Ellen Lindner quilt from SAQA 2018 auction 11-25-18

This is the last of the three quilts added to TCQC in October 2018 from the SAQA online auction.  I don't have the funds I once did, because I like to buy quilts!   But I was not overly impressed by the selection this year.   I like to think that the quilts submitted are the artist's very best work.  

I have long admired Ellen Linder's quilts and was glad to see these bright leaves this year.  Interesting hand stitching, but it isn't quilting because it doesn't go all the way through to the backing. 

"Crotons with Attitude"  Elllen Lindner  2018  12" X 12"

Cotton fabrics, batting, and thread. 

 Fused, raw edge applique,machine stitching, hand stitching. 

The machine stitched "outline" adds a lot of depth to the image. 

A good label with contact for the artist, in case someone wants to contact her to buy more quilts!   See more of her work at her website:  www.adventurequilter.com

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Alison Schwabe quilt from SAQA auction 11-18-18

This is the second of the three quilts added to TCQC at the SAQA online auction in October.  I have long admired Alison's work and am glad to have one of her pieces in the Collection.          

http://www.alisonschwabe.com/

"Ebb & Flow 26"  Alison Schwabe  2018  12"X12"

Cotton fabric, cotton and metallic threads.  Machine pieced and quilted. 

I haven't quite figured out her process, but I admire the lyric lines of the piecing and the quilting.   Lots of sparkle with the background fabric and the metallic quilting thread.  

No label, but information written directly on the back of the quilt.  It is difficult to read and may require an additional label   There is an e-mail contact to allow access to the artist.  

Interesting fabric on the back.  Might be a hand dye. 

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Quilt from SAQA 2018 online auction 11-11-18

"Fish Dinner"  Sheila Gaquin  2018  12" X 12"

Cotton fabrics, cotton and metallic thread.  Machine raw edge applique, Machine quilting.  

Sheila lives in the Pacific Northwest, Washington, I believe.  Her blog is
Quilting in the Blue Barn    http://sheilakg.blogspot.com/2018/

Of course I would choose this quilt to add to the bird selections in the Thomas Contemporary Quilt Collection.   Looking at Sheila's blog shows me that her work is very realistic and she has done some larger quilts that are quite wonderful.  And also a series of purses and pillows with realistic sea life.   

He has a mouthful of little fish for his meal. 

The wings are layered raw edge applique using some great grey fabrics.  

A nice watery backing. 

Not enough information in the label.  I have no contact for this artist other than her blog.  

She rarely blogs. 

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Quilt by Aileyn Renli Ecob re-posted 09-23-18

Here is a re-post from 2014 showing a quilt by Aileyn from the SAQA 2014 auction.  I have not  bid on anything in the current auction - yet!  Check it out at:   http://www.saqa.com/

Aileyn Renli Ecob quilt added to TCQC 11-16-14

I like Aileyn's work - there are four of her pieces in the Collection - and always try to be first in line on the day her quilts come up for auction.  This is the latest addition to TCQC from the SAQA 2014 online auction.  

"Ginkgo with Fruit"  Aileyn Renli Ecob   2014  12"X12"

Cotton fabric, synthetic accent fabric, cotton batting. Fused and machine stitched. Machine quilted. Decorative stitching on leaves and stems.  Reverse applique. 

The rusty colored outline is the bottom fabric.  Notice the even width of that outline. 

Nice variation in the leaves, including this print fabric used for two leaves.  The background is not blue - the picture above of the whole quilt is the most accurate color.

Nice wide sleeve, but it could use a little 1/4" ease so the hanging slat doesn't make the top roll over. 

Nice handwritten label, but no contact for the artist.  I know how to reach Aileyn, but others would not. 
 http://fiberonthewall.com/aileyn-ecob/gallery/
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Another post-less post! 09-17-18

After the push to finish the quilt and the all day travels and people yesterday, I had to take a day of rest.  KoKo and I played, napped, walked, and read (at least I did) today.   Guess the years are catching up with me.  

Don't forget to check out the SAQA online auction going on now through October 7th with different quilts offered each week.    http://www.saqa.com/

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SAQA online auction coming soon 09-02-18

Although the Thomas Contemporary Quilt Collection started twenty years before SAQA's first online auction, I have purchased quite a few of the auction quilts.  It is a great place to find stunning small (12" x 12") quilts to increase a collection or to decorate your home.  Tonight I show three quilts that I particularly enjoy from the early years of the auction.  

This year the auction starts on September 14th, just a few weeks away.  You can go to the website to see all the quilts that will be on offer and an explanation of how the auction works.  Choose your favorites and take a chance.  

http://www.saqa.com/auction-quilts.php

"Amidst the Fire"  K. Grace Howes 2009  12" x 12"

See what I said in a previous post:  

http://delquilts.blogspot.com/2011/02/amidst-fire-k-grace-howes-02-27-11.html

"House"  Sally Sellers - Vancouver, WA  2007  12" x 12"

See what I said in a previous post:

http://delquilts.blogspot.com/2010/06/sally-sellers-quilt-with-bling-06-20-10.html

"Pink Purses in Rome"  Joan Sowada - Gillette, WY  2007  12" x 12"

See what I said in a previous post:

http://delquilts.blogspot.com/2009/09/joan-sowada-quilt-from-tcqc-09-13-09.html

You can also find the artist's name on the right sidebar and click for all references.

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