The Quilt Whisperer

I just completed another challenge quilt to be hung at the Leavenworth, WA Quilt Show in September.  The requirements of the quilt challenge were to use the challenge fabric (which is featured in the flowers in pots that are in the foreground), and a design that addresses the theme of "Fields of Fabrics".

I live in the mountains and look out on other mountains and farmlands from my deck.  I thought of how it might look if fabrics were being grown on the farms instead of crops and a quilt "whisperer" could magically create art quilts by whispering the quilts into existence.  Photos of the quilt and quilt label are below.

9/9/2012:  My quilt took a 2nd place ribbon at the Leavenworth Quilt Show.  Plus $$$!  How exciting is that?           

Money Dance Bag for Alexis

My niece, Alexis, got married this month to her beloved Matt.  I made a crazy quilt Money Dance Bag for her use during that dance, rather than have people try to pin money on her lovely dress.  Pictured below are the two sides to the bag.  Fabrics used include brocade satin, raw silk, dupioni silk and satin.  I used a variety of trims, beads, ribbons,  and added a couple of mementos from my wedding - the blue heart from my garter and some lace from my wedding night peignoir set.  Photos of the couple, that were borrowed from Alexis were printed on cotton.  Thus, I managed to get something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue all in one bag!