RISING STAR QUILT SHOW 2008
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2008 Challenge Quilt Theme:
Children's Books
Create a quilt that is your representation of a children's book. The perimeter should not be over 168 inches. Include the book's title and author in the quilt description.
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Yellow Brick Road, by Florence Baturin
Pattern Name: Yellow Brick Road.
Challenge Quilt 37.5 x 46.5
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted
A friend gave me the Yellow Brick Road pattern (© by Terry Atkinson). As soon as I saw the Wizard of Oz fabrics by Quilting Treasures at a favorite fabric store, I knew what children's book I'd use for my Challenge theme: Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum.
Grouchy Ladybug Safe at Last, by Judy Botsford
Original.
Challenge Quilt 30 x 30
Machine Pieced, Hand Appliquéd, Machine Quilted, Fused
At the conclusion of Eric Carle's The Grouchy Ladybug, the antihero finds friendship and a good dinner as the fireflies come out to play in the moonlight.
The Day A Book Decided To Fly, by Monique Cerundolo
Pattern Name: My original Illustration on my children's book by that title.
Challenge Quilt 18 x 18
Machine Appliquéd, Machine Quilted, Machine Embroidered
I wrote "The Day a Book Decided to Fly" when I was 17. Though only 35 pages, this little children's chapter book (in Spanish) took 2 years to finish, and 16 to get published (twice)! I am currently slowly translating it into English in the hopes of sending it for publishing in the US.
Captain Underpants, by Christina Crouch
Third Prize, Challenge Quilts.
Challenge Quilt 32 x 42
Machine Appliquéd, Machine Quilted, Fused
The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey was a definite favorite of my son. A hero who loves things pre-shrunk and cottony ( of course without the wedgie) is perfect for a quilt show.
There was an old woman..., by Kendra Dowd
Challenge Quilt 5.5 x 7
Machine Pieced, Hand Quilted, Hand Embroidered
This well known nursery rhyme, illustrated in the center, is made from a kit designed and marketed by my dear friend and celebrated "miniaturist" Marny Cardin www.marnycardin.com. It's worked entirely in French knots and was great fun to make. I enjoyed the extra challenge of creating a border for the piece with tiny 1/2" blocks!
Millions of Cats, by Jo-Anne Granger
Pattern Name: Tessellation.
Challenge Quilt 23 x 23
Machine Pieced, Hand Appliquéd
These tessellating cats made in a Mary K. Ryan workshop remind me of Millions of Cats by Wanda Gag. A lonely old couple looking for companionship end up with many cats. When the cats fight to choose the prettiest only one scrawny kitten survives and with love, thrives.
Once Upon A Time..., by Atara Halpern
First Prize, Challenge Quilts.
Original design.
Challenge Quilt 36 x 46
Hand Pieced, Hand Appliquéd, Machine Quilted, Hand Embroidered, Fused
These fairy tales from "The annotated Brothers Grimm" by Maria Tatar first originated as stories for adults in the early 14th century. The tales evolved into educational stories for children in the middle of the 19th century. I decided to rewrite the stories and add some humor and relevance to our times.
Blueberries for Sal?, by Marita Hartshorn
Pattern Name: Tenderfoot Bears by Jan Kornfeind.
Challenge Quilt 31 x 30
Machine Pieced, Hand Appliquéd, Machine Quilted
Blueberries for Sal, by Robert McClosky. The way those bears are eying Sal's blueberries, she'll be lucky if she gets any.
Through My Window, by Miranda Johnston, Junior Member Quilt
Best Intrepretation of Theme Prize, Challenge Quilts.
Pattern Name: Attic Windows.
Challenge Quilt 17 x 33
Machine Pieced, Machine Appliquéd, Fabric Markers
I'm six years old. I drew the pictures. I cut out the animals. I chose the fabric. The title of the quilt is the title of the book it came from: "Through My Window". The authors are Tony Bradman and Eileen Browne.
Somewhere Over The Rainbow, by Ginny Leonardos
Challenge Quilt 30 x 30
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted
This quilt was inspired by the "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum, a favorite with my granddaughters! Finding this gradation fabric at the Vermont Quilt Festival really inspired me to go ahead and create rainbows!
Just One More Story Please, by Carolyn McShane
Challenge Quilt 30 x 21
Machine Pieced, Hand Appliquéd, Hand Quilted, Fused, Embellished with Trinkets and Toys and a Music Button
Inspired by the"Little Engine That Could" by Watty Piper, George Hauman, Doris Hauman- a favorite of my children, nieces and nephews. Never content with just one story, so take a peek and find Edward Lear's "Owl and The Pussycat", an English fairy tale "Jack and the Beanstalk" and "Around the World in 80 Days" by Jules Verne.
Giddyup-a-loo!, by Penny Sander
Original.
Challenge Quilt 42.5 x 21
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted, Fused, Photo Transfer
Book: Gallop! by Rufus Butler Seder. I have tried to capture the spirit of the animated movement that makes my husband�s book, Gallop! so magical. Kids and adults love it! We are so excited that Gallop is this year�s #1 children�s book. This quilt is a tribute and gift to Rufus, my favorite artist, author, and inventor.
Another Very Hungry Caterpillar, by Paulette Schwartz
Challenge Quilt 48 x 30
Machine Pieced, Hand Quilted, Machine Quilted, Hand Embroidered
I've been a big Eric Carle fan ever since my daughter received her first book over 30 years ago. I always thought a quilt based on his work would be something special. The discovery of this Very Hungry Caterpillar fabric and the support of my "non-bee" made it less of a challenge for this novice quilter.
Jan Shaw, by Janice Shaw
Pattern Name: Good Night Moon.
Challenge Quilt 12 x 14
Machine Pieced, Machine Appliquéd, Machine Quilted, Hand Embroidered
I am delighted that Missy Shay introduced me to Accidental Landscapes originated by Karen Eckmeier. It is just plain fun to work with the fabric and come up with something meaningful. Good Night Moon is almost every child's first story book and my Grandchildren recommended that this be my choice for this challenge!
Wild Blues, by Missy Shay
Challenge Quilt 16 x 20
Machine Pieced, Hand Appliquéd, Hand Quilted, Machine Quilted, Hand Embroidered
I have been picking wild blueberries in Maine since high school, first with my husband, then with my kids, and now with my grandchildren. Raw blueberries, blueberry bread, blueberry pie, and blueberry pancakes with real Maple syrup are the best! Thanks to Robert McCloskey for writing Blueberries for Sal.
New! From Mr. Willy Wonka!, by Nancy Soyring
Original.
Challenge Quilt 23 x 22
Machine Pieced, Hand Quilted, Machine Quilted
From Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, by Roald Dahl, another fabulous confection by Mr. Willy Wonka: SQUARE CANDIES THAT LOOK ROUND. "...at the sound of the door opening, all the rows and rows of little square candies looked quickly round to see who was coming in."
Peter Rabbit in Mr. McGregor's Garden, by Jean Stringham
Pattern Name: Crazy Eights.
Challenge Quilt 38 x 45
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted
Inspired by The Tale of Peter Rabbit by author Beatrix Potter. Vegetables and fruit surround Peter Rabbit in Mr. McGregor's garden. I bought the Peter Rabbit fabric in 1974 for our baby's bedroom and have saved some of it all these years.
Salamander Delight, by Barbara Tarrh
Second Prize, Challenge Quilts.
Challenge Quilt 30 x 20
Machine Pieced, Machine Appliquéd, Machine Quilted
The images in this quilt are based on the children's book "The Salamander Room" by Anne Mazer, and illustrated by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher. The story and art truly bring nature indoors.
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