Thursday, March 19, 2015

Dallas Quilt Celebration 2015 - Funny Quilts

We really enjoyed "Never Give Up" by Judy Ullman of Irving, Texas, which won a "Judge's Choice" award in the "Open" division.  Personally that frog reminds me of Winston Churchill and the detail on him is fantastic.

Never Give Up, by Judy Ullman of Irving, TX
Ms. Ullman's raw edge applique was superb.  I just love the thread-painting on the pink feathers.  Very nice.
Never Give Up, by Judy Ullman of Irving, TX

Ms. Ullman had the shortest artist's statement I have ever seen, but her quilt gets her point across perfectly.

Never Give Up, by Judy Ullman of Irving, TX
Everyone who saw "Mr. T White Gloves at the Quilt Show" by Judy Kreihn laughed; it is SO clever.  The idea of Mr. T as the quilt police just tickled everyone's fancy. 

Mr T White Gloves at the Quilt Show, by Judy Kreihn of Garland, TX

The juxtaposition of Mr. T against the delicate pinwheel background is perfect.  This quilt may not have won a prize, but it was certainly a crowd-pleaser.

Mr T White Gloves at the Quilt Show, by Judy Kreihn of Garland, TX
Everyone had to go in for a closer look at Mr T's incredible "chatelaine".  Love love love the scissors and the sewing machine!
Mr T White Gloves at the Quilt Show, by Judy Kreihn of Garland, TX
There was much to admire on this quilt.  The appliqued camo is incredible, and, of course Mr. T would have QLTR on his belt buckle.  Check out those "rings"; what a clever idea to use gold buttons.

Mr T White Gloves at the Quilt Show, by Judy Kreihn of Garland, TX
Ms. Kriehn captured his implacable expression and distinctive Mohawk perfectly.

Mr T White Gloves at the Quilt Show, by Judy Kreihn of Garland, TX

I always loved the "A-Team" and their crazy heroics.  Thanks for the trip down memory lane.

Mr T White Gloves at the Quilt Show, by Judy Kreihn of Garland, TX

I am very pleased to announce that the people have spoken and Linda Neal won Viewer's Choice with her superlative "One Cake, Two Cake, Red Cake, Blue Cake".  Congratulations, Ms. Neal, on your well-deserved win.

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