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Port of Cassis by Lenore Crawford is a stunning quilt of a small village on the Mediterranean near Monte Carlo. Lenore was inspired by a photo that she took at dusk. The light at that time of day allowed her to capture the reflection of the buildings on the water.

It is a multiple award-winning quilt incluidng Outstanding Art Quilt at Road to California 2011, Moda Best Wall Quilt 2011 in Paducah, Kentucky, Third Place, Innovative at the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival XXII, and Second Place - Art-Pictorial at IQA Houston 2010.

Click Here to learn more about Lenore.

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Lux Aurumque was created because Jacquie Harvey wanted to make an English wholecloth quilt, which are "traditionally made in one or two colours", only she wanted to do it "by hand". We'd say she achieved her goal. And, she added embroidery, couching, and trapunto on top of all that. With a "great interest in historical quilt designs", Jacquie's quilt was inspired by "a Queen Ann silk embroidedered bed cover." The title, Lux Aurumque, means "light and gold" which she felt was very appropriate. We agree.

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The Age of Discovery by Setsuko Matsushima brings to mind the period of the Age of Discovery, "in which sea-faring European nations explored regions across the globe," at least that was her intention. Featured in Houston 2012, the "patchwork, appliqué, and quilting of Mariner's Compass patterns" were stitched "step-by-step with harmonizing images" leading "to a beautiful quilt with a historical feel." Explore this fabulous hand pieced, appliquéd, embroidered and hand quilted work and you'll discover new worlds of your own.

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Marilyn Badger created Euphoria by paper piecing using silks, hand-dyed cotton sateen, cottons and Sew Batik gradation fabrics. Quilted with Superior Kimona Silk and Floriani polyester. Couched with Superior Razzle Dazzle and embellished with jewelry findings and hand-sewn crystal beads. 

Winning First Place in the Traditional, Large, Pieced category at Road to California 2013, the original design was inspired by Jacqueline De Jonge's Circle of Life with Marilyn's appliqué, border, and quilting designs added to it.

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Alex spent a few minutes with Mary Buvia to talk about her one "Perfect Quilt", Fantasy in Lace. The quilt is based on a favorite painting of Mary's created by her late husband, Robert D. Buvia. Listen to why Mary calls it her one Perfect Quilt.

Click Here to see "Fantasy in Lace" by Mary Buvia.

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Fantasy in Lace was completed by Mary Buvia in 2009. It is quite a large quilt, 82" x 88," and is based on the original art of her husband, Robert Buvia. Winning a number of awards including:

• 2010 Houston International Quilt Festival - First Place - Art-Whimsical
• 2010 Road to California - Excellence in Machine Quilting
• 2010 20th Annual Indiana Heritage Quilt Show - Exemplary Machine Quilting

Mary's quilt embodies the elegance and grace of a character coming out of a fantasy world.

Alex spoke with Mary about Fantasy in Lace. Click here to watch the interview, or watch it below the quilt photos.

Click Here to ZOOM in on the Detail Photo for a Great Close-Up.

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Two to Tango is an absolutely stunning wholecloth quilt by Terri Doyle of Gilbert, AZ (AKA The Quilt Show Member, TerriD). Terri's quilt was featured at AQS QuiltWeek in Phoenix, 2014 where it won an Honorable Mention.

Terri says, "This wholecloth quilt was created by using only two stencils to design the quilt."

Terri belongs to the Arizona Quilters Hall of Fame, click here to learn more.

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Saturday Market Bags by Tina McCann was spotted at AQS QuiltWeek Phoenix 2014. Tina's design source was produce at the Saturday Market.

Here's what she has to say: "Luscious colors were the words percolating in my brain, keeping me awake after my first foray into dyeing fabrics. Quietly creeping into the utility room to stare at the drying piles of color, visions of fruits and vegetables danced in my head. A trip to the farmers' market, seeing the mounds of colorful produce, and watching people carry various bags and baskets stuffed with food, brought together thoughts of produce on bags and bags on the quilt."

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Susan Stewart's quilt, Snow Flowers, won 1st Place, Bed Quilts: Home Machine Quilted at AQS QuiltWeek Paducah 2014. Susan has always amazed us with her technical prowess for machine quilting, and this time she had to overcome personal tragedy and technical mistakes to get her quilt completed. But what a quilt it is. Not only does Susan do the quilting, she also makes her own lace too! See how it all came together.

Click Here to See the Full Quilt.

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Susan Stewart's quilt, Snow Flowers, won 1st Place, Bed Quilts: Home Machine Quilted at AQS QuiltWeek Paducah 2014. Susan has always amazed us with her technical prowess for machine quilting, and this time she had to overcome personal tragedy and technical mistakes to get her quilt completed. But what a quilt it is. Not only does Susan do the quilting, she also makes her own lace too!

Watch the Video below the quilt photos, or click here to watch an interview with Susan where she talks about how Snow Flowers was made.