Comments on: Acknowledging the Contributors: Red (or Another Important Quilt)

By: PAULA PHILLIPS

PAULA PHILLIPS — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 19:40:56 +0000

I reminds me of Jackie Ghering’s 2013 “Aftermath”, which was made in response to the Boston Marathon bombing. It makes me wonder if the rejection was based on the fact that they may have felt like they had seen something similar. No, I’m not judging “Red” or it’s beauty, concept or execution.

By: Sam Hunter

Sam Hunter — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 00:41:46 +0000

In reply to NONNIE. And again... you are writing like its rejection from QuiltCon is the IMPORTANT point I'm trying to make. It isn't. The point is that the hands that made it are acknowledged.

By: NONNIE

NONNIE — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 00:34:10 +0000

In reply to Sam Hunter.

I am sorry but I have looked at the pictures / details of FMQing and do not see anything special …. it is nice but not really outstanding above and beyond. It is hard to tell from pictures in person is better.

What I have noticed with MODERN QUILTING is that in the last couple of years the FMQing has been elevated in quality, style and introduction of innovative motifs. The spiral in the red area and echoing is may be done well but it is not innovative. I have looked at past Quilt Con winners and each year the level of techniques and specifically FMQing has improved in style, interest and techniques. I think that is what MQG is looking for …. elevating their quilts to the next level in skills and techniques. I think they are trying to elevate MQG project to the level of winners in HUSTON and Puducha but within the criteria of MODERN QUILTING.

I am sorry this might hurt someone’s feeling that is what I see when I see the quilt.

By: Sam Hunter

Sam Hunter — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 17:14:19 +0000

In reply to NONNIE. Hi Nonnie All competitive fields in quilting are tough, and we may never understand why one quilt is chosen and another isn't without being in the room while the choices are made. Regardless of such competition, I advocate for the importance of this quilt because the of the acknowledgement of its makers. The fact that it was rejected from QuiltCon isn't the story (although it might be if there are others like it with inferior craftsmanship at the show!)

By: NONNIE

NONNIE — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 12:02:23 +0000

I have been reading about MQG / QUILT CON on various blogs …. They have stated they have 400 quilt hanging spots but had over 1800 quilts submitted. They said they had to make some really tough decisions and tried to provide variety in their selection. As the MQG shows grow and expand I think you will find that if they keep to the limited number of quilts hung there will be more disappointed entries and the criteria for getting your quilt accepted will be more stringent.

This is what happen in Houston, and Puducha and all the AQS shows … that is why they developed more shows and now have Regional shows

By: Mary H.

Mary H. — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 17:47:02 +0000

I like quilts that do not have an obvious agenda.

By: Sam Hunter

Sam Hunter — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 17:45:10 +0000

In reply to Frank Palmer. the craftsmanship is stellar too!

By: Frank Palmer

Frank Palmer — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 17:35:47 +0000

In reply to Bill Volckening. They always ask that, in case it was created from a commercial pattern. I hope that isn't why it was rejected. It's really very striking.

By: Bill Volckening

Bill Volckening — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 17:29:13 +0000

In reply to Frank Palmer. I think the entry asked for the designer it if was someone other than the maker, and I was listed as that, but didn't really need to be.

By: Frank Palmer

Frank Palmer — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 16:30:36 +0000

In reply to IndieQuilter.

The quilt is called “Red” by Teresa Coates (quilting by Jolene Knight)

I would have to assume it was entered into the show that way, as it’s the only way I’ve seen it listed.