The Medina Quilters Guild held its 15th biannual quilt show at the Rodney Camp Pavilion in the Medina Community Library.
More than 70 quilts were entered in several categories, each competing for honors such as Most Distinctive and Most Popular.
Each entry reflected the creativity of its maker, ranging from handmade to machine-stitched designs and from small art pieces to large bedspreads.
Visitors were invited to vote for their favorites as they toured the exhibit.
This year’s theme, “Birds,” encouraged quilters to include avian motifs in their designs. Some birds were easily spotted, while others were hidden within intricate patterns.
Quilters even turned the display into a “find the birds” contest. Local naturalist and quilter Laura Levy participated in the hunt and entered her own lamb-themed quilt inspired by the “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil” proverb.
Entries showcased a wide variety of quilting styles, from traditional bed coverings to detailed miniature pieces.
One Amish quilt featured hundreds of one-inch squares, all hand-stitched. A 20-year-old participant combined crochet, embroidery and tatting to create a large fantasy-themed design.
Renowned Bandera quilter Brenda John entered her piece Family Memories, made from feed sacks. John is known for donating her quilts to local fundraisers and community causes.
Other quilters used photos to create memorial pieces, while Mrs. Stackell displayed a quilt made from silk ties collected from relatives and travels abroad.
Visitors could also participate in a hands-on wall display that allowed them to help design a quilt using paper pattern pieces.
Guild member Sandy Prom demonstrated simple quilting techniques, drawing interest from toddlers to adults.
Volunteers eagerly shared stories and details about the quilts, encouraging guests to take their time exploring each one.
Every participant received a small keepsake from the event.
The Medina Quilters Guild meets monthly at the Rodney Camp Pavilion, and a smaller group gathers informally each Friday morning at the Core Coffee Shop across from the Medina Community Library.
The quilt show featured highlights including an old fashioned sack quilt on display (left photo) as well as Medina local Sandy Prom demonstrating hand quilting. BULLETIN PHOTOS/ Tracy Thayer
Mementos like this were used to design quilts from photos.
Artists displaying quilts at the Medina Quilt Show were inspired by many things for their creations, including nature.
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