Springwood Quilt Show 2014
Another Springwood Quilt Show has been and gone. As promised I have some show and tell for you.
There were approximately150 quilts on display so this is just a selection of quilts made by my friends.
I'll start with Chris Jurd's quilt. Aptly named Fiesta it looks as though lots of wonderful New York Beauty blocks are having a wild colourful party!
A lot of the quilts I'll show you are Chris Jurd patterns because a lot of local quilters are lucky enough to do classes with her. I really enjoy seeing the same patterns made in different fabrics. The next 6 quilts are based on her patterns.
You'll recognise my Octopus's Garden quilt.
And Scrappyluscious Stars.
By chance it was hung opposite Sue Geldard's version of the same pattern. She has called her quilt Supernova. Sue's border takes it to a whole new level!
Lorraine Titcume called her version of Chris's Hatchet quilt Tiffany after the person she made it for.
Lorraine's other quilt was my personal pick of the show. Perfectly named Treasures of Japan after the majority of fabrics that were collected on her trips to Japan.
I could have look at it for hours. All the 4inch square in a square blocks had wonderful fussy cut images.
Peeking geishas, flowers, horses, fans... you name it if you looked long enough you'd find it in this quilt.
Bronwyn English's Geese in the Garden also had beautiful fussy cutting in the center star. I loved her used of reds and greens, every fabric she used looks as though it was just made to be in this quilt..
This beauty by Sue Geldard was huge!! I didn't get the name because it was hanging too high up on the wall but I can tell you that it had a lovely shine from the metallics printed on some of the fabrics.
Suzanne Laird's wonderful lime hexagons were a version of a Brandon Mably quilt from Kaffe Quilts Again book. I loved her name for it - Fresh as a Daisy.
The Springwood Show isn't a judged show but there are Viewer's Choice prizes for each day - Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I don't know the winners of Friday and Saturday so couldn't get permission for photos but I can show the Sunday's Viewer's Choice quilt ...
A Pocket Full Of Posies!!!!!
Yes, I won a prize - well blow me down!! I really couldn't believe it when my name was called out. I'm still pinching myself. I never enter shows thinking I'll win a prize so it was such a surprise! Thank you so much to everyone who picked my quilt and wrote such wonderful comments. It really means a lot to be able to read what you like about my quilts.
Finally a big "Well Done" to the committee. They always do such an amazing job of organising the show. Next year will be the Springwood Quilt Show's 10th year, I've heard they are already planning next year's raffle quilt. I bet it's going to be extra fabulous!
PS. You can see the other Viewer's Choice winning quilts on the Springwood Quilt Show Blog, and a very happy smiley photo of me with my prize. ( still pinching myself!)
56 Comments
How wonderful to win a prize, your quilts are so much fun, full of colour and technique, well done, Heather.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I love your quilt! And how wonderful to be surprised like that. I know how it feels as I was shocked when I won a ribbon in March!
ReplyDeleteYay for you !!!! Very deserving, it's a fab quilt. Wish I could see it in real life. L xo
ReplyDeleteA worthy winner Rachael and thanks for the giant plug!
ReplyDeleteAlso thanks gbf for all his help again.
Having a quiet wine or two.
I am not at all surprised you won a viewers choice award - it is such a beautiful quilt. How wonderful that you receive all the submitted comments!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great award to receive!! Viewers choice is fantastic...... no biases, no "connections"...... just pure old fashioned "pure enjoyment"from the viewers perspective. Way to go!!
ReplyDeleteYay! Yay! Yay! Of course your quilt won! It's fantastic! And Chris is such an inspiring quilter... It must be wonderful to take classes with her!
ReplyDeleteHi, Rachael--fantastic quilts you're showing here. What a show! Don't know how the viewers managed to pick, but they were certainly right for the Pocket full of Posies!
ReplyDeletebest, nadia
Congrats on your prize! It must have been a thrill! But no surprise - your quilt it fabulous!
ReplyDeleteFabulous quilts Rachael - love that NY Beauty ! Congratulations on your win too - so well deserved for such an amazing quilt :)
ReplyDeleteYou are so creative, your quilt had such a happy personality, just like you! Congratulations again and I look forward to your entries in next year's show. :-)
ReplyDeleteYay! Super excited for you Rachael, and not that surprised! Pocket of Posies has got to be one of my favouritest quilts ever :-)
ReplyDeletelooks like a very high end and successful show!
ReplyDeletewow-I would have loved to see it!
Congrats on the prize for a wonderful quilt!
Congratulations! I'm so happy to see both you and the delightful quilt were recognized as winners. Just fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous collection of quilts! I love your one, so tactile, and love the one above it too, with the kaffe fassett fabric.
ReplyDeleteThe quilts in the show were as breathtaking on the front as they were clever and delightful on the back. Any of your quilts were prize worthy, but your Pocket Full of Posies does make me smile. Congrats.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! You did a wonderful job with that quilt with the bold colors and the whimsical flowers. That looks like a neat show to walk through.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to "seeing" this quilt show through your eyes. And so wonderful to see so many of your quilts hanging -- and with a ribbon!!! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteAlso, your denim Wedding Ring is in the new Modern Patchwork magazine! YAY!!!!!
congrats! I'd have voted for you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and how great you get to read all the positive comments from the voters.
ReplyDeleteIt is a very inspiring lovely quilt. Had I been there it would be my choice also.
Enjoy the feeling!
Congrats, not at all surprised it won :o)
ReplyDeleteHuge well deserved congratulations! It is a beautiful and original quilt! I still love octopus's garden too!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! So happy for you and thanks for sharing such a lovely quilt show. I really enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteOh, wow - a big 'well done' from me - so well deserved. All those quilts are fabulous, though. I've been here ages looking at them! xCathy
ReplyDeleteThe Octopus’s Garden looks brilliant hanging there . I bet everyone who saw it thought it was amazing.
ReplyDeleteAnd Treasures of Japan is indeed another beautiful quilt.
Congratulations on the win for a Pocketful of Posies. Im not one bit surprised that it was loved by the attendees. It’s a true work of art!
What a mind blowing show! Congrats on the viewer's choice award! How cool that you get to read all the actual comments too :) Thanks for showing some of the fabulous quilts at the show. Your head must really be spinning!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Rachael! It looks wonderful there and the award is well deserved. Thanks for posting the pics of all these quilts - what a colourful vibrant bunch!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your photos of the quilts with us Rachael, and well done for winning a Viewer's Choice, its nice that there is a space left for people to write comments about the quilt that they like.
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible show - they are all amazing (especially Chris' NYB, her use of colour is phenomenal). Massive congrats too, what a wonderful surprise - and how lovely to get to read the comments!
ReplyDeleteYea! Congratulations!! I can't say that I'm surprised. Your quilt would have surely gotten my vote. Viewer's choice awards mean a lot. Yippee!!
ReplyDeleteYay you! It isn't just us following your blog who think you make fab stuff :-D
ReplyDeleteYou look totally thrilled - what a grouse result!
Congrats on your win! Such beautiful quilts! I just love your quilt too :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! I hope the skip in your step lasts for weeks :) xx
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing us all those beautiful quilts, I loved them all!
ReplyDeleteand congratulations on your win, your quilt did deserve it, it is lovely!
pretty nice blog, following :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful quilts! Thanks for the the Monday morning wake up quilt show.
ReplyDeleteOf course your quilt got viewer's choice it is amazing! Congratulations!!!
Congratulations Rachael!!!
ReplyDeletehow absolutely wonderful and i love that you get to see the comments!
What an incredible quilt show - so many colorful and lively quilts-
congrats again~
Congratulations...... I would have voted for your quilt too, had I been there! It is always a great display in Springwood! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWell done! It's a gorgeous quilt so I am not surprised you won a prize.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cornucopia of brilliant quilts. The colour is riotous. How could you ever stop quilting surrounded by such inspiration. Congrats on pocketful of posies. The voters are clearly intelligent folks.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! How exciting!! Looks like a lovely show. Thanks for sharing those gorgeous quilts.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the eye candy, some true beauties there! Aaand Congratulations on your win :D
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a wonderful quilt show -- thank you for sharing your pictures. And Congratulations on your prize -- it's such a cute quilt!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on winning something. How exciting for you. I enjoyed seeing this post. I love the fussy cut Japanese quilt too. Wish I could have seen it in person.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Rachael ! There were some very beautiful quilts at your show ! Yours is my favorite however.... Cute, cute picture on the guild page of you!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like your lovely quilts are in good company! Very jealous of your wonderful quilt shows.:) Congrats on your ribbon, so exciting! I'm not surprised that it was a favorite--it's very fun and yet unexpectedly complex and intriguing (because of the use of denim & colorful stitching)!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Rachael on your viewers choice prize! Your quilt is amazing. You have such great ideas and the colours are so happy.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is so wonderful for you Rachael! Pocket Full of Posies definitely deserves an award. You did such an amazing job on it!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed the photos and the quilt "Tiffany" is my favorite. I love the colors and design to it.
Wow! What a great show! I love them all, but I think I would be most taken by the Japan quilt IRL. I love those Asian fabrics!
ReplyDeleteBig Fat congrats to you!! You're quilt is fantastic and the prize is well deserved!
Hi Rachael.....Pocket full of Posies.....Congratulations on the Viewers Choice.....it is such a great quilt...looks like it was a successful weekend......
ReplyDeleteThanks for the wonderful tour of the exhibition.
ReplyDeleteVery Happy for your Viewers Choice award.
Seems others are seeing t he freshness and creativity in your work.
Stunning, stunning, stunning Rachael...what a show! CONGRATULATIONS Rachael....you must be so tickled pink!!!!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS!!! What an honor! I loved all the quilts you have shown here but yours is my favorite because it dances on her own tune! Whoohoo!
ReplyDeleteBig congratulation to you, but I'm certainly not surprised you won.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing talented bunch of quilters.
ReplyDeleteSo proud to call talented you my friend...such a wonderful thing for you to win a prize...fantastic quilt.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for leaving me a comment. Your kind words encourage me to keep sharing my work and stories.