Q.I. Classics: Quilts of Guatemala by Priscilla Bianchi

17 May 2013 | Other RSS posts by
From her home in Guatemala, Central America, Priscilla Bianchi creates quilts, fabrics, and quilt patterns in a dazzling array of color. Her quilts are inspired by the vibrant "huipiles" or tunics, woven by the native Mayan women in patterns that are unique to each village. We first featured Priscilla's work at Quilt Inspiration in April, 2010.

Natura Florida II by Priscilla Bianchi


The Mayan people of Guatemala live in the highlands jungles, where vividly colored flowers and tropical



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Category: Priscilla Bianchi, quilt, quilt inspiration

Grandmother’s Flower Garden

12 May 2013 | Other RSS posts by
In our family, Grandmother Ruth was the seamstress, and her Singer Featherweight was her prize possession.  She passed along her knowledge and love of the craft by teaching us all to sew.  In honor of Mothers Day, we thought we would share our photos of vintage Grandmother's Flower Garden quilts from the 2013 Arizona Quilters Guild show. These beauties remind us of Grandmother, and of days gone by.

close up, Antique 1930’s Garden quilt exhibited by Lynn Kough, 2013 AZQG


Antique



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Category: Grandmother's Flower Garden, hexagon, quilt

Quilts of illusion: tumbling blocks

08 May 2013 | Other RSS posts by
Hexagon quilts are making a comeback, and we've seen some inspiring modern variations.  Tumbling blocks are hexagon shapes made with three diamonds (or two diamonds plus two 60-degree triangles), which are shaded so that they look three dimensional. They can be combined with other hexagons to make tessellating designs. They are our favorite quilts of illusion!  Today we are sharing a gallery of tumbling block quilts we've admired.

Tumbling Blocks Quilt exhibited by Janet Kraus, 2013 AZQG show


The interesting fabrics



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Category: Jinny Beyer, Lynn Kough, quilt, Sara Nephew, tumbling blocks

A fine art : the colorful quilts of Ann Feitelson

03 May 2013 | Other RSS posts by
Once in a while we come across a quilt artist whose use of color in design is simply masterful. Today we are honored to feature - and interview - artist Ann Feitelson. Ann is an accomplished painter, as well as the author of a classic book on Fair Isle Knitting; but her true love is quilting. When we ponder her extraordinary quilts, the word that comes to mind is symphony, as in "something that in its harmonious complexity suggests a symphonic composition". You'll see what we mean when you look at the symphony of color in Ann's award-winning



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Category: Ann Feitelson, Basket, fabric art, hexagon, quilt, quilt fabric

Free pattern day: Basket Quilts

24 Apr 2013 | Other RSS posts by
~ All of our free pattern days are archived on our Free Patterns page ~
There is no doubt that baskets are among the most popular themes in quilting.  Made with colorful prints, or filled with flowers or fruit, basket quilts are perfect for any time of the year.  There is such a variety of basket designs and settings.... here are more than 30 different basket quilt patterns (and they're free!)



April – Baskets, in the block



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Category: Basket, Bev Remillard, Carol Doak, Diana McClun, free pattern, Frieda Anderson, Heidi Pridemore, Laura Nownes, Pat Sloan, quilt, Tutorial

Contemporary quilts: Spring 2013

19 Apr 2013 | Other RSS posts by
The art of the American Southwest is often associated with cactus, the Hopi Indian deity Kokopelli, and other desert and Native American imagery.  At the recent statewide Arizona Quilters' Guild show there were some beautiful examples of southwestern quilts.  However, there also was a wonderful display of contemporary quilts, many by award-winning quilt artists.

Roy G. Biv Pixelated by Ken Casey


Honorable Mention winner in the Scrap Quilts category, Ken says,  [My quilt] Roy G. Biv has been pixelated for



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Category: fabric art, quilt, quilt show

Best of the 2013 Concord (California) quilt show

15 Apr 2013 | Other RSS posts by
Last week, we attended a little hometown quilt show, which are often the most fun, and had a great time viewing all the talent on display. From the Contra Costa Guild of Quilters in Concord, California, here is some wonderful, colorful "eye-candy", which we think you'll love. Enjoy !

Ciara's Favorite Colors,  62x 43, by Barbara Fors


Barbara says,  "My darling granddaughter Ciara (11) can hardly wait until this quilt show is over so she an hang this one in her room. The walls are



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Category: applique, butterfly, dresden plate, flower, kaffe fassett, quilt, quilt show, trapunto, Yo-Yo

Winner of ‘Kaffe Fasset Quilts: Shots and Stripes’ !

12 Apr 2013 | Other RSS posts by
~The winner of the 2013 book,  Shots and Stripes: 24 New Projects Made with Shot Cottons and Striped Fabrics is Jan Hutchison, who said:  "I'm a long time lover of KF shot cotton - thanks for the chance at winning the book." ~

Our thanks to STC/Melanie Falick Books for generously donating a copy of the book for this giveaway! Here are some images from the book, plus some more Kaffe Fassett quilt inspiration from our archives.



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Category: brandon mably, kaffe fassett, Lori Allison, Mary Mashuta, quilt, Roberta Horton

Shots and Stripes by Kaffe Fassett : book review and Giveaway!

08 Apr 2013 | Other RSS posts by
~The Giveaway is now closed ! Thank you to everyone who entered. The winner will be drawn at random and will be announced tomorrow, Friday, April 12 !
The 2013 book Shots and Stripes: 24 New Projects Made with Shot Cottons and Striped Fabrics by Kaffe Fassett and Liza Prior Lucy is the newest of the books that showcase Kaffe's fabulous fabrics. We practically jumped at the chance to review this gorgeous, hardbound book. Here's the news: STC/Melanie Falick Books has donated a copy of the book to one lucky reader!



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Category: kaffe fassett, liza prior lucy, quilt, quilt design

In Full Bloom: Floral Album Quilts

05 Apr 2013 | Other RSS posts by
Album quilts, which show a variety of blocks, are on almost everyone's list of favorite quilt patterns.  They provide great visual interest and are often a valuable source of inspiration for your next project. Here are some album quilts which really caught our eye at the recent 2013 Arizona Quilters' Guild Show. 

Heart of Gold - mini Baltimore Album, 22 x 26", by Linda Puttmann


Second place winner in the Miniature Quilts category, Linda writes, "I mad this needle-turn applique



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Category: applique, Baltimore Album, Becky Goldsmith, Cori Blunt, flower, Linda Jenkins, Lori Smith, quilt
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