Monday 27 June 2016

River of Dreams 2016 Quilt Show

So, yesterday I made a trip to Limerick to visit my first quilt show here which also has my first show quilt - "Pasque Flower". Here it is in the context of the show:

Pasque Flower at the River of Dreams quilt show

I was persuaded to pose for a photo with it, although I was dressed for the bus and not looking my best ;))

Pasque Flower quilt with author

Now the bragging is done, let's talk about the quilt show itself)). It took place in the magnificent setting of the Limerick School of Art and Design. The gallery interiors are really imposing:

River of Dreams 2016 Quilt show

River of Dreams 2016 Quilt show

River of Dreams 2016 Quilt show

The quilts are mostly more or less traditional - pieced, appliquéd, hand- and machine-quilted, ranging in size from huge king-size (or more) to exquisite miniatures. The halls are also decorated with fun arrangements of patchwork birds.

River of Dreams 2016 Quilt show

River of Dreams 2016 Quilt show

Here are some of the quilts that caught my attention:

"Fuinneoga" by Karin Greyling
"Fuinneoga" by Karin Greyling

"El Dorado" by Monica Walsh
"El Dorado" by Monica Walsh

"Santorini" by Maureen Talbot
"Santorini" by Maureen Talbot

"Tickle my Fancy" by Ann McInerney
"Tickle my Fancy" by Ann McInerney

"Striped cubes" by Tracey Edwards
"Striped cubes" by Tracey Edwards


"Peacock" by Regina Moloney
"Peacock" by Regina Moloney

The photos below show Tomomi McElwee's quilt from Modern Quilters Ireland Quilting Bee 2014, with has absolutely stunning quilting (every block is different):
"Bookshelf" by Tomomi McElvee
"Bookshelf" by Tomomi McElvee

"Bookshelf" by Tomomi McElvee (quilting detail)
"Bookshelf" by Tomomi McElvee (quilting detail)

"Bookshelf" by Tomomi McElvee (quilting detail)
"Bookshelf" by Tomomi McElvee (quilting detail)
Another beautifully quilted piece, this time hand quilted. The photo is not that clear, but the quilting lines run around the polka dots and along the zigzags in the fabric.
"Whacky Tula" by Tineke Nuyten (quilting detail)
"Whacky Tula" by Tineke Nuyten (quilting detail)

You'll never guess the size of this beauty:

"Flower Trellis" by Gwen Cottis
"Flower Trellis" by Gwen Cottis
It's 11'' squared, actually! The strips in the central blocks are less than 1/2'' wide! There are a number of other beautiful miniatures as well.

This is by no means an exhaustive account, the show is really worth seeing while it's still running))

The lovely ladies "on duty" at the show were really helpful and one of them (the author of the magnificent peacock above) even drove me to the Limerick Quilt Center - a real treasure trove of fabrics and supplies. I stocked up on some sale fabric and then had to get back for the bus.

I didn't have any extra time time to wander around the town, besides it was drizzling off and on all day, but I did manage to take a couple of photos of the iconic King John's Castle:

King John's Castle in Limerick





3 comments:

  1. I was there yesterday with my mum - she voted for your quilt as her viewers choice! Next time you are in Limerick give us a shout - would be lovely to meet in person!

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  2. Thank you so much Olena......we are delighted with the review on the Exhibiton & stunning photos . Thank you for your quilt entry & popping by to see the our store. Chat soon. Limerick Quilt Centre. x

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  3. Your quilt is lovely! I would love to see that in person. Hopefully I can make it there next year.

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