Two Halves Make Us Whole by Claire Wallace and Telene Jeffrey won 1st Prize - Two Person Quilts at Festival of Quilts 25
Artist Statement: "A true collaborative project, an idea born on a road trip between two best friends, inspired by The Red Dress and the theme of "Voices in Cloth"."
More About The Quilt from Telene Jeffrey:
- Inspired by The Red Dress and festival theme,"Voices in Cloth".
- Co-created this original design with the 5 South African National Emblems. I'm a 10th generation South African, Claire was born in the UK but South Africa is her home. That's why we chose the emblems of the country we live so dearly and calls 'home'.
- We each made our own quilt top using techniques and fabrics of our own choosing.
- We then quilted each other's quilt - again with a original design, all free motion quilted on our Handi Quilter Amara machines (hand-guided and rulerwork). I found inspiration for Claire's quilting in English Royal Garden layouts (since Claire is from the UK) and Claire found inspiration in African pattern and fabrics for my quilt.
- We each finished off our own quilt.
Original Collaborative Design
Materials and Techniques Used: Silk Hand Appliqué on Taffeta using the Appliquik method; Double Batting, Wool and Cotton Blend.
Quilted by Telene Jeffrey with her own Original Design
(All Photos from Hester Helena Jeffrey Facebook Page)
Maker: Claire Wallace
Quilter: Telene Jeffrey
Year Made: NA
Owned By: NA
Size: NA
Shows & Museums: Festival of Quilts 2025 - Birmingham, UK; South African International Quilt Festival 2024, AKA "Voices in Cloth," - KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), South Africa
Awards: 1st Prize - Two Person Quilts at Festival of Quilts 2025, Birmingham, UK
