{"product_id":"americana-baltimore-wendy-grande","title":"Americana Baltimore","description":"\u003cp\u003eEach block was personalized with favorite ribbons, techniques and memories to create this quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWENDY GRANDE ---I started this quilt in a class offered by Elly Sienkiewicz to make the Clipper Ship as a large center block. Warren, my husband, was very excited and provided the inspiration for the flags and helped me understand the mechanics, from a Sailors perspective, of what was being added to the ship. I did not add all the rigging and sails (like the ship model we have at home) as I thought it started to get to \"complicated\", let alone all the extra work! I used 5 blocks from Elly's Books and added 5 of my own. I love the separation the sashing provides, but I want it to remain subtle and in the background. I also wanted a border that had bold lines but not a heavy design. I decided to simplify flourished borders on china to create the border design. Blue and gold 7mm silk ribbon was stitched on the foundation fabric using a split stitch. Once the Center block was finished (17\" square finished) I was excited to surround it with Baltimore Album Style Blocks that were made on a smaller scale (8\" finished). I knew I wanted an Eagle at the top (4thof July is HUGE at our house) with wreaths. Then baskets and vases of flowers. My sister, Lezlie, is a floral designer and she and I have taken years of Ikebana. I have a Masters in Ikebana and Lezlie is a 3rddegree Master of Ikebana. When we are together no flowers, greens or arrangements go unnoticed!! The 4 blocks at the bottom are \"heavier\" and are all designs from Elly Sienkiewicz. I chose them because they \"grounded\" me with the trees, lovely birds and intricate work. If you would like to learn more about Wendy Grande, go to Quiltipedia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wendy J Grande \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQuilter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shireen Hattan \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYear Made:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2014 \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOwned By:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wendy Grande \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 x 45 inches \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eShows \u0026amp; Museums:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Quilt Show \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e NA \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wendy J Grande","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54049681998099,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/4575\/5155\/files\/57-americana-baltimore-77-1562877692.jpg?v=1776191427","url":"https:\/\/gallery.thequiltshow.com\/products\/americana-baltimore-wendy-grande","provider":"The Quilt Show Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}