This first quilt is from "Tactile Architecture 2009" and was made by a blogging friend. I do admire her work which has a whimsy that is different than that of Bodil Gardner, but just as appealing. Kristin has a lot of experience with being uprooted as she is married to a military man and has moved house many times.
Kristin recycles and uses references to traditional patchwork with the intent of connecting the past to the present. This piece is approx. 52" square. There are several of her small quilts in TCQC. Check out her website at:
http://www.kristinlaflamme.com/
"Ahuimanu Stream" Elizabeth Schowalter - Kaneohe, Hawaii An original design done with freehand applique, hand piecing and hand quilting. "This quilt was inspired by the stunning beauty of my island home. This stream begins as a waterfall high in the Ko'olau Mountains of O'ahu, Hawaii. As it journeys to the sea, it leaves in its trail a mystical paradise where nature's colors, songs, and scents burst forth in flowering blooms and soothing water rhythms." Elizabeth http://lizquilts.com/Home_Page.html
This is quite a beautiful quilt. The style she has used is similar to that of Terry Grant of Beaverton, OR, who also leaves a fine outline of black between the pieces of her applique. To me this design is reminiscent of the Craftsman art of the late 19th Century.
My friend Nancy Ota graciously allowed me to share her photos also. I have deleted the duplicates we took - I didn't do my usual thorough job of looking at every quilt and reading every sign, so there are some in her album that I missed completely. Enjoy!
http://picasaweb.google.com/DELQLTS/QFestivalLBeachOtaPix072910_files?authkey=Gv1sRgCPqaos_7hNy1ngE#
