Feathers 2024 quilted fabric, pattern by BlossomHeartsQuilts Francine Taylor Chandler, Arizona “This quilt was created with the contributions from different Phoenix Modern Quilt Guild members. Each member constructed one feather with the idea that no two are exactly alike. I…
My Big Face 2021 quilted fabric Cindy Stohn Chandler, Arizona “As a study in color, I created this self-portrait inspired by the painting style of Chuck Close. The image is based on a photograph I translated using fabric circles over…
Sara 2023 quilted fabric Margaret Lau Simmons Sun City West, Arizona “Our granddaughter gifted us a self portrait painted on canvas. I challenged myself to create a quilted interpretation of the portrait using batik fabrics fused to the background. The…
Drunkard’s Path 2022 quilted fabric Sharon Root Sun City West, Arizona “The pattern of this quilt is called Drunkard’s Path. These patterns are challenging due to the curved pieces that make up the quilt. There is a widely-held belief that…
La Passacaglia 2022 quilted fabric Pam Meylor Fountain Hills, Arizona “This quilt is constructed by the English Paper Piecing (EPP) method. All individual pieces of fabric are hand cut and hand sewn together. This quilt was started in 2020 and…
The Girls 2024 quilted fabric Pam Meylor Fountain Hills, Arizona “This quilt consists of over 150 different fabrics of illustrated images of women. It is a study of how women have been represented over several decades. The age of the…
Selfie Minus Purple quilted fabric Katherine O’Brien Chandler, Arizona “I created this self-portrait inspired by style of the late Freddie Moran, an amazing improv quilting pioneer.”Improv quilting is an art form within quilting that encourages the maker to work without…
Triad 2021 quilted fabric Lori Maxwell Gilbert, Arizona “My work depicts high visual impact designs with saturated colors and intense contrast in value. I use commercial cotton and hand dyed fabrics layered with cotton or blended fiber batting. Techniques include…
Agave 2023 quilted fabric Nanci Mahar Apache Junction, Arizona “Inspired by the queen of the desert, the agave plant, and a glass sculpture by the artist Dale Chihuly, this quilt combines my love for Chihuly glass and my love of…
Technique Sampler 2023 quilted fabric Susan Madu Chandler, Arizona “Technique Sampler is a modern expression of traditional piecing using tools and a variety of techniques for accuracy. A modern black and white background in an alternate grid hosts an explosion…
