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Main Event

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Main Event by Ben Darby - On Display at Houston International Quilt Festival 2024
Main Event by Ben Darby - On Display at AQS QuiltWeek Paducah 2025
Main Event by Ben Darby - Detail 1
Main Event by Ben Darby - Detail 2
Main Event by Ben Darby - Border
Main Event by Ben Darby - Third Place Ribbon and Sign at AQS QuiltWeek Paducah 2025
Main Event by Ben Darby - Houston International Quilt Festival 2024 Sign

Quilt Summary:

"Main Event" by Ben Darby won Third Place - Large Quilts: Stationary Machine Quilted at Paducah 2025.

Category:
Featured Quilts

Style:
Traditional

Owned By:
-

Name of Maker:
Ben Darby

Name of Quilter:
Ben Darby

Year Made:
-

Awards:
Third Place - Large Quilts: Stationary Machine Quilted (Sponsored by Husqvarna Viking) at AQS QuiltWeek - Paducah 2025

Design Source:
Based on a traditional Lone Star design

Quilt Width:
80

Quilt Height:
80

Measurements In:
Inches

Techniques:
  • Applique
  • - Broderie Perse
  • - Machine Applique
  • - Domestic Machine

Show or Museums:
AQS QuiltWeek - Paducah 2025; Houston International Quilt Festival 2024

Description:

Artist Statement: "I wanted to play with stripes in a Lone Star setting. I dressed it up with raw-edge appliqué inspired by Tula Pink fabrics and a touch of Disney."

 

Techniques: Machine Appliqué and Quilting; Fusing; Broderie Perse Appliqué

 

Design Source: Based on a traditional Lone Star design