QuiltWest Quilt Show

In early August of this year, the annual West Australian Quilters’ members show, QuiltWest, was held in Claremont, WA. Here, we share a few of the winning quilts. If you would like to see more of the fabulous quilts, visit: www.waquilters.com

Best of Show Art Quilts: Open – First Cracked Egg, 105cm x 124cm (41in x 49in), Julie McAllister Artist’s statement: “These birds seemed fragile and the environment precarious. I've tried to depict their world in a bubble and once disturbed by roads or habitation loss their existence goes into free-fall.” Best Hand Quilting Retaining the Tradition Mainly Appliqué: Professional – First Celtic Plates, 198cm x 198cm (78in x 78in), Kerry Moore Artist’s statement: “My love of Dresden plates and Celtic shapes came together in this quilt. Started many years ago, completed last year. I wanted to experience making a quilt entirely by hand.” Pictorial Quilt: Professional – First Window to Paradise, 101cm x 171cm (40in x 67in), Janine Judge Artist’s statement: “Cierva Cove is known for its icebergs and arches from calving glaciers. Paddling through the brash ice…

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Quilters Companion (Digital) - 1 Issue, Issue #124 2023

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