Ravendale Star: by Linda Fleschner. Exhibited at IQA Houston 2015. Winner of 3rd Place, Mixed Technique.

Artist Statement:

I did not design the entire quilt before I started, but I knew I would use the Ravendale paisley print in a Radiant Star.  When that was finished, I designed the border feather, staying with a black and white palette (a big departure from the bright colors I normally use).

Techniques:

Modified English paper piecing, fused applique with machine satin stitch, hand-guided free-motion and ruler work longarm quilting, hand-sewn beads.

Materials:

Commerical cottons for top and back, two layers of batting (cotton first, wool on top) Gutermann polyester thread for piecing, applique, and quilting