See "A Summer Christmas" a quilt by Mariya Waters and Gina Perkes-Tidwell

Inspired by a 19th Century stenciled ceiling in Sussex England, Mariya Waters wanted to make a Christmas quilt representing Australia's Christmas...no snowflakes and crystals...but stunning appliqué flowers and over the top quilting by Gina Perkes-Tidwell. Mariya wanted to celebrate her garden in full bloom over the holiday season. A Summer Christmas was begun in 2006 and completed in 2019.

A Summer Christmas by Mariya Waters and Gina Perkes-Tidwell was on display as part of the Appliqué Large exhibit at the International Quilt Festival in Houston 2019.

Learn more about quilting from Gina in Show 1812: Rulers Rule.

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#21 Melinda Capozza 2020-01-03 15:31

Stunning workmanship; as in, oh my goodness.

#20 micheleinla 2019-12-29 20:16

Gorgeous quilt! And in agreement with everyone about the snowy Christmas - I'm in the southeastern United States and we are often wearing shorts for Christmas...Thi s looks like my Christmas :).

#19 NanaPie 2019-12-28 21:20

All of the other comments express my complete admiration for this beauty. It is just perfection in it's finest form.

#18 Donna M 2019-12-27 23:02

Absolutely stunning!

#17 Mary Transom 2019-12-27 21:21

Mariya you continue to astound us with your beautiful designs and workmanship. Congratulations to you and Gina, a wonderful quilt.

#16 J Elliott 2019-12-27 21:06

The quilt and the quilting are fantastic. It's a beautiful quilt and I am so glad you didn't give up until it was finished. Thank you.

#15 Linda Brewer 2019-12-27 17:11

Beautiful!

#14 Oldquilter52 2019-12-27 13:12

Can't help but love the color choice and design element of the quilt. The quilting itself is out of this world

#13 artsyles 2019-12-27 11:14

Absolutely stunning. I have to say that the Southern United States quite frequently experiences warm Christmases. So I love not having all the snow motif. Exquisite workmanship and design. Glad you both kept at it.

#12 patchwork 2019-12-27 10:17

Stunning. The detailed quilting and applique is over the top gorgeous.

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