Mary is Highly Commended

Mary McIntosh had three quilts on display at the Festival of Quilts 2017 and was pleased to be awarded a Highly Commended for her miniature 'Copper Coil'

Copper Coil miniature 8" x 8"

 Mary also had an entry into the Contemporary section of the show with a piece called Copper Bleach

Copper Bleach triptych - black linen wholecloth, discharged and bleached, machine stitched and appliqued

Lynne wins 'little' award

Congratulations to Lynne Pretty who won first prize in the Quilters Guild miniature display at the Festival of Quilts 2017

Miniature quilt by Lynne Pretty

The Quilters Guild asked each region to submit 3 mini quilts 12inch x 6inch landscape to be exhibited at the NEC. These pieces to be made by non-miniature group members.
Visitors to the show were asked to vote for their favourite piece.