"People and Critters" 03-11-19

Here are a few of the quilts that are currently in an exhibit "People and Critters" at Back Porch Fabrics in Pacific Grove, CA.  The quilts from the Thomas Contemporary Quilt Collection will hang until May 8th, through the entire run of the Empty Spools Seminars at Asilomar Conference Grounds.  
  

"Giraffe Nocturne"  Nancy S. Brown - Oakland, CA  2015  15"W X 15"L

Hand applique

"At the Market" Terry Grant - Beaverton, OR  2015  6"w x 8"L

Machine applique, embroidery, quilting. 

"Coffee Futures"  Olga Norris - England  2010  11.4"W X 7.5"L

Hand applique, reverse applique, hand quilting.  

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Street Signs 12-11-14

I drove down to Oceanside today for a committee meeting for Surfside Quilters Guild.  As is my habit when I saw an interesting little residential side street I made a turn and discovered these distinctive curbside addresses.  Although house numbers on the curbs are common, I have not seen decorative ones.  Most were like the top one, but the bottom one was more personalized - there was no Woodie in the driveway!  But I did have to explain to the lady who came out of the house - I just said "I'm a blogger." and she laughed and waved.  

We are waiting for the massive storm to hit sometime around midnight.  But there are the naysayers who remember past warnings when the storms did not materialize.  I just hope it is over by the time I drive to San Diego tomorrow morning about 9am.  But for tonight high winds and heavy rain are predicted.  Hope it isn't as bad as what hit San Francisco. 

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PIQF 2011 10-15-11

Today I was at PIQF from 10am to almost 5pm and I am completely exhausted.  How lovely to come back to Mary's where she had dinner ready to put on the table and even fetched the frozen peas from the freezer to put on my poor abused ankle.  What a friend!

I'm not sure I saw all the quilts, but I did my best.  I visited a few vendors that I know, but, as usual, I didn't do much shopping.  However, the vendor area seemed packed whenever I went close and an abundance of bags was being carried out the door.

 The list of all the prize winners is at: http://www.quiltfest.com/activities_detail.asp?id=56

 

www.judymathieson.com/

I love this quilt - like Judy's other doggy quilts it is very unassuming, but full of details that pull in the viewers and keep them looking at each little vignette.   I guess "bekow" should read "below".

Cats and dogs and rats and....

...birds and hamsters and turtles...  beloved pets whose human beings mourn for all the rest of their lives.

They all rest within sight of the great Golden Gate Bridge.   Thanks, Judy, you make great quilts.

 

I don't find a website for Kathy, but if you Google her name you will find many references.

Blue and yellow, yet again. 

Such nice hand stitching and that one red square to make an enriching contrast.

Also, no website for Ruth Bloomfield, but Google her name for many references.

The "vignettes" do look like photos when viewed from a few yards away.

It is amazing to look up close and see the tiny pieces (less than a baby fingernail) that were used.

 

http://nancybrownquilts.com/

This is the other quilt that Nancy had on display.   Her "take" on the animals is so true and her hand applique is simply the very best.

 

The bright reflections in the eyes are placed to give a soulful look. 

I'm beyond the point of seeing accurately.  Gotta get to sleep.  More tomorrow.

Picture added to past post 10-28-08

I have added a full picture of Nancy S. Brown's quilt "Pup Art" to my blog of 10-19-08. This quilt won Viewer's Choice at PIQF '08.