Remembering Barbara

I have an interesting story to pass on to all of you!

Someone has tried to make a copy of Remembering Barbaro, and wouldn't you guess it, it has wound up in a shop by the name of Artique, here in Lexington, Ky.

A friend saw it as it was being hung, and thought it was one of my quilts. Then she remembered that Barbaro was hanging downtown at the library. I was told it is some lady by the name of Martha Bearles and she lives in Florida and they are asking $1200.00 for it.

So, I went to the store manager, and she seemed very unconcerned. I then consulted with an attorney, and he said that even through the quilt does not have a copy right, I still have certain rights over the Stained glass applique technique. Therefore, I have written the owners a letter and ask that they take the quilt down, and not represent her if she uses my technique. We will see what happens.

As a result of this instance, our guild is going to have a lawyer speak on this matter in one of our upcoming meetings. I know we all use each others ideas, but where do we draw the line ? Interesting topic and I will pass on whatever information I gather from the meeting.

Lexington guild show

Last but not least is Free at Last. This
quilt was made a couple of years ago
and is made using the usual applique
technique .

Guild Library show

Here is JFK once again and to the far right
is Winston and Winnie. Again in the Stained
Glass technique.

Quilter's of the Bluegrass Library show

So many good things have come my way lately, which I am very thankful for. First of all our local newspaper, actually our only newspaper the Lexington Herald Leader, published a piece on my Remembering Barbaro quilt. I was so surprised that the article was almost a full page. So, when our local guild hung our yearly show at the downtown library, he got hung in a very special place so people have a chance to see him clearly.

Above, you will see Jumbo on the left, Barbaro in the center, and a new piece of John F. Kennedy. These three pieces are all done in the Stained Glass technique.

Quilters of the Bluegrass guild show

I know this might be a little hard to see.
However, it is a beautiful feathered star,
and I'm sorry at the moment I don't know
who made it.

Made by Cindy Vough, of Lexington, KY.

Quilters of the Bluegrass guild show

This quilt was made by Cathy Johnson.

Nashville 08

Here is another quilt that caught my attention. It is painted and then they used thread to enhance the picture.

Nashville 08

I really liked this quilt. I can't remember who made it Sorry! but it is a fused quilt and I thought the background was wonderful and really set off the tree and birds.

Nashville 08

Nashville Quilt Show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

On the 21st of August, I and 40 other quilters boarded a bus in Frankfort at 8:00 am and we headed for Nashville. Four hours later we arrived, but only had three hours to cover the show, and then another four hours home, plus 1\2 hour to Lexington. It was a good idea and the Frankfort guild were the ones who arranged it and have done it in previous years. Of course the best part was the $ savings. However, it was a very long day and I didn't really have time to see the show without feeling rushed. Next year it will be held in Knoxville, so we see how I feel when the time rolls around.

Stained Glass Applique Technique

Since I do not have a web site yet, you may contact me by e-mail for information concerning work shops. I do two day workshops and one day workshops as well as lectures.

Shedrum@windstream.net

Stained Glass Applique.

I decided to try and do a human face. So, this is the first in a series of new quilts I plan on doing.











Use shades of color to create beautiful realistic applique quilts. This technique can be used to make landscapes, animals, or humans. It is simple enough for a beginner, but results lend themselves to the more advanced quilter also.

Art is very subjective, and so when I teach a class my hope is that I will plant a seed, that will grow, and help you express your feelings and expand them into something that will be all your own.

Stained Glass Appllique class

Here is TC I have a pattern for sale for him. Also, if someone wants to use him as a demo for the class it is feasible.

Stained glass applique class

I then got the idea to try and use a geometic pattern, and then used applique over the top of the Stained Glass background. It worked but it was a lot of work!

Stained Glass Applique Class

This is Winston and Winnie. Can you tell I love Cavalier King Charles dogs?

Stained Glass Applique class

Then came Remembering Barbaro.

Stained Glass Applique

Here Kitty Kitty!

Stained Glass Applique

This is Bagel my real life Beagle. I used a photograph of him to make the quilt.

Stained Glass Class

This is Jumbo, he is the first quilt I tried making with the Stained Glass Technique.

Stained Glass Applique Technique

Stained Glass Applique Class

Use shades of colors to create beautiful realistic quilts. This technique can be used to make landscapes, animals, humans or just about anything your imagination can come up with.

It is simple enough that even a beginner can do the technique, but results lend themselves to the more advanced quilter also.

The following pictures will show you examples that I have made. The elephant Jumbo is the pattern I use to teach the technique. He is for sale as well as TC. There will be more patterns to follow. The cost is $10.00 for each pattern, and that includes postage as well as a colored photograph.

Quilt Extravaganza

Whoops, I miss one of the herd.

QUILT EXTRAVAGANZA

The ladies who made these quilts took my first Stained Glass Applique class well over a year ago. They were hanging in the restaurant which was just next door to the Gallery . What fun to see completed projects.

Quilt Extravaganza

Last but not least is TC which stands for to cute. Again, he is made from my Stained Glass Applique. He is a Cavalier King Charles puppy.