The 50th Annual Utah Quilt Show! (2)

Welcome to the 50th Annual Utah Quilt Show! This show features some of Utah's finest quilters. Each quilt illustrates a convergence of artistry and creative decision-making with the meticulous technical work required at every step of the quilting process.  We hope you enjoy our photos!

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Garden Gem (2024) by Becca Barlow, quilted by Marion McClellon.

Winner of the Art Director's Award, Becca Barlow says:  "I made this quilt during an online workshop with Jenny Haynes, whose Instagram profile is @pappersaxsten.  The workshop/pattern is called "Hexibore." Saturated colors, curves, and outstanding quilting can be seen in this dramatic quilt.

Secrets of a Mushroom Garden (2024) by Katherine Porter, quilted by Emmy Evans.

This quilt is adorable, and beautifully made! Winner of the Corn Wagon Award, from a major show sponsor, Katherine Porter says: "This whimsical quilt has been running through my mind for a while.  It is my idea of what we might see if we had an enlarged peek into the corner of a garden - birds flirting, bugs and butterflies untended. It's not just toads that use mushrooms for stools."

One of the special details of this quilt was the edging, featuring fabric knots as shown below:

 Ombre Zephyr (2024), made and quilted by Luanne Hyer Olson

We love the 3D rainbow effect in this quilt... It seems to glow from within! The Ombre Zephyr pattern is by Tiffany Hayes at Needle in a Hayes Stack and is designed for 2-1/4" strips. Some fun, large bubbles and spirals were used for the quilting.

 Penguins in Hawaii (2022) by Dee Dehart, quilted by Emmy Evans. 

 Dee Dehart says, "I made this quilt for my son-in-law, who had the idea to make a quilt with sunburned penguins vacationing in Hawaii."  Some very cute details can be seen in each of the penguins' shirts! 

Note:  We recognize this pattern as Penguin Party by Elizabeth Hartman.

In the Garden with Patsy (2024), made and quilted by Ruth Davis.

Stars, Log Cabin blocks, tulips, and quarter Dresden plates abound in this outstanding quilt. Winner of the Show Committee Award, Ruth Davis says, "I designed this quilt using purple and teal - my favorite color and my friend Patsy's favorite color.  she was my mentor when I was learning to quilt and has inspired my entire quilting career.  She was a positive role model and always gave critiques in a kind manner.  I will always miss her!"

Purple ruched flowers and yo yos were added as embellishments!
 

Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the Springville (Utah) Museum of Art.