AMQAS 2009

Australian Machine Quilting Association - Show 2009

Are you interested in a CD of all the quilts on display at the show? There will be over 250 photos of the quilts which includes close ups of the quilting plus the name of the quilt, quilter and piecer. The resolution of the photos on the CD will be higher than those shown on this blog. Cost approx $15 Aust.

Expressions of interest to toni@onlyquilting.com.au

Photos below are the winning quilts at AMQAS 2009.

Section - Bread & Butter Quilting

Category – Edge to Edge

First “Oma’s Garden”  Karen Terrens Quilts on Bastings Vic
Second “Double Delight”  Sharon French of Morning Star Quilting, NSW pieced by Jean Fotheringham
Third “Earthy Squares” Barb Cowan of The Quilt Connection, Qld pieced by Kate Elliott
Highly Commended “Hop, Skip & a Jump” Barb Cowan of The Quilt Connection, Qld pieced by Kate Elliott

 Section - Bread & Butter Quilting

Category – Functional Custom

First “Zigue Zague” Karen Terrens of Quilts on Bastings, Vic
Second “Fussy Felines” Heather Shanks of Heasha Quilting, Qld
Third “Starburst” Robyn Dall of Quality Quilting of WA, WA, pieced by Bobbie Deans
Highly Commended “A Burning Desire” Barb Cowan of The Quilt Connection, Qld pieced by Debbie Morton

 Section – Showstopper Quilting

Category – Custom-Heirloom/Traditional

First “Celebration” Pam Hill, Qld
Second “The Shimmering Lotus” Rachelle Denneny of SA
Third “Follow The Path” Barb Cowan of The Quilt Connection, Qld pieced by Lyndell McDonald
Highly Commended “The Full Circle” Pam Hill, Qld
Highly Commended “Heirloom Lace” Barb Cowan of The Quilt Connection, Qld pieced by Rosa Mangano

 Section – Showstopper Quilting

Category – Art/Pictorial

First “Uluru” Barb Cowan of The Quilt Connection, Qld pieced with Kate Elliott   Second “Acacia Bloom” Brenda Gael Smith, NSW   Third “Solutions 1” Barb Cowan of The Quilt Connection, Qld   Highly Commended “In God’s Garden” Suzan Saliba of Sangina Quilting Services, Qld

 Section – Showstopper Quilting

Category – Master Quilter

First “Magnolia Magic” Belinda Betts of Eucalypt Ridge Quilting, NSW
Second “Tuesday’s Folly” Belinda Betts of Eucalypt Ridge Quilting, NSW
Third “Beaute Bronze” Rachelle Denneny, SA
Highly Commended “Silk in SLC” Tracey Browning of Constantine Quilts ,SA

 Viewers Choice

“Celebration” Pam Hill, Qld

Link to article about the show written by Judie Bellingham

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art1119.asp 

Raffle:        

Quilts donated by Barb Cowan of The Quilt Connection - 

1st prize Beth Mussig 
2nd prize Marjorie Bowers

Lucky Door Prizes:
1st Prize of Book “Machine Quilting Solutions” donated by Sandi Pirozzo of Crafty Lady  was Yvonne Winter.

The five Australian Patchwork Directories were won, in no particular order, by:
                 - Patricia Lock
                 - Noelle Page
                 - Jo Bennett
                 - Linda Miskin
                 - Fran Coomer