Posting photos 10-20-18

I hope you have enjoyed seeing some of the quilts from  PIQF 2018.  I try to show a variety of styles, techniques, and design features.  I have added one picture to yesterday's post, it was taken by a friend from San Diego.  I hope to have a few more from my friend Jeanette who traveled with me to Santa Clara, but I'm not sure when.  

Tonight was the opening reception for the biennial Visions show at the Vision Art Museum in San Diego.  I wasn't able to attend, but tomorrow I will go to the "walkabout" where the artists who attended will talk about their quilts.  So, I may have some pictures for tomorrow night's post. 

Thanks for the comments and e-mails, it is always nice to know that someone is reading the blog.   I can't thank you directly without an e-mail address.  So, in general, Thank You!

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Quilts at PIQF Part 4 10-19-18

The six remaining quilts that I took pictures of, plus one photographed by Judy Warren-Tippets.  I was only at the show for five hours and one hour I spent eating lunch!  There were others I might have photographed, but I was more intent on seeing all that I could.  I didn't do the vendors, but one booth next to the outside aisle had some interesting looking fabric and fat quarters for $2.  I looked at a cut piece that I thought Ruth might like, but was thinking about it and looked another few steps away.  When I turned back it was gone!  I looked to see who was holding it and found the lady near the cash register.  I asked her if she really needed a yard and three quarters.  She was a bit taken back, but said she really just needed a yard.  Good, I said, I'll buy the other 3/4 from you.  Never hurts to ask, eh?  So, I did go home with some fabric.  

Nice color, lovely quilting. 

I took these pictures because of the very effective rushing water.  A number of people do water frequently, but most are sort of clunky.  Notice in the details that Lyra has sometimes just used one line of stitching running out from the "pack".  Makes it quite realistic in my eye. 

She means P A R R OT!

Love the color, very "parrot-y".

Occidental, CA, is near Sebastopol.  

Awesome.  Wonder where she found the picture.  

Here is the other Cynthia England quilt.  The first one I showed was in the Oct 17th section.  This is more like her work that I have seen before.  Love them both.  

Thought this image would show up the detailed piecing, but I can't sharpen it any more. 

Wonderful back.  Don't know what kind of fish they are supposed to be.  I do love interesting backs and sometimes hang a quilt backward on my wall just to enjoy that view for a while. 

This picture was taken and sent to me by my friend Judy Warren-Tippets of San Diego. 

Citrus Heights is located near Sacramento, CA. 

After almost forty years of buying opportunity quilt tickets I have pretty much just given up.  But this one tempted me - it is so clever with each monthly quilt removable to show alone on your wall.  I hope I win!

Not sure about the fabric selection for Santa's face - does he have measles? 

I was happy that the ArtStream quilts were on a wall rather then in one of these "black holes".  The small quilts don't show very well in here.  Besides, we needed eight spaces.  

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Here are some sites with other pictures and info on PIQF 2018:

Bernina 1st Runner Up Award:  https://thequiltshow.com/daily-blog/142-newsletter/27448-piqf-2018-bernina-1st-runner-up-award?tmpl=component&format=pdf

Another view:  http://jeanneairdartfabricandquilts.blogspot.com/2018/10/pacific-international-quilt-show.html

http://claireshermanart.com/2018/10/piqf-and-sjsa/


https://thequiltshow.com/daily-blog/142-newsletter/27439-marilyn-badger-wins-best-of-show-at-piqf
    Lots of detail shots of the Best of Show
https://www.artquiltmaker.com/blog/2018/10/piqf-display/
  

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Quilts at PIQF - Part 3 10-18-18

Still trying to get through all the pictures.  I am very much enjoying seeing the quilts again.  Which is part of the reason for taking pictures in the first place!   But also to learn about new techniques and to meet new quilt makers.  I post the first pictures before midnight so they come up on the blog with the correct date.  Sometimes I don't make it because I cut the time too short.  Oh, well!    I have another 25 left to post, but maybe not tonight. 

It does look like harvested fields in the autumn.

This reminds me of the ArtStream group and their Urban Elements quilts.  

I do wonder if the round thing on the left is supposed to be a tree growing on a sky scraper. 

Yes, I know.  There is no picture of the whole quilt!  How could I do that?  I try to take the pictures in order so I don't forget one - title, full quilt, details.  But somehow I messed up on this one and one other at this show.  If anyone has a picture of the full quilt I would love it if you sent it to me!

Many people taking pictures of this one.  What fabulous color mix.  This one I would purchase for the TCQC.  

It is a traditional quilt and I think it is gorgeous.  I made a lot of traditional quilts in the years before 1980 or so when I discovered original design.  But I still love the very fine traditional quilts, especially if they are red and white...  or blue and white!   And how great that she machine quilted it with traditional quilting designs.  

This one is fabulous, but it takes some looking time to see all the portraits included.  I suppose an Aussie could identify them all. 

 This one is the only one I photographed from Mid-Cetury Mod.

It seems to me there is something missing from this quilt.  No right side or bottom border.  But also part of the Hollywood sign is missing and is one block just a palm tree?  Anyway, I think it is an interesting presentation of what is Southern California. 

 Three quilts from the Mountain Art Quilters of Nevada County, CA.

The following three quilts are from an exhibit named

"Protecting the Environment that Sustains Us"  by the Pointless Sisters Art Quilt Group

A very realistic owl, even with the odd colors.  

Great fabric selection. 

This one is for my bunny loving friend, she'll know who she is!

The square tails bother me, I think I would have had to applique round ones.

More tomorrow night!

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