Today I get an email from my Mom. It doesn't ask how I'm liking the trip, if my allergies are holding up, what I'm buying. It simply said "Bring home the elephant." The quilted elephant in yesterday's post is very popular but I can't afford the baggage fee to bring it home.
By the way, Mom, I am having a great time, my allergies were great until last night and I really haven't bought much at all!
Let's get on with some more quilts from the show. Remember, I focused on finding quilts with interesting quilting and border treatments. Many other quilts are posted on the Quilting Gallery blog.
This quilt appealed to me on a lot of levels. I love the value gradient in the blocks and border but I selected it because of the embroidered border and the very unique block. The center of the block is a square in a square and the surrounding rectangles are constructed with either curved piecing or curved applique.
Karen made this quilt to celebrate her 50th birthday and used only her stash for the quilt. I love the wonky log cabin blocks and the asymmetrical borders.
This quilt is in my top 10 favorites from the whole show. I love all of Judy Mathieson's quilts ut I really loved the combination of the red with blue. It would have been pretty in black and red but it seems better with the indigo. I will also point out that the red is not displaying true to color here. It really is more of a cinnabar color. It's included in this post because of the border treatment. Renae Haddadin, one of my favorite longarmers, also uses this type of border very effectively.
I love the border/frames on this one. I think the central image could be larger but I think the successive frames are really well done.
I don't have a full view photo of this quilt but I absolutely love that border treatment. The quilter made this from embroideries that she made over 30 years ago. The color in this photo is a little too yellow. It's more the color of the greens in 30's fabrics.
Obviously this one was selected for the beautiful quilting. I like how the main motif is repeated in the center medallion and in the blue border. The second orange border is quilted with more of a filler pattern so that the other motif does not overpower the quilt.
Another great border on a beautiful quilt.
I love the little triangles in Judy Eckmeier's quilt. I often want to incorporate something like this in my work, but have yet to pull it off.
Posted by: Kristin L | October 17, 2009 at 01:37 AM
oops, I meant Karen.
Posted by: Kristin L | October 17, 2009 at 01:38 AM
Oh poor Vickie, I sure felt bad for you, my goodness, mom didn't ask how you were...then...I saw the elephant! omg, if you bring it home for mom can I come visit? It is unbelievably awesome! Glad you're ok, but Vickie, the elephant?!? lol, sorry, I love it too! Hey, pop over, answer my question on what to do with my magazines and sign up for my giveaway. Wow, the elephant...lol, Elaine
Posted by: Elaine | October 17, 2009 at 01:54 AM
These are beautiful. Is it just me, or are the "also rans" always more interesting than the winners?
Posted by: Kay | October 17, 2009 at 06:30 AM
LOL at your mom's email! I understand her, though - that elephant was amazing.
The quilts are gorgeous! Brilliant exhibition. My favourite is the asymmetrical log cabin. Thanks for sharing these beauties with us!
Posted by: Isabelle | October 17, 2009 at 06:43 AM
Hi Vicki,
Looks like you are having a blast! "Bring home the elephant" -- what a hoot!
Love all of the quilts you chose to show us today; can't name a favorite.
Vicky F
Posted by: Vicky F | October 17, 2009 at 08:13 AM
Everything is so beautiful. Unfortunately I'm unable to provide further attention to the topic as I'm spending my morning recovering from a unlovely chat with delightful mum.
Posted by: *karendianne. | October 17, 2009 at 08:44 AM
Thanks for the quilt pics. I love that shaded one.
Posted by: Wanda | October 17, 2009 at 10:24 AM
Hi Vicki, Thanks for posting some of your favorites from the show. I appreciate your point of view, and the quilts you selected are beautiful.
Posted by: Barbara | October 17, 2009 at 12:41 PM
I feel bad for mom. But knowing exactly how big the elephant is you would really have to buy a seat for it... LOL!! Now out of all the quilts you have there, Karen Eckmeier's is a fave. She lives close to me and is a quilting friend. I have been able to see this quilt up close and personal. Karen is also a wonderful teacher if you ever have the opportunity to take a class from her. Looking forward to more posts.
Posted by: Jackie | October 17, 2009 at 03:57 PM
Hi Vicki, what awesome reporting! I enjoy your comments and personal views, unlike others who just slap some pictures up of the show. Thanks a lot -Hope you are safe at home with no sneezing! Bye- I must go explore some more.
Posted by: Nina M in BC | October 18, 2009 at 09:43 AM
Wow those are gorgeous. I love the log cabin ish one with the gradients. Glad your allergies held out on you.
Posted by: Alycia | October 20, 2009 at 12:38 PM