Rose Quilts

Two of the quilts that caught my attention at the Arizona Quilters Guild show featured roses.

Both were impressive as the makers used a wide variety of techniques in the construction.

Scraps and Roses

by Bev Lawrence

Bev wrote When I saw this quilt, my brain said "This is why I've been saving all those small scraps!"

This quilt was machine pieced using traditional/ paper-pieced/ and curves.

Hand appliqued

and machine quilted

all by Bev.

I attended this show with a friend, and she commented that she felt there should be a separate category in judging for the quilter who not only creates the quilt top, but also does their own quilting.
After all, this takes 2 very different types of skill.

Didn't Bev do a great job with color?

Vintage Roses

by Barbara Polston

Quilted by Terri Doyle

Vintage linen inspired this original design by Barbara, showcasing painted applique roses.

The tatting really pops against the black background.

Such an original border, combining scalloped edging and embroidery.

So beautiful!

A gloved volunteer turned an edge of the quilt over so we could see the striking black and white rose fabric used for the backing.

Another award winner.

Vintage Roses won First Place for Mixed-Large