by kustomkwilts
QuiltCon 2018
Well, months have passed since QuiltCon happened in California, and I'm just now getting around to writing a blog post about it. I wasn't able to attend, but several of the quilts I quilted did! There's a reason I didn't write this post in a timely manner. I have this thing where I think that quilting someone else's quilt doesn't necessarily give me the right to share the quilting. I guess I don't want people to think I'm trying to take credit for someone else's work. I also don't really know or understand the rules about when someone's quilt wins something that I've quilted...does that mean I also share that victory? I'm sharing this one because I am super excited about how the quilting turned out, and it won a Judge's Choice Award at QuiltCon. There are so many amazing quilts and creators in the winner's circle, so be sure you check them all out here! A huge congratulations to Leslie and all the other amazing artists who were recognized for their work.[caption id="attachment_1022" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Nests and Vessels by Leslie Tucker Jenison, Quilted by Joanna Marsh (photo from the QuiltCon Website)[/caption]Leslie Tucker Jenison created and constructed this quilt titled "Nests and Vessels", and it was awarded a Judge's Choice Award by Beverly Fine. Leslie has studied with Nancy Crow and her style is truly unique and inspiring. L is a contemporary quilt artist and designer for RJR fabrics. Leslie's use of color and shape never cease to amaze me, and I consider myself quite lucky that I get to quilt for her. Leslie had several quilts that were juried into the show, and they were all equally inspiring and thought provoking.I'll share a few progress pictures from the quilting. Leslie requested some straight line quilting on this one, and I varied the proximity of the lines to be distanced 1/16" apart to 1/4" apart. This picture probably demonstrates that the best:[caption id="attachment_1026" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Quilting spacing[/caption]And here are a few more:[caption id="attachment_1027" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Nests and Vessels[/caption][caption id="attachment_1028" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Ladder view[/caption][caption id="attachment_1025" align="aligncenter" width="225"] longarm view[/caption]This quilt was quilted with MicroQuilter thread by Superior Threads and the batting was Quilter's Dream Orient and Quilter's Dream Wool. I really love the subtle finish the Microquilter thread gives a project. You can definitely see the quilting, but it doesn't overpower the project and leaves more of a hint of design rather than barging into a room and demanding attention.