Best of Show New Year's Dragon - Sandy Bernasek |
Best Hand Quilting Blue Birds and Blooms - Leslie Halbleib |
Best Machine Quilting/Large Starry Path - Carol Nish |
Best Machine Quilting/Small Victorian Floral - Karen Hradec |
Visual Impact Georgia - Merna Bowman |
Judge's Choice Let's Ride - Judy Unrein The embellishments on this piece are amazing - check out the feathers in the witch hats... |
Best Scrap Pieces of Dear Jane - Patty Kennedy |
Best First Quilt Entry Twisted Bargello - Greta McClellan |
Aren't ALL the quilts you have seen so far AMAZING?! Well, now I have to share with you some of my personal favorites...although I could see the beauty and craftsmanship in each and every quilt on display (the entire show was stellar), these next few quilts all spoke to me and had a little something special....
First Place Professionally Machine Quilted/Bed Lollypop Trees - Lorraine Stenoish This was incredible in person - bright and cheerful! |
First Place Bed Quilt, Hand Quilted Nebraska Winter - Susie Jorgensen The quilt front is wool and it is backed/binded with flannel - LOVELY! |
First Place Professionally Machine Quilted, Kit or BOM From The Heart - Dorothy Lange BEAUTIFUL center medallion applique... and a wonderful assortment of 6 1/2" blocks.... |
Honorable Mention Professionally Machine Quilted/Bed Wildflower Sampler - Barbara Wagner |
....and here is my VERY FAVORITE QUILT of the show - I absolutely adored this - I love the whimsical houses and trees around the the border...and ALL the circles you see in the pieced center and on the trees are yo-yos that are hand appliqued in place. I know this photo does not do it justice...if you click on it to see the enlargement, you can see a little more detail...
Second Place Bed, Mixed Technique, Machine Quilted Sew Many Yo-yos - Karen Hradec |
There was also a lot of great shopping at this event - the merchant mall was extensive....and I think I found my new favorite quilt designer! I fell in love the second I walked into the Cozy Quarters booth (Quilt and Applique Designs by Phyllis Paul). OMG - I could have bought every single kit/pattern she had in her booth - her style is so very "me"....she does a beautiful job of embellishing each design - adding wool and beautiful details - every single quilt was a treasure....and she had the best miniature quilts. Not only was her booth warm and inviting, but her quilt kit packaging is WONDERFUL - she does the most unique packaging for each of her kits...I was blown away by her creativity! Phyllis was kind enough to let me take a few photos in her booth to share with you...she was just delightful (I wonder if she needs a new best friend?). I purchased two kits while in her booth (and let me tell you - I had a hard time narrowing down my selection...but after almost a week in quilt heaven, I had to show some restraint!). I already have two kits picked out to purchase from her online shop for gifts...and well, I could buy her whole entire collection for me...
So there you have it - some of my favorite things from the 2012 Omaha Quilters' Guild Show...I must remember to put a visit on my list for 2013...I'm sure it will be worth the 2-hour drive. For more information, visit the Omaha Quilters' Guild website at http://www.omahaquiltersguild.org/.
lovely quilts! it's amazing to see the skills of these quilters, no wonder they win ribbons! and love your little goodies
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous quilts you shared with us, Belinda! I am sitting here with my mouth hitting the floor! Super purchases you made!
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Thank you so much for all the lovely compliments! I had a wonderful time meeting all of the Omaha quilters. So many freindly people. The pictures are awsum. Thank you again. We can be best friends!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great quilt show! There are some talented folks there for sure! Great goodies you got too!
ReplyDeleteWOW! What can I say.....breath-taking. Thanks for posting these pictures. Wish I could have been there to see them in person.
ReplyDeleteThank you Belinda for sharing! I felt like I was there with you. Thanks so much dear friend! Big Hugs, Sue
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