Festival of Quilts, England 7-10 August 2014 Are you coming?

[Renata L.]

Thank you, Lorchen, for more great photos of the great FOQ experience! Amazing those miniatures!

[Rita C.]

They were amazing Renata. And while the one that won was lovely it seemed to me to be a maquette for a bigger version which was also on display elsewhere in the show. Some of the other miniatures displayed exquisite workmanship and while I didn't like them all I feel that they could have been acknowledged with an award. It was also surprised that Phillipa Naylor was able to be a judge and win 1st prize in one of the categories. How does that work?

When we came upon this lady - Antonia Hering from the Netherlands - she was pretty cross with the judges comments about her quilt because they referred to the piecing not being good enough. There is no piecing in this quilt it is all appliqué. I think this quilt won a prize at one of the big shows in America last year? But it didn't get placed at all at Birmingham. There are over 7500 perfect circles appliquéd on the piece. And I thought the whole quilt was stunning. Judges :roll:

[Renata L.]

Yes, indeed, Rita, Antonia Hering's quilt, Dreamtime, won first place for innovative applique at Houston in 2012. Anyone who would like to look at it close-up can view it right here on TQS at see-quilts/zoom-quilts/. Close-up, It is amazing! I have no idea how judging/competing works for an individual. At a minimum it seems that she would have had to recuse herself from judging that entire category to avoid any conflict of interest or perception thereof. Perhaps, someone knows how this works?

I have not had much time to comment on all the photos that have come in on FOQ Birmingham but I want to say that I have enjoyed looking at all the photos and so glad you all had a great time meeting up at the show. I, for one, have enjoyed reading about your visit to FOQ!

[E.M. T.]

In agreement...photos have been wonderful !! As for judges' opinions..Well, they certainly don't
know how much work all the wee circles would be....that Oz inspired quilt is terrific !

[Lorna B.]

Loved the show and loved seeing TQS people there. I have a few other quilt photos to share. I'll try not to repeat any that have already been posted.

[Susan B.]

Antonia's quilt is interesting. Did anyone look up close to see how those circles were appliqued? When Pat Holly did a quilt with lots of tiny circles like that, they were glued down with a fusible, then one line of stitching went through the center.

[Lorna B.]

More FOQ quilts that caught my eye.

[Lorna B.]

and some more...

[ANNE E.]

Hi Lorna,
I was at the FOQ and I missed seeing so many quilts I think I will have to go again next year and plan my route around the show.
Thanks for the photo's
Anne
PS. I lived in Bury st Edmond for 6 years from 1964 to 1970 it's a beautiful county.

[Renata L.]

More beautiful quilts, Lorna. Interesting how the snow was portrayed in Heart of the Alps. It reminds me of a Japanese woodblock print. I was also intrigued by Balancing Act--the trapunto provides a delicate counterpoint to the colorful plant. Love the way she added the little circles too. All were beautiful, but those two got my attention because of technique. Thanks for posting more pictures!

[Hannelore N.]

Rita, I can understand the frustration about some of the judging. My quilt came back with the comments and 'ticks' of two judges. In one category I got and 'excellent' from one and 'needs attention' from the other. Also, one of the judges said that my 'edge treatment, hanging' needs attention. Shaking head and grinning....... Let's just presume that one of the judges had PMT on the day. Last year a judge ticked 'not applicable' for applique and the piece was heavily appliqued. Fortunately I'm totally non-competitive and only put quilts in shows because it makes me actually finish something, and I see something I made hang in public.

[Lorna B.]

Lorchen, I found I also had major differences between the two judges' comments on my quilts. Hard to know how to use that feedback when it isn't consistent. But I don't sew for perfection. I like to see lots of quilts at quilt shows so I am willing to contribute.

[Rita C.]

I missed some of those quilts too Anne and I was there for four days! Thanks for posting Lorna. Love the new profile photo.

[Lois B.]

Looking good, Lorna.

[wendy w.]

You look great Lorna and Lorchen love you new looks.

Thank you for posting more pics, those quilts are wonderful but I can't remember seeing them! So double thanks