RISING STAR QUILT SHOW 2012
Large and Wall Quilts
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Autumn Splender, by Mary D'Amico
Pattern Name: Red Onion.
Large Quilt 62 x 80
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted by Georgette Gagne
This quilt was the result of a Red Onion class I took at Cambridge Quilt Shop in 2009.
Wrap and Go Quilt, by Mary D'Amico
Pattern Name: Wrap and Go Quilt.
Wall Quilt 24 x 12
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted
SEWATORIUM SISTERS - Container for taking sewing supplies
Dad's Lilies, by Dawn DeCosta
Pattern Name: "Oh Lily" by Pamela Druhen.
Wall Quilt 33 x 27
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted, beading
My dad grew beautiful Asian lilies in his garden until those little red beetles destroyed them. Now we have some they can't eat!
Starburst, by Dawn DeCosta
Pattern Name: Desert Sky by Judy Niemeyer.
Wall Quilt 48 x 54
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted
From a paper-piecing class I took. The sample was done in the muted colors of a desert sunset, but I decided to do it in a much brighter palette.
Following the Rules, by Kendra Dowd
Original.
Wall Quilt 25.5 x 17
Machine Pieced, Machine Appliquéd, Machine Quilted, Fused
This is a "Fabric Challenge" that my bee (Binding Threads) gave ourselves this year. Each of our quilts had to use a minimum of 4 sq. inches of each of our 8 common fabrics, plus we could add two more fabrics of our own choosing if desired.
One Year in Journals, by Kendra Dowd
Original.
Wall Quilt 52 x 36
Hand and Machine Pieced, Hand and Machine Appliquéd, Hand and Machine Quilted, Hand and Machine Embroidered, Fused, Painted
Journal quilts, made over the past year, capture some element of my experience, thoughts, or feelings during each particular month. In some, fairly obscure, personal iconography is used, in others, explicit text conveys the message. At home they're displayed individually, but I've mounted them all together temporarily just for this show.
Kyoto Lights, by Susan Dresley
Pattern Name: Kyoto Lights.
Wall Quilt 43 x 60
Machine Pieced, Hand Quilted
I loved experimenting with color from my stash.
Study in color, by Susan Dresley
Wall Quilt 36 x 36
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted
This quilt served as a color study for larger Kyoto Lights quilt.
Down The Shore, by Bebe Fallick
Pattern Name: Shadowbox.
Large Quilt 65 x 79
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted by Judy Bachand
I saw a similar quilt in the window of a closed shop in NJ. I called when I returned home, ordered the pattern and yardage. Until I finished, I was never certain of having enough material. Stressful! In southern NJ they go "down the shore" to get to the beaches.
Wavy Jacket, by Jennifer Frueh
Jacket 24 x 30
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted
This is a sweatshirt jacket, based on instruction by Karen Pulaski. I had fun playing with the fabric, mixing and building as I went. I added lining and pocket details with inspiration from my friend Jean Necheles.
COSMO T. GEDIES, by Jeanne Funk-Gedies
Pattern Name: Originaal Design.
Wall Quilt 36 x 36
Machine Appliquéd, Machine Quilted
Cosmo belongs to my husband's son I saw his photo and was captured by his look. I hope I've done him justice!
Hip Hop Hustle, by Jeanne Funk-Gedies
Original Pattern.
Wall Quilt 24 x 27
Hand Appliquéd, Machine Quilted
Our challenge was to create a piece with perimeter restrictions using assigned fabrics and yardage. One fabric of choice was allowed. Can you identify the 7 fabrics we each used?
Spooktacular, by Arlene Gavan
Pattern Name: Spooktacular.
Large Quilt 55 x 67.5
Hand Pieced, Hand Appliquéd, Machine Quilted by Laurena's Longarm
I saw the "Spooktacular" pattern , designed by Williamson Creative Services, in a book. I thought it would be a great project to work on with my day care kids. The children, ages 2-6, chose all the colors and placement on the quilt. They watched as I sewed it together. It a was fantastic learning experience for us all.
Dancin' In The Moonlight Quilt, by Arlene Gavan
Third Prize, Wall Quilts.
Pattern Name: Dancin' In The Moonlight Quilt.
Wall Quilt 44 x 56
Hand Pieced, Hand Appliquéd, Hand Quilted
With my first grandchild coming I wanted to make a special quilt. I decided to make something hard so I wouldn't make a lot of them.
Mondrian, by Janice Gould
Pattern Name: Mondrian block .
Wall Quilt 29 x 40
This quilt was inspired by Piet Mondrian who used large focal squares with narrow lines. This was the bee challenge for our bee, Binding Threads.
Folk Art Quilt , by Jo-Anne Granger
First Prize, Large Quilts.
Large Quilt 84 x 95
Hand Pieced, Hand Appliquéd, Hand Quilted
This quilt, a gift to my sister and brother-in-law, was started a few years ago in a Cathy Berry Community Education class in Lexington. Little did I know how long it would take to finish! The blocks were from Cathy; the borders are my design. The birds were all ones that frequented my feeder each winter as I worked.
A Star is Born, by Jo-Anne Granger
Wall Quilt 38 x 48
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted
The WAQ (Wednesday Afternoon Quilters: Florence Baturin, Jo-Anne Granger, Nancy Howard, Delores McCravy, Pam Turner, Nancy Wasserman, and Linda Whitehead) are surprising fellow member Erin Marsh Scott and husband Bart with this quilt for their new baby, Charlotte Alice Scott.
Jumping Jack Tote Bag, by Jo-Anne Granger
Tote bag 18 x 18
Machine Pieced, Hand Appliquéd
As a challenge in our WAQ's Bee we each made a tote bag. This block is called Jumping Jack from Foldy Rolly Patchwork Pzzazz by Jennie Payment. The result is very effective but was a real challenge at first.
BIRDS, by Sarah Griffin
Pattern Name: BIRDS.
Wall Quilt 25 x 37
Machine Pieced, Machine Appliquéd, Machine Quilted
The BIRDS pattern in this quilt was created by Australian quilter Michelle Hill. Inspired by the creative genius of British designer William Morris (1834-1896), Michelle designed this and the other appliqué patterns found in her books WILLIAM MORRIS IN APPLIQUE and MORE WILLIAM MORRIS IN APPLIQUE.
So Long!, by Margaret Hallisey
Pattern Name: Underground Railroad by Eleanor Burns and Sue Bouchard.
Large Quilt 66 x 66
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted
Made during a class with Monique Thompson at Cambridge Quilt Shop; the pattern contained messages which helped slaves escape to the North before and during the Civil War. My version of it represents my own escape to the more creative aspects of life.
Cambridge in the spring, by Atara Halpern
Original design.
Large Quilt 57 x 78
Machine Pieced, Hand Appliquéd, Machine Appliquéd, Machine Quilted, Hand Embroidered
Cambridge is just covered with blooming gardens in the spring. I tried to create this explosion of color in my quilt. I have used recycled wool from old cloth for the panels and cotton for the background. The quilt is hand embroidered, hand beaded and hand and machine appliquéd.
The Secret Garden, Fall, by Atara Halpern
Original design.
Wall Quilt 44 x 44
Machine Pieced, Hand Appliquéd, Hand Quilted, Machine Quilted, Hand Embroidered, Hand beaded
My quilt is inspired by the book The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The Fall season, one of four quilts, depicts the garden going through the transformation from neglect to blooming. It is an original design, hand embroidered, Hand appliquéd, hand beaded and partially hand quilted.
Jelly Roll Nine Patch, by Marita Hartshorn
Large Quilt 60 x 80
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted
The colors in the jelly roll were very challenging. They seemed to become unified when set on point with the turquoise and lavender.
I Spy Puzzle for Ronan, by Nancy Howard
Pattern Name: Jigsaw by Alyssa Clancy of Lehman Quilting.
Large Quilt 63 x 83
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted, Laurena McDermott
Grandson Ronan, 3 1/3, is a puzzle addict. The interlocking flannel puzzle pieces provide hours of bedtime fun.
Revolution #2, by Nancy Howard
Pattern Name: Better Homes and Garden Wheels of Whimsy.
Wall Quilt 46 x 58
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted
Erin Marsh Scott loved this quilt of mine. When she told me she and Bart were going to have a baby, it was a perfect excuse to make one for her. Of course it had to be batiks.
Evening Bag, by Nancy Howard
Tote Bag 6 x 6
Machine Pieced
This year we decided to challenge ourselves with a folded fabric project. The technique adds a 3-D effect, depth, interesting shapes, and surface texture. Our original goal was to use our 14" square of folded fabrics as the front of a completed totebag.
Itty Bitty Teeny Weeny Pillow, by Audrey Jacobs, Junior Member Quilt
Pillow 3 x 3
Machine Pieced
Hi. I am 10. This is my itty bitty teeny weeny pillow. I hope you think that the deer on one side and the otters on the other side are cute. Bye.
Mini Farm Pillow, by Audrey Jacobs, Junior Member Quilt
Pillow 6 x 6
Hand Pieced
The top 4 is the house. The green x's is the field. The plaid is the picnic area. The frogs is the frog pond. The blue is the river, and the cherries is the cherry patch. The flowers is the flower garden, and the carrots is the vegetable garden. I am 10 and I did this completely by hand.
Cuddle Mania, by Eleanor Jacobs, Junior Member Quilt
Pillow 11 x 11
Machine Pieced
This pillow is very comfortable. I use it as a trampoline for my dolls.
Pillow Dreams, by Eleanor Jacobs, Junior Member Quilt
Pillow 14.5 x 8
Machine Pieced
This pillow is super soft. I love to cuddle with it all the time. I am almost 11.
Bobbling Balloon, by Evan Johnston, Junior Member Quilt
Wall Quilt 16 x 16
Machine Pieced, Machine Appliquéd
When I was making this quilt, I learned to use a sewing machine.
Mini Monsters, by Miranda Johnston, Junior Member Quilt
pillow 12 x 12
Machine Pieced, Machine Appliquéd
I made this pillow for my cousin Penny who is 2. It was really fun to make because of all the little monsters.
Batik Stars, by Lori Kay
Pattern Name: Edelweiss.
Wall Quilt 12 x 12
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted
I adapted a paper pieced quilt pattern from Magic Patch magazine to make this small wall quilt. I loved all aspects of creating this piece, from sorting through my collection of batiks to adding the free-motion quilting.
Liberated Serendipity, by Lori Kay
Wall Quilt 45 x 46.5
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted
I joined an online Liberated Round Robin medallion quiltalong. Directions: -CENTER block - take something already made and try a few "what ifs". -Make some CRUMBS, piecing together scraps to use later on. -Add some COLOR - I added the blue. -Sew it together with SERENDIPITY in mind.
Aquarium, by Anne Kimball
Large Quilt 76 x 60
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted
This is a traditionally pieced quilt top with a non-traditional quilting pattern. It expresses the excitement and surprises of visiting the aquarium. There are ten different creatures depicted multiple times swimming in my original design.
Black and White with Red, by RoseMary Koch
Pattern Name: Round Robin Original.
Large Quilt 64 x 72
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted by Laurena McDermott of Burlington
This was a Round Robin done thru Quilters' Connection. The quilters are: Linda Anthony of Cambridge; Evelyn Herrick of Belmont; Linda Hicks of Belmont; Nancy Linde of Belmont; and RoseMary Koch of Arlington
Winter Sparkle, by RoseMary Koch
Pattern Name: Christmas Tree pattern.
Wall Quilt 38 x 33
Hand Pieced, Machine Pieced, Hand Appliquéd, Machine Quilted, Hand Embellished with Crystals
This was a Christmas Tree pattern purchased a few years ago and I finally was able to put it together. The wall hanging is hand appliquéd and embellished with Savorsky Crystals using a Hot Fix Gun. I decided to try machine quilting it myself and was pleased with the results.
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