Doing Handwork at QuiltCon 2024….

The MQG definition of Handwork says “Quilts in this category include at least one element of handwork, not including binding.”.

So….let’s go!!

The first prize ribbon went to …..

From the Artist’s statement…..”If I was going to try tying a quilt, I wanted to be very “over the top” about it!! The yarn was bought from an estate sale and the quilt is very heavy!!

Second place was awarded to…..

The inspiration for this quilt started with the batik fabric that a family member brought back from Ghana. Interest was added with thick cotton quilting and embroidery…..

Third place was given to…..

She made it entirely by hand, and took it everywhere she went one summer. She said that when she looks at it, it brings back memories of late nights, long days and summer activities.

HOW FUN!!

This quilt was healing to the maker….

….helping him to return to the enjoyment of the process…. the joy of transforming a thought or idea into a physical object. The celebration of making!!

It was hand quilted with heavy thread and the knots added an interesting texture….

This quilt was an exercise in using Essex Linen fabric….

The initial wavy lines were quilted on her longarm and then echoed with hand quilted lines from a variety of wool threads….

This next one was awarded a “Judge’s Choice” award…..

From reading the artist’s statement, this quilt is basically a map of Manhattan…. with elastic band motorways and tunnels, and appliqued cords representing the main roads….

Unfortunately, I failed to get the maker’s information on this next quilt…..if you know, please tell me so that I can give proper credit!!…..

I particularly love the scrappy background that the shapes float on!!

Finally for today, I give you…..

Melanie sees herself as a quilter who makes soft portals to imagined realms!! Obviously that realm includes LOTS of ties…..

There are a few more quilts in this category….come back tomorrow.

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