I have been contemplating retirement. This quilt may have made my decision easier. If I retire....I could spend time making quilts like this. I just fell in love with this quilt. Click on the photos for close ups of the details. This quilt used several Kaffe Fassett fabrics and many others that I have in my stash or wish I had in my stash. And...the best part....I already have the paper pieced pattern!!!
A close up.
Just breath taking.
The machine quilting was superb.
One final close up. This quilt alone was worth the visit to the show.
Linda and I both want to make this Piece O' Cake pattern.
This was fantastic. The quilter used silks and the colors were so intense.
It also had wonderful machine quilting and embellishments.
Wheels of Dots. So whimsical. I must do one of these. I think I have all the polka dot fabrics I need.
A close up.
Love at first sight. It's my colors!!!!
A close up.
Love it!!
Another close up.
I was really taken by this Pickle Dish with Mariner's Compass paper pieced quilt.
A Mariner's Compass.
Don't you just love these colors. Can't beat purples and greens.
The border.
Close up.
And a final close up.
This one is for Barb Y.
A great use of Laurel Burch fabrics. I have a stack of these fabrics and this might be a future quilt for me.
So sorry that these next few close ups are blurry. Too hasty in snapping before they were focused.
A possible stack and whack of Dresden Plate pieces.
I love the center on this one.
Another close up.
Close up.
A great use of Kaffe Fassett fabric. Maybe a future block exchange quilt.
A close up.
Great border, love the colors.
New York Beauty.
Close Up.
So sorry that this picture is blurry. I snapped before it was fully focused. Still the quilt is beautiful. I have this paper pieced pattern and it will be added to my list of future quilts.
Another New York Beauty variation. I just love this one, especially the colors.
Close up.
Improved Nine Patch combined with Pickle Dish....Improved Pickle Dish? I might have to add this one to my list of future projects.
Close up. The quilter added wool strips along the seams.
Another close up.
I hope you enjoyed this first part of Quilts on the Grand. Stay Tuned for Part Two coming soon.
PS I love your comments. I would love to hear from those who have never commented before.
9 comments:
wow somone would have to retire to be able to make these, they are a piece of art ,alot of work went into them ,thank you for sharing since they don't have quilt shows here,stop by and visit me when you have a chance, theodora
Some of these are just amazing pieces of art work. Thanks for sharing! I got to take a trip and not leave the farm!
Thank you so much for posting these. I was unable to attend this show this year - first time in many years. Wow, what a show to miss. Again, thank you for posting, can't wait for part 2. I am enjoying the quilts through your eyes !
I see lots of paper piecing and small pieces in your future! Hopefully your "retired" eyes will stay strong! I love seeing all the closeups --- the brain just can't take it all in and remember.
Thank you, Cindy! These are amazing quilts -- and not ones that I would even attempt to make -- except maybe the one you posted for Barb! But I will enjoy all the ones you make in retirement as I know YOU can do them! Daisy
It was a nice day......thanks for being part of it.
Awesome. Thanks for posting. Someday, when I'm not running like a chicken with my head cut off, I'll be able to go with you!
Thank you for sharing! The quilts are works of art and I appreciate all the work everyone has put into their efforts. I feel like I've been to the show - the pictures are so clear.
Thank you for sharing! The quilts are works of art and I appreciate all the work everyone has put into their efforts. I feel like I've been to the show - the pictures are so clear.
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