September and more FoQ Quilts

 

I liked my little quilt so much that it’s my monthly marker.  The weather has suddenly cooled as though it’s decided to become autumnal.  The bout of Covid is easing and yesterday (Saturday) the lateral flow test came back negative so I’m not infectious and go out into the world.

For this post I’m looking back to the competition quilts at the Fesitval of Quilts (gosh, that was two weeks ago now!).  I enjoy walking amongst these and the aisles weren’t so busy that I could photograph easily.

The photo below shows just how quiet things were Friday lunchtime as I walked back into the hall

On Friday I explored the competition quilts until I discovered where the winning quilts for each category were (even though I had the guidebook!).  

This quilt made me laugh

This was made by Janet Bottomley when we were encouraged to have a third Covid jab before Christmas and she used Christmas fabrics with this bold red lettering. Another of her quilts was this one in the Modern section of Improv Triangles ( a method designed by Nicholas Ball) called The Wrong Trousers. This used recycled fabrics and looked really effective.

In the Traditional section there were 3 quilts made with the same pattern, Green Tea and Sweet Beans by Jen Kingwell, though one was in the modern section.  Confusing?  Anyway I photographed two of them.

This one was sewn by Belinda Jeffries. The one below was in the Traditional section and by Sharon Appleton.  I'm wondering if there may have been a sew a long, or challenge to make these quilts for quite a few to appear at once?

There were two more of this design by other quilters, so this is a popular pattern and I think the two photos show how different fabric choices can change the look of a quilt design.

I loved this art quilt by Marianne Mohandes called just being and looking at the photo there an outline of the Isle of Wight.  Different dye techniques and prints along with the swallows in this lovely quilt.

And this one of texture called Sculting with Scraps, by Sue Kibbler

A Contemporary quilt and first in its class was this lovely blue quilt by Sheena Norquay

The second photo is a close up and also I take a photo of the quilt number as I forget who's made what!

Here's another close up of this quilt, fabulous, isn't it.

Another winning quilt in the art section was this MiLioner, by Sylaquiltartist. I'm guessing from the hexagons that the Pasacaglia technique was used as a background for this gorgeous quilt.

And then there was this exquisite traditional quilt.  Sorry, I didn't take a photo of the label next to it, so I can't credit the maker.

I loved how this the contemporary quilt winner worked out the shapes for these blocks to give perspective.  This was made by Helen Butcher and called New Perspectives.

And myself and some ladies were intrigued by this quilt - was this a mosaic quilt or not? It was difficult to tell, but very clever. By Maria Ragusini, showing the two Muses, Tragedy and Comedy.

And I liked this patriotic group quilt organised by Suzanne Campion, called Jubilee Medallion Quilt which features 115 Liberty fabric blocks from several countries.

And this was another patriotic quilt, which I think was in the Novice Quilt category, but I didn't take a photo of the label 

This quilt, below, is a sentiment shared by quilters that just because one can sew, it doesn't mean you have to sew everything.  A line has to be drawn somewhere...  This quilt was made by Mary Mayne and called Don't Ask!

Another funny one was this by The Quilt Goddesses, called Britannia.  I love the naughty one who's only there for the cake!!

Of course theres the displays of the quilted creations, like this replica of a Kenwood Chef mixer and yes, there is a beater inside, though it can't be seen from the photo.

Quilted vessels

And this lovely doll with quilt, called the Crazed Quilter

So this was my first overview.  I'll update with another post and then of our other explorations in the West Midlands.