AQS Paducah – Large Quilts

Since Michael and I are currently traveling in Africa, I thought I would use the next few weeks to take a look back at my favorite quilts from the Paducah show in April.

Let’s start with…..

Large Quilts – Stationary Machine Quilted

This exquisitely appliqued quilt was awarded a 3rd place ribbon. I particularly enjoyed the prairie points on the border.

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This GORGEOUS whole-cloth quilt won the blue ribbon and it certainly deserved that ribbon.

It also included an interesting finishing technique…..

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This is a classic bird quilt from Caryl!! I have always loved her work and this one was another example of perfect FMQ. It was awarded the 2nd place ribbon.

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There was some outstanding quilting on this one…..

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I love the colors in this one….very unexpected combination, but PERFECT!!

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The rainbow borders nicely frame the detailed applique in the center.

The quilting is also magnificent but I will show that soon as a video series!!

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I particularly like the grey tiangles that form the inner border. They are a great way to separate the inner details from the outer quilted border!!

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I loved the pieced sky. It is very striking!!!

Tomorrow we will move on to the “Moveable Machine” (ie….long-arm)