A T E IRS ISSU F UR ITAL O G DI LLJ OURNAL OF T HE I NTERNATIONAL Q UILT A SSOCIATION SPRING 2011

The 2010 FALL IQA JUDGED SHOW Judges Choice of Alice Wilhoit Category sponsored by Jackies Animas Quilts DANCE OF THE BUTTERFLIES 84.25 X 84.25 by D EB L AYT of Watsonia North, Victoria, Australia Photo by Jim Lincoln

con tents J OURNAL OF T HE I NTERNATIONAL Q UILT A SSOCIATION V O L U M E 3 2 N U M B E R 3 2 3 10 24 letter from the president Pepper Cory welcomes members into the allnew, digital version of the IQA Journal. 32 40 winners gallery artpeople, portraits, and figures Quilts so stunning and lifelike that many mistake them for photographs See them here, and read about the reallife people behind some of these works. international spotlight linda steele Best known for her contemporary takes on th

L E T T E R BOARD OF DIRECTORS president Pepper Cory vice president education Pokey Bolton vice president finance Stevii Graves vice president membership Linda Pumphrey vice president public service Brenda Groelz secretary Pat Sloan treasurer Marti Michell founders Jewel Patterson 19102002 Helen OBryant 19142005 Karey Bresenhan Nancy OBryant F R O M T H E P R E S I D E N T Dear IQA members, So have you gotten serious about saving money yet I know its a national obsession. From discovering th

international spotlight IQA Journal Have you always had an interest in art Are there other art forms in which you have been involved or with which youve dabbled Steele I was always interested in art, but I felt so hopeless in art classes that I gave up the idea. My father could draw, and he designed and made jewelry. I have done ballet classes and taught ballet for most of my life. I took up art classes again five years ago with a wonderful teacher who gave me the confidence to start drawing and

Linda Steele About six years ago, I did a yearlong course on design and composition with a textile artist from the Embroiderers Guild. I was right out of my comfort zone, but it gave me confidence and I am still reaping the results. IQA Journal When did you become involved in quilting Was there something in particular that sparked your interest Steele My friend kept asking me to join her patchworkfriendship group, but I only did dressmaking. So, I took a 10week beginners patchwork class. I was

INTERNATIONAL SPOTLIGHT IQA Journal How has your work evolved since you first began quilting Steele I did a traditional handpieced, handquilted sampler as my first quilt. From there, I did every class I could on every technique I could, because I wanted to learn it all I quickly realized that I could never get the quilts finished by hand quilting them. I used to send them out to be quilted by a longarm quilter, but that started to get expensive because I made so many tops. Plus, I hated showing

Linda Steele EASTERN ELEMENTS 7 9 . 5 X 8 0 . 5 . WINNER HONORABLE MENTION, EMBELLISHED, 2010 FALL IQA JUDGED SHOW. Steele My quilts do contain birds, insects, and natural elements because they suit Crazy quilting so well. I think I am more inspired by my life experiences, though. My first Crazy quilt was called Crazy About Australia, because we had a German exchange student staying with us, and he was so fascinated by our Australian animals. I had always taken them for granted, but I start

INTERNATIONAL SPOTLIGHT My next quilt was Quilting All Over the World, where I looked at what was unique about other countries. Crazy About Ballet was made to celebrate all of the years of ballet I have done. I made Eastern Elements after my local guild had a challenge using Japanese fabrics. They looked so lovely that I had to make a quilt using an Asian theme. IQA Journal Your quilts have won numerous awardsboth in Australia and in the U.S. Do you have a particular favorite Steele Every award

Linda Steele ability or not being able to translate that idea that is just on the edge of my mind. IQA Journal You also teach quilting classesworkshops. How long have you been teaching, and for you, what is the most enjoyable part Steele I started teaching about four years ago, and I think that I most like the social aspect of teaching. Designing and sewing my quilts takes a lot of solitary time at home, so its nice to get out and mix with others. Quilters are such friendly people, and I learn

INTERNATIONAL SPOTLIGHT swirling around my head, and not having the time to express them. I belong to a group called the Waverley Art Quilters, and we study a different artist or technique every month and then make a small quilt inspired by that artist. It is very rewarding, and I find myself visiting art galleries and buying art magazines all the time. For more information on Linda Steele, or to see more of her quilts, visit her website at www.lindasteelequilts.com LEAF STUDY 5 9 X 12 9

celebrate spring Celebrate Spring 2011 Winners BEST OF SHOW 2,500 cash and hoteltravel accommodations prize JEWELLED GARDEN 55 X 55 by D EBORAH K EMBALL of Santiago, Chile 10

SPRING IQA JUDGED SHOW Artists Statement With more than 1,000 crystals and pearls sewn in amongst the flowers on this quilt, this exuberant tangle of flowers sparkles with life. Original design I had always wanted to make one appliqu quilt that was completely over the top with just an abundant mass of flowers, fruits, and vines over one piece of cloth, reminiscent of an old piece of brocade or chintz, Kemball says of this work. I had already worked on the gorgeous toneontone red chintz backgr

Celebrate Spring 2011 Winners FIRST PLACE VIEWERS CHOICE 650 prize 100 prize SAKURA SAKURA 45.5 x 62 by H IROKO M IYAMA of Tokyo, Japan 12

SPRING IQA JUDGED SHOW Artists Statement My granddaughter, Natsumi, really enjoys the cherry blossoms petal shower in Yamagata. It looks like a blizzard in winter, but a heartwarming shower in spring. The dog, Ponta, is a bit annoyed, though. Their contrasting reactions inspired me to make this quilt. Original design alling herself a born handicrafts maker, Miyamas first experience with quilting occurred when her son entered elementary school. I felt challenged to make something, because hand

Celebrate Spring 2011 Winners SECOND PLACE 350 prize WINTER BLOOMS 55 x 44 by B ARBARA P ERSING of Frederick, Pennsylvania, USA 14

SPRING IQA JUDGED SHOW Artists Statement This quilt was inspired by photos taken after a long winter. The thistle looked like winter blooms Original design hile Persing says that she has used ink in other appliqu quilts, she wanted a challenge. Thus, Winter Blooms is the first large quilt she has made as a painted wholecloth. The inspiration for this quilt came from a photo taken by Persings nephew, Evan Bryson. They spent the day together taking pictures of the winter landscape in her area. T

Celebrate Spring 2011 Winners THIRD PLACE 250 prize LEMON GRASS 34 x 48 by C YNTHIA V OGT of Alexandria, Virginia, USA 16

SPRING IQA JUDGED SHOW Artists Statement Inspired by daydreams of warmer weather and a few cups of lemon grass tea. Bright green is an awesome cure for winters gray Original design I like to convey serenity and simplicity, Vogt says of her quilting work. Using subtle colors and silk that draws people to notice and contemplate. Still, this project was a departure from Vogts previous efforts in that it marked the first time shed ever tried machine appliqu or hand dyed any fabrics, and not used

Celebrate Spring 2011 Winners HONORABLE MENTION WONDER OF BIRDS 55 x 51 by PAMELA A LLEN of Ontario, Canada 18

SPRING IQA JUDGED SHOW Artists Statement Even though the garden starts being reborn in the early spring, it is the return of the warblers and vireos that puts a song into the season, as well as my heart. They are such small delights that give so much pleasure, despite their diminutive size. Original design hile many quilters come to the art form via the guidance of a relative or by seeing an exhibition or magazine, Allens journey to quilting came only after spending two decades as a painter wh

Celebrate Spring 2011 Winners HONORABLE MENTION S P R I N G T H AW 4 4 . 7 5 x 3 7 . 2 5 by PAMELA D RUHEN of Northfield, Vermont, USA 20

SPRING IQA JUDGED SHOW Artists Statement The woods are alive with the sound of waters rushing, sending chunks of ice downstream. The warm light of spring floods the banks and reveals beautiful greens and blues in the water. At last, spring has broken through Original design I think that this quilt is the most complex piecing Ive done, and definitely the heaviest quilting on a pieced quilt, Druhen says. Kimono silk thread made that easy. I was challenged by the border, which I didnt want to be

Celebrate Spring 2011 Winners HONORABLE MENTION UNINVITED GUEST 36.5 x 44 by S HARON L. S CHLOTZHAUER of Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA 22

SPRING IQA JUDGED SHOW Artists Statement One beautiful spring morning, I discovered a ground squirrel contently sitting inand eating fromour bird feeder among the flowers. Although he looked cute up there, he was definitely an Uninvited Guest. Original design s any gardener will tell you, squirrels may look cute when they are on hind legs munching an acorn...but they can do terrible damage to your flowers and scare away the birds That was part of Schlotzhauers inspiration for this effort. This

winners gallery Merit Quilting, Machine FIRST PLACE FILIGREE 93 x 93 by M ARILYN B ADGER of St. George, Utah, USA. 24

SPONSORED By BERNINA OF AMERICA Artists Statement Paperpieced using silk cottons. Fifteen thousand yards of Superior Metallic Thread was stitched to create the overlay effect in the quilting so that it stands on its own as a separate, yet integral part of the quilt. Inspired by a class taught by Judy Neimeyer. hile many quilters know Badger as a collaborator with Claudia Clark Myers and a machine quilter, this work is her second solo effort, and was mainly pieced. Piecing is therapeutic for me

Merit Quilting, Machine SECOND PLACE DARWINS DIAMONDS FLOWERS 73 x 73 by R ONDA K. B EYER of Tualatin, Oregon, USA. 26

SPONSORED By BERNINA OF AMERICA Artists Statement Darwin is my memory of my year as a Rotary Exchange Student in Darwin, Australia. The colors, design, and quilting tells the story of the beauty of the tropics and my life at 16 years old. Original Design 27

Merit Quilting, Machine THIRD PLACE MAJESTIC BUGS 104 x 107 by I RENA B LUHM of Antlers, Oklahoma, USA. 28

SPONSORED By BERNINA OF AMERICA Artists Statement This quilt is featured in my book Star with a Blank Slate. The entire quilt was stitched first, then color was applied using colored pencils and a textile medium to make the color permanent. Double batting was used for the raised design effect. Original design hile Bluhm says that some of her earliest quilts were designed intuitively and improvisationally, the design and execution of this one was meticulously planned. It was all carefully thoug

Merit Quilting, Machine HONORABLE MENTION STAR BERRIES 85 x 85 by G AIL S TEPANEK of New Lenox, Illinois, USA quilted by Ronda K. Beyer. 30

SPONSORED By BERNINA OF AMERICA Artists Statement A Scottish childrens story tells of a red berry plant that only grows by starlight. Handpieced sevenpoint stars septagrams are known as magical stars are combined with hand appliqud vines and berries to illustrate the story. Original design n article on state fair quilts in a 1980s ladies magazine with quilt pictures and patterns led Stepanek on her quilting journey. For this quilther firstever collaboration with another quilterinspiration came

winners gallery ArtPeople, Portraits, and Figures FIRST PLACE F L O W E R M A R K E T, C H I C H I C A S T E N A N G O , G U A T E M A L A 6 4 x 4 6 by M ERI H ENRIQUES VAHL of Soquel, California, USA 32

CATEGORy SPONSORED By THE GRACE COMPANy, FINE QUILTING FRAMES Artists statement On market day, Guatemalan women bring offerings of flowers, fruit, and incense to the steps of the church in Chichicastenangos central plaza. Photographs I took while visiting there in 2008 inspired this quilt. Original design I have taken two tours of Guatemalaone in 2006 and one in 2008with Guatemalan quilter Priscilla Bianchi, and have fallen in love with the country its people, its places, and, above all, its

ArtPeople, Portraits, and Figures SECOND PLACE M O N K I N T H E D O O R WAY 7 4 x 4 9 by J ULIE D USCHACK of Denmark, Wisconsin, USA 34

CATEGORy SPONSORED By THE GRACE COMPANy, FINE QUILTING FRAMES Artists statement As soon as I snapped this photo in Thailand, I knew the central figure would make a great quilt. The layout reflects the fascinating choices we all make. What path to take Is this the day to make a small or a major change in my life How did my past choices lead me to this moment in time, and what will the future bring Original design T his quilt started with a onceinalifetime trip to Thailand, where I was fascinat

ArtPeople, Portraits, and Figures THIRD PLACE THE SOLACE OF PERSEPHONE 52.5 x 78.5 by A NNETTE H ENDRICKS of Grayslake, Illinois, USA 36

CATEGORy SPONSORED By THE GRACE COMPANy, FINE QUILTING FRAMES Artists statement Poor Persephone, beautiful daughter of the Greek god Zeus, was tricked into marriage with Hades the god of the Underworld. Her only place of comfort and rest is here in a garden of unusually large roses and happy bluebirds. It is a peaceful place...yet there is still a reminder of her bondage. Original design endricks has been incorporating velvet roses into her quilts for quite some time, though mostly as accents.

ArtPeople, Portraits, and Figures HONORABLE MENTION SANDSTORM OVER THE WHITE DESERT 97 x 81.5 by J ENNY B OWKER of Garran, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 38

CATEGORy SPONSORED By THE GRACE COMPANy, FINE QUILTING FRAMES Artists statement Magdy Badrmany is a Bedouin Guide in Egypts White Desert. One day, when we camped, a sandstorm built on the horizon and swirled in. The desert changed colorcool grays under the sandstorm, and whites, cream, caramel, and blue sky on the other. Original design owker and her husband, a diplomat for the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, have lived a total of 11 years in Arab and Islamic countriessomet

from the library b y s t e v i i g r a v e s Confetti Naturescapes Quilting Impressionist Landscapes By Noriko Endo 29.95 160 pages Dragon Threads Noriko is a master at combining little crumbs of fabric to create depth and perspective in landscape quilts. Theyre quilts that you want to walk into, just so you can stand among those trees...truly masterpiece landscape quilts. The book has a large gallery section of the authors awardwinning quilts, as well as an informative howto section. Her discu

The 2010 FALL IQA JUDGED SHOW Honorable MentionInnovative Appliqu Category sponsored by EZ Quilting by Simplicity Creative Group WINGS 39 X 45.5 by R ORY R OSS of Bedias, Texas, USA

The 2010 FALL IQA JUDGED SHOW Third PlaceInnovative Appliqu Category sponsored by EZ Quilting by Simplicity Creative Group WINGS AND F E AT H E R S 8 8 X 105 by M ARK S HERMAN of Coral Springs, Florida, USA

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