Reaching
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Quilt Summary:
"Reaching" by Helen Creasey won the Visitors Choice Award at the 2023 Festival of Quilts Birmingham.
Category:
Featured Quilts
Style:
Whimsical Quilts
Owned By:
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Name of Maker:
Helen Creasey
Name of Quilter:
Helen Creasey
Year Made:
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Awards:
Visitors Choice Award - 2023 Festival of Quilts Birmingham
Design Source:
Original Design
Quilt Width:
203
Quilt Height:
203
Techniques:
- - Foundation Piecing
- - Longarm
Show or Museums:
2023 Festival of Quilts Birmingham
Description:
Inspiration: "Hans Christian Andersen wrote “A mermaid has no tears, and therefore she suffers so much more.” A mythological creature of beauty and temptation with maybe a perilous outcome. Pushing my design and quilting skills to try and reach a dream."
Materials: Solid Fabric, Cotton, and Specialist Thread
Technical Information: Foundation Paper Piecing (Makers designed), Sit down long arm quilting
(Photo from thefestivalofquilts.co.uk)