Images of QuiltCon 2023
I hadn’t been to QuiltCon since 2015, so I figured I was due. This year QuiltCon was in Atlanta, GA during the week of February 22. It was an amazing show.
There really was an energy in the air. The crowd was diverse: all ages, backgrounds, and cultures. Lots of quilted and embellished clothing were worn by the attendees. I even saw a pair of jeans that was embellished with Sashiko stitching. I wish I had thought to take pictures of the garments. 🙁
The quilts were diverse: Improvisational, Hand-Work, Modern Traditionalism, Negative Space, and even Applique! Yes! Applique! Back in 2015, applique or any embellishment was not allowed on modern quilts. The definition of “modern” has definitely expanded.
And how adorable is this guy? This is Henry Webb with his quilt, “Maxine,” winning First Place quilt in the Youth Category.
There were many graphic quilts, of course.
Many quilts with circles.
I think the Handwork category was my favorite. Lots of hand stitching mixed with machine stitching to add texture and embellishment. Some of the Big Stitch work was surface design, while others used the Big Stitch as quilting through all layers. Lots of great ideas.
OMG! These hexies are 1/4 inch. Teeny tiny!
These quilts have intriguing layouts and secondary designs. Way cool!
I stared at this one for quite a while. The quilter used the seams as part of the design, carefully pressing and presenting the seams on the outside. Way cool!
So now I’m inspired! I’m thinking that my next project should have a Mid-Century Modern flair to it. Hmmmm . . .
Thanks for joining me on a short tour of QuiltCon 2023. If you’d like to see more photos from the show, check out my posts on Facebook or Instagram.
I’m making plans to attend next year. The show will be held in Raleigh, NC. My daughter lives a short distance away.
I wonder what is creating all the positive energy compared to other shows?
Yes, great energy at the show. I think it’s because there is a great diversity of quilters, creating a great diversity of quilts. They have no fear, and are willing to try anything in designing and making the quilts. And it was fun to see lots of quilted and embellished clothing that people were wearing. Definitely not your grandmother’s quilted jacket!