We could hardly wait for the 2022 Arizona Quilters Guild show, where the theme was Kaleidoscope of Quilts. And what a fantastic show it was! Due to the pandemic, the show was cancelled last year - so there was high anticipation for this year's event. There were many amazing quilts on display... here are some of our favorites!
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Rise and Shine by Leilani Purvis
Leilani Purvis notes, "Polar bears are beautiful animals but are endangered. I loved doing this piece! I used fabrics, lace, tulle, and thread."
Leilani used Lorraine Turner's "Rise and Shine" quilt pattern for this captivating creation. Her work is machine quilted and hand guided.
Branching Out by Carol Carpenter, quilted by Kris Neifeld
Carol writes, "This Cathy Geier pattern was challenging but became fun once I started with the applique trees and leaves. Choosing fabrics was one of the best challenges of the quilt, and I'm pleased with the results."
Carol's quilt has a beautiful three-dimensional effect to it, almost as if one were looking out a window towards a lovely lake or sky. It was professionally machine quilted and hand guided by Kris Neifeld.
Pyramid Power by Karen Weaver, quilted by Sharon Elsberry
Winner of the Judges' Special Recognition Award, plus Honorable Mention in the Pieced - Large Duet category, Karen states, "This large quilt is entirely a stash quilt. The pyramids are supposed to create a shadow effect with the two sides in different values. Sharon Elsberry of Akamai Quilts did the fabulous quilting."
For her vibrantly colored quilt done with expert workmanship, Karen used the "Pyramid Power" pattern by Running With Scissors/Studio 180 Design.
Sunset Point by Janet Grant
Janet comments, " This quilt is made with 6 Kaffe Fassett prints, 1 Grunge, 1 batik, 1 Stonehenge, and miscellaneous wovens from my stash. An unusual color combination- and I just love it!"
Janet's dynamic quilt really dances with energy ! She machine quilted and hand guided it herself. The pattern is "Dancing Batiks" by Judy Niemeyer.
Atom Quilt by Rose Maynes
The Atom Quilt was the Second Place winner for Pieced Quilts. This enchanting quilt, which features complementary colors of blue and orange, is from the published pattern "Atom" designed by Deb Karasik.
Dorothy Aliss pieced this paper pattern, and Rose Maynes quilted it with the pattern designs from Kate Glenn.
Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2022 Quilt Arizona show.
