Entries for QuiltCon 2018

December 1, 2017

QuiltCon 2018 is coming up in February, and Thursday was the last day for entries.  I always end up having one quilt that I either:

1) Have to make by the deadline – or

2) Allow to grow from a small project to a big one.

My Michael Miller Challenge quilt was definitely the second.  It was going to be a small-ish wall quilt, but it ended up being a generous lap quilt at 63″x69″.

Complementary Composition full

“Overlay” is my second entry and is entered in the Modern Traditionalism category.  This was also my entry in the Riley Blake Challenge earlier this year.  I really hope this one gets in- it is a personal favorite!

Overlay full

For my negative space entry, I continued exploring the idea of highlighting the use of thread to tell the story of the design.

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“Lateral Ascension” is entered in the Minimalism category.  The design is inspired by the drafted front elevation of a spiral staircase.

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Franklin Park/Greenery in the Garden” is the only quilt I have actually written a more in depth post about.  It is entered into the Improvisational category.

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Even though there is now a maximum number of five quilts accepted per entrant, I couldn’t resist adding a sixth entry.  I would love to share it with you, but it is a piece of secret sewing, so I will have to wait (and so will you!)

I have been away from the blog for awhile, and I am really missing it.  In the hopes of encouraging myself to make it more of a habit to blog, I am going to try participating in the 31 Day Blog Challenge hosted by Cheryl Sleboda at muppin.com.

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9 Comments

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    Kimberly Clark
    December 2, 2017 at 7:07 am

    I love the overlay as well!! But they all have a special beauty to them. You sure are talented!!! Good luck with Quiltcon!!!

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    Laura
    December 2, 2017 at 8:12 am

    These are all stunning, I’m having a hard time picking a favorite! Best of luck in your entries and its’s great to see you blogging again.

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    Rochelle Summers
    December 2, 2017 at 12:32 pm

    I’ve missed your blogging and seeing what exciting new designs you are exploring. I love the thread work quilt and “Lateral Ascension”. Surprises me because I usually go for bold and bright. Look forward to more posts from you.

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    Sheila Roberton
    December 2, 2017 at 2:32 pm

    Cassandra, I very much enjoy your blog — the unique quilt design, color use, thread work, and fussy points!
    Sheila

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    Mel
    December 3, 2017 at 2:45 am

    What a fun selection of quilts! Good luck and I hope to see several of them on display in Pasadena!

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    Kathleen Kingsbury
    December 3, 2017 at 2:32 pm

    Beautiful entries. Looking forward to hearing how you do with them.

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    Cheryl
    December 5, 2017 at 4:35 pm

    Beautiful quilts, I hope to see all of them in California!

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