This first quilt is by my friend, Connie Fahrion. She has used a bit of
her "thread trash" technique in this quilt that was inspired by a day spent at
the Houston Zoo, hence the title.
Zoo Inspirations: Fencework
a detail of Connie's quilt
Connie was inspired by the imaginative interpretation and use of zoo fencework, artfully crafted to enhance each environment, while offering protection and camouflage where necessary. "My thread-trash fence was inspired by camouflage netting used to disguise military tanks exposed on the field."
Techniques include: raw-edge pieced and appliqued, embellished with thread trash, machine quilted
An original design based on her own photograph using commercial cotton.
This next quilt, by Eileen Williams, won Third Place in the Art-Naturescapes category.
Cry Me a River
by Eileen Williams of Cedar Point, North Carolina, USA
"This quilt was born from a desire to use the tree fabric with the black background. It evolved into a quilt that told the story of the outpouring of human emotion."
Techniques include: Machine piecing, machine applique, inking, painting, free-motion machine-quilting.
An original design using batik and commercial cottons, velvet, sheers, wool batting, Superior cotton and Sulky rayon threads.
This quilt, by Robin M. Haller, won Second Place in the Art-Naturescapes category.
The Leprechaun's Tree
by Robin M. Haller of Carbondale, Illinois, USA
"Glints of color from the setting sun on a tree in Ireland inspired thoughts of leprechauns and pots of gold."
Techniques: machine piecing, fused applique, free-motion machine quilting
Original design inspired by a photograph Robin took while in Ireland. Quilt uses cottons, silks and a variety of threads.
One more favorite quilt of mine from this Naturescapes category, by Mary Williams, is actually three quilts.
Patterns in Nature Triptych - Stripes
by Mary Williams of Summertown, South Australia, Australia
"Nature, especially leaves, has always been a favorite subject of mine. The Phormium, or New Zealand Flax, is a great example of stripes in nature, and the variation of color within a single plant is amazing. Batik fabrics and many different threads created the color and texture of these striped leaves."
Techniques: Fused applique, machine embellished with various thicknesses of thread, bobbin work, programmed machine stitches.
An original design using cotton fabrics, Pellon batting, cotton, rayon, polyester and metallic threads.
To see other award winning quilts from this show, click http://www.quilts.org/winners.html
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Hi Cathy, I look at the other quilts shown and feel honored you included mine. Thanks!
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