PIQF Traditional Quilts

There were so many gorgeous quilts at this show. While many shows seem to be leaning toward art-type quilts, there were many traditional quilts on display. The piecing and quilting on some of them was extraordinary. This post features what I consider Traditional quilts.

This one is a Log Cabin quilt. I love how the dark blue blue logs accentuate the blocks. But even more I like the illusion of curves. There is a quilt in the From Marti Michell Log Cabin ABCs Book that has that same illusion.

Here is a beautiful pink floral wreath applique quilt. I really like the colors used in the flowers. The lime green  accents add some sparkle. The quilting compliments the design nicely.

These on point star blocks take something relatively simple and turn them into something so much more. I think the striped fabric used around each block and in that small inner border adds a lot of interest to the quilt. The quilting between the block form quilted sashing  and cornerstones adding another design element.

While the shape of this quilt may make you think art quilt, the piecing of it says traditional.

The center of this quilt reminds me of something you would see looking through a kaleidoscope. I really like the striped border and especially the mitered corners. So many times a border like this is done log cabin style but in this case the mitered border really adds to the quilt.

These stars really caught my eye.

When I looked closer, the quilting in the pastel colored stars made me take a second and third look at the quilt. Again, the quilting really complimented the quilt nicely.

Close Up of Quilting

Here's another eye catching quilt. I love the colors in this one. You have to appreciate all those perfect points.

Talk about precision piecing; this quilt was incredible! You can get an idea of the size because I have the award winning ribbon in the picture.

 At first I thought it was a single fabric for the center and the points. But on closer observation, those are individual, tiny diamonds. The workmanship was absolutely amazing!

Close Up of Piecing and Quilting

These are only a sampling of the quilts on display.Watch for future posts of other quilts from the show.

Pacific International Quilt Festival 2012

We returned to Pacific International Quilt Festival (PIQF) last week.

Thursday seemed to be the busiest day of the show. At least the crowd waiting to get in was biggest that day. I had one of the people at the entrance, who is much taller than I am, take a picture of the crowd waiting for the doors to open.

Crowd on Thursday Morning

This year the Mayor Jamie L Matthews of Santa Clara declared Thursday, October 11, 2012 as Quilt Day in Santa Clara and the whole week as Quilt Week, complete with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to open the show.