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The Dragon is one of Karen's first competition quilts. She entered her first major quilt competition in the spring of 1991. The Dragon received a first place in one show and second place in another. It was truly the start of Karen designing her own quilts and entering many more shows.

Star Members can learn more about Karen in Show 2007: From Perfection to Preservation.

TheDragonbyKarenKayBuckley - 35 Pieces Non-Rotating

TheDragonbyKarenKayBuckley - 99 Pieces Non-Rotating

TheDragonbyKarenKayBuckley - 300 Pieces Non-Rotating

TheDragonbyKarenKayBuckley - 35 Pieces Rotating

TheDragonbyKarenKayBuckley - 99 Pieces Rotating

TheDragonbyKarenKayBuckley - 300 Pieces Rotating

Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis

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Quack is part of Ann's "Chicken Challenge" series. This is one dashing duck!!! Want to make one yourself, click here for Ann's pattern (finished size 18" x 29"). Using freezer paper templates, this straight line design is easy to sew.

QuackbyAnnPShaw - 35 Pieces Non-Rotating

QuackbyAnnPShaw - 96 Pieces Non-Rotating

QuackbyAnnPShaw - 300 Pieces Non-Rotating

QuackbyAnnPShaw - 35 Pieces Rotating

QuackbyAnnPShaw - 96 Pieces Rotating

QuackbyAnnPShaw - 300 Pieces Rotating

Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis

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Ann writes of her quilt, "I love tackling different subjects in my pictorial quilts. I’m particularly fond of the shapes of boats — the sleek, curved hulls designed to cut effortlessly through water. Rowboats are simple, elegant crafts. Powered by hand using oars, they seem to beckon to a slower, simpler time. This boat was partly swamped, having aged and fallen into disuse. But it was also filled with memories of times past…"

Star Members can learn more about Ann in Show 2006: Engaging the Viewer with Line, Shape, and Gesture.

TimesPastbyAnnPShaw - 36 Pieces Non-Rotating

TimesPastbyAnnPShaw - 100 Pieces Non-Rotating

TimesPastbyAnnPShaw - 300 Pieces Non-Rotating

TimesPastbyAnnPShaw - 36 Pieces Rotating

TimesPastbyAnnPShaw - 100 Pieces Rotating

TimesPastbyAnnPShaw - 300 Pieces Rotating

Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis

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Ann writes, "Summer brings the most amazing flowers. One of my favorites are Sunflowers. They seem unlikely as blossoms, with enormous discs of seeds and vibrant petals. Their vibrancy seems to match the bright red gingham table cloths we used on picnics. It's as if they are summer’s smiles."

Star Members can see more of Ann's work in Show 2006: Engaging the Viewer with Line, Shape, and Gesture.

SummersSmileHelianthusbyAnnPShaw - 35 Pieces Non-Rotating

SummersSmileHelianthusbyAnnPShaw - 99 Pieces Non-Rotating

SummersSmileHelianthusbyAnnPShaw - 300 Pieces Non-Rotating

SummersSmileHelianthusbyAnnPShaw - 35 Pieces Rotating

SummersSmileHelianthusbyAnnPShaw - 99 Pieces Rotating

SummersSmileHelianthusbyAnnPShaw - 300 Pieces Rotating

Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis

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Ann writes, Curiosity is a trait we see among many members of the Animal Kingdom……and ducks are no exception. Drawn to the shiny and new, ducks will poke their bills in the darnest places. This lime green, blue and orange duck couldn’t stay put, deciding to poke at the corner of my quilt. Curious Duck indeed!

See more of Ann's work in Show 2006: Engaging the Viewer with Line, Shape, and Gesture.

CuriousDuckbyAnnPShaw - 36 Pieces Non-Rotating

CuriousDuckbyAnnPShaw - 100 Pieces Non-Rotating

CuriousDuckbyAnnPShaw - 289 Pieces Non-Rotating

CuriousDuckbyAnnPShaw - 36 Pieces Rotating

CuriousDuckbyAnnPShaw - 100 Pieces Rotating

CuriousDuckbyAnnPShaw - 289 Pieces Rotating

Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis

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This quilt by Ann Horton will have you experiencing the sites and sounds of the tropics, from the call of wild parrots to the smell of enchanting flowers. Did we mention that the colors are so bright, you might want to wear sunscreen?

Star Members can watch Ann in Show 2005: Free-Form Collage and Embroidery.

TropicalPunchbyAnnHorton - 36 Pieces Non-Rotating

TropicalPunchbyAnnHorton - 100 Pieces Non-Rotating

TropicalPunchbyAnnHorton - 289 Pieces Non-Rotating

TropicalPunchbyAnnHorton - 36 Pieces Rotating

TropicalPunchbyAnnHorton - 100 Pieces Rotating

TropicalPunchbyAnnHorton - 289 Pieces Rotating

Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis