"Auntie Tess" by Patty Nelson won Third Place - Large Quilts: Movable Machine Quilted at AQS QuiltWeek Paducah 2023
Auntie Tess is the first quilt that Patty entered into an AQS Quilt Show. Based on the Auntie Tess pattern by Corliss Searcey, the inspiration for the quilt came from Patty searching for an "Oh Wow" quilt, one that is different from others and striking, which this pattern was to her. Patty worked on the quilt while her boyfriend was recovering from a double lung transplant, which required them to move for three months. After his successful procedure and during his recuperation, Patty did most of the appliqué work and completed the quilt, with the quilting done by Erin Marth. Once finished and after moving back home, she decided to rename it Just Breathe in memory of the experience.
Design Source: Auntie Tess pattern by Corliss Searcey, Threadbear Patchwork and Quilting, 2017
Quilted by Erin Marth
First Main Quilt Photo and Detail Photos by Ricky Tims from the floor of AQS QuiltWeek Paducah 2023 ; Second Main Photo from AQS
Maker: Patty Nelson
Quilter: Erin Marth
Year Made: NA
Owned By: NA
Size: 36 x 60 inches
Shows & Museums: AQS QuiltWeek Paducah 2023
Awards: Third Place - Large Quilts: Movable Machine Quilted (Sponsored by ABM International) at AQS QuiltWeek Paducah 2023
