"The One That Got Away" by Kestrel Michaud won Best Wall Quilt at AQS QuiltWeek - Daytona Beach 2025.
Artist Statement: "Only two guys with more muscles than brains would think it's a good idea to strap a steam-powered, propeller-driven flying machine on the back of a dog, but every society has its idiots. At least in this one, Lucky is having the time of his life! (And he makes it safely back to ground, despite his not-too-bright owners.)"
Techniques Used: Machine Appliquéd, Machine Quilted
Original Design: Yes
Something that Kestrel is really pushing herself towards in her newer quilts is storytelling. So the story of The One That Got Away is that in her steampunk world, two guys thought that it would be a great idea to strap a steam-powered propeller-driven backpack onto their dog and turn him into a drone. Unfortunately though, one of them has dropped the leash while the dog is in the air. Therefore, the quilt depicts the exact moment that the leash gets dropped, hence The One That Got Away. Don't worry though, the dog lands okay.
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Date Created: March 16, 2023
Number of Fabric Pieces: 2094
Medium: Fused Appliqué Quilt
Materials: Cotton Fabric, Silk Thread, Monopoly, Tulle, Acrylic Paint, Wool / Rayon Batting, Mod Podge, Wonder Under
Maker: Kestrel Michaud
Quilter: Kestrel Michaud
Year Made: 2023
Owned By: NA
Size: NA
Shows & Museums: AQS QuiltWeek - Branson 2025 ; AQS QuiltWeek - Daytona Beach 2025 ; Pacific International Quilt Festival 2024 ; Road to California 2024
Awards: First Place - Wall Quilts - Fiber Art/Mixed Media at AQS QuiltWeek - Branson 2025 ; Best Wall Quilt at AQS QuiltWeek - Daytona Beach 2025 ; The BERNINA Best Sewing Machine Workmanship Award at Pacific International Quilt Festival 2024 ; First Place Ribbon - Road to California 2024
