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Melissa writes about her quilt, "I prefer not to show faces on angels so you can focus on their power instead of their personality. In viewing this angel from behind, I wanted to know what it was gazing upon. It became the universe. In the vastness of the universe, the focus narrowed to a pinpoint. This faceless angel became the one that patiently and lovingly stands sentry, guarding, guiding, and watching over me."

Star Members can watch how Melissa makes her quilts in Show 2008: Photo Realism in Fabric.

AngelWatchingOverMebyMelissaSobotka - 35 Pieces Non-Rotating

AngelWatchingOverMebyMelissaSobotka - 99 Pieces Non-Rotating

AngelWatchingOverMebyMelissaSobotka - 300 Pieces Non-Rotating

AngelWatchingOverMebyMelissaSobotka - 35 Pieces Rotating

AngelWatchingOverMebyMelissaSobotka - 99 Pieces Rotating

AngelWatchingOverMebyMelissaSobotka - 300 Pieces Rotating

Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis

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Melissa writes about her quilt, "I prefer not to show faces on angels so you can focus on their power instead of their personality. In viewing this angel from behind, I wanted to know what it was gazing upon. It became the universe. In the vastness of the universe, the focus narrowed to a pinpoint. This faceless angel became the one that patiently and lovingly stands sentry, guarding, guiding, and watching over me."

Star Members can watch how Melissa makes her quilts in Show 2008: Photo Realism in Fabric.

Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis

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You're putting a lot of effort into your Halo Medallion quilt; you're going to want to enter it into a show. A lot of past BOMs have been prizewinners and this quilt will be no exception.

There are really only two things you need to know.

1. If you used a TQS BOM Kit, you should state as such. Most contests/shows/exhibits want to know if a kit was used.
2. You don't need to ask special permission to enter, just state that the pattern was made by Sue Garman and was created for The Quilt Show.com BOM 2017.

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Want your own pair of "Machingers?"  Click here. 

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Melissa's quilt, Silk Road Sampler, took Best of Show at Road to California 2016.

The quilt is based on a photograph and measures 60" x 67."

Melissa writes:
Where east meets west in Istanbul, there is a Spice Bazaar that has been there since 1597. There, surrounded by exotic smells and tastes, the vibrant colors of the silk road come alive. One vendor had so many ornate pillows of various colors and designs, it was like viewing an appliqué sampler.

SilkRoadSamplerbyMelissaSobotka - 35 Pieces Non-Rotating

SilkRoadSamplerbyMelissaSobotka - 100 Pieces Non-Rotating

SilkRoadSamplerbyMelissaSobotka - 300 Pieces Non-Rotating

SilkRoadSamplerbyMelissaSobotka - 35 Pieces Rotating

SilkRoadSamplerbyMelissaSobotka - 100 Pieces Rotating

SilkRoadSamplerbyMelissaSobotka - 300 Pieces Rotating

Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis

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Melissa's quilt, Silk Road Sampler, took Best of Show at Road to California 2016.

The quilt is based on a photograph and measures 60" x 67."

Melissa writes:
Where east meets west in Istanbul, there is a Spice Bazaar that has been there since 1597. There, surrounded by exotic smells and tastes, the vibrant colors of the silk road come alive. One vendor had so many ornate pillows of various colors and designs, it was like viewing an appliqué sampler.

Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis

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Melissa has made a number of Best of Show quilts including Chihuly's Gondola and Silk Road Sampler. Here are those quilts, as well as some of the other fascinating work that she has created.

Star Members can watch Melissa in Show 2008: Photo Realism in Fabric.

To see more of Melissa's work, click here.

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The National Quilt Museum works to advance the art of today's quilter by bringing it to new and expanding audiences worldwide. It promotes the quilting community through exhibits, education, and advocacy efforts. 

The Museum is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that receives over 80% of its funding through the generosity of the quilting community. The Annual Benefit Auction is one of the Museum's largest and most important annual fundraisers.  

To participate in this auction go to www.quiltmuseum.org/Auction. All residents of the United States can bid and win items. The items you win will be shipped to you after payment.

Items in the auction have been donated by quilters, quilt guilds, companies, and individuals passionate about quilting. All money raised will go to the Museum general fund.

 "Loons of Nova Scotia" donated by Shirley P. Kelly

Items include:

• Quilts
• Quilt Miniatures
• Fabric Bundles
• Janome Machine
• Much more...

• Shirley P, Kelly
• Diane Gaudynski
• Judith Larzelere    
• Gail Garber
• Katherine Dossman
• Barbara Schneider
• Patricia Cook Haas
• and many more.

The National Quilt Museum is a 501c3
nonprofit organization funded by quilters like you!

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A Go Tell it at the Quilt Show! interview with Maria Ferri Cousins who has created quilts featuring rescued animals, both of whom appear to be reflecting on their pasts.

One quilt, one person, one video camera, three minutes = another quilt story saved!

"Go Tell It at the Quilt Show!" is a Quilt Alliance project designed to capture the stories of quilts where quiltmakers gather. This interview was filmed at the International Quilt Festival in Houston, Texas in November 2016.