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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 forty-eighth quilt from the exhibition by Jennifer A. Watson.

Title of Quilt: Simply Blue

Quilter's Name: Jennifer A. Watson


Comments   
#11 Quercus1 2021-01-26 08:45
A very beautiful, serene and gentle quilt. Thank you for sharing your story that inspired you to create this. Congratulations on a lovely piece that pays tribute to your fond memories.
#10 Sharlene L 2021-01-16 12:34
So beautiful! You are one amazing lady and gift to us all!
#9 OceangirlBC 2021-01-16 12:23
Jennifer, I remember seeing this quilt in Houston as I also lost my brother (ALS at 43), so the sentiment really struck home). It is a beautiful quilt and a loving tribute. Then enjoyed chatting with you at the airport as I was new to VQG.
#8 Wendy murdoch 2021-01-15 17:36
A gorgeous quilt. I'm sure you thought of your brother as you were making it.
#7 bethelbee 2021-01-15 14:14
Definitely a beautiful tribute to your brother...! A quilt and fabric store near me carries some Shweshwe fabric. It's beautiful!
#6 Rosalie Knogler 2021-01-15 13:44
Your work is always so beautiful and this one is especially precious with memories of your brother in it.
#5 DonnaM2000 2021-01-15 13:28
What a labour of love. Beautiful and a wonderful tribute Jennifer.
#4 juana 2021-01-15 13:07
so sorry for your loss. as you said the quilt will always bring memories and smiles of your brother
#3 activequilter 2021-01-15 12:24
I love the simplicity of this. It's just beautiful.
#2 tblair4854 2021-01-15 12:01
This is beautiful. The different shades of blue and the fantastic quilting really make this beautiful.
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