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We continue our selection of quilts exhibited in 2019 at the Houston International Quilt Festival as part of their 45th Anniversary, the Sapphire Anniversary. The Sapphire Celebration exhibit is described as:

"Quilters have long used the color blue to symbolize trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth, and heaven. Sapphire is also the chosen gem to celebrate 45th anniversaries—which International Quilt Festival is doing this year (2019)! These new and antique blue and white quilts will be suspended from the ceiling in a spectacular and unforgettable display."

To be a part of the exhibit, quilts had to fit the following criteria:

  • Entries may be Traditional, Modern or Art.
  • Entries must have been made between 1974 and 2019.
  • The minimum size is 50” x 50”

Please enjoy the twentieth quilt from the exhibition by an Unknown Maker.

Title of Quilt: Mariner's Compass

Quilter's Name: Unknown Maker


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#9 Old Quilter 2020-07-07 12:46
It always impresses me when each point has such sharp points. It's beautiful
#8 Marlene Falot Stab 2020-07-04 09:43
Amazing. Timeless
#7 AuntJo 2020-07-03 20:16
Wow really amazing !
#6 Maria Barr 2020-07-03 19:18
None of the "information" given makes sense. In addition to the mistakes in the years (created before the existence of the book it credits AND created before the earliest eligibility window) the math isn't possible either: "Three panels each with four compasses" would be 12 compasses, if I can still do multiplication. ... like the lady above, not trying to be snarky, but I am questioning either the proofreading... . or whether the correct image is attached??????
#5 Melinda Capozza 2020-07-03 17:58
The quilting is stunning! Wish this was in my collection.
#4 Meleg Christine 2020-07-03 13:52
Look at the amazing craftmanship in sewing this quilt! What an amazing quilt!
#3 epab 2020-07-03 10:47
The design source for a quilt from the 1800's wouldn't be a book from the 1970's. The design of the quilt can be found in the Encyclopedia of Pieced Patterns.
#2 bethelbee 2020-07-03 08:30
Amazing handwork!!!!!
#1 Valerie Fisher 2020-07-03 05:39
Hmmmm! The rules for having your quilt on display were to have been made between 1974-2019. I was at the show and saw all the spectacular quilts, many clearly made before 1974. Wondering why the rules changed. Not being picky....just curious!
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