Here are more photos from the Quilt Fiesta, the annual Tucson (Arizona) Quilters
Guild show. We saw so many fabulous quilts and are sharing some highlights here. We hope you enjoy our photos!
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The Glow by Christine Nelson, quilted by Lynn Simon
Christine Nelson based this quilt on a classic Lone Star pattern, and the color and fabric choices were simply beautiful. Christine says, "I used an ombre
fabric for the main part of the star. At the center and outer points I
used fussy cut pieces from the [kaleidoscope print] border fabric. Getting the pattern lined
up in the center was a challenge." The solid fabric areas allowed plenty of space for Lynn Simon's gorgeous quilting. Winner of Second Place in the Two Person - Small Pieced category.
Ghost by
Barbara Polston
We love pet-inspired quilts, and this one is a beauty. Made and
quilted by Barbara Polston, who created a
portrait of her grand-dog, Ghost, using lace. Barbara says, "Ghost is a Siberian
Husky belonging to my daughter and son-in-law. [This was] a gift for their 8th
wedding anniversary which may be celebrated with lace gifts." What a clever idea!
Aviary by Suzanne McLean, quilted by Linda Cote
Made by Suzanne McLean and quilted by Linda Cote, this beautiful wool applique quilt was based on a pattern by Bonnie Sullivan and Dawn Heese. We enjoyed seeing the many beautiful details! Suzanne says, "[The] pattern [was] modified in several places to create a soft, vintage look that's uniquely mine." Winner of Honorable Mention in the
Two Person, Primarily Appliqued category.
It features hand appliqued wool with velvet accents on a cotton
background, enhanced with embellishment stitching using a variety of
stitches, thread and ribbon.
The Neighborhood by Jean Biddick
The Neighborhood was made and quilted by Jean Biddick. It won First Place in the One Person, Small, Pieced category, plus a special award for Exemplary Piecing.
Jean says, "The Quilters Market Blockbusters
theme in 2018 was 'There Goes the Neighborhood'. I reduced the 12" to
3" blocks and added a couple of extras to make the setting work. The blocks are NOT paper pieced (!) The central block was made years ago in a
Judi Blaydon workshop about light sources - it was a perfect center for
my 'Neighborhood'. "
Cactus Rose by Lynne Saul
This stunning quilt, made and quilted by Lynne Saul, was based on a pattern by Judy Niemeyer. Lynne says, "The top
is paper pieced which I love to do. After it was completed, it sat for
5 years before I quilted it. But now it's done." We love this design, colors, and expert workmanship. The bright batik fabrics with their spiky points really pop against the dark background.
Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2024 Tucson Quilters Guild show.
