Claudia Barner - "Raven" a Houston 2017 Quilt

With it being October, we thought we would spook things up a bit. Claudia Barner's Raven was "inspired by a PBS special about the communication and problem-solving skills of ravens." With machine piecing, hand, machine, and fused appliqué, and some good old hand embellishment, this quilt definitely shows why you don't want to mess with a raven.

Raven by Claudia Barner of Mesa, Arizona was featured in the Innovative Appliqué category at Houston 2017.

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#9 dae 2020-10-06 13:17

Ravens are my totem so to speak. Having viewed the program on them, I agree it is a great reflection of their complexity. Magnificent.

#8 Meleg Christine 2020-10-05 14:24

Definitely spooky!

#7 sunnysewsit 2020-10-05 12:51

My granddaughter's name is Raven, and when she was younger one of our favorite books to read is The Raven Steals the Light - a Haida legend. The Northwest Coast native tribes have great legends.

#6 Susan A Yenchochic 2020-10-05 12:16

The raven with the music wing - his facial expression looks so real I can almost hear him speaking.

#5 activequilter 2020-10-05 10:46

This quilt is wonderful! What a great use of color, texture and design.

#4 needlecat 2020-10-05 09:27

I saw that PBS special and have been fascinated with ravens ever since! This is a magnificent tribute and very inspiring!

#3 Singing Sandy 2020-10-05 08:58

Don't like ravens or spooky or orange, but this is a fabulous quilt, indeed! So much detail and mixing of textures by mixing fabrics. Very impressive.

#2 Jessica Argyle 2020-10-05 07:31

Subtle and effective interplay of color, value & texture. Are the ravens your own pattern? Love the music sheet wing and the ball perch in the last image. Dreamy.

#1 Bethelbee 2020-10-05 04:19

Fabulous quilt!!!

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