You are probably thinking, Oh another whole cloth quilt. Nice. If you are familiar with the work of Kumiko Frydl of Houston you would know that this one was entered in the "Small Traditional Quilt" division and was only approximately 18 inches square. Ms. Frydl won second place with "Mandala", you can see the top of the red ribbon to get an idea of the size.
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| Mandala, by Kumiko Frydl of Houston, TX |
Ms. Frydl is well known for her tiny, zillion pointed Mariner's Compass quilts that have dominated the small quilt division in Dallas for several years. I think her micro stippling is almost as impressive. Unless this was done on an embroidery machine (I do not know) Ms. Frydl shows an almost super-human ability to not cross her stipples. I looked and look and could not find a crossing.
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| Mandala, by Kumiko Frydl of Houston, TX |
Look for yourself. Can you find one? Impressive.
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| Mandala, by Kumiko Frydl of Houston, TX |
Not only is Ms. Frydl's workmanship exquisite, the overall quilt is very lovely and appealing. It is just a darling little quilt!
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| Mandala, by Kumiko Frydl of Houston, TX |
Can you believe this was the first quilt Sun Mee Seen of McKinney has ever entered in a quilt show? It sure does not look like her first rodeo! Ms. Seen won the "Open Division - First Quilt" with her "Santa Cruz Sampler" from "The Quilted Cross" by J. Michell Watts.
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| Santa Cruz Sampler, by Sun Mee Seen of McKinney, TX |
Her applique is amazing, and the extra work it must have been to applique all the sashing just blows my mind.
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| Santa Cruz Sampler, by Sun Mee Seen of McKinney, TX |
And then, Ms Seen did all the hand-quilting herself too!
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| Santa Cruz Sampler, by Sun Mee Seen of McKinney, TX |
I really like her choice of differently spaced parallel lines that form a white on white almost plaid effect. I have never seen a quilt hang so perfectly straight either - now that is a sign of good workmanship (and one that can be SO elusive.)
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| Santa Cruz Sampler, by Sun Mee Seen of McKinney, TX |
Congratulations on your big win, Ms. Seen. I believe you have made many people happy with your quilt!
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| Santa Cruz Sampler, by Sun Mee Seen of McKinney, TX |
It is hard to believe that Janice Bentley's "Baltimore Bouquets" (quilted by Richard Larson) only took third place in the "Open - Seniors" division, but this was a very tough division, since it also included "Audobon Christmas".
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| Baltimore Bouquets, by Janice Bentley of Dallas, TX |
Ms. Bentley's interpretation of Mimi Dietrich's work is stunning.
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| Baltimore Bouquets, by Janice Bentley of Dallas, TX |
The detail on this quilt is endless and her color choices are spot-on.
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| Baltimore Bouquets, by Janice Bentley of Dallas, TX |
I think Mr. Larson's machine quilting is very impressive and really adds to the beauty and interest of the quilt.
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| Baltimore Bouquets, by Janice Bentley of Dallas, TX |
Congratulations again on your wonderful new heirloom. It is simply gorgeous!
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| Baltimore Bouquets, by Janice Bentley of Dallas, TX |
And finally, here is Suzanne Cook's spectacular "Phebe"; quilted by Deb Wendt, designed by the well-known Di Ford.
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| Phebe, by Suzanne Cook of Garland, TX |
It was such a treat to see "Phebe" for the first time in person. It is even more beautiful than it looked in blogland. I particularly love the center square - so fine.
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| Phebe, by Suzanne Cook of Garland, TX |
And then there are the endless details that make this quilt so special.
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| Phebe, by Suzanne Cook of Garland, TX |
Ms. Cook's applique and piecing skills certainly got a workout - a challenge which she met, then exceeded. So impressive. Hard to believe that this did not win any award.
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| Phebe, by Suzanne Cook of Garland, TX |
Congratulations on your wonderful achievement, Ms. Cook, and thank you for the privilege of viewing your precious Prebe.
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| Phebe, by Suzanne Cook of Garland, TX |
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