{"product_id":"tinker-toys-susan-braverman","title":"Tinker Toys","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Tinker Toys\" by Susan Braverman won Best Machine Quilting at QuiltCon 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuiltCon 2026 Artist Statement\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003e\"This quilt reimagines childhood construction sets through a modern quilting lens with traditional elements like drunkard's path, rail fence, and checkerboard blocks. I combined curved and linear shapes to evoke movement and connection, much like the toys themselves. Bold colors and graphic contrasts create a design that is both nostalgic and modern.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecond Artist Statement\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003e\"This geometric abstraction of drunkards path blocks is inspired by the playful mechanics of Tinker Toys construction sets. The piece celebrates how simple shapes can become interconnected forms guiding viewers through the composition where modern meets nostalgia.\"\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), Faced Binding\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials Used\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cotton Cloth, Cotton Batting, Polyester Thread\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Credit\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original Design\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e(Main Quilt Photo from The Modern Quilt Guild Facebook Page; Sign and Ribbon Photo from Steven Braverman LinkedIn Page; Display Photo, Detail Photo, Individual Ribbon Photo, and Individual Sign Photo from shortstory.longarm Instagram Page)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Susan Braverman \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQuilter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Susan Braverman \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYear Made:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024 \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOwned By:\u003c\/strong\u003e NA \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52 x 52 inches \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eShows \u0026amp; Museums:\u003c\/strong\u003e QuiltCon 2026 \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best Machine Quilting (Sponsored by Anna Maria Textiles) at QuiltCon 2026 \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Susan Braverman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54049683931411,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/4575\/5155\/files\/29113-tinker-toys-susan-braverman-24-1772735252.jpg?v=1776191459","url":"https:\/\/gallery.thequiltshow.com\/products\/tinker-toys-susan-braverman","provider":"The Quilt Show Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}