2018 Quilt Show
1: Presidential Quilt 2014-15 – Shirley Buckmaster
Birds, leaves and vines are hand appliqued by Carolyn Smith. Quilted by Ruth McCormick
2: A Blaze of Glory – Shirley Buckmaster
Kit was purchased on last summer’s trip to Alaska. When completed, was given to son for Christmas. Second one gois to my husband. Quilted by Rebecca Sekulovski
3: Urban Cabin – Shirley Buckmaster
Quilt was made using the 50 fat-quarters won in a drawing held on the guild bus trip to Paducah- April 2017. Quilted by Rebecca Sekulovski
4: Cardinals in Birches – Shirley Buckmaster
The quilt is made and then stretched and wrapped on a canvas frame. Quilted by Shirley Buckmaster
5: Redwork Angels – Shirley Buckmaster
12 Hand embroidered angels- one for each month of the year. Quilted by Ruth McCormick
7: Flower Treasure Baskets – Pat Rieser
Hand embroidery over approximately ten years- enhanced with beautiful machine quilting by Ruth McCormick. Quilted by Ruth McCormick
8: Dash Away Churns – Pat Rieser
Churn dash block exchange with my quilt group year 1- challenge to complete the quilt top in the following year. Quilted by Pat Rieser
9: President’s Quilt 2012-13 – Pat Wojciechowski
Pink, green and white, stars and chains. A happy quilt! Quilted by Ruth McCormick
10: Pink & Brown Tablerunner – Evelyn Phillips
Pink and brown half-square triangles with machine embroidery. Quilted by Evelyn Phillips
11: Which Witch’s Boot? – Evelyn Phillips
Hand embroidered center with pieced border. Quilted by Ruth McCormick
12: Van Gogh Cherrywood Challenge – Evelyn Phillips
Caricature of me 1977, blue and black pieced HST. Quilted by Evelyn Phillips
13: Inchie Flowers – Evelyn Phillips
Eleven one inch sunflowers on embroidered stems. Quilted by Evelyn Phillips
14: Daffodils – Evelyn Phillips
Yellow appliqued daffodils on black background. Quilted by Evelyn Phillips
15: Trilllium in Green – Evelyn Phillips
Scrapy pieced green and pink batiks. Quilted by Ruth McCormick
16: A Wallk in the Park – Evelyn Phillips
Embroidered woman and dog with food cart. Quilted by Evelyn Phillips
18: Christmas Poinsettias – Evelyn Phillips
Machine embroidered poinsettias on black and white background. Quilted by Evelyn Phillips
19: Partridge in a Pear Tree – Evelyn Phillips
Machine embroidery and applique. Quilted by Ruth McCormick
21: Blueberry Applique – Evelyn Phillips
Center applique basket and flowers with pieced and embroidered border. Quilted by Evelyn Phillips
23: Reading Tea Leaves – Mary Asmus
Art Quilt Group Oakland "Inchie Challenge" Hand embroidered inchies. Quilted by Mary Asmus
24: Orange Cosmos – Mary Asmus
Oversized flower power workshop, raw edge applique. Quilted by Mary Asmus
26: Written in the Stones – Mary Asmus
Reverse applique symbols suggesting a lost language carved in the foundation of an architectural ruin. Quilted by Mary Asmus
28: Fault Line – Mary Asmus
Creative design workshop with Joe Cunningham. My quilt made me think of a fracture in the earth’s crust caused by shifting geological plates. Quilted by Mary Asmus
30: Spitfire Daffodils – Nancy Partridge
Made to commemorate Rochester’s Bi-Centennial and the passing of my Mother-in-Law who had a spitfire personality. It was an OCQG challenge. Quilted by Nancy Partridge
31: A Partridge in a Pear Tree Inchie Challenge AQGO – Nancy Partridge
This quilt was made for a challenge from my Art Quilt Group. Quilted by Nancy Partridge
32: Court House Quilt – Jan Stepp
This quilt was made for my sister in law who worked in the Tippecanoe county Court House in Lafayette, IN. The quilt was made to put in a display in the Court House. It hung in the court house for several years. It was paper pieced and I started it in a class I took from Town Hall Quilt Guild. It has all kinds of colors in it, but the background is Red and Blue with colorful stars in the center.
34: Oasis – Lucy Lesperance
I was inspired to do this quilt because I love the bright primary colors. Quilted by Barb Lusk
35: Apples to Apples – Lisa Nalette
Lots of fun and easier to match than you might think. I was trying to use up black and whites in my stash. Needless to say, I still have a large stash. Quilted by Ruth McCormick
37: Bear Tracks – Carolyn Smith
Hand embroidered and appliqued on a pieced background. Made for my daughter Catherine AKA "The Bear". Quilted by Ruth McCormick
38: Brinton Hall – Carolyn Smith
Based on a quilt made in 1800 by Anna Brerton and now in the Strangers’ Hall Museum Collection in Nowich, UK. Quilted by Ruth McCormick
39: Fan Favorite – Carolyn Smith
Hand embroidered fans from a block exchange between Tammy Porath and myself. Quilted by Carolyn Smith
40: ABC – Susan Lindsey
A block of the month by the Quilt Show with a block and symbol for each letter of the alphabet. Quilted by Susan Lindsey
41: New Zealand – Susan Lindsey
Squares of 95% fabric purchased while on a cruise in New Zealand, outlined with black and gold fabric. Quilted by Susan Lindsey
42: Oregon Trail – Susan Lindsey
I made this quilt in my camper while we traveled the Oregon Trail. It has prarrie points in the border and quilted covered wagons in the squares. Quilted by Susan Lindsey
43: Color Cartwheels – Pat Wojciechowski
I made this from a kit that was hidden in my stash for several years. Quilted by Pat Woj
44: Gifts Galore – Kristine Bolhuis
Gifts wrapped in festive paper and ribbons. Also large Christmas trees. Quilted by Fern Myers
45: The Great Outdoors – Kristine Bolhuis
This quilt was made for one of my grandsons who likes to go fishing. Quilted by Fern Myers
47: Birch Bark “Inchies” – Ruth McCormick
Made for AQGO Inchie Challenge. My inchies are meant to add dimension, hinting at peeling bark found on birch trees. Quilted by Ruth McCormick
48: Into the Woods – Ruth McCormick
Made for the 2017 cherrywood VanGogh Challenge. Inspired by his 1187 "Path in the Woods" painting. Quilted by Ruth McCormick
49: New Yourk Beauty BOM – Ruth McCormick
Made from my 2014-2015 BOM program with members of GLHQG, Quilted by Ruth McCormick
50: Rabbit in the Daffodils – Ruth McCormick
2017 OCQG Daffodil Challenge. The rabbit is made from thread and the dragonflies are made from organza and sulky solvy. Quilted by Ruth McCormick
51: Hand Guided Sampler #1 – Ruth McCormick
My first attempt making a hand guided sampler of quilting designs. Please look at the back. Quilted by Ruth McCormick
52: Hand Guided Sampler #2 – Ruth McCormick
Some of my favorite hand guided quilting designs. Inspired by Jul/Aug 2016 MQU magazine article by Margaret Solomon Gunn. Please look at the back. Quilted by Ruth McCormick
53: Half Square Triangle Swap – Ruth McCormick
Made from pink and brown HST units, swapped with members of OCQG in 2014. Quilted by Ruth McCormick
54: Remember Who You Are – Ruth McCormick
Made for the 2016 Cherrywood Lion King Challenge. Selected to travel with a quilt exhibit for the past 2 years. Quilted by Ruth McCormick
55: Fractured Squares – June Hittenberger
Navy and white half squares. Quilted by Virginia- The Little Quilt Shop
56: Daffodil House – June Hittenberger
Country house done in wool surrounded by daffodils on flannel. Quilted by Jessy- Quilting Dreams
57: Butterflies in Wool – June Hittenberger
Wool butterflies embroidered on a background of gray flannel. Quilted by Jessy- Quilting Dreams
58: Dresden Daffodil Challenge – Lesa Reynolds
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61: President’s Quilt 2016 – Linda Guilbert
I received this lovely quilt as a gift for serving as Oakland County Quilt Guild president 2015/2016. Quilted by Ruth McCormick
62: Kristen’s Wedding Quilt – Linda Guilbert
This quilt was a wedding gift for my daughter Kristen and her husband Matt. I adapted the pattern from an antique quilt. If you look close you will see it is quilted with "LOVE". Quilted by Linda Guilbert
63: Garden Daffodil – Linda Guilbert
This quilt was made for our guild challenge and Art Group Challenge, celebrating Rochester’s Bicentennial. Quilted by Linda Guilbert
64: Outerbanks – Linda Guilbert
This is my daughter Kristen’s first quilt. She made it using the Ann Loveless technique form a piture she took at the beach in North Carolina. Quilted by Made by Kristen Malek quilted by Kristen Malek
65: Hosanna – Sue Lavender
Shades of green palm leaf, paper pieced pattern. I saw Sandy Henry’s version and just had to try it! Quilted by Sue Lavender
66: Porcelain Tiles – Kathy Beguin
Embroidered Procelain Tiles from Anita Goodesign Quilted by Kathy Beguin
68: Row by Row License Plate Quilt – Kathy Beguin
Quilt using Row by Row License Plated and Houses with salvage doors. Quilted by Kathy Beguin
69: Tea & Daffodils – Kathy Beguin
Daffodils on table with tea cup and candy. This was an entry to the OCQG daffodil Challenge. Quilted by Kathy Beguin
72: Modern Selvage Medallion Quilt – Kathy Beguin
96 yards of selvages were used, the binding is also made from selbages. Quilted by Kathy Beguin
80: Grand Hotel – Cyndi Anderson
Mystery quilt inspired by the Grand Hotel by Bonner Hunter. Quilted by Cyndi Anderson
81: Cosmos – Ruth Shaw
Close up of Cosmos flower- machine applique and quilting. Quilted by Ruth Shaw
83: My Batiks – Marjorie Miller
2006 Block of the Month, Earth Tone Batik Sampler Quilt by Sew Biz Quilt Shop in Marion, Indiana.
85: Modern Runner – Julia McQueen
My friend Julie Darrow used these Cherrywood fabrics for a challenge. Quilted by Julia McQueen
87: Julie & Julia’s Cherrywood Challenge – Julie Darrow
Julia and I had a personal challenge using Cherrywoods and black & white fabric. We worked independently and came up with totally different designs. Quilted by Julie Darrow
88: Grandma’s Porch – Debi Oman
Scrappy minature snowball quilt, made of civil war prints. Quilted by Debi Oman
90: Little Red Churn Dash – Debi Oman
Red and white minature churn dash, with embroidered flowers. Quilted by Debi Oman
93: Mountain Top – Debi Oman
Multicolored half square triangles; red and white sashing with gray and red blocks. Quilted by Debi Oman
94: My Blue and Brown Quilt – Cynthia Wilsher
This was the 15th Annual Cabin Fever Shop Hop Quilt. My friend Judy Baker and I went on the shophop because of the quilt. Quilted by Ruth McCormick
95: French Tussie Mussies – Cynthia Wilsher
I saw this in a Fons and Porter Magazine- fell in love even though it was out of the box for me. Quilted by Rhonda Loy- Quality Quilting
96: Miss Rose’s Friendship Garden – Cynthia Wilsher
I am a gardner and love fairies and shimsical things. This fabric was made for me. It was quilted by a dearfriend. She passed away shortly aftr doing this from a brain tumor. Quilted by Judy DeCosmo
97: Genesis and Geometry – Glynis Sylvia
Trip Aaround the World- Rainbow. Border designed by Susan Maxson and layout by Neidra Dowe. Quilted by Glynis Sylvia
98: South Baptist Tribute – Glynis Sylvia
Stained glass paper pieced. "In remembrance of the Saints in South Baptist Church, (New Bedford, MA who raised me". Quilted by Glynis Sylvia
101: 1930’s Fan – Lois Sayers
This is a fan pattern using 1930’s reproduction fabrics. Quilted by Ruth McCormick
102: Circa 1892 – Lois Sayers
This is a fabric reproduction from a circa 1892 French Mill Book series. It features baskets and stars. Quilted by Ruth McCormick
103: Footnote – Jill Valko
Scrappy pinwheel/kaleidoscope. So much fun searching for all the fat quarters! Quilted by Jill Valko
104: Chevron Rainbow – Jill Valko
Half square triangle class and practice. Quilt design inspired by several pinterest posts. Quilted by Jill Valko
105: Cheddar Stars – Jill Valko
Skill builder classes given by Sara Gallegos. 1- partial seams 2- mitered borders Quilted by Jill Valko
106: Grand Illusion – Joyce Dawson
The colors in this quilt were representative of Mackinac Island and its lilace, blue waters and rich greens. Quilted by Rebecca Sekulovski
107: Delectable Dogsleds – Joyce Dawson
Cara loved her dogsled experience in Alaska! Fabric and pattern were purchased in Skagway, Alaska. Quilted by Made by Cara Clark Quilted by Rebecca Sekulovski
108: Nine Easy Pieces – Joyce Dawson
Black, gray, and gold make a striking quilt which will be donated to St. Paul Uniter Methodist Chuch quilt auction in November. Quilted by Rebecca Sekulovski
110: Remembering Alaska – Joyce Dawson
Katie celebrated her 11th birthday on a Disney Cruise to Alaska. She loved Alaska! Quilted by Made by Katie Clark Quilted by Rebecca Sekulovski
111: President’s Quilt 2012 – Marlee Smearing
This quilt was presented to me from the guild at the end of the 2011-2012 guild year. Quilted by Ruth McCormick
112: Broken Star – Marlee Smearing
This quilt was made with triangle exchange form Edyta Sitar workshop and beyond. Quilted by Ruth McCormick
113: Tilted Churn Dash – Marlee Smearing
Quilt made from blocks exchanged over a year in my small quilt group. Quilted by Ruth McCormick
115: Spools of Many Colors – Wendy Ptak
I participated in a strip exchange to get the variety of colors in each spool. Quilted by Jessy LaRue
116: Vases – Della Carian
16 vases filled with flowers with a wide floral border. Quilted by Julia McQueen
119: Night Skies – Laurie O’Meara
This quilt was made for my adult son, John. Each block window frame block is a different view of a night sky. Quilted by Julia McQueen
120: Ben’s Bulgarian Rose – Laurie O’Meara
Made for my son Ben who loves history and the country of Bulgaria, colors red, green, white and black are colors of the Bulgarian Flag. Quilted by Julia McQueen
121: My First Swim – Laurie O’Meara
I began learning to quilt in 2017. this is my first quilt. My quilting instructer si Rita Weitendorf. Colors of the ocean. Quilted by Julia McQueen
122: Hunter’s Song – Laurie O’Meara
Made for my son Sam, who is an Eagle Scout (birds), hunter (arrows) and singer (music). Gray, purple and black are favorite colors. Quilted by Julia McQueen
123: A Few of My Favorite Things – Laurie O’Meara
Made for my teenage daughter Julia, who asked for 12 featured patterns/ 20 fabrics of her favorite things in lif. No block is the same. Quilted by Julia McQueen
124: Memories – Carol Reimann
Scraps and Blues Quilted by Quilt made by Carol and deceased friends- Joann Bolger and Donny Honavich Quilted by-Ruth McCormick
125: A Logger’s Dream – Rita Bonanni
12 inch log cabin ruler used to make. Primary colors and corner stones. A fun and learning quilt. Quilted by Granny Lady Quilts/ Barb Lusk
126: Remember Whooo You Are and Whooose You Are – Nancy Youngerman
this owl quilt was lovingly created for the newly designed nursery at my church, Greefield Presbyterian Church, to enhance the nature theme. Quilted by Nancy Youngerman
127: Van Gogh Cherrywood Challenge – Beth Markel
Van Gogh was a prolific painter of self portraits, almost 40 of them. Quilted by Beth Markel
128: Snow & Ice – Cathy Cheal
This is a lone star quilt in blues designed to fit a particular bed- queen size but long on the sides. Quilted by Ruth McCormick
129: Turquoise Zinger – Erena Rieflin
Selvage contributions of many friends made this quilt possible. Quilted by Ruth McCormick
130: Inspiration Row – Kathy Walton
One block wonder using 2016 Row by Row theme Fabric. Made to see the rainbow colors flow though it. Quilted by Becky Sekulovski
131: Paradise In Bloom – Emily Baumgartner
Teals, pink and blues. Center medallion applique leaves. Quilted by Julia McQueen
132: Garden’s Midnight Rain – Emily Baumgartner
A center medallion dresden plate with surrounding blue and black kaleidoscopes. Quilted by Julia McQueen
133: Hexagonal Flowers – Rachel Baumgartner
Pentagons arranged in hexagonal flowers. Quilted by Julia McQueen
134: Square in a Square – Rachel Baumgartner
Multicolored batiks in various sizes. Quilted by Julia McQueen
135: White Directions – Tina Baumgartner
White background with green and blue medallion. Quilted by Julia McQueen
136: Radiant – Lesa Reynolds
Kit from Delphines. Modern gray, black, and white design Quilted by Ruth McCormick
140: Eastern Redbud- Cersis Canadensis – Mary Asmus
The OCQG challenge of 2016 "tree"- was shown in grand Rapids 2016 as part of the Ultimate Guild Challenge. Quilted by Mary Asmus
141: A Wallk in the Garden – Mary Asmus
My collection of Jane Sassaman exotic plant prints inspired my version of paths through a summetrical English garden. Quilted by Mary Asmus
142: Posies on Point – Gloria Sirosky
Made as part of pink and brown half square triangle exchange from Oakland County Quilt Guild. Quilted by Ruth McCormick
143: America’s Garden – Joanne Bender
Deco State fabric collection designed by Tiffany Leman showcases all 50 state flowers. Quilted by Barb DeVilbiss
144: A Year to Crow About – Marjorie Miller
Done as a block of the month at Sew Biz Quilt Shop in Marion, IN. Quilted by Julia McQueen
146: Cats in Squares – Jean Forrester
An assortment of cat fabrics alternated with squares in coordinating primary solid colors bordered by a band of black fabric and multicolored stripe. Label created by Evelyn Phillips. Quilted by Ruth McCormick
147: Cadence for L & N – Nancy Isken
Fun modern quilt for a fabulous couple. Quilted by Ruth McCormick
148: Glorified Nine Patch – Lisa Cole-Welby
Wonderfully easy piecing because of the laser cut kit from John Flynn. Quilted by Lisa Cole-Welby
149: President’s Quilt 2017 – Lisa Cole-Welby
This quilt was pieced by Shirley Buckmaster and given to me following my year as President of the Oakland County Quilt Guild. Check out the back if you can! Inspired by my love to hate Sunbonnet Sue! Quilted by Ruth McCormick
150: President’s Quilt 1992 – Lisa Cole-Welby
This quilt was given to me following my year as President of Oakland County Quilt Guild in 1992. It is a lovely example of a signature quilt. Quilted by unknown
151: Little Red One – Shirley Buckmaster
Minature quilt with embroidery and red buttons. Quilted by Shirley Buckmaster
152: Presidential Quilt 2007-08 – Beth Markel
Made by Amy Schuster for Beth Markel following her year as president of Oakland County Quilt Guild. Quilted by Julia McQueen
153: El Provence – Joyce Cole
Made during one of Bonnie Hunter’s Mysteries. Quilted by Becky Sekulovski
154: William & Morgan – Lisa Cole-Welby
Made for my first grandchildren- identical twin boys! Quilted by Lisa Cole-Welby
155: Cool Blues – Gloria Sirosky
Made during a OCQG Mystery Quilt event. Made for my sister Susana Woldson who is a Jazz Musician and sings some "cool blues" songs. Quilted by Ruth McCormick
156: Dancing In the Moonlight – Cathy Leinonen
Animals dancing in the moonlight. Quilted by Cathy Leinonen
158: Pinky – Sarah Bush
I pulled the "pinkest" fabrics from my stash to make something snuggly for my friend during breast cance tratment. Quilted by Sarah Bush
159: Sticks and -well, sticks – Sarah Bush
Pieced in a Helen Kelly workshop at a UK retreat. I misread the pattern (Sticks and stones). Happy accident (NOT!). Quilted by Sarah Bush
160: Bright Elusive Butterfly – Sarah Bush
Challenge quilt based on a song title. Quilted by Sarah Bush
161: Bouquet for Long Arms – Sarah Bush
The first big quilt done on my own long arm machine! The top was pieced many years ago. Quilted by Sarah Bush
162: Bows and Arrows – Sarah Bush
Assessment piece for UK City and Guilds diploma. Quilted by Sarah Bush
163: Neutral Sunrise – Diane Surati
Small textured neutral-colored quilt depicting sun, sunrays, hills and flowers. Quilted by Diane Licholat-Surati
164: Time Flies – Diane Surati
Small squared quilt dusty blues, greens, yellow with inchies clock faces and yellow squares. Quilted by Diane Licholat-Surati
165: Seeds Sewn – Diane Surati
Abstract freestyle pattern-favric from clothing, browns to freens to pinks to yellows and blues. Quilted by Diane Licholat-Surati
166: Daffodils-Life Cycle – Diane Surati
Wall-hanging depicting a brick wall and yellow appliqued daffodils with green foliage part in shadow. Quilted by Diane Licholat-Surati
167: Walk N Park – Diane Surati
Large wall hanging depicting box cars/ quilt shop license plates parked on a road heading to quilt shop. Quilted by Diane Licholat-Surati
170: President’s Quilt 2007 – Christine Reeves
Made as a thank you for serving as President of the Oakland County Quilt Guild. Quilted by
171: Sno-Blind T-Shirt Quilt – Christine Reeves
The Mudchuggers are a four sheel drive club that hosts an annual event in West Branch, MI each year. Quilted by Rhonda Loy
172: Chestnut and Vine – Christine Reeves
A fun block of the month at Quilt-N-Friends Quilt Shop. Quilted by Sue Boxell