We didn't have a lot of items presented for show and tell at Birmingham Quilters Guild's annual Christmas Coffee yesterday. But the ones we had were pretty awesome.
Jan H. makes lovely quilts, and the one in the photo at left is no exception--French Provencal fabrics and dancing girls. I just wanted to grab it off the clothes line and make a run for it.
As always, you can click on any of the photos to enlarge.
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In the December issue of Quilting Arts magazine, there's an article by Annette Morgan about salvaging quilts that haven't turned out to your liking (see photo at left). Morgan uses painting and other techniques to turn her quilted dogs into works of art. Judy Woods found the article at a time when she was displeased with a portrait quilt she'd made of her daughter. Judy said she didn't even finish reading her magazine but immediately ran to her studio and began refurbishing the quilt, using the techniques described by Morgan
Unfortunately, Judy didn't take a photo of her before quilt. But here's the results after she applied Annette Morgan's "Dustbin Quilts" ideas.
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Our resident haute couture seamstress, Virginia B., modeled her most recent creation, an outfit constructed of dupioni silk, highlighted by a reversible cape. If you happen to be at the American Quilters Society show in Paducah this coming spring, look for Virginia's outfit in the fashion show.
Pat L. showed off this bright and beautiful quilt.
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And finally, here's a sweet little Christmas wall quilt. I can't remember who made this one.
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On 12/18/2007, Phyl said ...
...thanks for sharing gorgeous pix of quilts/fashion!And now that you're all done baking and decorating, I'm TAGGING YOU to list 7 random and weird things about yourself on your blog!Then tag 7 of your blogger friends to do the same on their blogs!We could be doing this for months, huh?!!Thanks for playing....!
On 12/18/2007, Georgina said ...
Oh Susan, what a great day! You have a very busy agenda with your quilting friends. Thank you so much for sharing these pictures...I wish we had events like that here. But in the meantime, I enjoy watching your beautiful photos.
On 12/18/2007, Gayle said ...
That's it! I'm moving to Alabama so I can join your quilt guild! I appreciate that you share so much of your life. Every time I read your blog, I feel like I've been on a field trip. :-)
On 12/18/2007, Pam said ...
So much fun to see your guild's show and tell! You are so right about that first quilt -it is just darling!! The cape is beautiful - and since I won't be seeing it at Paducah - I'm glad to see it here :))
On 12/19/2007, redgeraniumcottage said ...
I love that first colorful quilt and of course the tree quilt. Thanks for sharing.
On 12/19/2007, Fitzy said ...
The French Maiden quilt is beyond description. I'm in awe of your group!
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