Art Quilts on Display

February 10, 2020 Independence Hall Quilters

What a fun-packed time at IHQ today!
A short Quarterly Business Meeting, then on to a special trunk show by Sandra Mollon, an International professional instructor, and author.

Sandra lives in our own Calaveras County and is not a stranger to our guild. We look forward to her teaching a class in May on her art quilt technique. Students in her class will be working on photographic images transformed into art quilts.

We will be working on an appliqued Lily similar to this one:

The walls of the main room were covered with gorgeous artwork At first glance, many looked like photographs. Until you took a closer look and could see the intricate piecing and quilting.

Since Sandra was here today we were able to book a different class for 2021. She will teach her Thread Painting technique that she used while making this artwork:

Thank you so much for sharing your art, Sandra! We will see you back in May.

♥ TTFN ♥

Photos of Sandra Mollon’s art were taken with her expressed permission.

The 2018 Viewer’s Choice Awards

November 3, 2018November 29, 2018 Independence Hall Quilters5 Comments

It is not the Oscars.

Nor is it filmed in Hollywood…

But there was a Red Carpet! And a lot of happy winners too.

In the Wall Hanging Category

The Winners Are…

1st Place went to Gay Losher for her “Out For a Hunt”

2nd Place went to Carolyn Pereira for her “Abilene”. Abilene is also the winner of Ironstone Vineyards coveted “Vintner’s Favorite” award.

3rd Place was awarded to Robyn Phelps for “California” (not present)

The Small Innovative Quits

1st Place belongs to Sue Duggins for her “Blue House Montana”

2nd Place went to Carolyn Earhart for “Jon’s Chemistry”

3rd Place was awarded to Mary Sue Budrow for “Colored Blocks”

Bed Quilts

1st Place awarded to Nadine Bowlus for “EP’s Library”

2nd Place went to Diane Mitchell for “My Joy”

3rd Place went to Susan Tribble for her “Finding Dory”

Large Innovative Quits

1st Place awarded to Sue Bishop for her “Stars Over a Log Cabin”

2nd Place went to Caroline Earhart for “Eight Generations of My Family”

3rd Place was awarded to Jennifer Cabral for her “Leftovers”

Member Challenge
This year’s Challenge was to pick a crayon out of a bag full (no peeking!), then use that color in designing a small wall hanging

1st Place awarded to Nancy Macomber for “Foxy”

2nd Place went to Diane Mitchell for “Periwinkle Pazzazz”

3rd Place was Nadine Bowlus for “Morning Light”

Wearable Art

1st Place awarded to Lynne Ingalls for her Jacket (not present)

2nd Place went to Mary Sue Budrow for “Tulips” (vest)

3rd Place was Lynne Ingalls for the matching vest for her jacket

Needle Art

1st Place awarded to Kathy Heffernan for “Old Town America”

2nd Place went to Carolyn Rector for “Springtime Happiness”

3rd Place was given to Nadine Bowlus for “Frog on Stilts”

Dolls

1st Place awarded to Barbara Cleveland for her Bisque Doll, dressed in green. And…2nd Place went to Barbara Cleveland for her Bisque Doll, dressed in red..

Congratulations Everyone!

Cool Stuff · Members Showcase

Member Showcase: Kathie Merrick

September 23, 2018September 26, 2018 Independence Hall Quilters1 Comment

After our Quarterly Business Meeting, while we were waiting for our luncheon to be served, we were entertained by Kathie Merrick. She brought in some of her artistic creations to show us, including paintings, clothing, quilts and a Christmas Tree she decorated with ornaments made from thread. Just thread.

Each of her items has a story behind it, of course! And the way she tells that story is so entertaining, she had us giggling like girls. If she gets tired of sewing, she should try stand-up.

To our delight, she brought in the very first quilt she made. A hand pieced and quilted, “Sunbonnet Sue” pattern that Kathie modified by adding applique and embellishments. Photos do not do it justice. We are talking about Stunning here.

You might think, “Overachiever”. Maybe that is what makes her so awesome at sewing. Probably.

All I know is that it is not contagious.

♥ TTFN! ♥