Appliqué at the National Quilt Museum: Part 1

As I (Teri) have previously posted, I had the honor and privilege of visiting the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky, earlier this month. It has always been on my bucket list, and hopefully, it will not be a one-time visit. I was enthralled by the exquisite examples of needlework on display. All the quilts were stunning, but not surprisingly, I was especially drawn to the appliquéd quilts. This week and next, I will share a small tour of the current exhibit; we hope you will be as inspired as we are. So many new ideas are buzzing in my head now.

Enjoy!

The ruching in this quilt is amazing.

               

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There was nothing about this quilt I didn't love—the detail was incredible!

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So many circles!

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The sweetness of the quilt touched my mother-heart.

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Color is everything—changing the colors and value gives a whole different look to the block.

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If you ever have the chance to visit the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, it will be well worth your while. Their collection is an amazing representation of the artwork in this field. Stop back next week for a couple other displays on exhibit during my visit. Prepare to be wowed!

 

Baltimore Appliqué Showstoppers

Last month, when Kara was here to teach at the Academy of Appliqué, we spent a day at the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival in Hampton, Virginia. That has been our routine for the past few years, but we were especially eager to go this year to see the special exhibit by the Baltimore Appliqué Society (BAS). And not just because our Fairy Tale Album was part of the exhibit; we knew what a treat it is to see the work of our fellow appliqué-ers in BAS! And we were not disappointed. Here is the exhibit for you to enjoy.

 

We so enjoy watching people study our Fairy Tale Album and discover the details of the various stories!

Kara and I (Teri) feel that it is quite a privilege to belong to such a wonderful organization, filled with talented people who share our passion for appliqué. We are endlessly inspired by the work we see—at an exhibit like this, at meetings, or in the monthly newsletter. And our members are not only local to Baltimore! Quilts were sent from Rhode Island and Hawaii for this exhibit. Perhaps you would like to see what the Baltimore Appliqué Society is all about. Visit their web site to learn more: www.baltimoreapplique.com. 

We hope you were just as inspired as we were. Let's appliqué!