2007 Challenge -

Everything That is Old...
is New Again

Every year NSQG issues a challenge to its members. For 2007, guild members were challenged to celebrate the start of our second quarter century by making a quilted wall hanging that took a traditional pattern and updated it for the 21st century. The quilts in this exhibit demonstrate that our members looked at their quilting roots and then let their imaginations and quilting skills leap forward. The quilts were displayed at the February guild meeting and members voted to select the winners. Participants each selected one of three categories for their entry.

Best of Challenge: “The Beauties of New York”
by Benedicte Caneill

The winners (alphabetically within category) are:

Tradition Renewed:

• “Cabin Fever” by Caryl Castellion
• “Together Forever” by Susan Schrott
• “Renewed Subscription” by Mayann Weinberg
• “Freedom” by Carolynn Young

Tradition Re-Interpreted:

• “Bask, Etc.” by Tamar Drucker
• “I’m Sorry” by Norma Schlager
• “Glorified 9-Patch” by Joyce Sullivan

Tradition Transcended:

• “The Beauties of New York” by Benedicte Caneillr
• “Tetons at Sunrise” by Georgia Hellerr
• “Hen and Chicks” by Maria Weinstein

Participants: Carol Auer, Benedicte Caneill, Mary Cannizzaro, Caryl Castellion, Joan Citron, Melanie Darensod, Tamer Drucker, Jane Eyes, Leslie Forrest, Dana Fuller, Judy Gignesi, Laura Goldstein, Georgia Heller, Carole Hoffman, Karen Maru, Meg Mooar, Maxine Oliver, Susan Osinoff, Jeri Riggs, Susan Rooks, Elizabeth Rosenberg, June Sahm, Carolyn Salon, Norma Schlager, Linda Schoenfeld, Susan Schrott, Brenda Strauss, Joyce Sullivan, Mayann Weinberg, Maria Weinstein, Carolynn YoungChallenge Categories

1. Tradition Renewed: Take one or more traditional block(s) or pattern(s) and make them new by using contemporary fabrics, colors, embellishments or techniques. The blocks or patterns must be in their traditional proportions.
2. Tradition Re-interpreted: Take one or more traditional block(s) or pattern(s) and stretch, skew, or manipulate them. Or use the block(s) or pattern(s) within a different design or setting. The blocks or patterns must be recognizable.
3. Tradition Transcended: Create an innovative vision of one or more block or pattern name(s). Your entry may be pictorial or abstract. The quilt may or may not include a recognizable version of the block(s) or pattern(s). Think of the fun you could have using names such as Lady of the Lake, Storm at Sea, Wild Goose Chase, Jacob’s Ladder, Radical Rose, Kansas Beauty, Old Tulips, or Trip Around the World as inspiration.

Challenge Rules

• Your entry must not exceed 100” in perimeter and no side can be smaller than 15.”
• The quilt must hang easily and have no special handling or packing requirements, keeping in mind that these quilts may travel to Lancaster.
• You may use any hand or machine techniques you like, but the quilt must be 3 layers and quilted, not tied.
• Keep your idea a secret so that the voting will be fair and unbiased.
• The quilt must have a four inch sleeve attached to the back.

2007 challenge committee:

• Georgia Heller (chair)
• Carol Auer
• Melanie Darensod
• Karen Maru
• Elizabeth Rosenberg
• Norma Schlager
• Linda Schoenfeld

Designs © 2005 from “AnglePlay™ Blocks” CD by Margaret Miller