Online Quilt Festival - Visuals #4
WINNING ENTRIES
Enjoy viewing the winners from our fourth virtual quilt competition, Visuals #4.
Quilts were entered in the Full-Size Innovative and Traditional Competition, Mid-Century Modern Quilt Competition, or the Wall Quilt Competition.
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#1036 Coming Into Light
Best of Show
Marge Tucker
Norwell, MA
#1036 Coming Into Light
63” x 47”
An abundance of strips from previous projects prompted making these string blocks. I chose to use light yellow in the center and work out to orange, red and then purple. The "pieced" strings are trimmings from squaring the blocks. I finished quilting in early 2021 when it finally started to feel like the world may finally be returning to normal. The name "Coming Into Light" references both the color choice as well as hope.
Machine Pieced
Sewing Machine Quilted
Original Design Yes
Marge Tucker
Norwell, MA
#1036 Coming Into Light
63” x 47”
An abundance of strips from previous projects prompted making these string blocks. I chose to use light yellow in the center and work out to orange, red and then purple. The "pieced" strings are trimmings from squaring the blocks. I finished quilting in early 2021 when it finally started to feel like the world may finally be returning to normal. The name "Coming Into Light" references both the color choice as well as hope.
Machine Pieced
Sewing Machine Quilted
Original Design Yes
#1036 Coming Into Light (detail)
Best of Show
Marge Tucker
Norwell, MA
#1036 Coming Into Light
63” x 47”
An abundance of strips from previous projects prompted making these string blocks. I chose to use light yellow in the center and work out to orange, red and then purple. The "pieced" strings are trimmings from squaring the blocks. I finished quilting in early 2021 when it finally started to feel like the world may finally be returning to normal. The name "Coming Into Light" references both the color choice as well as hope.
Machine Pieced
Sewing Machine Quilted
Original Design Yes
Marge Tucker
Norwell, MA
#1036 Coming Into Light
63” x 47”
An abundance of strips from previous projects prompted making these string blocks. I chose to use light yellow in the center and work out to orange, red and then purple. The "pieced" strings are trimmings from squaring the blocks. I finished quilting in early 2021 when it finally started to feel like the world may finally be returning to normal. The name "Coming Into Light" references both the color choice as well as hope.
Machine Pieced
Sewing Machine Quilted
Original Design Yes
#1038 Snow Day
1st Place - Innovative
Angie Tustison
McKinleyville, CA
#1038 Snow Day
34” x 72”
This quilt is based on a photo taken from the chairlift at Mount Baker, WA. Snowboarding is one of my favorite activities during the winter! With this quilt, I tried to capture the feeling of riding the lift up the mountain while completely surrounded by the gorgeous scenery.
Machine Pieced
Machine Appliqued
Sewing Machine Quilted
Original Design Yes
Angie Tustison
McKinleyville, CA
#1038 Snow Day
34” x 72”
This quilt is based on a photo taken from the chairlift at Mount Baker, WA. Snowboarding is one of my favorite activities during the winter! With this quilt, I tried to capture the feeling of riding the lift up the mountain while completely surrounded by the gorgeous scenery.
Machine Pieced
Machine Appliqued
Sewing Machine Quilted
Original Design Yes
#1038 Snow Day (detail)
1st Place - Innovative
Angie Tustison
McKinleyville, CA
#1038 Snow Day
34” x 72”
This quilt is based on a photo taken from the chairlift at Mount Baker, WA. Snowboarding is one of my favorite activities during the winter! With this quilt, I tried to capture the feeling of riding the lift up the mountain while completely surrounded by the gorgeous scenery.
Machine Pieced
Machine Appliqued
Sewing Machine Quilted
Original Design Yes
Angie Tustison
McKinleyville, CA
#1038 Snow Day
34” x 72”
This quilt is based on a photo taken from the chairlift at Mount Baker, WA. Snowboarding is one of my favorite activities during the winter! With this quilt, I tried to capture the feeling of riding the lift up the mountain while completely surrounded by the gorgeous scenery.
Machine Pieced
Machine Appliqued
Sewing Machine Quilted
Original Design Yes
#1013 Water Dance: Oconaluftee
2nd Place - Innovative
Nancy Hershberger
Breezewood, PA
#1013 Water Dance: Oconaluftee
50” x 40”
In September 2019, I visited Great Smoky Mountains National Park, fully expecting to be blown away by spectacular mountain vistas. Yes, the vistas were spectacular, but what caught my eye was the way water danced and sparkled throughout it. Creeks and rivers that ran along-side the road, waterfalls at the end of a challenging trail; at Great Smoky Mountains National Park water becomes debutante and the Park her cotillion.
Machine Pieced
Machine Appliqued
Sewing Machine Quilted
Original Design Yes
Nancy Hershberger
Breezewood, PA
#1013 Water Dance: Oconaluftee
50” x 40”
In September 2019, I visited Great Smoky Mountains National Park, fully expecting to be blown away by spectacular mountain vistas. Yes, the vistas were spectacular, but what caught my eye was the way water danced and sparkled throughout it. Creeks and rivers that ran along-side the road, waterfalls at the end of a challenging trail; at Great Smoky Mountains National Park water becomes debutante and the Park her cotillion.
Machine Pieced
Machine Appliqued
Sewing Machine Quilted
Original Design Yes
#1013 Water Dance: Oconaluftee (detail)
2nd Place - Innovative
Nancy Hershberger
Breezewood, PA
#1013 Water Dance: Oconaluftee
50” x 40”
In September 2019, I visited Great Smoky Mountains National Park, fully expecting to be blown away by spectacular mountain vistas. Yes, the vistas were spectacular, but what caught my eye was the way water danced and sparkled throughout it. Creeks and rivers that ran along-side the road, waterfalls at the end of a challenging trail; at Great Smoky Mountains National Park water becomes debutante and the Park her cotillion.
Machine Pieced
Machine Appliqued
Sewing Machine Quilted
Original Design Yes
Nancy Hershberger
Breezewood, PA
#1013 Water Dance: Oconaluftee
50” x 40”
In September 2019, I visited Great Smoky Mountains National Park, fully expecting to be blown away by spectacular mountain vistas. Yes, the vistas were spectacular, but what caught my eye was the way water danced and sparkled throughout it. Creeks and rivers that ran along-side the road, waterfalls at the end of a challenging trail; at Great Smoky Mountains National Park water becomes debutante and the Park her cotillion.
Machine Pieced
Machine Appliqued
Sewing Machine Quilted
Original Design Yes
#1021 Social Distancing
3rd Place - Innovative
Barbara Matzke
Brentwood, CA
#1021 Social Distancing
65” x 44”
A stop along Russian River Road with my son inspired this thread-painted quilt. The trees were so impressively tall and my son looked so small walking in front of me. The trees are simply applique pieces of plain fabric, thread-painted to give substance, color and texture. The bottom portion is a pieced disappearing nine-patch pattern emphasizing again the tallness of the trees.
Machine Pieced
Machine Appliqued
Sewing Machine Quilted
Original Design Yes
Barbara Matzke
Brentwood, CA
#1021 Social Distancing
65” x 44”
A stop along Russian River Road with my son inspired this thread-painted quilt. The trees were so impressively tall and my son looked so small walking in front of me. The trees are simply applique pieces of plain fabric, thread-painted to give substance, color and texture. The bottom portion is a pieced disappearing nine-patch pattern emphasizing again the tallness of the trees.
Machine Pieced
Machine Appliqued
Sewing Machine Quilted
Original Design Yes
#1021 Social Distancing (detail)
3rd Place - Innovative
Barbara Matzke
Brentwood, CA
#1021 Social Distancing
65” x 44”
A stop along Russian River Road with my son inspired this thread-painted quilt. The trees were so impressively tall and my son looked so small walking in front of me. The trees are simply applique pieces of plain fabric, thread-painted to give substance, color and texture. The bottom portion is a pieced disappearing nine-patch pattern emphasizing again the tallness of the trees.
Machine Pieced
Machine Appliqued
Sewing Machine Quilted
Original Design Yes
Barbara Matzke
Brentwood, CA
#1021 Social Distancing
65” x 44”
A stop along Russian River Road with my son inspired this thread-painted quilt. The trees were so impressively tall and my son looked so small walking in front of me. The trees are simply applique pieces of plain fabric, thread-painted to give substance, color and texture. The bottom portion is a pieced disappearing nine-patch pattern emphasizing again the tallness of the trees.
Machine Pieced
Machine Appliqued
Sewing Machine Quilted
Original Design Yes
#1037 Give and Take
Honorable Mention - Innovative
Marge Tucker
Norwell, MA
#1037 Give and Take
46” x 46”
Long improvisational pieced curves in black and white were cut into squares and then sewn into half square triangles. The quilt is visually graphic with black and white curves "breaking through" the angled lines of the blocks. While quilting, I was thinking of relationships; how much compromise goes into them, how at times you take more than you give and at other times you give more than you take. Relationships are never black and white.
Machine Pieced
Sewing Machine Quilted
Original Design Yes
Marge Tucker
Norwell, MA
#1037 Give and Take
46” x 46”
Long improvisational pieced curves in black and white were cut into squares and then sewn into half square triangles. The quilt is visually graphic with black and white curves "breaking through" the angled lines of the blocks. While quilting, I was thinking of relationships; how much compromise goes into them, how at times you take more than you give and at other times you give more than you take. Relationships are never black and white.
Machine Pieced
Sewing Machine Quilted
Original Design Yes
#1037 Give and Take (detail)
Honorable Mention - Innovative
Marge Tucker
Norwell, MA
#1037 Give and Take
46” x 46”
Long improvisational pieced curves in black and white were cut into squares and then sewn into half square triangles. The quilt is visually graphic with black and white curves "breaking through" the angled lines of the blocks. While quilting, I was thinking of relationships; how much compromise goes into them, how at times you take more than you give and at other times you give more than you take. Relationships are never black and white.
Machine Pieced
Sewing Machine Quilted
Original Design Yes
Marge Tucker
Norwell, MA
#1037 Give and Take
46” x 46”
Long improvisational pieced curves in black and white were cut into squares and then sewn into half square triangles. The quilt is visually graphic with black and white curves "breaking through" the angled lines of the blocks. While quilting, I was thinking of relationships; how much compromise goes into them, how at times you take more than you give and at other times you give more than you take. Relationships are never black and white.
Machine Pieced
Sewing Machine Quilted
Original Design Yes
#1011 Cat Epizootic
Best Hand Workmanship - Innovative
Robyn Gragg
Lone Jack, MO
#1011 Cat Epizootic
62” x 49”
As I sneeze my way through the 2021 spring, these catty dots remind me of allergens floating in the air. Epizootic is a Southern slang word meaning sickly.
Hand Pieced
Hand Appliqued
Longarm Machine Quilted
Original Design Yes
Robyn Gragg
Lone Jack, MO
#1011 Cat Epizootic
62” x 49”
As I sneeze my way through the 2021 spring, these catty dots remind me of allergens floating in the air. Epizootic is a Southern slang word meaning sickly.
Hand Pieced
Hand Appliqued
Longarm Machine Quilted
Original Design Yes
#1011 Cat Epizootic (detail)
Best Hand Workmanship - Innovative
Robyn Gragg
Lone Jack, MO
#1011 Cat Epizootic
62” x 49”
As I sneeze my way through the 2021 spring, these catty dots remind me of allergens floating in the air. Epizootic is a Southern slang word meaning sickly.
Hand Pieced
Hand Appliqued
Longarm Machine Quilted
Original Design Yes
Robyn Gragg
Lone Jack, MO
#1011 Cat Epizootic
62” x 49”
As I sneeze my way through the 2021 spring, these catty dots remind me of allergens floating in the air. Epizootic is a Southern slang word meaning sickly.
Hand Pieced
Hand Appliqued
Longarm Machine Quilted
Original Design Yes
#1015 Angels in the Architecture II
Best Sewing Machine Workmanship - Innovative
Kimberly Lacy
Colorado Springs, CO
#1015 Angels in the Architecture II
47” x 44”
In chopping and rearranging these pieces of dupioni silk with ammonites painted upon them, the wings of angels seemed to appear.
Machine Pieced
Sewing Machine Quilted
Original Design Yes
Kimberly Lacy
Colorado Springs, CO
#1015 Angels in the Architecture II
47” x 44”
In chopping and rearranging these pieces of dupioni silk with ammonites painted upon them, the wings of angels seemed to appear.
Machine Pieced
Sewing Machine Quilted
Original Design Yes
#1015 Angels in the Architecture II (detail)
Best Sewing Machine Workmanship - Innovative
Kimberly Lacy
Colorado Springs, CO
#1015 Angels in the Architecture II
47” x 44”
In chopping and rearranging these pieces of dupioni silk with ammonites painted upon them, the wings of angels seemed to appear.
Machine Pieced
Sewing Machine Quilted
Original Design Yes
Kimberly Lacy
Colorado Springs, CO
#1015 Angels in the Architecture II
47” x 44”
In chopping and rearranging these pieces of dupioni silk with ammonites painted upon them, the wings of angels seemed to appear.
Machine Pieced
Sewing Machine Quilted
Original Design Yes
#1033 My Big Face
Best Longarm Machine Workmanship - Innovative
Cindy Stohn
Chandler, AZ
#1033 My Big Face
77” x 60”
I created this self portrait inspired by the painting style of Chuck Close. I first created the image using paint chips on a 1/2" grid, then I transferred the concept into fabric. Free motion quilting using multiple layers of thread rings adheres the circles to the pieced squares. Over 120 colors of fabric and 56 colors of thread were used to create the illusion. No software, paint or fusible products were used.
Machine Pieced
Machine Appliqued
Longarm Machine Quilted
Original Design Yes
Cindy Stohn
Chandler, AZ
#1033 My Big Face
77” x 60”
I created this self portrait inspired by the painting style of Chuck Close. I first created the image using paint chips on a 1/2" grid, then I transferred the concept into fabric. Free motion quilting using multiple layers of thread rings adheres the circles to the pieced squares. Over 120 colors of fabric and 56 colors of thread were used to create the illusion. No software, paint or fusible products were used.
Machine Pieced
Machine Appliqued
Longarm Machine Quilted
Original Design Yes
#1033 My Big Face (detail)
Best Longarm Machine Workmanship - Innovative
Cindy Stohn
Chandler, AZ
#1033 My Big Face
77” x 60”
I created this self portrait inspired by the painting style of Chuck Close. I first created the image using paint chips on a 1/2" grid, then I transferred the concept into fabric. Free motion quilting using multiple layers of thread rings adheres the circles to the pieced squares. Over 120 colors of fabric and 56 colors of thread were used to create the illusion. No software, paint or fusible products were used.
Machine Pieced
Machine Appliqued
Longarm Machine Quilted
Original Design Yes
Cindy Stohn
Chandler, AZ
#1033 My Big Face
77” x 60”
I created this self portrait inspired by the painting style of Chuck Close. I first created the image using paint chips on a 1/2" grid, then I transferred the concept into fabric. Free motion quilting using multiple layers of thread rings adheres the circles to the pieced squares. Over 120 colors of fabric and 56 colors of thread were used to create the illusion. No software, paint or fusible products were used.
Machine Pieced
Machine Appliqued
Longarm Machine Quilted
Original Design Yes
#1009 Huevos Rancheros
Best Use of Color - Innovative
Judith Dara Epstein-Williams
San Francisco, CA
#1009 Huevos Rancheros
64” x 53”
This quilt is the culmination of a series of smaller works. It is my first foray with color after working almost exclusively in yarn-dyed taupes. I can tell already that this is the start of a beautiful relationship!
Machine Pieced
Hand Appliqued
Hand Quilted
Original Design Yes
Judith Dara Epstein-Williams
San Francisco, CA
#1009 Huevos Rancheros
64” x 53”
This quilt is the culmination of a series of smaller works. It is my first foray with color after working almost exclusively in yarn-dyed taupes. I can tell already that this is the start of a beautiful relationship!
Machine Pieced
Hand Appliqued
Hand Quilted
Original Design Yes
#1009 Huevos Rancheros (detail)
Best Use of Color - Innovative
Judith Dara Epstein-Williams
San Francisco, CA
#1009 Huevos Rancheros
64” x 53”
This quilt is the culmination of a series of smaller works. It is my first foray with color after working almost exclusively in yarn-dyed taupes. I can tell already that this is the start of a beautiful relationship!
Machine Pieced
Hand Appliqued
Hand Quilted
Original Design Yes
Judith Dara Epstein-Williams
San Francisco, CA
#1009 Huevos Rancheros
64” x 53”
This quilt is the culmination of a series of smaller works. It is my first foray with color after working almost exclusively in yarn-dyed taupes. I can tell already that this is the start of a beautiful relationship!
Machine Pieced
Hand Appliqued
Hand Quilted
Original Design Yes
#2011 Bee Attitudes
1st Place - Traditional
Robyn Gragg
Lone Jack, MO
#2011 Bee Attitudes
62” x 62”
I was inspired by the Bee Joyful fabric line by Deb Strain for Moda. Pieced and appliqued bees, skeps, and flowers make up this sampler style quilt.
Machine Pieced
Machine Appliqued
Longarm Machine Quilted
Original Design Yes
Robyn Gragg
Lone Jack, MO
#2011 Bee Attitudes
62” x 62”
I was inspired by the Bee Joyful fabric line by Deb Strain for Moda. Pieced and appliqued bees, skeps, and flowers make up this sampler style quilt.
Machine Pieced
Machine Appliqued
Longarm Machine Quilted
Original Design Yes
#2011 Bee Attitudes (detail)
1st Place - Traditional
Robyn Gragg
Lone Jack, MO
#2011 Bee Attitudes
62” x 62”
I was inspired by the Bee Joyful fabric line by Deb Strain for Moda. Pieced and appliqued bees, skeps, and flowers make up this sampler style quilt.
Machine Pieced
Machine Appliqued
Longarm Machine Quilted
Original Design Yes
Robyn Gragg
Lone Jack, MO
#2011 Bee Attitudes
62” x 62”
I was inspired by the Bee Joyful fabric line by Deb Strain for Moda. Pieced and appliqued bees, skeps, and flowers make up this sampler style quilt.
Machine Pieced
Machine Appliqued
Longarm Machine Quilted
Original Design Yes
#2006 Lullaby ... in 3/4 Time
2nd Place - Traditional
Barbara Clem
Rockford, IL
#2006 Lullaby ... in 3/4 Time
77” x 77”
I shadowed my husband for many months and needed something to keep me busy. These fabrics came entirely from my stash. When I completed the center block I felt she needed more color and was delighted to find this pale yellow (also from my stash) complemented my motifs so very nicely. I then added a small amount of embroidery to delineate my scallops and trapunto to accent some of my hand quilting motifs. She is a very happy quilt.
Hand Appliqued
Hand Quilted
Original Design Yes
Barbara Clem
Rockford, IL
#2006 Lullaby ... in 3/4 Time
77” x 77”
I shadowed my husband for many months and needed something to keep me busy. These fabrics came entirely from my stash. When I completed the center block I felt she needed more color and was delighted to find this pale yellow (also from my stash) complemented my motifs so very nicely. I then added a small amount of embroidery to delineate my scallops and trapunto to accent some of my hand quilting motifs. She is a very happy quilt.
Hand Appliqued
Hand Quilted
Original Design Yes
#2006 Lullaby ... in 3/4 Time (detail)
2nd Place - Traditional
Barbara Clem
Rockford, IL
#2006 Lullaby ... in 3/4 Time
77” x 77”
I shadowed my husband for many months and needed something to keep me busy. These fabrics came entirely from my stash. When I completed the center block I felt she needed more color and was delighted to find this pale yellow (also from my stash) complemented my motifs so very nicely. I then added a small amount of embroidery to delineate my scallops and trapunto to accent some of my hand quilting motifs. She is a very happy quilt.
Hand Appliqued
Hand Quilted
Original Design Yes
Barbara Clem
Rockford, IL
#2006 Lullaby ... in 3/4 Time
77” x 77”
I shadowed my husband for many months and needed something to keep me busy. These fabrics came entirely from my stash. When I completed the center block I felt she needed more color and was delighted to find this pale yellow (also from my stash) complemented my motifs so very nicely. I then added a small amount of embroidery to delineate my scallops and trapunto to accent some of my hand quilting motifs. She is a very happy quilt.
Hand Appliqued
Hand Quilted
Original Design Yes
#2018 Fabricated
3rd Place - Traditional
Karen K Stone
Dallas, TX
#2018 Fabricated
46” x 46”
This piece embodies most all of what I love best about quilting. The traditional pieced block is appliqued, the thrifted "silk" ties are mostly polyester, the formal quilting improvised, and nothing about this quilt is fashionable or on trend. But when we indulge in what we truly love, finding our way as we go, the inevitable result is joy.
Machine Appliqued
Sewing Machine Quilted
Original Design Yes
Karen K Stone
Dallas, TX
#2018 Fabricated
46” x 46”
This piece embodies most all of what I love best about quilting. The traditional pieced block is appliqued, the thrifted "silk" ties are mostly polyester, the formal quilting improvised, and nothing about this quilt is fashionable or on trend. But when we indulge in what we truly love, finding our way as we go, the inevitable result is joy.
Machine Appliqued
Sewing Machine Quilted
Original Design Yes
#2018 Fabricated (detail)
3rd Place - Traditional
Karen K Stone
Dallas, TX
#2018 Fabricated
46” x 46”
This piece embodies most all of what I love best about quilting. The traditional pieced block is appliqued, the thrifted "silk" ties are mostly polyester, the formal quilting improvised, and nothing about this quilt is fashionable or on trend. But when we indulge in what we truly love, finding our way as we go, the inevitable result is joy.
Machine Appliqued
Sewing Machine Quilted
Original Design Yes
Karen K Stone
Dallas, TX
#2018 Fabricated
46” x 46”
This piece embodies most all of what I love best about quilting. The traditional pieced block is appliqued, the thrifted "silk" ties are mostly polyester, the formal quilting improvised, and nothing about this quilt is fashionable or on trend. But when we indulge in what we truly love, finding our way as we go, the inevitable result is joy.
Machine Appliqued
Sewing Machine Quilted
Original Design Yes
#2008 Mother Nature's Star
Honorable Mention - Traditional
Joanne M Dickie
Windham, NH
#2008 Mother Nature's Star
58” x 58”
This glacial star pattern allowed me to challenge myself not only to try paper piecing, but to work in batiks for the first time. I tried to select colors that reflected a celebration of nature and my love of the outdoors.
Machine Pieced
Original Design No
Longarm Machine Quilted by Margaret Solomon Gunn
Joanne M Dickie
Windham, NH
#2008 Mother Nature's Star
58” x 58”
This glacial star pattern allowed me to challenge myself not only to try paper piecing, but to work in batiks for the first time. I tried to select colors that reflected a celebration of nature and my love of the outdoors.
Machine Pieced
Original Design No
Longarm Machine Quilted by Margaret Solomon Gunn
