There were many amazing quilts at the World Quilt Show Florida, recently held in Tampa. This show actually features two competitions. The first is the Best of World entries, which travel to all the Mancuso managed shows. Plus, there’s a competition for Florida residents only. Here are some of my favorites from the world quilt show entries.
Although I didn’t get a good shot of it, Christine Roseberry’s quilt was well deserving of Best of Show.
Amazing, right?
The second place quilt was made by Margaret Speed.
It was made entirely with silk and it had a wonderful luster.
I loved this piece by Kathryn Hamer Fox, from South Africa.
She adds detail with lots of messy stitching, which I think it’s very effective!
I didn’t recognize the imagery in this next quilt right away.
Then I read the title: “Percussionist.” Ah, I saw it.
This quilt was made by Grace Meijer, from the UK. Check out the detail shot.
And here are some quilts from the Florida competition. My friend, Laura Ruiz, won second place with her quilt called “My Colorado Garden.” The entire quilt background is made from log cabin blocks, including the green lower portion.
The flowers are painted on stretched silk, cut out, and appliqued on. And Laura’s quilting is beautiful.
Another friend, Kestrel Michaud, won Judges Choice AND Viewers’ Choice with her steam punk quilt, “Rose.”
I think this quilt has over 1000 pieces in it. Kestrel designs her quilts on her ipad and then creates a cutting diagram which she sends to her Cricket cutter. It spits out the desired tiny shapes and she assembles everything together like a giant jigsaw puzzle.
And, I had a quilt in the show, too: “Jubilation.”
Not sure why it was hanging wonky. Any ideas?
Here, in Florida, quilt show season is in full swing. I hope you get to see some great shows in your area.
Ellen Lindner
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