{"product_id":"joan-of-arc-veruschka-zarate","title":"Joan of Arc","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoan of Arc by Veruschka Zarate was awarded the NACQJ Award of Merit for Outstanding Achievement in Quiltmaking at QuiltCon 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eJoan of Arc\u003c\/strong\u003e is foundation paper pieced using 20 colors and 1453 bits of fabric shapes. My aim was to capture her classical complexity through a modern, clean, fabric color palette and minimalistic quilting with a focus on light. There is a juxtaposition of light sources: from behind, the \"halo\" of belief, from the front, the Sword of justice \u0026amp; truth. The reflective light on the arm embraces these two sources, all the while her countenance is a fierce mix of calm fortitude. Backing \u0026amp; Binding: Stained-glass fabric is used as a wink to classical influences while the binding is fabric that states \"Nevertheless she persisted\" as a modern mirror of empowerment. To honor the women who continue to fight for equal standing within all aspect of society. Joan of Arc is a wonderful reminder that women are powerful vehicles for positive empowering change.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechniques Used\u003c\/strong\u003e: Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted on a Frame (longarm)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the NACQJ Award of Merit\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003e\"With prior approval of a quilt show's coordinator or sponsor, NACQJ certified judges have the option of awarding this special ribbon to a deserving quilt in any show they are hired to judge.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAt the judge's discretion, the NACQJ Award of Merit will be awarded to one quilt which has achieved recognized standards of quiltmaking excellence.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe NACQJ Award of Merit is yet another way the NACQJ arrives to recognize \u0026amp; reward exceptional quilts.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Veruschka Zarate \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQuilter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Veruschka Zarate \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYear Made:\u003c\/strong\u003e NA \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOwned By:\u003c\/strong\u003e NA \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e NA \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eShows \u0026amp; Museums:\u003c\/strong\u003e QuiltCon 2023 \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e NACQJ Award of Merit for Outstanding Achievement in Quiltmaking - QuiltCon 2023 \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Veruschka Zarate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54046452678931,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/4575\/5155\/files\/27826-joan-of-arc-veruschka-zarate-2-100-1677883636_612746df-827b-436c-9243-9f3d4d84cc93.jpg?v=1776144882","url":"https:\/\/gallery.thequiltshow.com\/products\/joan-of-arc-veruschka-zarate","provider":"The Quilt Show Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}