By Mary Jo
Long term readers of the Word Wenches know that I look forward to the biennial show of the Baltimore Heritage Quilters Guild. I'm told they don't have annual shows because it takes time to create so many new quilts, which I totally believe because I could never do what they do!
The long, narrow hanging at the left is the phases of the lunar eclipse of 2017.
There are wonderful traditional quilts like traditional grannies used to make, but there are also many that are brilliant works of art intended for walls rather than beds.
Clearly the quilters have a lot of fun, and groups of them will do different challenges to their skills.
For example, there was a "Page 13 Challenge" which involved going to page 13 of a magazine and creating a quilting project based on the images one finds there. (One would been to be careful about the magazine chosen! One also must NOT touch the quilts with bare fingers–the oils can damage the fabric. Hence the warnings like the one below. In these days of drones, there may well be aircraft monitoring the show!)
One such challenge project resulted in the fascinating stilt house architectural images quilted by my friend Natalie, above.
Another is the cat hanging I bought two years ago, in 
small mosaic like pieces of fabric were used to create the project. There was heat activated glue on the back of the fabric squares, and then the quilter sewed through all the pieces to ensure they stay attached. The kitty hangs in my dining room, and she makes me think of a shy 
adoptee.(Below)
Here are some others quilts that really caught my eye.
The Octopi in the one on the right have three dimensional heads. I love the colors!
The hanging to the left was a group effort. It's taken from a picture of Baltimore rowhouses, and each house was done by a different quilter:
I like bright colors, so these two spoke to me: 
I love these ducks against the rising sun, and the beautiful golden Tree of Life, below.
And these sunflowers!
There were any number of fabulous works, but I was very taken by several of the ones made by the show's featured contemporary quilter, Amy Krasnansky. All of her work is terrific.
But the large quilt below was a real knock out: three dimensional with two completely different views possible. Here is the view from the right:
An elephant, right? But here is the view from the left.
The elephant in the room has become a sofa with cats! You can see how the quilt is zigzagged to show the two images, an effect Ms. Krasnansky was able to create because she's an engineering graduate of Johns Hopkins University. An amazing result! Note how the backgrounds and the ground change between the two images. (I have the cat covered sofa in my living room, but no elephant. <G >
If you really, really like looking like quilts (as I do!) here are links to my 2015 blog and my 2017 blog.
Lastly, the show took place as a private school with a pond by the parking lot. I think these geese would make quite a nice quilt. What do you think? <G>
Mary Jo
These are marvelous! I like quilts (largely the traditional type, because my paternal grandmother and her mother-in-law my great-grandmother were quilters of that type and I inherited some of their worn out quilts). I love to do the quilting stitch but am unable to do the type of piecework that is the basis of these works of art.
These are marvelous! I like quilts (largely the traditional type, because my paternal grandmother and her mother-in-law my great-grandmother were quilters of that type and I inherited some of their worn out quilts). I love to do the quilting stitch but am unable to do the type of piecework that is the basis of these works of art.
These are marvelous! I like quilts (largely the traditional type, because my paternal grandmother and her mother-in-law my great-grandmother were quilters of that type and I inherited some of their worn out quilts). I love to do the quilting stitch but am unable to do the type of piecework that is the basis of these works of art.
These are marvelous! I like quilts (largely the traditional type, because my paternal grandmother and her mother-in-law my great-grandmother were quilters of that type and I inherited some of their worn out quilts). I love to do the quilting stitch but am unable to do the type of piecework that is the basis of these works of art.
These are marvelous! I like quilts (largely the traditional type, because my paternal grandmother and her mother-in-law my great-grandmother were quilters of that type and I inherited some of their worn out quilts). I love to do the quilting stitch but am unable to do the type of piecework that is the basis of these works of art.
I am in awe of these quilters! The skill, the imagination, the eye for poor and beauty — I can’t begin to express my admiration.
The closest I ever came to creating a quilt was a baby quilt made with blocks and oblongs of gingham with different size checks. (I didn’t get the corners to line up quite properly and I did the quilting by machine, but I don’t think the baby minded.) I’m amazed that people can creat quilts like these in only two years!
I am in awe of these quilters! The skill, the imagination, the eye for poor and beauty — I can’t begin to express my admiration.
The closest I ever came to creating a quilt was a baby quilt made with blocks and oblongs of gingham with different size checks. (I didn’t get the corners to line up quite properly and I did the quilting by machine, but I don’t think the baby minded.) I’m amazed that people can creat quilts like these in only two years!
I am in awe of these quilters! The skill, the imagination, the eye for poor and beauty — I can’t begin to express my admiration.
The closest I ever came to creating a quilt was a baby quilt made with blocks and oblongs of gingham with different size checks. (I didn’t get the corners to line up quite properly and I did the quilting by machine, but I don’t think the baby minded.) I’m amazed that people can creat quilts like these in only two years!
I am in awe of these quilters! The skill, the imagination, the eye for poor and beauty — I can’t begin to express my admiration.
The closest I ever came to creating a quilt was a baby quilt made with blocks and oblongs of gingham with different size checks. (I didn’t get the corners to line up quite properly and I did the quilting by machine, but I don’t think the baby minded.) I’m amazed that people can creat quilts like these in only two years!
I am in awe of these quilters! The skill, the imagination, the eye for poor and beauty — I can’t begin to express my admiration.
The closest I ever came to creating a quilt was a baby quilt made with blocks and oblongs of gingham with different size checks. (I didn’t get the corners to line up quite properly and I did the quilting by machine, but I don’t think the baby minded.) I’m amazed that people can creat quilts like these in only two years!
This is fabulous! I love quilts, and I have gone out of my way to see many a quilt show.
This is fabulous! I love quilts, and I have gone out of my way to see many a quilt show.
This is fabulous! I love quilts, and I have gone out of my way to see many a quilt show.
This is fabulous! I love quilts, and I have gone out of my way to see many a quilt show.
This is fabulous! I love quilts, and I have gone out of my way to see many a quilt show.
Gorgeous.I envy people who can produce work like this.
Gorgeous.I envy people who can produce work like this.
Gorgeous.I envy people who can produce work like this.
Gorgeous.I envy people who can produce work like this.
Gorgeous.I envy people who can produce work like this.
Sue McCormick, artists need people to appreciate their work. We can do that!
Sue McCormick, artists need people to appreciate their work. We can do that!
Sue McCormick, artists need people to appreciate their work. We can do that!
Sue McCormick, artists need people to appreciate their work. We can do that!
Sue McCormick, artists need people to appreciate their work. We can do that!
Lillian Marek, I’m sure the baby didn’t mind. *G* It may have been a small project, but you’re still ahead of me!
Lillian Marek, I’m sure the baby didn’t mind. *G* It may have been a small project, but you’re still ahead of me!
Lillian Marek, I’m sure the baby didn’t mind. *G* It may have been a small project, but you’re still ahead of me!
Lillian Marek, I’m sure the baby didn’t mind. *G* It may have been a small project, but you’re still ahead of me!
Lillian Marek, I’m sure the baby didn’t mind. *G* It may have been a small project, but you’re still ahead of me!
If you’re in the area for the next Baltimore Heritage Quilters Show in two years, it will be worth your while to stop by!
If you’re in the area for the next Baltimore Heritage Quilters Show in two years, it will be worth your while to stop by!
If you’re in the area for the next Baltimore Heritage Quilters Show in two years, it will be worth your while to stop by!
If you’re in the area for the next Baltimore Heritage Quilters Show in two years, it will be worth your while to stop by!
If you’re in the area for the next Baltimore Heritage Quilters Show in two years, it will be worth your while to stop by!
Teresa Broderick, there are many skills I regret not possessing. This is one of them!
Teresa Broderick, there are many skills I regret not possessing. This is one of them!
Teresa Broderick, there are many skills I regret not possessing. This is one of them!
Teresa Broderick, there are many skills I regret not possessing. This is one of them!
Teresa Broderick, there are many skills I regret not possessing. This is one of them!
What wonderful works! I’m not at all crafty, but I’m very happy to admire the efforts of others. That elephant/sofa quilt is particularly impressive. Thanks for the post, Mary Jo.
What wonderful works! I’m not at all crafty, but I’m very happy to admire the efforts of others. That elephant/sofa quilt is particularly impressive. Thanks for the post, Mary Jo.
What wonderful works! I’m not at all crafty, but I’m very happy to admire the efforts of others. That elephant/sofa quilt is particularly impressive. Thanks for the post, Mary Jo.
What wonderful works! I’m not at all crafty, but I’m very happy to admire the efforts of others. That elephant/sofa quilt is particularly impressive. Thanks for the post, Mary Jo.
What wonderful works! I’m not at all crafty, but I’m very happy to admire the efforts of others. That elephant/sofa quilt is particularly impressive. Thanks for the post, Mary Jo.
I love quilts and have a collection. I have several antique ones as well as quite a few contemporary ones. Have you been to the national Quilt Museum? It has many fabulous quilts. There is also a wonderful quilt show in the Atlanta area each year.I keep hoping I will win the raffle quilt as each and every one of them has been wonderful.
I love quilts and have a collection. I have several antique ones as well as quite a few contemporary ones. Have you been to the national Quilt Museum? It has many fabulous quilts. There is also a wonderful quilt show in the Atlanta area each year.I keep hoping I will win the raffle quilt as each and every one of them has been wonderful.
I love quilts and have a collection. I have several antique ones as well as quite a few contemporary ones. Have you been to the national Quilt Museum? It has many fabulous quilts. There is also a wonderful quilt show in the Atlanta area each year.I keep hoping I will win the raffle quilt as each and every one of them has been wonderful.
I love quilts and have a collection. I have several antique ones as well as quite a few contemporary ones. Have you been to the national Quilt Museum? It has many fabulous quilts. There is also a wonderful quilt show in the Atlanta area each year.I keep hoping I will win the raffle quilt as each and every one of them has been wonderful.
I love quilts and have a collection. I have several antique ones as well as quite a few contemporary ones. Have you been to the national Quilt Museum? It has many fabulous quilts. There is also a wonderful quilt show in the Atlanta area each year.I keep hoping I will win the raffle quilt as each and every one of them has been wonderful.
I work in the creative arts department for the state fair of Texas and the entries in the quilt category never cease to amaze me. The ones that are entered and win and even the ones that don’t win are all works of art. The creativity of the makers is awesome. I am not a quilter but I still appreciate a well made quilt and the work required to complete.
I work in the creative arts department for the state fair of Texas and the entries in the quilt category never cease to amaze me. The ones that are entered and win and even the ones that don’t win are all works of art. The creativity of the makers is awesome. I am not a quilter but I still appreciate a well made quilt and the work required to complete.
I work in the creative arts department for the state fair of Texas and the entries in the quilt category never cease to amaze me. The ones that are entered and win and even the ones that don’t win are all works of art. The creativity of the makers is awesome. I am not a quilter but I still appreciate a well made quilt and the work required to complete.
I work in the creative arts department for the state fair of Texas and the entries in the quilt category never cease to amaze me. The ones that are entered and win and even the ones that don’t win are all works of art. The creativity of the makers is awesome. I am not a quilter but I still appreciate a well made quilt and the work required to complete.
I work in the creative arts department for the state fair of Texas and the entries in the quilt category never cease to amaze me. The ones that are entered and win and even the ones that don’t win are all works of art. The creativity of the makers is awesome. I am not a quilter but I still appreciate a well made quilt and the work required to complete.
I am into quilting. The hardest job for me is to pick the material. But i love what i make even if it something I’ve copied (sort of).
I LOVE quilting shows. I saw one at the Washington State Fair. Lovely and amazing.
I am into quilting. The hardest job for me is to pick the material. But i love what i make even if it something I’ve copied (sort of).
I LOVE quilting shows. I saw one at the Washington State Fair. Lovely and amazing.
I am into quilting. The hardest job for me is to pick the material. But i love what i make even if it something I’ve copied (sort of).
I LOVE quilting shows. I saw one at the Washington State Fair. Lovely and amazing.
I am into quilting. The hardest job for me is to pick the material. But i love what i make even if it something I’ve copied (sort of).
I LOVE quilting shows. I saw one at the Washington State Fair. Lovely and amazing.
I am into quilting. The hardest job for me is to pick the material. But i love what i make even if it something I’ve copied (sort of).
I LOVE quilting shows. I saw one at the Washington State Fair. Lovely and amazing.
Jeanie, I imagine the works you see are amazing! But creators deserve an admiring audience, so that is a role we can fulfill. *G*
Jeanie, I imagine the works you see are amazing! But creators deserve an admiring audience, so that is a role we can fulfill. *G*
Jeanie, I imagine the works you see are amazing! But creators deserve an admiring audience, so that is a role we can fulfill. *G*
Jeanie, I imagine the works you see are amazing! But creators deserve an admiring audience, so that is a role we can fulfill. *G*
Jeanie, I imagine the works you see are amazing! But creators deserve an admiring audience, so that is a role we can fulfill. *G*
Cindy A, you aren’t copying, you’re paying homage. *G* We may be inspired by the work of others, but our work is OUR work, and surely a source of joy.
Cindy A, you aren’t copying, you’re paying homage. *G* We may be inspired by the work of others, but our work is OUR work, and surely a source of joy.
Cindy A, you aren’t copying, you’re paying homage. *G* We may be inspired by the work of others, but our work is OUR work, and surely a source of joy.
Cindy A, you aren’t copying, you’re paying homage. *G* We may be inspired by the work of others, but our work is OUR work, and surely a source of joy.
Cindy A, you aren’t copying, you’re paying homage. *G* We may be inspired by the work of others, but our work is OUR work, and surely a source of joy.
I am so definitely an admirer, not a creator, when it comes to quilting. MY mother’s best friend however is amazing at quilting. Her husband was a Vietnam Vet. So she collected photos from his Regiment ( he was the Sergeant Major, I think), screen printed them, and then quilted the results. After she presented it to the Regiment it is now part of the collection of the Australian War Memorial. We are taking my dad to see it and his brothers uniforms and medals on display later this year. Dad is 86.
I am so definitely an admirer, not a creator, when it comes to quilting. MY mother’s best friend however is amazing at quilting. Her husband was a Vietnam Vet. So she collected photos from his Regiment ( he was the Sergeant Major, I think), screen printed them, and then quilted the results. After she presented it to the Regiment it is now part of the collection of the Australian War Memorial. We are taking my dad to see it and his brothers uniforms and medals on display later this year. Dad is 86.
I am so definitely an admirer, not a creator, when it comes to quilting. MY mother’s best friend however is amazing at quilting. Her husband was a Vietnam Vet. So she collected photos from his Regiment ( he was the Sergeant Major, I think), screen printed them, and then quilted the results. After she presented it to the Regiment it is now part of the collection of the Australian War Memorial. We are taking my dad to see it and his brothers uniforms and medals on display later this year. Dad is 86.
I am so definitely an admirer, not a creator, when it comes to quilting. MY mother’s best friend however is amazing at quilting. Her husband was a Vietnam Vet. So she collected photos from his Regiment ( he was the Sergeant Major, I think), screen printed them, and then quilted the results. After she presented it to the Regiment it is now part of the collection of the Australian War Memorial. We are taking my dad to see it and his brothers uniforms and medals on display later this year. Dad is 86.
I am so definitely an admirer, not a creator, when it comes to quilting. MY mother’s best friend however is amazing at quilting. Her husband was a Vietnam Vet. So she collected photos from his Regiment ( he was the Sergeant Major, I think), screen printed them, and then quilted the results. After she presented it to the Regiment it is now part of the collection of the Australian War Memorial. We are taking my dad to see it and his brothers uniforms and medals on display later this year. Dad is 86.
Like Mary Drake, I too am an admirer, not a creator, of quilts. Thank you for your post on quilts. I love Flufferbella, your rescue cat! My Bella came from a similar background. It must be what they went through previously in their lives that makes them rather fiesty.
Like Mary Drake, I too am an admirer, not a creator, of quilts. Thank you for your post on quilts. I love Flufferbella, your rescue cat! My Bella came from a similar background. It must be what they went through previously in their lives that makes them rather fiesty.
Like Mary Drake, I too am an admirer, not a creator, of quilts. Thank you for your post on quilts. I love Flufferbella, your rescue cat! My Bella came from a similar background. It must be what they went through previously in their lives that makes them rather fiesty.
Like Mary Drake, I too am an admirer, not a creator, of quilts. Thank you for your post on quilts. I love Flufferbella, your rescue cat! My Bella came from a similar background. It must be what they went through previously in their lives that makes them rather fiesty.
Like Mary Drake, I too am an admirer, not a creator, of quilts. Thank you for your post on quilts. I love Flufferbella, your rescue cat! My Bella came from a similar background. It must be what they went through previously in their lives that makes them rather fiesty.
Elise, artists need an audience, and that is us. *G* Your Bella sounds as lovely as mine. Cats, and pets in general, are good for the soul.
Elise, artists need an audience, and that is us. *G* Your Bella sounds as lovely as mine. Cats, and pets in general, are good for the soul.
Elise, artists need an audience, and that is us. *G* Your Bella sounds as lovely as mine. Cats, and pets in general, are good for the soul.
Elise, artists need an audience, and that is us. *G* Your Bella sounds as lovely as mine. Cats, and pets in general, are good for the soul.
Elise, artists need an audience, and that is us. *G* Your Bella sounds as lovely as mine. Cats, and pets in general, are good for the soul.
I have a collection of quilts. Several are antique quilts. I bought one in Victoria BC. It belonged to a woman whose family had emigrated to Canada from the US.I also have several modern landscape quilts.I don’t quilt myself but I love attending the annual quilt show in Atlanta each year. I am always amazed at the creativity that goes into designing some of these absolutely fantastic quilts.
I have a collection of quilts. Several are antique quilts. I bought one in Victoria BC. It belonged to a woman whose family had emigrated to Canada from the US.I also have several modern landscape quilts.I don’t quilt myself but I love attending the annual quilt show in Atlanta each year. I am always amazed at the creativity that goes into designing some of these absolutely fantastic quilts.
I have a collection of quilts. Several are antique quilts. I bought one in Victoria BC. It belonged to a woman whose family had emigrated to Canada from the US.I also have several modern landscape quilts.I don’t quilt myself but I love attending the annual quilt show in Atlanta each year. I am always amazed at the creativity that goes into designing some of these absolutely fantastic quilts.
I have a collection of quilts. Several are antique quilts. I bought one in Victoria BC. It belonged to a woman whose family had emigrated to Canada from the US.I also have several modern landscape quilts.I don’t quilt myself but I love attending the annual quilt show in Atlanta each year. I am always amazed at the creativity that goes into designing some of these absolutely fantastic quilts.
I have a collection of quilts. Several are antique quilts. I bought one in Victoria BC. It belonged to a woman whose family had emigrated to Canada from the US.I also have several modern landscape quilts.I don’t quilt myself but I love attending the annual quilt show in Atlanta each year. I am always amazed at the creativity that goes into designing some of these absolutely fantastic quilts.
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