My guild, Birmingham Quilters Guild, was very fortunate this month to have primitive folk art quilt designer Sue Spargo as our guest. Sue is so popular that we had to book her a couple of years ago in order to have her visit this year. She does speaking and teaching engagements all over the world.
As you can see, Sue is known for her hand applique, embroidery, and hand-dyed wools. She is teaching workshops for our guild this week as well. I am not attending any of these, although it was a great temptation to do so. I have too many irons in the fire now, quiltwise, and need to finish a few things before I start more.
Because yesterday was Veteran's Day, our regular meeting place, Homewood Senior Center, was closed. We did find shelter though in a church just down the road. Conditions were not ideal for picture taking, but I managed to get a few passable snaps of Sue Spargo's wonderful quilts from my seat several rows back. Here they are.
Sue's quilt backs are often just as creative as her tops. This is the back of the quilt above.
Of all the charming motifs in Sue Spargo's quilts, the little giraffe (right side) in this quilt was my favorite.
This is one of Sue Spargo's Christmas quilts. Though not made with traditional holiday colors, it's easy to pick out signs of the season throughout this charming piece.
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On 11/12/2013, Lisa A said ...
You got wonderful pictures! I'm so glad you got a good shot of the back of that one quilt.
On 11/12/2013, Melinda said ...
I love Sue and her work. She is coming here to Marietta in March but at the same time I have a retreat that I am helping run so I will miss her. I hope to see her again sometime soon.
On 11/12/2013, Sue, the Florida Farm Girl said ...
What a treat that must have been!!!!
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