Tag Archives: Festival of Quilts 2019

Baltimore Album quilts at the Festival of Quilts 2019

Posted on Oct 30, 2019 by The Proof Angel

These Baltimore Album quilts, on display at the Festival of Quilts 2019 at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, are from the collection of the International Quilt Study Center. The technique developed from the tradition of floral applique, and this particular … Continue reading →

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Unusual techniques at the Festival of Quilts 2019

Posted on Oct 25, 2019 by The Proof Angel

I can’t beleive that it is the end of October, and I’m still working through my pictures from the Festival of Quilts 2019 at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham. The group today show what you can do with a slightly … Continue reading →

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Quilted people at the Festival of Quilts 2019

Posted on Sep 30, 2019 by The Proof Angel

This group of pictures from the Festival of Quilts 2019 at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, is really impressive. These fabulous creations show various techniques for representing people. The quilt of Cinderella and the ugly sisters on the left is … Continue reading →

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Shaded patchwork at the Festival of Quilts 2019

Posted on Sep 27, 2019 by The Proof Angel

Today’s collection of pictures from the Festival of Quilts 2019 at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, shows some of the effecs that can be achieved when you use a wide range of colours within a very limited palette. Most quilts … Continue reading →

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Two colour quilts at the Festival of Quilts 2019

Posted on Sep 19, 2019 by The Proof Angel

I was planning to split this collection of pictures from the Festival of Quilts 2019 at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, into two posts, one for red and white, and one for blue and white. But when I went through … Continue reading →

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Miniature quilts at the Festival of Quilts 2019

Posted on Sep 9, 2019 by The Proof Angel

Today’s selection of pictures from the Festival of Quilts 2019 at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, is a collection of minature quilts. To enter this class, quilts must be no more than 30cms on the longest side. In a photo … Continue reading →

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Sampler quilts at the Festival of Quilts 2019

Posted on Sep 2, 2019 by The Proof Angel

If you look on Pinterest, you will find all manner of designs for sampler quilts. A sampler gives you the chance to explore a range of blocks and sew them together into a finished quilt, or a cushion if you … Continue reading →

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Birds at the Festival of Quilts 2019

Posted on Aug 26, 2019 by The Proof Angel

Today’s collection of pictures from the Festival of Quilts 2019 at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, is about birds. Those who follow this blog regularly will not be surprised to see several peacocks here. Well, I can’t help it if … Continue reading →

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Quilting taking centre stage at the Festival of Quilts 2019

Posted on Aug 23, 2019 by The Proof Angel

An awful lot is written about patchwork, but sometimes the quilting is the most important part of the design. These pictures from the Festival of Quilts 2019 at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham show what a difference it can make. … Continue reading →

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Maps at the Festival of Quilts 2019

Posted on Aug 12, 2019 by The Proof Angel

I think this has to be my favourite quilt tjhat I’ve seen for a long time. Yes, it really is a map of the world made out of log cabin patchwork. And the map of the London Underground, with all … Continue reading →

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