Roberta Stoddard's Quilts

Roberta Stoddard of Torrington, CT made these two quilts that were exhibited at the Flights and Fantasies Quilt Show. She's a member of two guilds.

1.  The quilt above is called "Passion Flower" and measures 25" x 25." She learned this Cathedral Window method at a Hearthside Quilt Guild workshop.

2. The quilt below is called "Kimonos" and measures 50" x 50." She won the blocks a meeting of the Goshen Star Quilt Guild.

Nice work, Roberta!

Karen Bertoli's Selvage Quilt

This colorful selvage quilt called "Bright Dawn" is the creation of Karen Bertoli of Torrington, CT. It was exhibited at the Flights and Fantasies Quilt Show. It measures 36" x 36." I like how she incorporated lots of color in this cheerful quilt. Nice job, Karen!

Asterisk Quilt by Patty Nimchek

  This gorgeous Asterisk quilt is the work of Patty Nimchek from the Hearthside Quilters Guild. 

I love it. Nice job, Patty!!

This prize table was part of the recent Flights and Fantasies Quilt Show.

See the pattern for the Asterisk quilt here.

See all my patterns here. 

Classic Dear Jane by Susan Jones

Susan Jones of New Hartford, CT made this classic Dear Jane quilt that was exhibited at the Flights and Fantasies Quilt Show. The quilt measures 80" x 80." It was made using Civil War reproduction fabrics, and at least one actual piece of Civil War era fabric. Great job, Susan!

Turkey Red Flower Power Quilt

This vintage "Turkey Red Flower Power Quilt" was part of the recent Flights and Fantasies Quilt Show. It was made in Pennsylvania around 1860, hand appliqued and quilted, measuring 73" x 73." These big chunky flowers look more like 1960 than 1860; this quilter was way ahead of her time. The little orange dot in the center of each flower is a nice touch.

Anya Tyson's Dear Jane Quilt

This stunning batik Dear Jane quilt was made by Anya Tyson of Wellsboro, PA. It took her 4 years to make this 84" x 84" quilt. It's machine pieced, machine and hand appliqued, and machine quilted. I love this quilt viewed from a distance as a whole, and close up too. A masterpiece!

See Anya's blog: Hills Creek Quilter.

Lollypop Trees Quilt by Mary Beth LaRosa

This is one of my favorite quilts exhibited at the recent Flights and Fantasies Quilt Show at the New England Air Museum in Connecticut. It's called "Lollypop Trees" by Mary Beth LaRosa of Granby, CT. She used a pattern designed by Kim McLean. This 94" x 94" quilt was machine pieced, hand appliqued and hand quilted! She says she loved making this quilt, and that each block was a new art project to enjoy.

Great job, Mary Beth!!

Sandy Hook Tribute Quilt

The Sandy Hook Tribute Quilt, named "Forget-Me-Not 12-14-12," was made by Don Beld and Bernice Foster. This 60" x 60" mourning quilt commemorates the tragic shooting in Newtown, CT. The pieced border block is called "Connecticut." 

Each of the 27 blue forget-me-not flowers represents a victim. There are also 27 blue leaves on the willow tree. The names and ages are written in the border. This quilt is modeled after mourning quilts and samplers popular in the 1800's.

Quilters Learn to Pilot a Cessna

Quilters take a break from looking at quilts to try their hand at flying a Cessna 172 at the New England Air Museum. Do you have a good caption for this photo? Post it in the Comments.

Vintage Quilts from the Flights and Fantasies Show

Here are some of the vintage quilts that were on display at the Flights and Fantasies Quilt Show that was recently held at the New England Air Museum in Connecticut. 

Jackie Kunkel organized the show, and she has many more photos on her Facebook page.

The quilt shown below was an overall pattern of pink and yellow tulips. So pretty.

Quilt Show Starts Monday at the New England Air Museum

The "Flights & Fantasies" Quilt Show will be held at the New England Air Museum from September 16-22. There will be more than 150 quilts including Dear Jane quilts, the Sandy Hook Tribute Quilt, and the miniature challenge "Flights & Fantasies."  Author Marie Bostwick and quilt historian Sue Riech will speak. The vendors will be there on Saturday and Sunday. This should be a great show. I can't wait.

I'll have three quilts in the show: "Fandango," "When This You See, Remember Me," and "Red Zinger."