Auction Items and Boutique Items, Event Date - April 18, 2015 at Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah Rd., Alexandria VA - Doors Open 11:45 am for lunch and shopping - Live Auction begins 1:00 pm

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OUR AUCTION COLLECTION OF ITEMS IS INCREASING DAILY

This elegant new quilted jacket was donated to our Auction by Dianne Tippins.  The colors are magnificent and this jacket would be glorious addition to any fashion aware lady's wardrobe.

Another great quilt that will auctioned on Saturday, April 18
Size 72" x 83"

DON’T MISS OUT ON BIDDING ON THESE VINTAGE TREASURES

Quilt top (76” X 100”), ready for backing and quilting, or just to be used as a summer coverlet by finishing the edges.  The bright colored fabrics date from the 1940’s through the 1960”s. The top is all hand stitched and just waiting for completion.

Detail of vintage quilt top

COLLECTION OF VINTAGE BUTTERFLY APPLIQUE BLOCKS

THESE LOVELY HAND EMBROIDERED AND APPLIQUED BLOCKS ARE ALL READY TO BE MADE INTO A GORGEOUS QUILT.  THERE ARE 15 COMPLETED BLOCKS FEATURING THE BUTTERFLIES ON THE DIAGONAL,  THERE IS ANOTHER BLOCK WITH SOME STAINING AND ANOTHER NOT COMPLETED.  THERE ARE 2 MORE BLOCKS WITH THE BUTTERFLIES APPLIQUED IN THE CENTER OF THE BLOCK.

THE BUTTERFLY BLOCKS WILL BE AUCTIONED WITH A SET OF ‘GARDENER WITH  BELL-BOTTOM TROUSERS. THIS REALLY INTERESTING PATTERN REFLECTS THE STYLE OF CLOTHING OF THE 60’S AND INCLUDES THE USAGE OF SOME SYNTHETIC FABRICS FROM THE SAME PERIOD.  7 BLOCKS ARE COMPLETED AND ANOTHER IS ALMOST COMPLETED.  THEY ARE ALL HAND APPLIQUED .

 SHOWN HERE - TWO SAMPLES OF THE TWELVE MONTH BANNERS

WHICH WILL BE FEATURED IN OUR AUCTION

Our talented MVQU members have appliquéd and quilted banners to be displayed.  There is one banner for each month of the year.

Each banner is a small work of art, there is an iron holder available to display each banner

DETAIL OF ANT FEASTING ON WATERMELON

SPRING SHOWERS MUST BE THE THEME OF THIS MONTH

Our Boutique will have a wide variety of items to tempt you!  Look what arrived this week!

Black & White Fat Quarter Bundles, Charm Packs and Yardage

Cherry Blossoms on the Potomac

Our Auction items get better and better.  The remarkable queen size quilt measuring 88.25" x 106", called Cherry Blossoms on the Potomac, is the work of Lynn Miller, one of our very talented MVQU quilters.  The blocks were made by our chapter members and the blue fabric is Japanese Yukata fabric dating from 1970-1980.  Japanese Yukata, 100% cotton, hand printed fabric, is remarkably soft and durable.  It is used to make the summer kimono, Yukata, in Japan.  The colors are vibrant and incredibly lovely.  Lynn chose a wave quilting pattern reminiscent of the very famous woodblock print by the Japanese artist Hiroshige.  This quilt would make any room look glorious.

WALL HANGING 15” X 15”

  

This little gem of a wall hanging is the creation of Barbara Zygiel, a very talented member of our Mount Vernon Chapter of Quilters Unlimited.  She designed it as the answer to one of our guild challenges.  Members were given a vintage quilt block and asked to create something wonderful.  She not only answered the challenge, she designed a one of a kind wall hanging

Soft pastel color hexagons are appliquéd on a white background.  The wall hanging is machine pieced and hand appliquéd and quilted.

WALL HANGING 40" X 40"

Another one of Barbara Zygiel small quilt or wall hanging called “Benji’s Pockets” a pattern by Acorn Quilts which Barbara reduced.  It is hand pieced, appliquéd and quilted.  What little boy would not be charmed by this charming quilt?

Some of a little boy's favorite things!

Flower Wall Hanging designed, hand appliquéd and quilted by

Kathy Peters

12.25 inches by 19.5 inches

Kathy is a well known Mid West quilter from Marquette, Michigan

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HIGHLIGHT ON OUR WONDERFUL BOUTIQUE

Our members continue to add new and grand items to the boutique.  You can come at 11:45 am on April 18 and be one of the first to choose from some of these lovely hand made items.  Knitted scarves, eye glass cases, needle cases, one of a kind multimedia bracelets, luggage tags and small assorted bags are just some of the things we have available for our shopping enjoyment.  Any of these would make a great Mother's Day gift.  Don't miss this one of a kind opportunity!

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*******JAPANESE KIMONO*******

Silk Kimono from the 1930's

THIS GORGEOUS SILK KIMONO HAS BEEN DONATED TO BE AUCTIONED ON SATURDAY APRIL 18, 2015

THE KIMONO IS THE JAPANESE NATIONAL COSTUME AND SYMBOLIZES THE SPIRIT OF THE NATION

THIS KIMONO, IN MINT CONDITION, DATES FROM THE FIRST QUARTER OF THE 20TH CENTURY

IT WAS PROBABLY PURCHASED TO CELEBRATE A YOUNG LADY’S TWENTY FIRST BIRTHDAY

THE SLEEVES OF THE KIMONO ARE LONG AS IS APPROPRIATE FOR A NON MARRIED LADY

MARRIED LADIES SLEEVES ARE CROPPED TO ABOUT MID THIGH

(GIVES A WHOLE NEW MEANING TO “CROPPING YOUR WINGS”)

THE KIMONO IS ALL SILK,  DECORATED BY USING THE RICE-RESIST DYEING TECHNIQUE

RICE-RESIST IS A COMPLICATED TECHNIQUE WHERE THE ARTIST FIRST PREPARES THE OVERALL DESIGN, THEN APPLIES RICE PASTE TO THE AREAS THAT ARE TO TO RESIST THE DYE, THEN THE RICE PASTE IS WASHED OFF, THEN RE-APPLIED TO A NEW AREA AND A NEW COLOR ADDED, THE PROCESS CONTINUES UNTIL ALL THE DESIGN IS COMPLETE

THIS KIMONO’S DESIGN IS THEN FURTHER HIGHLIGHTED WITH SILK AND GOLD HAND EMBROIDERY

Closeup of Silk Kimono

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SILK EMBROIDERED SHAWL

DETAIL OF HAND WORK

THIS SILK SHAWL, PROBABLY MADE IN CHINA DATES FROM THE FIRST QUARTER OF THE 20TH CENTURY, IT IS IN ALMOST MINT CONDITION, THERE ARE TWO SMALL DISCOLORED AREAS NEAR THE EDGE ON ONE SIDE.

THE FRINGE IS HAND KNOTTED AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION

SHAWLS LIKE THIS WERE VERY POPULAR WITH THE “FLAPPER” SET AND WERE ALSO USED TO DECORATE PIANOS, THEY ARE OFTEN REFERRED TO AS “PIANO” SHAWLS

Silk Piano Shawl

Closeup - Silk Piano Shawl

DON’T MISS BIDDING ON THIS ITEMS!!!!!!

Chantilly Nine Patch 

 A full size bed quilt.  This quilt was started by Gail English and was passed to Pat Alfredson who finished the piecing and the border.  The beautiful quilting was completed by Angie Miller.  This quilt was appraised for $1,500 at the 2014 Hampton Roads Quilt Show.

Chantilly Nine Patch

Chantilly Nine Patch closeup

Wall Hanging 28" x 28"

Fruit on Point 40" x 40" Wall hanging, hand appliqued, machine quilted.

Wall Hanging or Table Runner 28" x 28"

Wall Hanging 22"x 35" from a kit by Susan DuLaney.  Hand quilted, hand applique

Wall Hanging 40" x 40"

Rail Fence Lap Quilt

Juvenile Twin Size Quilt

Monkey Wrench Baby Quilt

March 2015 Show & Tell

 Judy Albert -- Peacock Passion for Art of the World Quilt Challenge

"I was inspired by the peacock motif from several artists -- Tiffany vases, the Peacock Room by Whistler and Beardsley's Salome peacock skirt.

The peacock represents beauty, dignity and immortality as well as pride and vanity.  It is the symbol of Goddesses Juno and Hera and of St. Barbara, and can also symbolize royalty.  The peacock motif was often used in the Impressionism, Post Impressionism and Art Nouveau art periods.  In ancient times, the peacock was the symbol of rebirth and eternal life.  The peacock in the quilt reflects the Japanese influence prevalent during the second half of the nineteenth century -- curvilinear shapes and florals.

Techniques used: embroidery, applique, machine quilting and embellishment.

Peacock pattern by Hatched in Africa, Crystal Pattern by Design by Dawn.

Material used: Hoffman Batik (839 Alabaster background, Marathon thread, Clover fusible bias tape, stones, beads and Swarovski crystals."

 Pat Alfredson -- Tired of Quilt

"made of fabric scraps that I was tired of"

 Pat Alfredson -- Poinsettia Panel

 Pat Alfredson -- from pattern Tulips by Susan du Laney

"I did this on the way to and from Florida."

 T Carter -- one of 4 pillowcases

 T Carter -- another of 4 pillowcases

 T Carter -- Reversible apron

 T Carter -- Four Corners Apron

"A little sewing during snowstorms ...wishing for winter to yield to spring!"

 JoAn Stout -- Baltimore Album

 JoAn Stout -- Lattice

 Lynn Miller -- Sew Busy

"Central panel donated by Barbara Zygiel, with pieced and appliqued border and machine quilted by Lynn Miller -- for our auction"

 Lynn Miller -- Quilters Take Along -- made for auction

 Lynn Miller -- Floating Petals

"Queen sized quilt with pillow panel for our auction.  Made with blocks made by MVQU members and Yukata fabric donated by Rickie Frost."

Libby Dudley -- original pattern

"Third of set of lap quilts from 1970's patchwork curtains"

Charity Workshop Project March 31, 2015

Click HERE to print instructions and pattern

Baby Burp Cloth Instructions

Fabrics: quilting cotton for top; flannel, fleece, or terry cloth for back.  No batting needed.

Other supplies: a few pins, scissors, thread, bamboo skewer or chop stick, iron and pressing surface.

Choose two coordinating fabrics of at least 8.5” x 17” per burp cloth.  Fold fabric half way down the long side with wrong sides together, and press.  Do the same for the second fabric and layer them on top of each other at the fold.  Position the burp cloth pattern piece along the fold, pin in 3 places as marked on pattern, and cut out the two pieces at the same time.  Pin along fold line until ready to sew.

Notes on cutting: You can get two burp cloths per fat quarter, and 10 burp cloths per yard.  If cutting yardage, press complete piece of fabric first.  Make the first fold at 8.5” from selvage to selvage, with wrong sides together as noted above.  Do the same with the coordinating fabric and layer along fold line.  When cutting out burp cloth pattern, make sure the pattern is at least 1” away from the prior cuts along the fold to allow room for the bulbous ends of the burp cloth.  However, do not waste fabric between cuts or you won’t have room to get 5 burp cloths across the width of the fabric.  Once all 5 are cut, reposition fabric to make another fold at least 8.5” from the closest edges, and repeat the process.

Sizing: You can make the burp cloth larger by sliding the pattern piece 1-2 inches up from your fold line, and cutting 1-2” wider around the pattern piece.

Sewing:  With the fold line at the bottom, and raw edges up,  peel back the top and bottom fabrics, leaving a fabric and flannel pair, right sides together in the middle.  Remove the pin at the fold line, and shake out the fabric, making sure the pieces align correctly and are positioned  right sides together.  In the middle on one side, place two pins 3” apart.  With coordinating or contrasting thread, sew the long way around from one pin the other, using a ¼” seam allowance.  MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE BOTH TOP AND BOTTOM FABRICS IN THE SEAM ALLOWANCE.    Remove from machine, turn right side out through the opening left in the seam line, and run a bamboo skewer or chop stick all along the seam line from the inside, through the seam opening.  Once smooth, press the burp cloth, turning in the seam allowances at the opening.  Starting at the opening, top stitch around the whole burp cloth, staying right along the outer edge…if using your ¼” foot, place top stitching at 1/8”.  Press again to remove the ripple effect from the top stitching.

Serging: If you are using a serger, simply place the 2 pieces of fabric with wrong sides together, and serge once all the way around the outer edges on the right sides of the two pieces.  No turning, no top stitching.

Auction Flyer

Click HERE to print flyer

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THE MT. VERNON CHAPTER OF QUILTERS  UNLIMITED

CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO ATTEND ITS ANNUAL FUND RAISER QUILT AUCTION AND BAKE SALE

Saturday April 18, 2015   

11:45am open for registration shopping and lunch

1:00 pm AUCTION

Hollin Hall Senior Center 1500 Shenandoah Rd.

Alexandria, VA 22308

Quilts, contemporary and vintage, handmade items and much more will be auctioned

Boutique and Bake Sale

Lunch will be available

Cash and checks only - No credit cards please

FREE ADMISSION AND PLENTY OF FREE PARKING

find us at http:mvquilters.blogspot.com

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