I hope you visit the stand at
AGAIN!!
Festival of Quilts 2024
1st to - 4th August
These were donated by our wonderful quilters here in the UK in 2014 and all were sold but watch this space for the latest arrivals. Each new one will be at the top of the page with a PayPal button beside it.
As Festival of Quilts 2014 finished and all of the Unfini-SHEDS have been sold, you can still admire them here on the website. Just scroll down to see all of the wonderful pieces made for 2014 and watch out for new ones for 2024 as they appear here.
This is an example of the PayPal button you will see beside the work you wish to purchase. Don't click on this one please! You may be charged and you won't have bought anything!
We do appreciate it takes time to make these precous gifts for The Quilters' Guild stand at FOQ 2024. We are very grateful to all those who have offered to contribute. Each item has been labelled with the donor's name and any message they have sent is also displayed.
Abstract Iris
This amazing first in a set of three by Sandra Wyman will draw you in to its intriguing centre as you follow the lines from the edges of the piece.
Sandra said, "This is the result of a challenge with a quilting friemd in which we used a photograph of an iris as inspiration for a small art quilt. I was fascinated by the patterns in the middle of the iris.
Hand-dyed fabrics, raw-edge appliqué, free-machine quilting."
No Two Leaves are the Same
The third in this selection from Sanddra Wyman, this little quilt will add sparkle to its surroundings. Sandra said it was "Inspired by observational drawings I made of leaves and by Matisse papercuts.
I cut up a larger piece which used improvised log cabin in hand-dyed fabrics and am incorporating the pieces into a series of quilts based on plants and animals. Other hand-dyed fabrics added, including the leaves. Raw edge appliqué, machine stitching and quilting."
I Know Where the Red Fern Grows
The second of the trilogy by Sandra Wyman, this striking fern will add pizzazz and glamour to its setting.
Sandra commented, "Yet another in my fern series. Inspired by the title of a book.
Hand-dyed poplin on monoprinted cotton sateen.
Appliqué - edges stitched with deliberately uneven free-machine zigzag to give and "edgy" finish; free-machine quilted."
Fractured Flower
This striking work by Khurshid Bamboat will look stunning wherever you put it.
Khurshid explained, "I had taken a photograph of a flower, manipulated it with Photoshop Elements and then printed it on cotton using a transfer paper. It was sliced up and then re arranged, like a mosaic, and bonded on to a background fabric (the reverse has been printed using a thermofax) and machine embellished/quilted."
Santa's Sleigh
My own design (I love Christmas!) Freehand longarm quilting on my APQS Millennium machine.
This delightful piece from Ani Catt will look stunning in any setting. It's simplicity and clean lines draw your eyes in to the intricate design in the centre where you will find something new at every twist and turn.
Unfinished - Pots 1
By Regan Purcell, our Region 2 'In The Spotlight' nominee for last year at Festival of Quilts, this charming study will enhance any setting you choose for it.
Regan said, "Last year The Guild kindly featured a piece of my work in their "In The Spotlight". The theme was the Underground and I am proud to say that it is still featured on the London Underground Tumbler website.
I have been writing regularly for the magazine "Popular Patchwork" for ten years and have been teaching several classes for the last five years.
For this piece I painted the background fabric and flower pots using Procian dyes, fabric crayons and arylics. Then using scraps of fabric, first backed with fusible Vilene, I cut flowers and leaves. These were then free motion embroidered and quilted to create the project."
Unfinished - Pots 2
By Regan Purcell, our Region 2 'In The Spotlight' nominee for last year at Festival of Quilts, this charming study will enhance any setting you choose for it.
Regan said, "Last year The Guild kindly featured a piece of my work in their "In The Spotlight". The theme was the Underground and I am proud to say that it is still featured on the London Underground Tumbler website.
I have been writing regularly for the magazine "Popular Patchwork" for ten years and have been teaching several classes for the last five years.
For this piece I painted the background fabric and flower pots using Procian dyes, fabric crayons and arylics. Then using scraps of fabric, first backed with fusible Vilene, I cut flowers and leaves. These were then free motion embroidered and quilted to create the project."
Because I Love Shiny Fabrics and Feathers - 1
This wonderful little wholecloth by Kay Bell is simply stunning in the way it catches the light as it moves. A beautiful little quilt which will adorn any surface with grace and charm.
Because I Love Shiny Fabrics and Feathers - 2
Kay Bell has worked more magic with this delightful little quilt. Slightly bigger than its partner "Because I love Shiny Fabrics and Feathers-1", this beautiful study in blue shimmers with life and would look amazing in any setting.
Not for the Quilt Police New York Beauty
By Judi Mendelssohn, this striking little quilt is full of surprises - from the minute piping to the perfect compass points. The curves in the checked upper part are the ideal foil to the sharpness of the points inside the arc. It will be a welcome addition to your decor whatever the setting.
Judi wrote of it, "One of my favourite classes to teach is New York Beauty. To make one vaguely A4 size I simply drew an arc and put points in it. Fabrics mostly from upcycled shirts. Difficult to see but the part I am most proud of is the tiny piping round the outer edge of the arc!"
A study in Green
This wonderfully cool piece by Karen Farmer will enhance any setting in which it is installed. Karen has made excellent use of colour of form to create an exciting mood with her quilt full of contrasts.
Study in Green - 2
Another piece by Karen Farmer which will look good in any room. Use of colour and line has given it a real depth and the faintly drawn curves add an ethereal effect which is amazingly simple yet so stylish.
Simple Circle
Made by Stephanie Pettengell, this stunning piece called 'Simple Circle' is composed of stitched feathers.
Free machine quilted on black fabric with gold silk thread.
One design of various stitched circles made for a 3D piece in 2013.
Ivy Fence with Ball
A memory of my dog Pepper who loved playing 'cricket in the garden'...in which I bowled the ball and she jumped and caught it. Her lonely blue ball lays waiting for another 'friend' to come and play.
Techniques: Free machine sketch of ivy leaves and grass on to whole cloth. Then working into the piece with coloured pencil and felt tip. The ball is applied to felt and separately stitched invisibly to the background; the edge left free to add dimension.
Sandy Snowden has caught the mood so perfectly in this piece.
Some of the 140!
A beautifully made miniature quilt by Margaret Armstrong, specially for The Quilters' Guild. Margaret said,
"A packet of papers for miniature blocks and a pile of scraps started me off. 140 blocks later I called a halt! 84 blocks were made into a single bed quilt, some blocks were used for cards, but there were still several left. This little quilt has reduced the pile still further!"
From Jacket to Wallhanging
By Jan Tillett, you will love the strking colours and wonderful texture of this wonderful piece. It positively sings to you!
Jan said, "This small quilt is made from the leftovers of two larger projects - a wallhanging and a jacket.
The coloured panels have been created from a Rosenberg and Son Italian cotton which has been stitched on to shrink polyester to enhance the pattern with texture. The black quilted sashing was made for one of the jackets I created for the Festival of Quilts fashion show."
Was 'Oz Bewitched'!
by Linzi Upton
Left over from an unfinished quilt called "Oz Bewitched", this piece was meant to be quilted with lots of lines or circles.
Red Tree
by Cas Holmes
Red Tree looks at the trees in my native Norfolk landscape and marks the remembrance of 100 years since many of the men (and women) went to war.
Memories of India
by Sheila Evans
The inspiration for this piece was the colours. It is India in fabric. My favourite country. It reminds me of then beautiful sunrises.
Daisy Chain
This delightful piece by Abbieanne Searle is gorgeous and will gracefully adorn any setting in which you decide to display it.
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Mystic Mountains
The beautiful landscape by DeAnne Hartwell-Jones is exquisite. DeAnne said,
"I live on the west coast of Wales and twenty miles inland from my home are the beautiful Cambrian Mountains. I love visiting the area on a September evening when the colours are truly fantastic and at their best as the sun goes down.
The standing stones are peaceful and strong.
The Mountains are one of my favourite locations and I am now able to share a little piece of it with you."
Go with the Flow
Alicia Merrett has made this wonderfully colourful piece as well and has donated it for the Unfini-SHEDS too. It's going to be a winner!
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Heart - Map
You will love this heart-map specially made for The Quilters' Guild's fundraising project for this year. In case you don't recognise the distinctive style, it is by Alicia Merrett, of course!
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Friendly Dolphin
Inspired by an Arts and Crafts tile. Fun with Shadow Appliqué. Plenty of quilting. Lamé and metallic thread add a little sparkle and shine.
Who could resist this beautiful piece of work by Pam Bowles - famous for her "other" Boleyn quilted lady at Hever Quilt show last year.
Striped Flowers
This striking piece by Irene MacWilliam will adorn any wall very gracefully. Irene said, "One of many pieces I have made exploring optical illusions caused by offsetting black and white stripes."
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Something for the Weekend?
On the few Sundays when I'm not away teaching, I like to shut myself in the sewing room and make a little thing 'just for me'. It can easily be combined with interruptions for cooking etc. and it's a great change from the bigger quilts I usually make, that take more concentration and longer spells without disturbance.
From the wonderfully humorous talents of Anja Townrow, this little work of art sings with life!
Catharanthus
This small quilt was inspired by a trip to the glass houses at Kew Gardens. Lesley says, "I have used my favourite monoprinting techniques combined with free motion quilting and machine embroidery stitching. The Paints used are acrylics and silk paints."
by Lesley Brankin
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Medieval Tiles
From Joanna O'Neill, author, artist, speaker and horse-whisperer, this stunning piece is a reworking of the journal quilt Joanna made for November 2014 as part of the Contemporary Quilt Group's ongoing monthly challenge. The design is inspired by medieval tiles. "I hope you enjoy owning it," Joanna said on her label.
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Autumn Leaves
by Pauline Burbidge
Part of a laminated top made in the late 90s. The autumn leaves are laminated to coloured cloth. Works such as "Colourbank" were made in this way - a large quilt laminated like this and hand stitched, as quilting, over the whole piece.
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Sheringham Fishing Boat
This beautiful quilt by Greta Fitchett will enhance any room with its clean lines and bold colours. Greta said:
"I love the British Coast and have enjoyed making small quilts about the different aspects of the coast.
This includes fishing boats and this one lives at Sheringham on the Norfolk Coast.
I like bold, graphic designs with lots of colour.
I am a teacher, speaker and writer, as well as a quiltmaker.
More of my work can be seen on my website.
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Sand VIII
This delightful piece by Mags Ramsay will delight you as you find more and more in it the longer you look!
A test piece exploring techniques for ‘In the Spotlight’ exhibition quilt ‘Strindberg Shore’. Pieced photos of sand ripples printed with inkjet printer on ‘BubbleJetSet’ treated fabric. Machine quilted , overpainted with acrylic paints .The back is also pieced digital prints, unpainted.
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A Round Tuit
Anne Jeater who made this lovely piece said, "The oak leaf and reel block has been on my ‘to try’ list for yonks!! Bonded machine appliqué with a little bit of Trapunto and some hand-quilted feathers. I hope this will appeal to a quilter with a traditional bent."
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Norfolk Hedgerow
June 2014
Inspired by Spring hedgerows in Norfolk. Procion dyed cotton sateen which has been screen printed and hand stitched.
This amazing little quilt will look very graceful on any wall. Made by Cherry Vernon-Harcourt.
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Moon-Gazing Hare
Mixed media, embroidered Moon Gazing Hare
Mono printed and hand carved stamped.
Machine and hand stitched.
This amazing piece of art by Deborah O'Hare will be snapped up very quickly - it is absolutely gorgeous!
To see more of Deborah's work, look at her web site:-
Fuchsias
This piece is larger than most of the others, as it's about 20" x 23" but it is beautifully made by Lynne Edwards and the photo on the web site here just does not do it justice. You will see the stunning colours when it is displayed at Festival of Quilts in August.
Lynne Said,
"Made some years ago when I was working on the technique of using very narrow Celtic bias tubes to edge applique designs. All hand work and all completed except the final binding. "
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Coronation
by Jacquie Harvey
An experimental piece worked prior to the making of '2nd June 1953' for the charity theme category, "Memories", at the National Quilt Championships, Sandown Park 2014.
The 32" x 32" square wallhanging was made in silk dupion and the design inspired by Norman Hartnell's design for The Queen's coronation gown. The floral emblems represent England, Scotland, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.
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Lovebird
Fantasy bird inspired by the "hearts" theme. Free motion quilted using Aurifil no. 50 threads from my new Zingy Collection - see it at the Aurifil stand where I will also have other samples.
Made specially for us in June 2014 by Sheena Norquay - this adorable little lady will look stunning on any wall!
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Honesty Study II
Mags Ramsay has made this delightful little work of art which will look good in any setting. She said,
"One of several test pieces for series of quilts inspired by translucence of Honesty seeds and ‘Temple Paintings’ of Ian Mckeever. Multilayered construction: pieced cottons and silks; digital prints on cotton . Machine quilted in metallic thread. Silk organza painted with layers of acrylic paints and inks with Pearlescent medium. Even more iridescent in the flesh!"
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by Pauline Barnes
Marjorelle Blue - Part 3
"These are genuine UFOs cut from a large quilt which I was making a few years ago after a visit to Morocco. Inspiration was the Marjorelle gardens in Marrakech, once owned by Yves St Laurent. The Quilt was named after the vivid blue colour which the original owner, artist Jacques Marjorelle, painted his villa-studio.
I worked on the quilt for weeks but couldn't quite get it to 'gel' so decided to cut it up and rearrange it, which didn't work either! It has been in a drawer ever since and I thought if I cut it up again someone might see potential in it. There are lots of exotic plants in the gardens and white painted stucco on the villa. I have used hand dyed cotton fabric, polyester sheers with free machine stitching for the greenery, and Evolon Soft, hand cut into Islamic patterns and appliquéd by machine." PaulineBarnes 2014
The photo which is attached to the back is one of many which Pauline took of the gardens and was the main inspiration for the quilt.
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Marjorelle Blue - Part 1
by Pauline Barnes
"These are genuine UFOs cut from a large quilt which I was making a few years ago after a visit to Morocco. Inspiration was the Marjorelle gardens in Marrakech, once owned by Yves St Laurent. The Quilt was named after the vivid blue colour which the original owner, artist Jacques Marjorelle, painted his villa-studio.
I worked on the quilt for weeks but couldn't quite get it to 'gel' so decided to cut it up and rearrange it, which didn't work either! It has been in a drawer ever since and I thought if I cut it up again someone might see potential in it. There are lots of exotic plants in the gardens and white painted stucco on the villa. I have used hand dyed cotton fabric, polyester sheers with free machine stitching for the greenery, and Evolon Soft, hand cut into Islamic patterns and appliquéd by machine." PaulineBarnes 2014
The photo which is attached to the back is one of many which Pauline took of the gardens and was the main inspiration for the quilt.
Spotless Rose
by Jacquie Harvey
An experimental piece worked before the making of the crib quilt 'A Spotless Rose' which won the category trophy at Quilts UK, Malvern in 2014.
The little quilt was made of silk dupion and the design inspired by an early 18th Century cot quilt seen at the Victoria & Albert exhibition "Quilts 1700-2010" The floral design has been painted and then over quilted by hand.
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Chinese Teahouse
This charming piece by Gail Lawther is really cool!
When I asked for a description, this is what Gail sent me:-
"The Willow Pattern design is eternally appealing, and a few years ago I created a set of six patterns inspired by this ancient tale of doomed young love:
Two bluebirds flying high,
a little vessel passing by.
A bridge with three men, never four;
a weeping willow hanging o'er.
A Chinese teahouse, there it stands,
built upon the river sands;
an apple tree, with apples on –
a crooked fence to end my song.
The technique is my 'signature' Stained Glass Patchwork, using fusible bias binding; for the background I used a brocade tablecloth bought from a bargain linen shop, and many of the fabrics are Hungarian blue-and-white print cottons. "
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Pebble Beach - a sample
by Janet McCallum
This fabric was a leftover from the piece I printed in Puglia at The Masseria de Zingari using a 'breakdown' silkscreen. The rest of the fabric made my 'Pebble Beach’ whole cloth quilt which was selected for 2013’s Fine Art Quilt Masters category at The Festival. I added some machine quilting and some hand embroidery.
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Garden Gate
This charming little quilt by Dilys Fronks will be a wonderful talking piece when you get it home!
Here's what Dilys said about it. "A garden was designed and constructed using overlapping-strips of ready bonded fabrics cut with a fluted rotary cutter. Machine quilting and texturing helps to hold the bonded fabrics in place and adds visual interest. The gate was sewn on top using a machine satin stitch."
In addition to the quilt, you will also receive the pencil drawing from which Dilys worked!
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Tip Field
Another wonderful work of art by Annabel Rainbow. This is how Annabel described it.
A sample piece for a larger quilt/installation being worked on at the moment. The work is inspired by a field, just down by the river, under the railway line, past the sewerage works, and the corporation tip! Applique stitch, minimal acrylic paint.
I don't think it will say unsold for long - it's such a pretty piece!
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Treeform
This charming piece by Sandra Grusd will look elegant on any wall.
Blue sky glimpsed through tree branches was the inspiration for this abstracted design. I used a free cutting and piecing technique to insert the ‘branches’ and free machined a design of leaves over the whole piece.’
Chinese Vase
This piece from Annabel Rainbow is stunning! Annabel gave this description:-
"A favourite vase which has appeard in Life 6 - Still Life (With Orange) and Life 7 - On The Shelf. Applique on white cotton, free machining, acrylic paint."
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Not Forgotten
by Christine Chester
As my father progressed more into the silence of dementia, there were things about his identity that he never forgot. Despite years of being landlocked, he was always a fisherman, constantly worrying my mother in his later years by his requests to check that everything was ok with his shed, nets and boat - gone long ago. These layers can be seen within this piece.
Oh - and of course, although my father died 2 years ago, he is 'not forgotten' by any means.
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Unfini-shed
by Gwenfai Rees Griffiths, this colourfully wonderful piece of art will make your room glow with pride! Gwenfai said, " I'm a traditionalist at heart, with no desire to replicate old quilts. I aspire to create a new look from the traditional using any technique required; invariably I finish with hand quilting. There is never a meaningful reason to any of my quilts, I make them because I want to and enjoy every aspect, from the designing to the final stitch, however long that takes. Quilting is a great outlet for creative expression.
I exhibit and compete internationally and have been fortunate enough to win several awards here and abroad. I enjoy the challenge of this; it's an excellent way to stretch designing and sewing skills.
I pass on my obsession by teaching several classes locally in North Wales and am often invited to visit groups.
The quilting design on this little wholecloth is taken from one of the carved wooden panels on my Victorian bed. I've used it several times for small wholecloths and for appliqué A4 quilts. There are some great carvings on the wardrobe as well which I've yet to use. To give it a bit more of a contemporary look I decided to use fabric from Farbstoff by Heidi Stol Weber which I bought at Festival of Quilts. Handquilted using King Tut thread and some whip stitch to emphasize the shapes.
Gwenfai has generously also gifted you, the buyer, some fabric for the binding, a label and a packet of her lovely postcards.
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A Tribute to Matisse
by Lauren Shanley
This striking little quilt will delight you. It is all 1950s cottons apart from the pink with black spots, African cotton backing and Matisse image.
It will be a real talking point in any settting!
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Poppy Seed-head Sample
by Annette Morgan
Annette has sent this lovely study in blue for us. It is rather exquisite and beautifully made. With no wadding or backing, it would be a perfect piece to frame and hang on the wall.
It is made from hand dyedand screen printed fabrics. Layered with metal shuim and cut back applique.
Annette said, "It is based on some design work I did about 5yrs ago.
It was made to show my C&G students what you could do with metal shim."
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by Pauline Barnes
"These are genuine UFOs cut from a large quilt which I was making a few years ago after a visit to Morocco. Inspiration was the Marjorelle gardens in Marrakech, once owned by Yves St Laurent. The Quilt was named after the vivid blue colour which the original owner, artist Jacques Marjorelle, painted his villa-studio.
I worked on the quilt for weeks but couldn't quite get it to 'gel' so decided to cut it up and rearrange it, which didn't work either! It has been in a drawer ever since and I thought if I cut it up again someone might see potential in it. There are lots of exotic plants in the gardens and white painted stucco on the villa. I have used hand dyed cotton fabric, polyester sheers with free machine stitching for the greenery, and Evolon Soft, hand cut into Islamic patterns and appliquéd by machine." PaulineBarnes 2014
The photo which is attached to the back is one of many which Pauline took of the gardens and was the main inspiration for the quilt.
Marjorelle Blue - Part 2
Echinacea Purpurea
by Hilary Beattie - this stunningly striking little quilt will catch the eye as you walk past every time. Wonderful use of colour and form make it a real talking piece!
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Ammonites
Ammonites caught in the web of seaweed in a black ocean long before their extinction.
This lovely, yet poignant piece by Amelia Leigh will enhance any surface it is mounted on. It is a stunning piece of textile art.
Black linen, discharged and dyed, hand and machine quilted.
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Shadows
"This shadow quilted sample was made when I was trying out different colour overlays. It has laid in the bottom drawer for many years. I hope someone will enjoy it!"
This beautiful piece by Margaret Armstrong deserves to be displayed where it can be admired by lots of people!
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Wisley Gardens
Made by Audrey Critchley, this wonderful small quilt will add grace to any surroundings. Audrey said, "I have been inspired by the gardens at Wisley - the headquarters of the Royal Horticultural Society. I have drawn and photographed extensively in the garden and glass houses. The embroidered Lily on the piece is named Crinum Augustum, which first flowered at the Liverpool Botanical Gardens in 1829.
Working with white cotton cloth, I use dyes, inks and paints. Machine stitch and embroidery have been used to finish the piece."
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Immunity from Beauty 19" x 14"
Made specially for UnfiniSHEDS by Hilary Beattie, this colourfully vibrant little quilt will give pleasure and look stunning in any room. Hilary said about it,
"One of a series of small experimental works on a theme of Echinacea. I love the fact that they were both beautiful and health promoting. These led to the larger pieces Echinacea 1, 2 and 3, the first of which has these words quilted in to the background. I love these samples and will no doubt make more large works based on them. Hand-painted and dyed fabrics."
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This is Me
By Ruth Jarman, this charming little quilt says it all. Ruth has used her expertise to create a very colourful and energetic piece which will inspire and delight you when you take it home with you.
Ruth planned it to be a few stitches quilted onto a few blocks through a thin layer on wadding only with no backing and see how it has turned out - simply stunning!
The Little Piece
The coloured twisted ribbons stand free making shadows on the background and vibrate as people walk past; the ends turn up to form a little trough, which makes me smile, as I have spent so many years getting my quilts to lie flat.
Made by Annette Claxton, this little piece will enhance any setting it appears in as the light and shade change with the angle of viewing and the ribbons add the 3D effect.
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Spring Jug 16” x 16”
Another stunning piece from Hilary Beattie, this charming scene will tell its story to you as you look into and beyond the subjects.
Hilary said, "One in a long running series of ‘Jug’ pieces – this one is a sample made for a trio of silhouettes, but never bound and finished. Made using a mixture of commercial and hand painted fabrics and papers. "
Little Alpine Village in the Spring
"A miniature quilt made using shadow appliqué and quilting", Julia Gahagan, the designer, said.
Julia has included a strip of fabric for the binding and has suggested that you use some beads or tiny buttons on the little houses in the piece.
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Scraps Rule!
This delightful little quilt by Katharine Guerrier will make a welcome addition to any colour scheme you have in your home.
Katharine has been making quilts and embroideries since 1980. She trained at Camberwell School of Art in London and worked for some years as a teacher. Further courses in textiles followed. Katharine's work has been featured in various magazines both British and American and in her own published books. She is a regular contributor to current local and national quilt exhibitions; most recently in 'The Festival of Quilts' from its inception up until the present day. In 2007 she hosted her own gallery space at the Festival of Quilts at the NEC in Birmingham, UK.
She is still active on the teaching circuit in the UK and in March 2007, her tenth book 'Scrap Quilt Sensation' was published by David and Charles.
Katharine's work draws on the traditional motifs of pieced patchwork, developing them to give a contemporary feel. An interest in all the Decorative Arts is the motivation which provides the incentive to enable students to create textiles which are both original and collectable.
Moonlit Sea II
This gorgeous piece by Terry Donaldson is full of surprises as you look from top to bottom; there is contrast, colour, light and shade everywhere.
Terry Said, " Inspired by the view from a Cornish cliff top after an open air theatre event. This is a copy of one of my CQ Journal quilts from 2012. Hand dyed and printed fabrics with machine quilting."
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Daisy
by Maryke Phillips
I have been a Quilters' Guild member since I learnt they existed which was when I studied for my City and Guilds. I have been obsessed with fabric, stitch, threads, felts and beads ever since. I have made a Little Gem, a pennant for patchworkers and now an unfinished. This has been the hardest to part with as it is unfinished. I so wanted to embellish it with beads around the edge which is what I usually do.
I hope if you fall in love with Daisy you will enjoy it, love it, stroke it and place it where you can see it. It will be good therapy for you and will raise money for the Quilters' Guild to continue their sterling work.
I was inspired to make Daisy using techniques I use in my fabric stitch books. It was printed using a wooden Indian printing block, stitched using lazy daisy stitch using variegated hand dyed threads, embellished with shisha mirrors and stitch on hand dyed felt
Maryke Phillips
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Sparkling Water
An exciting study by Hilary Gooding - this piece is reminiscent of clear blue water in far away oceans. An instant focal point for any setting.
Hilary described her work as -
"Inspired by the colours and fabrics. Made in a design class working with Shape and Line.
Commercial cottons, foiling and couched threads. Machine pieced and quilted."
June Blooms
A small "scrappy collage", Kate said, "inspired by the clematis in flower outside while I was confined inside during a recent open studio event. I hope it finds a new home!"
I'm sure it will Kate - it's utterly charming!
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by Kate Dowty
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Sailing By
Who could resist this beautiful work by Sandra Goldsbrough. The sailing boat serenely sits on the azure blue sea while the gulls wheel above.
Sandra said, "An East Coast scene, and a reminder of the music which is played before the Shipping Forecast on Radio 4 - Sailing By.
Commercial cottons used in a variety of appliqué styles, both hand and machine."
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Shingle Garden Sample
by Terry Donaldson
The light, airy look to this wonderful work of art will enhance any setting. A real talking piece, it will make you the envy of all your friends!
Terry said of it, "A small quilt completed during the making of "Shingle Garden", my entry at The Festival of Quilts this year. Inspired by the pebble beaches of the south coast. Hand dyed, rusted and printed fabrics with hand and machine quilting."
The following items arrived at Festival of Quilts and did not have descriptions to accompany them. Please enjoy looking at them. Each one has the maker's name with it.
Blue Bubble Bird
by Sheena Norquay
An original design using the technique from my 'Sew Easy Celtic' book. Machine stitched raw edged appliqué to be either a cushion front or the
centre of something bigger if a border or borders are added.
Celtic Star
by Angela Madden
Feathers
by Ferret
Specially designed and with a request for it to go to Region 2, this lovely piece by Ferret was snapped up as soon as it was seen!
Just one of several
by Pat Archibald
Pat kindly donated several of her pieces which all sold very quickly. This is the only one I managed to photograph before they went to their new homes!
Sample from The Good Life
by Philippa Naylor
Philippa won the Traditional Quilts category at Festival of Quilts this year with her beautiful "The Good Life" quilt featuring these little birds and her exquisite Free Machine Quilting technique.
Rosalind Johansson
This wonderful piece did not stay long on the stand before being claimed!