AQS – Stars, Stripes and Stitches

I hope you have enjoyed our stroll through the frames of the AQS Show in Paducah. This is the last category for us to explore, and it’s PERFECT for the day before the 4th of July…

“An Ode To an American Soldier” by Sandrda Smith Moor

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“An Anthem of Stars & Stripes” by Jeanette Nelson

I love the white spaces in this quilt. They add so much to the design.

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“Let Freedom Ring” by Barbara Clem

All I can say is “WOW”!!! This is an amazing quilt!!

Look at the fun finishing treatment….

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“Kaleidoscope USA” by Colleen Monti

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“American Quilter’s Stitch A-Long” by Joanne Esther Rodriguez

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“Baby You’re A Firework” by Sandra Kretzer

I liked the border quilting treatment…..

Well, that is it until next year!! Can’t Wait!!

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AQS Paducah – Threads of Liberty

“Threads of Liberty” was an exhibition celebrating 250 years of American Independence through the eyes of AQS Instructions….

Enjoy…..

“Weathering The Storm” by Tina Craig

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“Stars ‘N Stripes” by Jenny Lyon

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“Fourth of July Fireworks” by Marge Tucker

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“It Began with Solidarity” by Annie Williamson Smith

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“West Point” by Nancy Mahoney

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“Jubilee Album Quilt” by Sue Nickels &Y Pat Holly

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“Stars and Stripes” by Julia Scheffelin Graves

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“Fireworks Quilt” by Sue Reich

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“Stitch By Stitch, We Remember” by Betsy Hockenberry

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“Red, White & Blue Lattice Quilt” by Tony Jackson

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“Woven In Gratitude” by Debra Rowe, Captain – USAF

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AQS Paducah – America The Beautiful

As we approach our 250th birthday,let’s enjoy quilts from the “America The Beautiful” exhibit. Quilters were tasked with translating the theme of “America The Beautiful” into fiber and quilt art, captureing the areas that define our country’s landscape…..

ENJOY…..

“Amber Waves of Grain” by Sally Manke

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“Ocean of Blue” by Heidi Proffetty

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“Pride” by Kyra Reps

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I’m sorry…. I don’t have the maker’s name

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“Route 163- Red Rocks – Dusty Hills) by Annedore Neumann

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“Spring in Great Bear Wilderness”: by Kathryn Wright

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“Pictured Rocks: Grand Portal Point” by Barbara Kilbourn

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“Humboldt Redwoods” by Fay Leighton

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“Cable Mill in Cades Cove” by Beverly Mannes

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“South Sister from Elk Lake Oregon” by Jeanne McLaughlin

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“Grand Teton National Park” by Julie Hallquist

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“American Buffalo” by Patricia Aberg

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“America The Beautiful Postcard” by Susan Bates

AMERICA IS TRULY BEAUTIFUL!!!

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AWS Paducah – Beyond Abstraction

These were the first quilts that I glimpsed as I entered the 2nd hall…..

“Freedom’s Cascade” by Erika Carter

This quilt was fun to view, especially when you looked closer and saw that it was made up of a bunch of scrap strips….

Now….THAT is what I want to do with my strips….to heck with making standard strip quilts!!

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“Cellular Structure VI (Stack of Six)” by Sue Benner

There are always one or two science “nerds” who make amazing quilts that I don’t understand at all, although I am sure that my Geneticist husband could immediately tell me.

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“Neon Radial” by Audrey Esarey

I am infatuated with Audrey Esarey’s quilts. They are everything that I have always wanted to make!!

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“Come Color With Me” by Dianne Hire

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“Submergence” by Erika Carter

Here is another outstanding use of strips from Erika Carter. Now, THIS one I MIGHT be able to make!!

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“Revolutions” by Carol Taylor

This quilt is a wonderful example of improv piecing at it’s best!!

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“Nothing Gold Can Stay” by Marion Huyck

I had never really thought about the design of Ginkgo leaves, but now I can’t get them out of my mind!

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AQS Paducah – Small Wall (Art)

As you might imagine, there were tons of outstanding quilts in this category. Let’s make a start!!

“Charlie & His Friend” by Li-Hui Yin

This 2nd-place winner was one of my favorites. I found the scene to be poignant and PERFECTLY executed!!

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“The Condor Challenge” by Joanne Baeth

This 3rd-place winner was another example of wonder collage work.

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“The Arrival” by Kestrel Mchaud

This masterpiece from Kestrel Mchaud has been seen at Houston in previous years, but it is very well done and deserved the Blue Ribbon.

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“Spark Dancer” by Hsi-Chen Hsu

This is another fabulous creation from the collage quilters for New Tapei City. I would LOVE to be part of their group and learn how they bring so much realism to their works.

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