"Family Reunion" by Barbara Ann McCraw

Paducah

Update August 2017: Barbara's quilt won Best of Show at AQS QuiltWeek, Grand Rapids. Click here to see other Grand Rapids show winners.

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Barbara Ann McCraw's quilt, Family Reunion, won 1st Place in the Large Quilts: Stationary Machine Quilted category. Barbara wanted to create something for her children that would allow them to cherish their past. Below this video is another video where Barbara talks about the quilt.

In this video, Barbara talks to Bonnie Browning about the quilt right after winning the blue ribbon.

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#31 ppuddinpatty4Quilting 2017-09-01 16:53

I had the privilege to see this quilt in Paducah and hear Barbara tell the story of the quilt. This is not just a quilt, it's a one family history lesson. Congratulations , Barbara!

#30 AnneMarie 2017-08-25 04:32

What a neat, neat lady and a Beautiful quilt! So very much loved the story that goes with it.

#29 Christina 2017-08-24 08:17

How stunning is this? What a beautiful quilt.

#28 Val Poitier 2017-08-23 14:42

Congrats! I so love your attention to detail and the marvelous balance found in your work!

#27 Karen Alexander 2017-08-23 14:23

Wow! What a great story, and a fabulous quilt. More than worthy of that blue ribbon! Congratulations , and THANK YOU for sharing your family story in quilt and video! - Karen Alexander, AQS member

#26 Edie Peterson 2017-08-22 21:05

Beautiful quilt!! Wonderful quilt artist.

#25 Patricia Morehead 2017-08-22 05:35

I attended the show last week and got to see this quilt. I was so proud, I felt like I was seeing my family, my history. Now to hear the story of each block makes it even more special. It truly is the Best.

#24 Noreen 2017-08-21 17:10

What a beautiful quilt! So full of the life of your family. What a treasure for many,many many years to come. It is such a blessing to have you in our guild and you have given us all so much inspiration to keep on quilting.

#23 Edjohnetta Miller 2017-08-21 13:28

Just amazing, actually beyond amazing, your the Best.

#22 Karen Brennan 2017-08-21 13:02

I saw this quilt @ the Grand Rapids AQS Show. It is beautiful and heartfelt. Great idea, beautiful quilt.

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