"Joy" by Cole Whitaker won Second Place - Piecing at QuiltCon 2024.
Artist Statement: "This quilt was designed based on a picture that I took of a friend. I designed the quilt, pieced it, quilted it, and designed some of the fabrics that were included in it. I named the quilt Joy because that is what the picture embodies to me."
Techniques Used: Machine Pieced and Quilted; Professionally Printed Fabric
Design Source: Original Design
"A Celebration of Color" Exhibit Description: "Whatever your style...quilt colorfully! This annualy judged competition is for those who like to play with color to create a vibrant work in a variety of styles. There are quilts made by hand or machine, appliquéd, pieced, or wholecloth. This exhibit features winners and finalists from the 2023 show."
To learn more about the quilt, click the Quilt Video tab above and watch a video from Quilts Inc. where Cole talks with Bob Ruggiero about his quilt, his creative journey, and tracking down the friend who he depicts in fabric!
Main Quilt Photo, Detail, and Sign Photos taken by Justin Shults at Houston 2023; Design and Inspiration Photos from Cole Whitaker's website, www.colesquilts.com
Maker: Cole Whitaker
Quilter: Cole Whitaker
Year Made: NA
Owned By: NA
Size: NA
Shows & Museums: QuiltCon 2024 ; Houston International Quilt Festival 2023 ; Long Beach Quilt Festival 2023
Awards: Second Place - Piecing (Sponsored by Aurifil) at QuiltCon 2024 ; Best of Show in the "A Celebration of Color" Judged Show - Long Beach Quilt Festival 2023
