Springfield, Illinois 1999 Quilt Photos 51 through 100

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Quilt Photos 51 through 100 from the Program booklet
Machine Quilters Showcase at
Springfield, Illinois, June 9-12, 1999

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We wish to thank Pat and Peter Masley woodchuc@wcta.net for their work in compiling this information for YOU. Without their work we would be a good month getting this information to you. They also compiled all this information for the original MQS program(s) for its first three years of showcases. The showcase community in general owes these two a big THANK YOU for three years of dedicated work. Thank you, Pat and Peter.

We also want to thank George Goumas ggoumas@earthlink.net for his work in taking all these wonderful photographs. He did a fantastic job as you will see. You can see more of George's photography of Marge's quilting on their web site http://home.earthlink.net/~ggoumas We also want to thank George for his video program at the Awards Banquet the last night of the Showcase. All the Award winning quilts had their photos flashed on the screen as the awards were presented. Now YOU get to see them in the comfort of your home or studio.

If and/or when you find errors to this web page, PLEASE take the time to email us. Jeff and Jackie

MQS Program Quilt Number	Quilt Name:	Machine Quilting by:	Quilt Top by:	Quilt Size:	Pertinent information:	Quilt for Sale?
51	My Star, Heather	Carole A. Cohen Pine Needle Custom Quilting 1600 W Kaibab Lane Lot 137 Flagstaff, AZ 86001 520-226-8048 onequilter@flaglink.com	Debbie Cook	41 x 49	Folk art quilt made for Heather Cook on the occasion of her high school graduation by her mother. I tried to design the quilting to reflect the “folksy” theme in a free and flowing manner.	No
52	Austrian Folk Art	Sandra Cordes 3625 West Maplewood Springfield, MO 65807 417-883-0288	Sandra Cordes	80 x 90	My quilt was inspired by a painting done by my friend from Austria while visiting my home in 1998. The painting was done on a box. I adapted to 100% cotton fabrics: some dyed, some discharged. Poly cotton & rayon threads. 3.3 oz poly batting & cotton batting for trapunto.	No
53	Abby’s Summer Bedspread	Ellen Zak Danforth 2242 Shawnee Ct Ft Collins, CO 80525 970-484-4434 danforth@csi.com	Ellen Zak Danforth	77 x 93	My bedspreads are always an original combination of whole cloth and simple pieced designs. I like to use remnants of decorator fabrics that were NOT manufactured to be used together.	No
54	Wendy’s Quilt	Ellen Zak Danforth 2242 Shawnee Ct Ft Collins, CO 80525 970-484-4434 danforth@csi.com	Ellen Zak Danforth	85 x 98	The design of this quilt is based on a variation of the traditional pattern called “Lady of the Lake.”	No
55	Stars Over the Cabin	Laurie Daniells Fox Creek Quilting 1937 Lilac Lane Alpine, CA 91901 619-445-5930	Arlene Stamper	64 x 64	This log cabin style wall hanging was created by a well known San Diego teacher. I’ve been experimenting with different background techniques besides meandering. I used The Perfect Pattern Maker to create the feather wreaths.	No
56	Wedding Quilt	Laurie Daniells Fox Creek Quilting 1937 Lilac Lane Alpine, CA 91901 619-445-5930	Kathie Passarino	52 x 68	Kathie used part of her great Bali batik collection from her shop (Kat’s Cottage) to create this contemporary kaleidoscope design. I wanted to feature a variety of circular patterns created with The Perfect Pattern Maker.	No
57	Watercolor Heart Won a Teacher's Choice Award	Laurie Daniells Fox Creek Quilting 1937 Lilac Lane Alpine, CA 91901 619-445-5930	Laurie Daniells	48 x 60	I enjoyed creating this heart using my favorite Smithsonian reproduction fabric from the early 1800’s. Feathers are still a favorite motif I use in my business.	No
58	Kathy’s Reward	Barbara L. Dau North Sound Quilting 10924 Mukilteo Spdwy-PMB#208 Mukilteo, WA 98275 425-355-0718 quiltpro@richpoor.com	Barbara L. Dau	78 x 94	Paper foundation pieced double wedding ring. Made for my daughter in honor of her college graduation. Batting is a layer of Warm & Natural and a layer of 4 oz poly to give trapunto effect.	No
59	Spring Star	Barbara L. Dau North Sound Quilting 10924 Mukilteo Spdwy-PMB#208 Mukilteo, WA 98275 425-355-0718 quiltpro@richpoor.com	Barbara L. Dau	40 x 40	Quilted with variegated rayon threads and a needle punched 4 oz poly batt.	Yes
60	Bargello Wall Quilt	Rosalie Davenport Country Quilting R#1 Box 36A Campbell, MN 56522 218-739-2967	Rosalie Davenport	51 x 41	A class taken at the Indian Summer Quilt Show, Fargo, ND “95” inspired this quilt. I wanted to try creative quilting on this quilt top.	No
61	For Gladys Moon, My Friend & Neighbor	Sandra Dean Forget-Me-Not Collections 10800 Whittaker Rd Whittaker, MI 48190 734-461-0385 sdean@ameritech.net	Sandra Dean		Vintage lace tablecloth into wholecloth quilt. Pattern of the lace is the quilt pattern. 1, 2, 3 layers of cotton batting! Reverse applique of fabric under lace.	No
62	Bargello in Red & Black	Irene DeBlois reenie beanie’s 24 George St #16 Attleboro, MA 02703 508-223-3815	Irene DeBlois		Made for my sister’s 50th birthday in her favorite colors. First attempt at continuous border design. Hobbs cotton batting. Keryn Emmerson’s rose quilting design; double hearts in body of bargello (from Machine Mftr, Design-A-Quilt).	No
63	Amish Bars Won a Teacher's Choice Award	Karen DeVries Remember When 11363 Suomi Dr East Gull lake, MN 56401 218-829-0739	Karen DeVries	85 x 92	Top is pieced exclusively of “Cherrywood” sueded cottons. Some of the quilting designs are adapted from Amish quilts. Batting is Hobbs Heirloom cotton (80/20). Techniques: outlining, grids, and pantographs.	No
64	Bear in the Woods	Kim Diamond Sweet Dreams Quilt Studio 4312 Forum Blvd Columbia, MO 65203 573-875-1490 catzquilt@aol.com	Margie Lee	86 x 86	This quilt was quilted on a computer-assisted Gammill Supreme. It was quilting using a combination of computer-assisted patterns and hand guiding. If you look closely, you can see snowflakes falling in the background.	No
65	Sweet Ohio Star Dreams	Kim Diamond Sweet Dreams Quilt Studio 4312 Forum Blvd Columbia, MO 65203 573-875-1490 catzquilt@aol.com	Kim Diamond	108 x 108	This quilt was designed to serve as a quilt sampler to show off some of the many block designs available at Sweet Dreams. Many of the quilted blocks are done in 3 sizes: 6”, 9”, 12”.	No
66	The South Pacific at Sunset Won the Best of Show Award $800	Linda Mae Diny The Calico Kitten 1520 Raemae Dr Reedsburg, WI 53959 608-524-2697 ldiny@mwt.net	Linda Mae Diny	82 x 92	The South Pacific at Sunset was inspired by the Bali prints used for its construction. The quilting depicts seaweed and various sea “creatures” such as sea horses, dolphins, whales, shells, sharks, different coral structures as well as a lighthouse and a ship. The outer border was chosen to depict sunset on the ocean. Batting is Hobbs 80/20 cotton.	No
67	Dutch Tile Won 2nd Best Machine Quilting Award $300	Linda Mae Diny The Calico Kitten 1520 Raemae Dr Reedsburg, WI 53959 608-524-2697 ldiny@mwt.net	Linda Mae Diny	92 x 109	This quilt was constructed using the Civil war collection of fabrics in the center stars. I quilted the centers using “arc” quilting. The borders were done using a freehand feather with parallel lines outlining the feather. Freehand meandering daisies complemented the design.	No
68	Spartan Summer	Carol Doolittle QUILTED PATTERNS 17605 So 25th Roca, NE 68430 402-792-2311 Caroldoo@aol.com	Sprague NE Church Sewing Group	90 x 102	Fabric scraps donated by a local bedding factory were used for the 9-patch. I used cotton-wrapped poly thread, very close meandering to complete the inset pattern. 3.3 oz poly batting. Gammil classic.	Yes
69	Pineapple Quilt	Evon Duke Dinaland Quiltworks 2280 S 2000 E Vernal, UT 84078 435-789-6426 evon@internet-works.net	Evon Duke	90 x 101	The fabric and pattern was a gift. I used paper foundation to piece this quilt and I used the Ultimate Baptist Fan Maker from Laurel Barrus. 80/20 Hobbs batting, cotton thread.	No
70 No Show	Sunflowers	Linda Dukes Dukes & Dukes 1809 Oregon Ave Medford, OR 97504 541-772-9237 woodnquilt@aol.com	Linda Dukes	90 x 112	35 antique dresden plates hand appliqued to muslin. Sashed & bordered with reproduction fabrics. Warm and Natural washed after quilting. Baptist Fans: Hartley Fence. Feathers: Norma Woods. Quilted on APQS Ult I January 1999.	No
71	Luke’s Quilt	Melba Dulaney Quilt’n Stitch 6049 Cypress St West Monroe, LA 71291 318-322-0908 qultstch@bayou.com	Melba Dulaney	70 x 87	Luke’s quilt is the product of a guild challenge. We called it the “ugly duckling” because the gold fabric was so ugly. The pattern is from “Pieced Borders” by Judy Martin & Marsha McCloskey. Cotton batting.	No
72	Star in the Garden	Nicole Dunn B.I.N.K. Designs 4388-B Alabama Los Alamos, NM 87544 505-662-3810 nicole@dunnassoc.net	Nicole Dunn	60 x 60	I was intrigued by the idea of using soft flower fabrics to create a bold geometric design such as this star. With the exception of 2 fabrics, all the fabrics are from the same collection. Warm & Natural batting was used.	Yes
73	Flower	Mary Edwards Mary’s Creations 229 S Pontiac Dr Janesville, WI 53545 608-752-6933 wave@inwave	Mary Edwards	33 x 33	I used trapunto technique around the flower for depth and leaves of green to round out the flower.	No
74	Marge Mystery Star	Mary Edwards Mary’s Creations 229 S Pontiac Dr Janesville, WI 53545 608-752-6933 wave@inwave	Linda Wilson	59 x 70	Stars were the inspiration. The background material worked well with stippling to finish it off.	No
75	Up North	Merry Ellestad QUILTING UP NORTH 218-3rd Ave Two Harbors, MN 55616 218-834-3268	Merry Ellestad	86 x 101	Up North will be a wedding gift for my niece this fall. Hobbs Heirloom. Quiting Designs: Marcia Stevens.	No
76	Water Lily Whole Cloth	Ione Ewert Whitney Brickhouse Machine Quilting 6934 SE Dorlane Ct Port Orchard, WA 98367 360-871-3152 brickhousemq@usa.net	Marked by Doug, Adele, Betty	78 x 98	This pattern given to my Aunts Anna and Lena Ewert in Minnesota after their cousin Marie Ewert Gerdes died. I was given the pattern in 1997. Second in series “Quilts from the Past to the Future.”	No
77	Delft Blue Double Irish Chain	Ione Ewert Whitney Brickhouse Machine Quilting 6934 SE Dorlane Ct Port Orchard, WA 98367 360-871-3152 brickhousemq@usa.net	Karen Whitney	83 x 92	Quilt created for wedding of Yvonne Dick and Aron Noll. Note names quilted in outer border. Batting is from AirLite.	No
78	One of These Blocks is Not Like the Others	Sue Ewing Eulea Quilting PO Box 85 Seaton, IL 61476 309-586-6181 sewing@mcol.net	Sue Ewing	72 x 86	Fabrics from a MVQ Guild retreat trade. I pieced the top and then quilted most of the paisley loop background before I realized that “One of the blocks is not like the others.”	No
79	Country Sampler	Sue Ewing Eulea Quilting PO Box 85 Seaton, IL 61476 309-586-6181 sewing@mcol.net	Ann Meminger	86 x 100	Quilt block of the month from Not Just Quilts in Moline, IL. Ann decided on the filler and circular quilting for each block and background. Hobbs Heirloom & all cotton dark buff thread.	No
80 No Show	Flying Geese	Ann E. Fisher Quilted Treasures Studio 1006 E Jackson Riverton, WY 82501 307-856-9727	Ann E. Fisher	84 x 107	I was looking for a quilt to make for my grandson’s graduation gift. I was also wanted to work with the paper foundation technique. I found both in Leisure Arts “Sew Quick Scrap Quilts.”	No
81	Dresden Plate	Ann E. Fisher Quilted Treasures Studio 1006 E Jackson Riverton, WY 82501 307-856-9727	Letah Chilston		Dresdan plate was given to Letah as a gift from her mother. The plates were sewn together by Nora Brazelton. The plates were appliqued and blocks put together by Letah, 1993-1994. Machine quilted 1999.	No
82	No Name Creek	Theresa L. Fleming The Provision Group 20918 E. Dorado Circle Aurora, CO 80015 303-690-3506 FotoQuiltr@aol.com	Theresa L. Fleming	51 x 70	Part of my Colorado Places series. Second place winner at the Colorado State Fair 1998 (category: quilt done on professional quilting machine). Quilting design is modified Norma Woods pattern with a diagonal twist to look like water texture. KenQuilt machine. Oncore cotton wrapped thread.	No
83	Into the Forest Best Use of Decorative Threads $300 and $250 from Sulky Threads	Cathy Franks CATHY FRANKS MACHINE QUILTING 145 Maple Crest Dr. Carmel, IN 46033 317-571-9505 cfranks145@aol.com		55 x 84	Purchased piece from Painted Pieces because it looks like my forest behind the house. Used candlelight, sliver, metallic, yarns, all kinds of thread. Flash & trash technique, pleated fabric, thread painting - everything!	No
84	Tree of Life	Cathy Franks CATHY FRANKS MACHINE QUILTING 145 Maple Crest Dr. Carmel, IN 46033 317-571-9505 cfranks145@aol.com			Cathy substituted this quilt at the last minute and we have no information on this quilt.
85	Alpaca Watch	Laura Lee Fritz Houndhollr/Laura Lee Fritz PO Box 1460 Middletown, CA 95461 707-987-4870 houndhollr@aol.com	Laura Lee Fritz	60 x 51	“As cottonwood shimmer in vagrant warmth of autumn’s passing sun, alpacas watch - silent grandeur with ready intent.” My original poem describes our four “gentlemen” who guard the peace of our small ranch.	No
86	“Chickens of Houndhollr”	Laura Lee Fritz Houndhollr/Laura Lee Fritz PO Box 1460 Middletown, CA 95461 707-987-4870 houndhollr@aol.com	Laura Lee Fritz	41 x 45	Guinea fowl, wood ducks, California quail, roosters, chicken hens - these are the cartoon entertainers at Houndhollr. Like a rodeo clown diverts danger, they keep rattlesnakes away.	No
87	“Dinetah”	Laura Lee Fritz Houndhollr/Laura Lee Fritz PO Box 1460 Middletown, CA 95461 707-987-4870 houndhollr@aol.com	Laura Lee Fritz	64 x 66	Traveling through Navajo country was a religious experience. This quilt is a recognition of what appears to be at the core of Navajo life, and a nod of the head to their Hopi neighbors too.	No
88	Hound Dog Dreams Won 2nd Best Original Design $300	Laura Lee Fritz Houndhollr/Laura Lee Fritz PO Box 1460 Middletown, CA 95461 707-987-4870 houndhollr@aol.com	Laura Lee Fritz	72 x 72	Amos, the blue tick hound, stars in this quilt depicting all the creatures he’d meet when we moved from our town to the ranch. The neutral-color fabrics were dyed at home with weeds and tablescraps.	No
89	Falling Fans	Skip Fritze Sew Graphics Plus 1323 Spruce Dr. Norman, OK 73072 405-366-8296 skippat@telepath.com	Penny Hoke	100 x 100	Hobbs 80-20 batting used. Penny always makes such beautiful fan quilts. I always try to enhance the quilt with my quilting. Used gold metallic thread for border & fan outlining. She always leaves the quilting design to my choice, but likes meandering.	No
90 No Show	Boots & Hats	Skip Fritze Sew Graphics Plus 1323 Spruce Dr. Norman, OK 73072 405-366-8296 skippat@telepath.com	Ann Watkins	76 x 88	Boots & Hats was pieced for a young man who really appreciates quilts, and the time and effort that quilting entails. I tried to enhance the piecing with my quilting.	No
91	Flower Sampler	Skip Fritze Sew Graphics Plus 1323 Spruce Dr. Norman, OK 73072 405-366-8296 skippat@telepath.com	Janice O’Neil	76 x 86	I used several different colors of thread with lots of free hand custom quilting. Hobbs 80/20 batting.	No
92	Ali’s Quilt	Susan F. Geddes Dream Maker Quilts PO Box 4171 Englewood, CO 80155 303-267-8997 dreammakerquilts@world.net.att.net	Susan F. Geddes	70 x 80	Fabulous center fabric led to this quilt. This quilt is hand appliqued and machine pieced. Longarm quilted with a cotton batting.	No
93	Found by a Star	Susan F. Geddes Dream Maker Quilts PO Box 4171 Englewood, CO 80155 303-267-8997 dreammakerquilts@world.net.att.net	Susan F. Geddes	23 x28	Original design, made for a guild challenge. Star and use of the multicolored fabric used in the sky was required. Cotton thread & cotton batting was used.	No
94	The Heirloom Applique Quilt	Kathryn Gray The Finishing Touch 9860 Hemlock Hills Ct Manassas, VA 20111 703-361-6471 dgray@erols.com	Kathryn Gray	84 x 104	The applique designs are published by Judy Rothermeil. The handwork is needle-turned buttonhole stitch. Nolting 30” longarm machine.	No
95	Amish Cut Glass Dishes	Shirley S. Greenhoe THE QUILTING PLACE PO Box 275 Monrovia, CA 91016 626-358-5983	Shirley S. Greenhoe	83 x 107	This is a swap-a-block project with a group of quilt friends. It’s an old block “cut glass dish.” The quilting is my own original freestyle design. Hobbs Heirloom. A&E Maxi-Lock Tex 27.	No
96	Warrior Eagle	Shirley S. Greenhoe the quilting place PO Box 275 Monrovia, CA 91016 626-358-5983	Shirley S. Greenhoe	86 x 100	Inspired from Barbara Brackmans book “Quilts from the Civil War.” Batting is Hobbs heirloom; thread A&E.	No
97	Leap Frogs	Eunice Grell Patches in the Grove 27203 Allens Grove Rd Donahue, IA 52746 319-843-3641 iquilt@netins.net	Eunice Grell	55 x 84	From “Borders by the Square.” Used Nymo thread for the first time. Hobbs Heirloom batting. I needed to use up this collection of frog fabric.	No
98	Scrappy Triple Irish Chain	Eunice Grell Patches in the Grove 27203 Allens Grove Rd Donahue, IA 52746 319-843-3641 iquilt@netins.net	Eunice Grell	64 x 106	Adapted from the book “Time for a Chain.” This was my first time to use the Gam Guide and to do free hand feathers in a border. I used cotton poly thread & Hobbs Heirloom batting.	No
99	Pine Grove	Cindy Gulbrandson Nuts & Bolts Quilt Shop 213 First St N - R1 Box 122A Hoffman, MN 56339 320-986-2447 jccbsjg@runestone.net	Cindy Gulbrandson	88 x 108	Thimbleberries patterns and fabrics are so popular in rural Minnesota as they “fit” our country homes. This quilt has Hobbs 100% wool batting to keep my family warm on even the coldest winter nights. The cross hatching & stitch in the ditch were a challenge.	No
100	Queen Anne Star	Cindy Gulbrandson Nuts & Bolts Quilt Shop 213 First St N - R1 Box 122A Hoffman, MN 56339 320-986-2447 jccbsjg@runestone.net	wholecloth	87 x 105	This white pre-stenciled wholecloth quilt top (by Spartex) was free hand quilted with white 100% cotton thread. Hobbs polydown batting was used to give the quilt a soft drape and light fluff.	No