Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry - "Bandoneon" a PIQF 2019 Quilt

Sometimes a quilt can capture just as much as a photograph, and in some instances even more. Bandoneon by Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry is based on a photo her husband took of a "musician as he played the bandoneon (national instrument of Argentina)." Caryl "edited and printed the photo and created a background to compliment the image of the musician." By including the background of two shadows dancing, Caryl has enhanced her quilt from the photo by adding a story to it. Featured at PIQF 2019, her quilt utilizes machine piecing, machine appliqué, and "the quilted vine pattern echoes the decorative motif on the end of the bandoneon."

Bandoneon by Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry of Port Townsend, Washington was featured in the Wall Category at the Pacific International Quilt Festival (PIQF) 2019.

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Original Photos: Lucas Davis

Comments

#16 Happy Gammy 2020-12-23 15:55

Beyond stunning.

#15 Carol77584 2020-12-20 20:24

Everything is perfect on this quilt. Beautifully done.

#14 Nancyqm 2020-12-20 15:48

Absolutely stunning work!!!
Each area exhibits such great detail & very pleasing to explore. Thanks for sharing.

#13 Quilting by Connie 2020-12-20 15:30

Usually not a fan of this style of quilting. That being said, this is an absolute work of art! Attention to detail is out of this world, very well done!

#12 dae 2020-12-20 15:12

It is the best 'portrait' type quilt I've seen. The facial and body work captures the fellow without making him look mummified. Caryl, you are an artist with fabric and thread. You are the equal of an artist with paint and brush. Congratulations .

#11 Meleg Christine 2020-12-20 14:48

So amazingly realistic I can almost hear the music!

#10 Old Quilter 2020-12-20 11:55

There is so much joy and tenderness created in this quilt. The end product is perfect. One can almost hear the music playing. Thank you

#9 Jolene Mershon 2020-12-20 11:25

I can almost hear the music. The musicians face seems to set the rhythm of the music for the dancers. This is a wonderful quilt. Makes me want to dance.

#8 bopci 2020-12-20 11:12

Your creations get better and better!

#7 Suzanna Moore 2020-12-20 10:39

Truly amazing! A real stunner. Thank you!

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