What better thing for a Michigan Quilter to do in February than head to Florida and take a day at the Daytona AQS Show? I am always inspired and usually find some goodies to take home with me and this year was no exception.
I am always floored when I see the current Cherrywood Challenge - even if my quilt is in a different collection. Coming around a corner to see the display is always a treat for the eyes. This collection is from the Graffiti Challenge and is just delightful (as always!). I love how everyone interprets the theme in such creative ways.
I found some interesting quilts - Selvages A La Rococo was more and more interesting the closer you got. You start with the tilted elements of the design, step closer to see the lacy on the circles and get caught up in the details of the embroidery and buttons.
I always enjoy seeing Pat Holly's work. Her choices of color and fabric inspire me. She has such clean, graphic illustrative pieces.
The quilts that look like one thing at a distance, but become much more close up are some of my favorites at the quilt show. This one is beautiful from a distance, but as you get closer, you see so much more! I wish I had taken more photos of the details.
What is it about quilts with high contrast? They draw my eye so quickly - this one with the black, white and sherbet colors is beautiful!
Art quilts fascinate me, too. I dabble in art quilts, but am the veriest beginner compared to some I see. This one has so much movement!
I took many, many more inspiration photos, this is just a peek at some in various styles that intrigued me ... Now I am looking forward to the Paducah show at the end of April!
