"Janet Stone: And Now I Know My ABCs!" Exhibit Statement: "This quilt was created in honor of my 25th wedding anniversary with my husband, Brad. It was started on the first day of the pandemic lockdown, March 23, 2020, and I decided to use all my collected French General fabrics which made me happy in a time that seemed rather bleak. The sheep in the center arched panel represents Brad and me and our siblings, 3 for each of us. My half-brother, Keith, is represented by the half sheep on the left. There are also 25 stars in the sky to represent our 25 years. Brad and I are also represented by the two sheep at the bottom hovering above sunflowers, the state flower of Kansas, our home state."
Artist Statement: "Created in honor of my 25th wedding anniversary. Vases were woven with bias strips, I crocheted the wreath on the gate, and a few embellishments were added, including hand covered buttons. Since we have no kids, the 8 sheep in the center represent my husband and I and each of our 3 siblings, my half-brother being on the far left. Made with mostly French General fabrics, which brought me joy, during a year that did not."
Fun Fact: "I hand crocheted the little wreath on the picket fence gate with cotton embroidery floss."
(Second Main Quilt Photo from American Quilter's Society Facebook page)
Maker: Janet Stone
Quilter: Janet Stone
Year Made: 2020
Size: 65" x 82.5" Inches
Shows & Museums: National Quilt Museum - Paducah; AQS Quiltweek 2022 in Paducah ; Road to California 2022
Awards: 1st Place: Applique (Sponsored by Baby Lock USA) at Road to California 2022 ; Third Place Wall Quilts: Stationary Machine Quilted (Sponsored by Baby Lock USA presented by Calico Country Sew & Vac) at AQS Quiltweek 2022
