Maine Quilt 2012 - Challenge

Tacoma Lakes Quilters, Litchfield entered the following in the Quilt Show this weekend July 27-29 at the Augusta Civic Center. "CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE" We chose 9 blocks out of 9 paper sacks. We had to use at least one of each block and we could add some if we chose to. The quilt could be any size or color. We had 15 entries. 

Participants were:

Jona Hutchins (96 x 82)

Bea McLaughlin (39 x 39)

Beverly Dill (50 x 50)

Janice Carifio (68 x 75)

Judy Raymond (68 x 75)

Sandi Carey (42.5 x 42.5)

Margo Crockett (65 x 54)

Janet Clement (67 x 77)

Barbara Duffy (78 x 79)

Donna Webber (81 x 81)

Peggy Ridley (92 x 108)

Pauline Smith (75 x 77)

Pam Merrill (47 x 47)

Sherry Flagg (76 x 76)

Kat Paquet (81 x 95)

These were randomly taken and trusting I did not miss any. Janice happened to be in front of hers. Great Job everyone! They really looked colorful!!

Maine Quilt Show 2012 #1

35th Pine Tree Quilt Guild, Inc. presents 35th Annual Show - 

July 27-29 2012

This is a little flavor of the quits shown. 

Margaret Miller, Bremerton, Wa. who travels widely giving lectures and workshops on color and design which encourage students to 'reach for the unexpected' in contemporary quilt-making. 

She spoke at the Gala Friday evening. She was such a delight sharing her stunning work and inspiring us as quilters and her words about giving PEACE to others in various ways. 

Her designs follow #1

 #2

 #3

 #4

' City of Lights 'by Margaret J. Miller that was displayed in the show.

OUR THEME THIS YEAR WAS "THE POTATO" 

"Maine Potato" by Barbara Duffy, our Pres. (18x26) "I grew up in Waldo Country surrounded by potato farms. There is nothing in this world that compares to a just dug Maine potato!" Source: "Barrel with Gloves"  by Diana Rauch. Machine pieced, machine appliqued., machine embroidered, embellished, machine quilted.

 Poem on above 

 Margo 'Sparkling Stars' ...designed by Judy Laquidara. Done as a Block of the Month.

 Margo "Funky Folk Flowers" designed by Susan L. Powell.

Needle turn applique

 "Sea Glass" Margaret Solomon Gunn - Gorham ...Blue Ribbon-1st Place

This depicts how glass in churned in the ocean and deposited on the beach by the waves. Original design

 POST CARD - Art Quilts of Maine

The challenge was to choose your favorite place. Have you been there, or do you dream of going? What would you say on your postcard? The challenge was to create a postcard from that place, real or imaginary, in a size proportional to an actual 4x6 postcard 20x30."Glenn Race Course 1970 by Julie Weaver. 

The use of lines of thread was phenomenal. Note the people watching.

" Floral Stars" -Joyce Veilleux, Freeport (84x102) Use of 50 fabrics with stars on them. Source: 'Floral delight: A Celebration of Applique by Lori Smith.

 These were done of her children. "Queen of My Heart" by Holly Dominie, Readfield 

Her daughter's hair has always fascinated her. She explored its richness, texture and highlights using Australian fabrics. 

"Irrepressible" was the name of her son's. She was inspired by his favorite color - purple - capturing his irrepressible character. Both sized (28x37)

 These won - Her daughter's won JUDGES CHOICE(pink) and 1ST PLACE (blue ribbons on both. CLOSE UP BELOW.

 This was one of my favorites. Alway think the black is powerful in any quilt and with the touch of aqua it was stunning. 2nd place(red)

"Finally Finished" by Anne Freeman, Hermon . This was her first quilt to show.100x100)

 If you had looked at the quilt below. It was a blob of netting. BUT, when we looked through the lens of a camera we discovered this delightful picture called "HAZEL AT 85"
by Sandra Betts - Saint John NB (21x24) A portrait of her mom as she remembers her. A new technique for her, she used free motion stitching.

"Celestial Circus" done by Maine-ly Sewing - Attendees of the shop hop vote for their favorite. This did not win but I liked the way it was laid out. Everything cut on a slant. They were all this color.

Enjoy just a little bit of our weekend. The guild was founded in 1978 with just over 60 members and today there are 74 chapters across the State of Maine and 2,321 members from Maine and beyond.

June 18 Meeting

Our last fling of the 2011-12 season for Tacoma Lakes, Litchfield. This was our summer picnic and of course, there is never any lack of food. Each one brought their own project....some hand sewing....some making pillow cases...some just visiting. The room was filled with lots of love and laughter. Show 'n Tell follows: 

Sherry who served as our V.Pres this past year showed a quilt with a story. Given to someone to quilt about 2006 and forgotten by both. To her delight was returned and quilted by Koleen.

 "CABIN AT 9-PATCH MOUNTAIN"

 Sherry's "FOUR-PATCH" done with scraps.

 Pam took a class in Winslow "QUILT AS YOU GO' bargello.

 Sandy G. "LEAF SEASON" 

 Janice 1930's fabrics Sadie

 Margo and Janice who are doing BOM with Country Junktion. This is month of of JULY in a series of 12. 

 These two gals, Sue B and Pam have been so faithful in collecting pillow cases for Conker Cancer each year. We had about 50 to give this time. Simple to make and so appreciated by those who receive them in Skowhegan/Waterville area. 

Sherry and Carol T......in preparation for our meal. Carol is the pastor's wife in the church where we meet. (see side bar for location)

Meal time....Hors d'oeuvres and other goodies

Yummy

Part of the Main Meal shown

Another view

A friend of Jona, Hanna, who visits her each year from Iceland where Jona is originally from. She was also with us for our picnic last year. She speaks very little English but was making pillow cases right along with us. It is always nice to have her visit.

Food and Friends

This is it for this posting. The next event that we are excited about is the Maine Quilt 35th  Annual Show being held at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta July 27-29. Our group have volunteered for Admissions along with others and we also have entered about 15 challenge quilts this year. COME AND WE WILL SEE YOU THERE!!