Edgy Edges

There were some fantastic quilts (as always) at AQS Quiltweek in Charleston, SC. Charleston was a new location and venue for the show and it was wonderful. Convenient hotels and lots of great eateries in the area made it a fun destination. Charleston features history, shopping and beaches as well. The quilt show was the number one attraction and it did not disappoint. I noticed some unusual quilts with unusually edgy edges. These quilts had some unique edge treatments that really caught my eye, and of course I have to share them with you.

Traditional Edges

Here’s a beautiful example of a traditional edge treatment. This gorgeous quilt has nice straight sides and perfect square corners.

Whimsey Court – by Jane Ramee – of New Orleans – quilted by Carol Hilton

This masterpiece was the first one to catch my eye with its unusual outer shape.

Magnificent Mile – by Mary Olson – of Aumsville, OR

Karen’s handsome quilt has perfectly symmetrical scallops.  Traditional, but a step away from straight edges.

Natalia’s Flower Basket – by Karen Kendo – of Harleyville, SC

The lovely large scallops on Simone’s wholecloth compliment and enhance her enchanting quilting.

Green is Gold – by Simone Steuxner – of Sveg, Haerjedalen, Sweden

Gentle undulations are a variation of scallops on this beauty.

Journey to Friendship – by Journey Girls – of Kevil, KY – quilted by Karen Kineman and Norma Tilford

Edgy Edges

The edges of this quilt follow the interesting openings that give this delicate quilt its name.

Lace – by Antonia Hering – of Hoorn, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Aline and Natasha took scallops to a whole new level!

Golden Galaxy – by Aline Bugarin and Natasha Bugarin – of Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Amoeba in Pink is perfect with its asymmetrical scallops that define the undefinable shape of an amoeba.

Amoeba in Pink – by Claire Marks – of Bremerton, WA

Kathleen took this edgy edges concept to the extreme.

A Blanket of Smow – by Kathleen V. Stuart – of Ocean Isle Beach, NC

So if you’re looking to add some edginess to your next quilt, hopefully you can take a little inspiration from these examples. Quilt shows are the best place to get new ideas! by Mary Beth Krapil