Thursday, November 17, 2011

World Quilt Show Florida III (2) SAQA Exhibit

While at the World Quilt Show Florida III I was able to view an unbelievable special exhibit entitled SAQA: Layers of Memory (Curated by: Doria Anne Goocher).  For more information about SAQA, visit their website.

Here are my favorites from the exhibit:

"Shattered" 42x36
by Betty Busby of Albuquerque, New Mexico



"Tribute to the Past" 45x35
by Genevieve Attinger of Pontivy, France



"Under the Watchful Eye of Queen Charlotte II" 45.5x29.5
by Deborah Langsam of Charlotte, NC



"Homeless Love" 34x24
by Mary Pal of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada



"Dream Music" 40x39
by Jennifer Day of Sante Fe, New Mexico



"Love is Patient, Love is Kind" 36x32
by Holly Adkins-Ardrey of Columbus, Ohio



These were some amazing pieces.  I have to mention (my friends all know this already) I am in a very gray monotone phase right now... but after looking at these pictures, it doesn't look like such a bad place to be.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

World Quilt Show Florida III


For those of you that aren't lucky enough to live in sunny South Florida... it's hot, always.  No really, for three years West Palm Beach has been the home of the World Quilt Show Florida Competition - this year the show expanded to the 7 southeastern states.  Let me tell you, there are loads of talented quilters down here - loads!  I wish I could share the entire show with you, but that is just not possible -- I'm still trying to condense my Houston trip into just one more post!


Let me start off with a link to the winners.  Now, on to my quilts, yes, I was honored to have won two ribbons this year.  "Clouds in My Latte" took Best Machine Workmanship and "The Choice" took Judges Choice (Sue Nickels).  We'll get to pictures of the door challenge later.  This isn't my most photogenic photo... I have a problem with talking while having my picture taken, so all things considered, it really isn't too bad saying that I usually talk with my hands (and arms).



Now on to just a peek (here are my favs, yes that includes my own) at the special exhibit for MCQG Member Challenge -- can't wait until these are awarded ribbons (December?)... what a talented group of peeps -- so glad to be a part of such a talented guild!






WOW, this is going to be a very long post, even if I break it up... now on to a few of my favorite quilts hanging in the Southeastern States Competition:
"Bounty" by Mark Sherman
"Bounty" by Mark Sherman (detail)
"256 Blocks" by Susan Ziel
"Breezy" by Janine Ward
"Sunset Reflection" by Candice Phelan
"Zebra" by Lisa Gorski
"The Struggle for Dignity" by Jo-Ann Donato
Okay, I know you have been waiting for this... the door challenge!  For those that have just started reading, my art group, Journeys Thru Art, held a door challenge.  The only rules were it had to be at least 30" and it had to have a door.  This is a fantastic group of eight -- more talent and inspiration than is imaginable!  Another group I am proud to be a part of.  There are only seven doors here, one of the doors didn't get finished in time for this show, but don't you worry, it will definitely be at the next one!

"A Jug of Wine A Loaf of Bread"
35" x 49"
by Eyvonne Smith
"The Choice"
40" x 36.5"
by Karen Marchetti
JUDGES CHOICE (Sue Nickels)
"Pick Up the Key and Open the Door"
50" x 34"
by Kathy Rentz

"Faith Alone"
60" x  50"
by Jerry Granata
JUDGES CHOICE (Diedra McElry)
"Graffiti Door"
54" x 42"
by Judie Gutke
"Venice"
41" x 50"
by Natalie Carlton
"Temple at Angkor Wat"
36" x 48"
by Pam Post

Okay, that's about it for tonight.  One more post (possibly tomorrow) showcasing my favorites from the SAQA Layers of Memory special exhibit and also some favorites from the traveling quilts of the World Quilt Show.

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Houston Fall Festival (2) Some Favorites

First we'll start with a link to the winners, once you're there, click IQA WINNERS on the left sidebar.

I'm going to post just a few of my favorites.  There are entirely too many quilts to post here, and I have way too many favorites, so I am randomly picking a few.  I am also including the name/description cards because who better to tell you about their quilt than the artists themselves.












And that's it for this post. A couple more posts with some special exhibits and then I need to catch you all up on the Mancuso Show in West Palm Beach... yep, I brought home two ribbons -- but wait, you're in for a real treat because we have some major talent down here in South Florida... yes we do!