"Spinning Stars" by Mel Beach was featured in the Pieced, Large category at Houston in 2018.
Artist Statement: "An Everything Old Is New Again challenge inspired me to give traditional blocks a modern makeover. Can you find my updated version of these classic quilt blocks: Bow Tie, Snail's Trail, Rail Fence, LeMoyne Star, Jacob's Ladder, Card Trick, Flying Geese, Pinwheel, Drunkard's Path, Ohio Star, Friendship Star, Square in a Square, and Sailboat?"
Techniques: Machine quilting - stationary machine, free-motion; machine piecing and appliqué, fused appliqué, foundation piecing
Materials: Cotton prints and solids, Aurifil threads, cotton basting
Design Source: Traditional quilt blocks
Maker: Mel Beach
Quilter: NA
Year Made: 2016
Owned By: NA
Size: 60" x 75" inches
Shows & Museums: Houston 2018
Awards: Best Modern Quilt Special Award and 1st Place Large/XL Modern Quilt at San Mateo County Fair, 3rd Place in 2017 Pacific International Quilt Festival/Mid-Century Mod Modern Quilt Competition, Best Modern Quilt and 1st Place in the Large/XL Modern Quilts Category at the 2018 San Mateo County Fair
