Virginia Quilt Museum
"Little Quilts, Big Talents 2015”
Online Auction
Welcome to our "Little Quilts, Big Talents 2015" online auction! Bidding will begin at 8 am EDT on Tuesday, October 20 and will conclude at 10 pm EDT on Sunday, November 1st.
The Virginia Quilt Museum is the official quilt museum of the Commonwealth of Virginia and its mission is to celebrate and nurture Virginia's quilting heritage.
Your participation in this auction will provide funding to create new Museum programs and interactive exhibits, preserve the antebellum home of the Museum, and develop more collaborative relationships with Virginia’s quilt guilds and businesses.
We live in an interconnected world. We would like to connect with every individual or business that supports quilting. With your support, we will be able to provide others with more educational program offerings, both at the Museum and offsite. Quilting is more than just a hobby craft; it is an artistic expression that can encompass all the joys and pains of everyday life.
We hope you will join us in spreading the joys of quilting to more people by sharing this auction on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, email, and any other way you wish!!
Thank you for your support and Happy Bidding!!
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$20 for 20 Years! -
Since its founding in 1995, the Virginia Quilt Museum has been honored to share with the world quilted textiles and art made by and for Virginians. This year marks our 20th anniversary. To celebrate, we are marking this significant milestone with a special fund raising event. You can celebrate with us by making a donation of $1 for each of our years. Our goal is to receive $20 from 2,015 donors by the end of this year. This short-term fundraiser will help us meet some extraordinary repair costs to maintain and improve our facility. Whether you are interested in the arts, quilting, history, or museums in general, we hope you will support the Virginia Quilt Museum's $20 for 20 years campaign today!
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Poppies in Art Glass -
Size: 17"W x 21"L
Credit: Original
Materials/Techniques: Machine Appliqued and Machine Quilted
Statement: This little art quilt was inspired by the lovely poppy fabric!
Bio: Mary is a former Virginia resident and longtime member and supporter of the Virginia Quilt Museum.
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Stained Glass -
Size: 19 1/2W" x 19 1/2"L
Credit: Original
Materials/Techniques: Whole cloth and Beads; Machine Quilted
Statement: This little art quilt was made for a challenge of the Batik Quilt Club using only two fabrics. The batik reminded me of stained glass and it gives the illusion of many fabrics, but fit the restriction of no more than two fabrics.
Bio: Kathy describes herself as a lifelong quilter! She belongs to several quilting guilds and is a member and supporter of the Virginia Quilt Museum.
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Tokyo Treasure -
Size: 20"W x 22"L
Credit: Original
Materials/Techniques: Commercial and Hand Painted Fabrics; Machine Pieced and Machine Quilted
Statement: This little art quilt was inspired by the fabric given to me by a friend living in Japan
Bio: Pam learned to sew in 4-H over 50 years ago and developed her passion for quilting over 30 years ago when she took a quilted vest class.
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Rain Dancers -
Size: 14 1/2"W x 12 1/4"L
Credit: Original
Materials/Techniques: Hand painted and Dyed Cotton Fabrics; Commercial Fabric; Machine Pieced, Machine Embroidered, and Machine Quilted
Statement: This little art quilt was inspired by some of Carol's favorite fabrics and one of her favorite designs - Crazy Patch.
Bio: Carol is a former Virginia resident and has been quilting for many years.
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River's Edge -
Size: 28"W x 28"L
Credit: Original
Materials/Techniques: Silk Center Panel, Metallic Thread Embroidery, Cotton Lame Prairie Points, Cotton Fabrics; Machine Pieced and Machine Quilted
Statement: This art quilt was inspired by a 25cent silk piece found at a garage sale. Donna thought it perfect for a small medallion quilt. The center motif of the peacock surrounded by fish and the blues and greens in the fabrics gave rise to the title "River's Edge".
Bio: With roots in Appalachia, Donna has always loved the quilts created by her ancestors. She taught herself to quilt from books and grew to love applique. Donna is a member and volunteer at the Virginia Quilt Museum.
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Casablanca Sunrise -
Size: 27 1/2"W x 27 1/2"L
Credit: Design by Debby Kratovil www.quilterbydesign.com
Materials/Techniques: Machine Pieced and Machine Quilted
Statement: Patty made this art quilt in a workshop taught by Debby Kratovil at the Mid-Appalachian Quilt Retreat.
Bio: Patty is a professional quilter who began her journey in 1986. She has taught quilting classes at numerous retreats and shops. Her quilts have won various awards. In 2012 her quilt entitled "Bits and Pieces" was one of eleven quilts to hang in The National Quilt Museum as part of the "Quilts of the Appalachian-East" exhibit.
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House on the Hill -
Size: 17"W x 14"L
Materials/Techniques: Machine Appliqued and Machine Quilted
Statement: This sweet little quilt made by Tonya Littmann of Texas is reminiscent of the Virginia countryside.
ITEM# 109
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Sierra Medallion -
Size: 35 1/2"W x 35 1/2"L
Credit: Original
Materials/Techniques: Hand Pieced and Hand Quilted
Statement: This quilt was started in Sierra Vista, AZ while awaiting the arrival of twin granddaughters.
Bio: Hazel is a well known quilter and the founder of the Quilter's Hall of Fame. She has served on the Museum's Board of Directors and on the Advisory Board for many years.
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Sweet Baby #1 -
Size: 38"W x 38"L
Credit: Original
Materials/Techniques: Machine Pieced and Machine Quilted
Statement: The maker of this baby quilt challenged herself make two similar quilts from identical charm packs. The Moda fabric is the Amberside fabric collection by Brenda Riddle and evokes a lush country garden.
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Sweet Baby #2 -
Size: 38"W x 38"L
Credit: Original
Materials/Techniques: Machine Pieced and Machine Quilted
Statement: The maker of this baby quilt challenged herself make two similar quilts from identical charm packs. The Moda fabric is the Amberside fabric collection by Brenda Riddle and evokes a lush country garden.
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Neutrals and Notions Basket -
Be ready to create a quilt with a zen feeling from the great selection of new fabrics(9 3/4 yards in all) donated by the members of The Quilting Party of Blacksburg, VA.
Or use the variety of fabrics as a starting point for your next appliqué project. No matter what, a basket of neutral fabrics will aide any quilt project.
And then there are the “notions” … Rotarty cutter replacement blade, seam ripper, scissors, container of straight pins, dressmaker chalk, needle threaders, handmade pin cushion, Olfa rotary cutting matt (17 “ x 22”), fabric measurement calculator, Add a Quarter Quilter ruler, Circle Cutting Template, and the surprise book!
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Halloween Basket -
Brew up some stitching fun with this cauldron full of 70 different Halloween fabrics totalling 29 3/4 yards !
Joining the abundance of fabrics are a pillowcase kit and a witch wall quilt kit - both with fabric, pattern and directions.
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A BIG Bundle of Batiks -
If you like scrappy quilts, this is the item for you! This bundle contains over 25 yards of first quality batiks in assorted colors, patterns and sizes.
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Solar Flares Quilt Kit -
A real 'Wow' quilt designed by Karen Montgomery for Timeless Treasures Tonga Batiks. The quilt measures 70" x 70", and the kit includes instructions and all of the fabric to make the quilt top: twenty-five 6 1/2” x WOF batik strips, arranged in order by color and 3 yds dark blue batik for outer boarder and binding.
