QuiltCon 2022 (3 of 4)- Not My Work

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The appliqué category was incredible! The first prize ribbon went to Leo Ransom for Double the Hipster:


Entries in this group reflected a range of perspectives, interests, and personalities. The work included many different styles in color and black & white, hand and machine appliqué. Here are a few examples:

Left: Sheila Frampton-Cooper's Dragon Dance, right: Laura Armiraglio's Battistero di Firenze

Left: Laura Bryant's Regenerate, Right: Karen Stone's Sacred

Once again I was so taken by the atmosphere at a quilt show. There is an energy and joy in the air. I've often commented on the casual conversations that evolve while standing with strangers in appreciation before a quilt.

Three times I was asked by quilters to take a photo of them with their work. This always leads to interesting conversations. That's how I met the lovely quilters of this group effort, V Formation in the Community Outreach category.


 
Gorgeous quilting in this detail

The quilters were hanging out in front of this piece when we walked by, and were so happy to have made the trip from Mexico to be there in person. 

That's when I realized that hovering in the area of your quilt might be interesting. So I took a little time to hug the wall by my own quilt and watch the reception it was getting. That was kind of fun. 


 


 

Comments

  1. laurastitchFebruary 23, 2022 at 4:53 AM

    Thanks for appreciate my quilt “Battistero di Firenze” 😍

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  2. laurastitchFebruary 23, 2022 at 4:55 AM

    Thank you for enjoying and sharing my quilt “Battistero di Firenze” 😍

    ReplyDelete
  3. Sheila Frampton-CooperFebruary 24, 2022 at 1:53 PM

    Thank you for sharing my work! And I totally agree with you about the joyous atmosphere! 😍

    ReplyDelete

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