Time to share some more wonderful quilts, like this Tumbling Blocks.

This is a cool Tumbling Blocks variation.

I wish I could think of the name of it.  It always reminds me of an aerial view of skyscrapers!

As a lover of scrappy quilts, I’m always attracted to string pieced quilts like this one.

This one isn’t as scrappy, but still used some string piecing.

Ooh, Spider Webs!

This was a quilt for sale by a vendor.  The little “strings” in it were about 1/4″ wide.  Why didn’t I buy it???

A very pretty pieced and appliqued quilts.

It has an interesting border, using string piecing.

I thought the simplicity of this quilt made it very charming.

There was a whole display of quilts made from these wonky strings.

I really like this with the hand prints.

I didn’t see a lot of Redwork or embroidered quilts.  This Halloween one from Yesterday’s Charm is pretty cute.

And this Snowman Christmas was adorable.  Lot’s of work, but worth the effort, in my opinion!  The final block, Z, is the snowman snoring.  I’m sure the quiltmaker felt that way, too!

Isn’t this an interesting variation on the Log Cabin?

I’m assuming this was strip pieced, if not, Holy Cow!

Braid quilts are fun to make.  I’m surprised we don’t see more of them.

The addition of the cherry applique really perks up this plain quilt.

Wow, I’d like to learn the technique used to make these “shattered” blocks.

Wow, I’m loving this quilt.

I think solids are finally coming into their own.

I wonder how long it took this quiltmaker to collect all the right shades of blue?

I’m crazy for daisies and loved this quilt.

I thought this was really striking in its simplicity.

This quilt is made with buttons!

 

The quiltmaker added embroidery for stems and framed each block.

Wow!  Talk about visual impact.

I made a quilt like this for my Secret Pal in Guild one year, and cut one out for myself.  Guess I should dig it out an get it finished!

This is a pretty color combination.

Brights on black are a winner in my opinion.

I loved this.

 

Lots and lots more to come!

 

The Sisters Quilt Show was fabulous.  I took a lot of photos, of course.  As I got home and was looking at what I took, it occurred to me that everyone who goes to the show probably comes home with different memories.  Surely no one else took the same photos I did.  I guess it says a lot about who we are as quilters.  I find I’m drawn mostly to traditional quilts, but I also love looking at modern quilts—even though I may never want to make one.

I just spent some time organizing the photos I took and grouping them together a bit.  So, we’ll start with the basics–the Nine-Patch.  It doesn’t get more basic than that, but it’s amazing what quilters can do with just a few squares!

I apologize for the shadows on some of the quilts.  It was a bright, sunny day, which was lovely, but doesn’t always make photography easy!

I think there’s something to be said for a two color quilt—and the sawtooth border on this is great, too.

 

This quilt has a beautiful applique border.

When I look quilts, I’m alway curious about how the blocks are set together.  Did this quilt maker do a square-in-a-square setting around each Nine-Patch, or did she make alternate Broken Dishes blocks when setting this quilt together?  The result would be the same either way.

Here’s a nice combination of a Sixteen-Patch and a Four-Patch.

I think this was the only vintage quilt I saw hanging in the show.  Interesting setting, with the single block in the center.

Now things are really starting to change, but still the same basic grid.

The alternate dark and light is good here.

This block isn’t that different than the one above, just a change to two corners, but the result sure is different.

Perspective is different when things are set on point, too.  Also, the darker outer blocks act as a cool border.

More geometric quilts.

This is an interesting quilt with some dimensional blocks.

This Tennessee Waltz is very pretty.

I thought this quilt was simple but elegant.

This gives the impression of a Nine-Patch…

…but the construction was more like a log cabin.

Isn’t the border on this quilt great?

And I’ve always loved this block.

Color placement in this Triple Irish Chain sure makes a statement.

And what about the Four-Patch?

It’s pretty versatile, too.

This was a vintage quilt that was for sale.  (No, I didn’t buy it!)

This Tussie Mussie quilt was very clever.

Usually I don’t like shadows on the quilts, but the sun dappling on this diamond quilt is kind of cool.

Isn’t this an interesting geometric design?

I’ve made a quilt similar to this called Spruce Root.

At first, I thought these were half-square triangles, but one side is longer.  It really makes for an interesting design.

Lots more to come!

I hadn’t been to the Sisters Quilt Show for a few years, so decided it was time for a trip back.  We drove over on Friday.  Of course, a stop at the Stitchin’ Post was in order.  To say it was crowded would be an understatement!

As usual, the displays there were top notch.

I love to look at the quilts on display.

Inspiration everywhere!

I’m gearing up to do a circle quilt, and loved this one.

The dimension on this quilt was amazing.

We stayed in Bend, but bright and early Saturday morning, we made our way back to Sisters.

We weren’t the only ones who thought we’d get an early start!

The impact of all the quilts on the buildings is incredible.

I especially loved this butterfly quilt.  The stitching on it was wonderful.

I just love seeing quilts blowing in the breeze.

They had this “sidewalk” quilt that kids could add a block to.  Very clever, I think.

And they were raffling this “quilted” bike.

This was the raffle quilt.  It was exquisite.  With the sun shining through from the back, it really sparkled.

Tomorrow I’ll start posting “the parade of quilts!”

 

I got this email this morning, and I think it speaks for itself!

Hi, Karen,

It’s been several days since I’ve read your blog, but I caught up this morning and saw some of the pics from the quilt show.  I went there with a couple of friends and their 9YO granddaughter.  She is a member of the Northwest Quilters Youth group, along with 4 other 9- and 10-YOs.  We saw an easy strippy quilt there, done in scraps plus solid blue, and were taken with how easy it would be to teach the girls.

Just a few days later was the call for Quilts for Japan.  In one session, the five girls sewed all the strips and assembled the front, plus the long strip for the backing.  I thought you might like to see.  It turned out really beautiful, as almost all scrappy quilts do.

The hardest part for the girls: Just Use The Next Strip You Pull From The Bag!  (and, oh yes, the continuing quest for a quarter-inch seam allowance!)

Thanks for the inspiration,
Maureen in Portland

The only thing I can add is a big CONGRATULATIONS, GIRLS!!!

Here are the last of the photos I took at the Peninsula Quilt Guild show.

Out of the Darkness by Nellie Beasley.

2010 Block of the Month by Lynda Newell.

Flowers Block of the Month by Bev Wakeman.

Grandmother’s Dream by Dorothy Payne.

Triple Nine-Patch by Ann Saari.

Rail Fence by Winnie Tupper.

Round the Twist by Beverly Wakeman.

Blue Patch by Cherry Harris.

Palouse Sunset by Ann Saari.

Baby Nines by Vivian Herbel.

Batik Bear Paw by Andi Maroncelli.

Market Baskets by Joan Stoltz.

Twelve Step Program by ???

Desert Nine-Patch by Karen Montgomery.

Here’s a detail of the beautiful quilting on this quilt.

Family Reunion by Mary Hayden.

Broken Nine-Patch by Ann Saari.

Made Up by Bev Wakeman.

Sunbonnet Sue by Dorothy Payne. These blocks were made by her mother, and she recently finished it.

Detail of Sue.  Love her orange hat and matching shoes!

Another Vintage Sue.  I didn’t get the info on this one.

I love to compare the different Sue’s.

Dear Dorothy by me!

Blue Boxtrot by Andi Maroncelli.

Selvedge Spider Webs by Rene Newstrum.

This quilt was made by Gail Messick.  She started it at my Retreat last fall!

Spider Web  by Brooke Weller.

?? by Eleanor Will.

Holy Snowballs by Janet King.

Kaffe Kaleidoscope by Dianne Duprez.

Star Struck Hexagon by Jeri Dawson.

I hope you enjoyed the show!

More quilts from the recent Peninsula Quilt Guild show.  I don’t know who made all the quilts, so if you can help, post a comment and I’ll make a correction.

Barn Raising by Gloria Park.

Windy City Stars by Linda Lester.

Dizzy Geese by Bev Wakeman.

Here’s a closeup.  Even though it looks curved, that’s just an illusion!

This lovely table runner was made by Carol Osterholm.

Jacobean Feathers by Lynda Newell won first prize!

Stars by Jan Lambert.

This was the raffle quilt the guild made this year!

Red Feather Medallion by ??

Spirit by Randi O’Phalen

Eureka! by Earlene Nichols.

Batik Sampler by Becky Olson Evans.

Peninsula BOM by Jan Lambert.

Stars by Merrie Johnson.

Down the country Paths by Wendy West.

??? by Nellie Beasley.

Christmas Porch by Lynda Newell.

American Beauty by Lynda Newell.

Day Dreams by Glyns Hess.

Tribute to the Seibert Brothers in World War II by Mary Anna Carr.

Signal Flags by Joan Wekell.

I’ve broken down the quilts from our recent show by category–which isn’t always easy!  I call these pictorial quilts.

Of course every quilt tells a story, but this one, Peggy Christenson’s The Tale of the Mermaid, REALLY tells a story!

Here’s a close-up of the Mermaid…

…and here’s the story!

Haley’s Wonderland by Andi Maroncelli.

Sea Wonders of Life by Nancey Olson.  Nancey adapted this from a Saturday Sampler called Duck, Duck, Goose that we did at Anna Lena’s a few years ago.

Redwork Wall Hanging by Vivian Herbel.  I love the sewing related images in this quilt.

Bears and Trees by Kathy Vale.

Friendship Baskets by Loretta Fink.  This quilt was a prize winner at the show.

Dressing the Part by Renee Newstrum was also a prize winner at the show.

Room With A View by Renee Newstrum.  Don’t you love what she’s done with selvages?  This was also a prize winner.

Funny Houses by Kathy Vale.  If you look closely, you’ll see all kinds of Funny Houses here!

Apple Valley by Carol Osterholm.

Halloween Pumpkins by Vivian Herbel.

Fourth of July Sampler by Georgia Park.

What’s Quilting Time by Randi O’Phalen.  Another prize winning quilt.

Brian’s Woodland Walk by Carol Osterholm.

Holiday Quilt by Jan Lambert.  This quilt is made mostly of wool.

I believe this quilt is also by Jan Lambert, but I didn’t get a close-up of the label!  Update:  This quilt was made by Jan Lambert and is called Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Pumpkin Hill by Glynis Hess was a block of the month from Bunny Hill.

Play Time.  I don’t know who made this quilt.  Can someone help?  It’s the same pattern as the one below, but it’s amazing how different they look with different fabrics.  Update: This quilt is called Playmates and was made by Merri Johnson.

Play Time by Ethel Knapp.

And one more I can’t identify.  Help??  Update:  This Nautical Sampler was made by Gloria Park.

Last fall, our local quilting community lost a great lady and I lost a dear friend, Ethel Knapp.  To honor her, the guild made her the featured quilter at our quilt show last month.  Below are some of the wonderful quilts she made over the years.  They bring back so many memories.  Some were made in classes at Anna Lena’s, some were made in our Redwork Club, many Ethel let me hang in the shop for samples.  She was such a joy to be around.  I miss her so much.

Ethel was as beautiful inside as she was out.

Recently, the Peninsula Quilt Guild held their annual show.  As always, it was fantastic!  It’s not a judged show, but the public does vote for their favorite quilts in three categories.  Here are this year’s winners.

First Place – Large Quilts – Jacobean Feathers by Lynda Newell. Lynda not only pieced this quilt, she designed it herself and quilted it herself!

Second Place – Large Quilts – Dressing the Part by Renee Newstrom.

This is another original design.

Renee made all the dresses from fabrics that came from her grandmother’s scrap bag!  They include pieces from her mother’s wedding gown and bridesmaids’ dresses.

Third Place – Large Quilts – Fall Porch by Lynda Newell – The leaf blocks in this quilt were part of a block swap done by guild members.

First Place – Medium Quilts – Friendship Baskets by Loretta Fink.  This quilt holds special meaning to me, because Loretta used my Basket Panel to embroider these blocks!

Second Place – Medium Quilts – Tumbling Blocks by Lynda Newell.

Third Place – Medium Quilts – Ole! by Joan Stoltz.

First Place – Small Quilts – What’s Quilting Time by Randi O’Phalan

Second Place – Small Quilts – Room With A View by Renee Newstrum.

Third Place – Small Quilts – You Are In Our Hearts by Becky Olson-Evans.

I think you’ll agree, there’s a lot of talent in our small guild!

More quilts from the quilt show at Quilt Market.  These Art-Pictoral quilts are incredible!  I hope you enjoy.

’52 Pickup by Marcia Stein.

Old Pecos Cabin by Michelle M. Jackson.

Facade by Melissa Sobotka.

Forest Walk by Pat Durbin.

Crossing Calamity Creek by Kathy McNeil.

Cone Flower by Mary Ann Vaca-Lambert.

Imagine by Caryl Scheutz.

Mermaids Wineglasses 2 by Sarah McLean.

Wings and Feathers by Mark Sherman.

Mexican Sunflower in Batiks by Jules Rushing.

Peacockiness by Marilyn H. Wall.

Spring Revival by Deborah Kemball.

Welcome to my Garden by Barb Forrester.

Daffodils by Barbara Holtzman.

Let’s All Spring Forward by Rosalie Baker.

Under the Sunflowers by Barbara McKie.