"Janet Stone: And Now I Know My ABCs!" Exhibit Statement:"This quilt was inspired by some antique wreath blocks I had seen online. Using the taupe colored fabrics again made this quilt a fun one to make. I suppose it was my pandemic quilt, as I had been furloughed in March 2020 from my regular job and was able to work on finishing this quilt. I went back to work a couple of weeks later, but I totally made use of my time off and loved it! The quarter inch channels in this quilt were stuffed with yarn to give it a trapunto look. Rounded corners and some machine couched metallic cord set off the scalloped edges."
Initial Artist Statement:"This quilt was inspired by antique Wreath blocks. All quilting was free-motion quilted on a sit down machine with no rulers. Quarter inch channels were stuffed with yarn after quilting for a trapunto look. Hand-covered buttons and embellishments were added because who doesn't love a little embellishing?"
Fun Fact:"I originally designed this quilt where all the blocks were circles. I showed the design to my friend, Gilbert, who suggested I make some of the blocks a diamond shape to break up the circles a bit. It was the perfect suggestion!"
Maker: Janet Stone
Quilter: Janet Stone
Year Made: 2020
Size: 68" x 79" Inches (135 cm x 190 cm)
Shows & Museums:National Quilt Museum - Paducah, Kentucky; AQS QuiltWeek - Paducah 2023; AQS QuiltWeek - Des Moines 2022; Houston International Quilt Festival 2021
Awards: First Place - Wall Quilts - Stationary Machine Quilted (Sponsored by Baby Lock USA presented by Calico Country Sew & Vac) at AQS QuiltWeek - Paducah 2023; Best of Show at AQS QuiltWeek - Des Moines 2022 ; The Grace Company Master Award For Traditional Artistry at Houston International Quilt Festival 2021
