Quilts to Inspire

 A couple of weeks ago I headed

to Golden, Colorado to visit the 

Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum 

and was totally captivated by 

the exhibit,

"In the British Tradition:

Hand-Stitched Reproduction Quilts

by Carolyn König.

 Aunt Green's Quilt

 (in person)

Carolyn is a well recognized quilter and designer

both in Australia and internationally. 

Hertfordshire Quilt or

Mrs. Billings Quilt

I think what intrigues me the most

is Carolyn's use of fabrics.

 1860 Marriage quilt

Each block is different and so intricate.

She uses so many different fabrics

to reproduce the original complex antique quilts.

 Nineteenth Century Folk Art

 When I look at her meticulous hand piecing

and applique, I'm in awe.

I was the only one at the museum that day

and spent a long time studying and enjoying

these elaborate quilts.

It was a very special treat.

Charleston Rhapsody

I had to purchase her book

 

 if for nothing more than 

to enjoy the photos over and over again

and be inspired by her talent.

There's always the hope that one day

I'll stitch one of those patterns.

Until Next Time-