"Reaching" by Helen Creasey won the Visitors Choice Award at the 2023 Festival of Quilts Birmingham.
Inspiration: "Hans Christian Andersen wrote "A mermaid has no tears, and therefore she suffers so much more." A mythological creature of beauty and temptation with maybe a perilous outcome. Pushing my design and quilting skills to try and reach a dream."
Materials: Solid Fabric, Cotton, and Specialist Thread
Technical Information: Foundation Paper Piecing (Makers designed), Sit down long arm quilting
(Photo from thefestivalofquilts.co.uk)
Maker: Helen Creasey
Quilter: Helen Creasey
Year Made: NA
Owned By: NA
Size: 44 x 51 inches
Shows & Museums: 2023 Festival of Quilts Birmingham
Awards: Visitors Choice Award - 2023 Festival of Quilts Birmingham
