RISING STAR QUILT SHOW 2015
Large and Wall Quilts
On this page: Large and Wall Quilt Makers A-C:
More Quilt Photo Pages
Click on the pictures to see larger images of the quilts.
Pot o'Posies, by Rita Alesi
Wall Quilt 14 x 22
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted, Fused, Beaded
Practicing free-motion quilting.
Three Swans, by Rita Alesi
Third Prize, Large Quilts.
Large Quilt 72 x 63
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted
A first try at a one-block wonder.
Three Swans - back, by Rita Alesi
Third Prize, Large Quilts.
Large Quilt 72 x 63
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted
A first try at a one-block wonder.
Autumn Ripples, by Shirley Ament-Bergey
Pattern Name: Trip Around the World Color Splash.
Large Quilt 86.5 x 108
Hand Pieced, Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted by Laurena's Longarm Quilting
Been wanting to make a quilt for my son in New Mexico and decided the coloring in this definitely fit the southwest landscape.
Circles Galore, by Diana Bailey
Wall Quilt 42 x 27
Machine Pieced, Machine Appliquéd, Machine Quilted, Machine Embroidered, Fused
Walking by a group at a Quilter's Connection workshop, I was struck by the imaginative circles being produced. Bought the book and made my own. They were meant to be a series of separate quilts until I noticed six of them shared common colors and characteristics. They became one....
Fractured Flowers, by Diana Bailey
Wall Quilt 11 x 33
Machine Pieced, Machine Appliquéd, Machine Quilted, Fused, Beaded
I was drawn to the dusky pinks and purples of Indian raw silk. Flowers on a 1950s skirt matched perfectly especially when muted with grey organdy. Beads were added to make the stamens pop.
Lunar Eclipse, by Florence Baturin
original.
Wall Quilt 22 x 22
Machine Pieced, Fused, Machine Quilted by Laurena McDermott
Since I love batik fabrics and am fascinated by eclipses, I challenged myself to create the sky as background for interpreting a photo. The quilt is deliberately dark to accent the rays of the sun peeking out around the moon.
My Thank You for Aunt Lois, by Amanda Beland
Pattern Name: Amy's Four Patch.
Wall Quilt 43 x 43
Machine Pieced, Hand Quilted
For my Great Aunt Lois for getting me my first sewing machine. Without which, I wouldn't be able to quilt.
'Pictures' Through My Kaleidescope, by Amanda Beland
Pattern Name: Stack N' Whack.
Wall Quilt 49 x 66.5
Machine Pieced, Hand Quilted
I have been quilting since 2003, and have made quilts for others by request or as a surprise for other people, however I have never made a quilt for myself. Therefor this one is for me.
Snowy Valentine's Day, by Carolyn Bell
Original Pattern, Panel by Moda.
Large Quilt 54 x 72
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted by Sue Ahnrud at Ponaganset Quiltery
I started making heart blocks for this quilt several years ago. It spent many years in the closet until I found it again during one of the 2015 blizzards. I modified the pattern and finished it during our many "snow days" of 2015.
Modern Sunset, by Carolyn Bell
Pattern Name: Modern T's by Kimberly Einmo.
Wall Quilt 48 x 56
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted by Sue Ahnrud at Ponaganset Quiltery
I started this project in a workshop with Kimberly Einmo at Vermont Quilt Festival 2015. It was such a fun day! I used a new color scheme of fabrics and I really like how it turned out.
Red Chair, by Susan Bennett
Wall Quilt 18 x 24
Hand Pieced, Machine Quilted
Bee challenge with Carol Miller. One photo with 2 interpretations.
Star Burst, by Susan Bennett
Wall Quilt 45 x 45
Hand Pieced, Machine Quilted by Lorena's Longarm
"An explosion of color and glow. Let it burn through your heart and enflame your soul." Comment of my 10 year old granddaughter, Eliza. :)
Twirling Delight, by Judy Botsford
Large Quilt 74 x 86
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted, Paper Pieced
Spotted this pattern by Jen Sorenson, founding member of the Boston Modern Quilters Guild, on the cover of the March, 2014 Quilty Magazine and couldn't resist the challenge of paper piecing. Can't as yet decide what makes a quilt "modern"--guess it's all the white.
Fantasy Flowers, by Judy Botsford
Wall Quilt 20 x 20
Machine Pieced, Machine Appliquéd, Machine Quilted, Fused
This project was begun in a class with Bea Grayson and provided an opportunity to practice thread painting and embellishment. A delightful way to scrap quilt with all the flower fabric in your stash.
Color Wheel with Pink, by Amy Breiting
Wall Quilt 55 x 55
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted by Laurena McDermott
A friend and I wanted to learn more about color and making color wheels seemed like a good way to do that. We also love pink so we included it even though traditional color wheels do not.
Blue Moon in Orange and Purple, by Carol Brown
original.
Wall Quilt 42 x 41
Hand Appliquéd, Machine Quilted, Fused
This quilt is based on a photo in the Boston Globe of a "blue moon" (second full moon in a calendar month) taken by Matthew J Lee. Ocean mist and humidity made the moon seem orange.
Springing Flowers, by Carol Brown
Original.
Wall Quilt 20 x 21
Hand Pieced, Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted
I made this in March, to remind myself that snow does not last forever.
Lily Pads, by Monique Cerundolo
original.
Wall Quilt 14 x 18
Machine Appliquéd, Machine Quilted, Machine Embroidered, Fused
Yes, that red lily pad was indeed red! There is a placid feeling, a restfulness that comes from watching a lily pond.
Rising Anew - II, by Monique Cerundolo
Original.
Wall Quilt 21 x 21
Machine Appliquéd, Machine Quilted, Fused
There are times in our lives that prove particularly challenging and painful. The Phoenix rising from the ashes is a symbol of renewal and rebirth, and a beautiful image for new hope.
Eye Poppin' Squares in Squares, by Bonnie Cohen
Pattern Name: Squarez-in-Squarez .
Wall Quilt 48 x 60
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted
Inspired by Jan Mullen, author of the "Cut-Loose Quilts" Book, I was drawn to the amazing dazzle of colors in this pattern. I loved the challenge of making a square within another square. My favorite batik stash came to the rescue for this eye popping color scheme. Put on your sunglasses for this one! It was quilted on a longarm machine by me with Laurena's assistance.
Boston Skyline in Autumn, by Sue Colozzi
First Prize, Wall Quilts.
Wall Quilt 43.5 x 28.5
Machine Appliquéd, Machine Quilted, Fused
This version of the Boston skyline incorporates some new techniques I've been working on, including making the borders and backing more stable. I enjoy finding fabrics that resemble the actual buildings, like the blue chiffon that I think perfectly captures the look of the Prudential Center.
Coleus Up Close, by Sue Colozzi
Wall Quilt 29 x 23
Machine Pieced, Machine Appliquéd, Machine Quilted, Hand Embroidered, Fused
I wanted to take a closer look at a coleus garden and try to quilt it in a three-dimensional form. This required finding some non-traditional quilting fabrics to convey the texture and luster of the different leaves. Each leaf was made individually and then stitched to the background.
Jumping Through Hoops, by Christina Crouch
Pattern Name: Metro Hoops.
Large Quilt 60 x 75
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted
The pattern is Metro Hoops by Sew Kind of Wonderful. The curved ruler was fun to try with a jelly roll. Thanks to Laurena's Longarm Quilting for teaching me how to use the Statler Machine for the leaf patterns.
Flowering Verb, by Christina Crouch
Wall Quilt 36 x 21
Machine Quilted, Fused
The Bee Challenge this year was "Say it with Flowers" and 2 fabrics. I decided to be literal and have a word covered in flowers. What better word for the sewing room but "Quilt"!
Find More Quilts: