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Here's the information regarding a call for entries for Celebrating Yvonne Porcella from Pokey Bolton.

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“Live Your BRIGHTEST Life: A Tribute to Yvonne Porcella” will be a featured art quilt exhibit hosted by Pokey Bolton at “Quilting in the Garden” at Alden Lane Nursery in Livermore, CA, September 23-26, 2016. With fabric and thread, this is your opportunity to celebrate an amazing icon in the quilt world, and convey what living a bright life means to you.

As part of this exhibit, they are asking quilt makers to include a written tribute to Yvonne and share how she has influenced your art or touched your life, whether or not you met her in person. These tributes will be placed in a book and given to Yvonne’s family.

Quilt Entry Specifics:

• Quilt Size: 18”(W) x 26 (H)” (You may submit up to two entries.)
• Must include a sleeve for hanging and your information on the back.
• 2 narratives: 1) Narrative explaining your quilt. 2) A tribute to Yvonne to be placed in a book for her family.
• Digital Images (72 DPI) and accompanying narratives due: August 6, 2016, emailed to info@craftingalifellc.com. Subject to read: YVONNE PORCELLA ENTRY
• You will be notified by August 12, 2016 regarding inclusion and given shipping instructions.
• The quilt must be received by September 9, 2016 in order to be included in this exhibit.

You are invited to offer your quilt for sale; all proceeds to go to Yvonne's founding organization, Studio Art Quilt Associates.

Want to be inspired by Yvonne?  Watch the video below.

A few years ago the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles had the exhibit, Yvonne Porcella: Bold Strokes.  Curated by Deborah Corsini, the exhibit featured 21 of Yvonne's quilts, spanning a 25-year time period. Included are three examples of her kimono-shaped quilts, as well as many of her graphic appliquéd quilts with their interesting cartoon-like characters. You'll also see an abundance of black & white checks, which add the signature touch to many of her designs.

Star Members can watch Episode 713: TQS Quilting Legend with Yvonne Porcella to learn much more about this wonderful lady.