Since we visited the Festival of Quilts, John and I have been very busy helping Katy and Olly get their wedding fully organised. The reception is taking place at their home and they wanted to make some changes. The day after seeing the quilts I demolished an old shed in their garden whilst John helped with some DIY indoors. I have also made two long cushions and covers for their window seat. I still have a small cushion to make. They wanted some bunting to decorate the garden and so I made a lot using up some old fabric scraps. It has been fun but tiring. I still have some pompoms to finish making. Sadly I haven't had time to work on any of my own projects but I'm hoping to get some time this week. As a result I have nothing to show you but I do have some more photos from the Festival of Quilts.
'From Turkiye with love' designed and made by Ekaterina Kylych from Istanbul Turkiye. This was the winner in the novice category. Entrants to this category should have been quilting for fewer than 3 years and hold no formal qualification in textiles or related subjects. The quilt is an expression of the makers love of anything Turkish.
Helen Brookham and Sandy Chandler from Launceston UK won the two person quilt category for 'Demelza'
Johannon Davis from London UK designed and made The Whale. This was inspired by lino prints and seascapes and was designed to create a bold scene.
I've included this next quilt because it caused a lot of speculation with viewers asking what were they looking at and could it really be about....? This is 4th wave designed and made by Lucy Morrison from Uckfield UK. It was inspired by the 4th wave of feminism and the fact that 'the degradation of the planet's natural systems has a disproportionate effect on women and girls' UNESCO. It is a celebration of the variety and beauty of the vulva. Most women at the show found it amusing and liked the quilt. My apologises for including it if it offends you.
West of the sun designed and made by Sarah Entsminger from Ashburn United States. Stories told on a hot summer porch influenced her dreams of a bright place filled with colour and magic.
This quilt was the 2nd prize winner in the two person category. Mutual symbiosis No 1 was designed and made by Judith Lyons and Vendulka Battais from Stanstead UK. In mutual symbiosis the skills and attributes of two entities combine to the benefit of both. This quilt is a true collaboration between friends.
I hope you enjoyed this group of quilts. I still have a few more and I will share them very soon. Tomorrow is our older daughters wedding and I still have some things I need to do before bedtime. I haven't made a final decision on what to wear yet ( I have a choice of three outfits)
Oh wow, so many of those quilts are fantastic works of art. I truly enjoyed them!
ReplyDeleteThe wedding will be wonderful! All your hard work will pay off for sure.