Quilts That Fly

I was lucky enough to work at the AQS Quiltweek show in Daytona Beach, FL a few weeks ago. I love to take the time to look at the quilts when I’m at a show. As I walked the aisles of gorgeous quilts I noticed a similarity with many of the quilts. I was seeing quilts that fly! Or, specifically, the subject matter of the quilts.

I love to share quilts from shows here on the blog so that you can get inspired right along with me. So, here goes!

Dripping with Honey

This quilt just has it all! Beautiful piecing, perfect applique, dimentional elements, really cool quilting, great use of color.

Oh Sweet Nectar of Life

I love the gentle motion of the background quilting.

Kestrel

The appliqued bird looks so real! I’m not sure what technique was used. Fussy cut? Painted fabric?

Luna in the Sky

Once again very realistic with a dimentional element. I really like dimentional additions to a quilt. Do you?

Nice pebbling! The varied sizes of the pebbles add an extra texture.

The Last Call

The interesting perspective of this quilt gives it an especially chilling quality.

Above the Dahlias  Sobre las Dalias

This quilter chose the most amazing fabrics. Check out the great fabric choice for the green butterfly!

Willow

Nothing says you have to have wings to fly!

Lauren-My Hockey Girl

From Dreams Come Wings

But maybe your dreams give you wings!

Preening on a Beautiful Day

I love the ghost leaves on this quilt.

Magnificent Morning

I thought this quilt was so serene. That’s a lot of applique!

And there were many quilts in the Cherrywood Challenge display with wings! The theme for 2023 was Monarch.

From Quilt to Butterfly

Loved that tessellating quilting design on the black!

A Rare White Monarch

On a Wing and a Prayer

Hope you enjoyed a little taste of the quilt show! Which was your favorite?

remember to Quilt Every Day!

by Mary Beth Krapil