This is the last set of quilts in this series of posts showing quilts from the Cumberland Quilt Show. The photos here are all from the same quilt which uses one of my favourite themes, the sea and life by the sea. I’m sorry I don’t know the name of the quilter to give her credit.
The features are appliqued and stitched on with a variety of stitches, which make it a work of art in itself. Notice the quilting of the water in the shape of waves. Decorative stitches of varying lengths and widths make the applique job more interesting. It’s in the details. You may want to click to enlarge the photos for a better look at the stitching.
May 30, 2017 at 8:49 pm
What an incredible piece of art. I cannot imagine the hours and hours it must have taken to sew this. This quilter is an amazing artist.
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May 30, 2017 at 9:09 pm
It’s a labour of love!
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May 30, 2017 at 8:56 pm
Amazing!
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May 30, 2017 at 9:10 pm
It sure is. It’s an inspiration to others who might want to take up quilting, or to people like me who are beginners.
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May 31, 2017 at 1:24 am
Is there no end to your talent?
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May 31, 2017 at 7:57 am
David, I’m sorry to have mislead you. I didn’t make this quilt. It’s part of the series from the quilt show. But that lady is very talented for sure!
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May 31, 2017 at 2:09 am
I love these! Being an ocean lover, I can’t decide which I like best. The sand pipers are adorable!
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May 31, 2017 at 7:58 am
They are all part of the same quilt this woman did. She did a great job of the stitching.
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May 31, 2017 at 2:28 am
the sand pipers are adorable!! 🙂 and I commend all quilters, the time and labour involved is just immense!
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May 31, 2017 at 7:59 am
It’s a unique form of art, isn’t it?
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May 31, 2017 at 3:28 pm
yes sure is 🙂 for patient people, lol
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May 31, 2017 at 4:48 am
Reminds me of the kind of quilting my sister-in-law does. So much work and love go into these creations.
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May 31, 2017 at 7:59 am
Yes, lots of love, work, and time, time, time!
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May 31, 2017 at 6:13 am
Perfect! Love the sea shells and sand dollars. I can’t imagine the hours that have been put into creating this wonderful work of art.
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May 31, 2017 at 6:16 pm
Lots of hours.
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May 31, 2017 at 7:16 am
Anneli, I admire your patience and talent! 🙂 Are we going to see the entire quilt?
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May 31, 2017 at 2:29 pm
I must have mislead you, Carol. This is a quilt that was in the quilt show I posted about in my last two posts. I wish I could say I made it but I’m not that talented. I didn’t get a picture of the whole quilt. Sorry. Everyone was talking about the great stitching and quilting so I took close ups and didn’t get the overall picture.
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May 31, 2017 at 11:55 am
Just heavenly!!!! Amazing what some people can do with a bit of fabric, needles and hands and a good sewing machine.
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May 31, 2017 at 2:30 pm
Thanks, Ursula. I agree. There are some very talented people out there.
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June 1, 2017 at 8:58 am
By the Sea, what inspiration for the Quilters – hundreds of scenes to choose from. These are the highlights and the best of the best By the Seashore scenery. How clever the different lengths of stitiching enhance the artistry** in the quilts.
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June 1, 2017 at 6:06 pm
There are so many facets to this art and each of the quilters has specialty areas.
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June 1, 2017 at 9:09 am
So stunningly beautifu!!!!
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June 1, 2017 at 6:06 pm
Thank you. Yes, I think the local quilters put on a great show.
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June 1, 2017 at 6:03 pm
Such beauty! I’m jealous because I have no talent in sewing or quilting. But I do love to look at the art.
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June 1, 2017 at 6:08 pm
Not everyone can sew, just like not everyone is a writer, but in the same way readers appreciate a good book, so you appreciate a good quilt.
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June 2, 2017 at 3:00 am
Wonderful scenes of the seaside, very talented artist!
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June 2, 2017 at 8:23 am
Yes, she is. Thanks, Belinda.
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June 2, 2017 at 12:38 pm
Beautiful! My favorite is the last where texture has been created for the background.
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June 2, 2017 at 1:14 pm
Yes! Good eyes, Luanne. Without that innovative quilting, it would be nothing but a white sheet in the background.
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June 2, 2017 at 2:24 pm
And it raised it to a higher level of art, IMO.
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June 23, 2017 at 3:39 pm
I love that the sweet otter has his own food in a starfish but I prefer it being a “toy” to admire. 😉
The kiwi birds are really nice; you know how I like birds! ❤🕊
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June 23, 2017 at 4:01 pm
Thanks, Robin. This quilter sure took a lot of time to applique each scene, and the quilting is wonderful.
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July 4, 2017 at 2:19 pm
You’re so right! I like how the stitching adds depth and movement to the water and sandy parts. Beautiful quilting and thank you for sharing, Anneli.
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