On Oct. 10 and 11, Pieces and Patches Quilt Guild of Jackson once again held their biennial quilt show at Heritage School in Stockbridge. The show’s theme was “Fall Into Quilts.” Everywhere you looked, color and design surrounded you through a dizzying array of quilts and pieced and quilted garments. Artful expressions and methodical thinking were evident in all the homemade handiwork displayed in the halls and gym. Here, just a few examples are spotlighted.
Note: Stay tuned for quilt show winners to be announced after the guild’s October general meeting.
Photos by Joan Tucker
One of a few vintage quilts on display, this meticulously cared for older quilt seems to be based on either the Courthouse Square pattern or Grandmother’s Pride pattern.The 2024 People’s Choice winner—based on the Wishing Star pattern—was on display from the last Pieces and Patches Quilt Guild Show held at Heritage.A number of the quilt selections had a Halloween theme, like this quilt, which is based on the Salem Quilt Show pattern.An novel take on an Americana quilt—this one, called Log Cabin Americana, was created to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.The blues in this quilt are eye-catching, especially the center star—but the creator didn’t stop there. Note the mini blocks in many colors that surround the center star.This Log Cabin quilt owes its miniature size to the one-quarter-inch pieces the creator stitched together meticulously. Guests walking into the Heritage School gym were treated to a wall of handmade wearables and housewares.Created with fall colors in mind, this quilt is aptly named: Swirls of Fall.This Glorious Summer quilt includes individual floral applique embroidery designs. Despite its pattern name, the flower colors and rich brown background help to make this quilt a year-round celebration. When the quilt owner’s husband requested a bird-themed quilt, she came through with Birds of Michigan.Time Travel features an 8-point black star radiating from a smaller center star. Bands of red and white resemble checkerboards and the outside pattern resembles feathers. Upon closer inspection, the lighter segments feature varying muted prints. This vintage crazy quilt was purchased at an estate sale by its current owner who loves the hand-embroidered stitches that join each fabric piece. The quilt has an embroidered date of 1905.Just in time for Halloween, this “I Love Ghosts” panel quilt was designed around pink ghost and pumpkin fabrics.This vintage quilt was discovered in an antique store. After some special washing and tender loving care, the current owner was able to take it from dull and stained to vibrant and eye-catching.
