, free motion quilting Materials: Cotton, cheesecloth, thread, water-soluble stabilizer, yarn, wool Design source: Original design click to enlarge image |
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Honorable Mention & Viewer's ChoiceLittle S’Tinker David Taylor Steamboat Springs, Colorado Technique: Hand and machine piecing, hand appliqué and embroidery, machine quilting Materials: Cotton fabrics, cotton embroidery floss, variegated cotton thread Design Source: Original Design click to enlarge image |
In the spring of 2008, I visited my friend Cheryl’s farm to meet her new arrivals. This little kid, named Tinker, stole my heart. He was a natural ham for my camera. I knew I needed to turn him into a quilt when I caught this expression on his face. |
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| There’s nothing like the first leaves of spring that decorate my garden! |
Honorable Mention:Leaf Motif 41” x 45” Laura Wasilowski Elgin, Illinois Technique: Fusing, machine quilting Materials: Hand-dyed cotton fabrics Design source: Original design click to enlarge image |
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