Fanfare 2019--Heritage Quilters of Huntsville Quilt Show--Part 1

Our guild recently held it's 16th bi-annual quilt show. We have a reputation for putting on an excellent local show. Each year we out-do ourselves.

Much fun was had by all--here is the Photo Booth:

Pam's Mom, Pam, Kari and Kari's Mom--all BFFs

The entries were amazing. Take a look and see if you agree.  In no particular order, here are my favorites:

Frankenflower by Susan Nolen, Group, Medium, First Place:

Roberta's Rose by Karen Runkle, Two Makers, Large Pieced

That One? by Charlotte Cain, Two Makers, Large, Applique'/Mixed:

Elephants Parade by Barbara Barnett, Two Makers, Large Pieced

This  was one of my most favorite

 My Hexie Quilt by Anne Clough, One Maker Extra Large Pieced:

Subtitle: Persistence--Anne worked on this for a long time

 Stars of Hope by Bonnie Adams, Two Makers Medium Pieced:

Wild Thing by Lynda Kronenberger, One Maker Extra Large Pieced:

Burst of Brights by Georgia Flanagan, One Maker Extra Large Pieced. This also received the Judge's Choice award for the one quilt the judge would have most liked to take home:

X Block Swap by Melissa Labella, Group Extra Large Pieced:

Strips and Pieces by Barbara Barnett, Group Large Pieced or Mixed:

Flock of Feathered Stars by Linda Snellgrove, Two Makers Extra Large Pieced. The quilting received the award for Best Quilting done on a Track Machine, quilted by local long arm quilter Robin Price:

Niner Demo and Swap by Leigh Hubbard, Group Extra Large Pieced:

I was particularly thrilled for friends who entered their quilts and received ribbons. These folks are part of the Sunday Sew and Sews group who meet monthly to improve their skills:

Halo Medallion--the 1st One, by Pamela Erickson:

 My Blues: Halo Medallion by Janet Noever:

JoAnne's Halo Medallion by Jo Anne Miller:

Brenda's Halo by Brenda Miller:

Little Miss Scrappy by Donna Daniel, Two Makers Large Pieced:

40 Years and Counting by Brenda Miller, Two Makers Large Pieced:

OK, this has gotten so long I'll make a second post. Stay tuned.

Let's quilt.

Barbara