| Pilgrim/Roy Invitational Quilt Challenge features 9 quilts, all wall-hangings,
approximately 40” square by new and nationally known quilt-makers,
selected by Gerald E. Roy. These quilts use only donated fabrics by the
challenge’s sponsors, Hancock’s of Paducah and Windham Fabrics,
plus one fabric of the artist’s choice.
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| Works of quilters from our region, including: Paula Nadelstern – 1 quilt,
Anita Grossman – 3 quilts, Karen Eckmeier – 7 quilts
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These quilts can be viewed at the library of the Solomon Schechter Upper School throughout the show.
SPECIAL EXHIBITS
The Pilgrim/Roy Challenge 2009 |
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The Pilgrim/Roy Invitational Quilt Challenge, named for Gerald E. Roy and the late Paul D. Pilgrim,
is an annual quilt challenge sponsored by Hancock's of Paducah and Windham Fabrics.
Promising talented new and nationally known quilt makers are selected by Gerald E. Roy to participate in the annual challenge.
Using only donated fabrics by the challenge's sponsors, plus one fabric of the artist's choice, quilt makers create unique
and engaging wall quilts.
After opening each year at the annual AQS Quilt Show and Contest, in Paducah, Kentucky, the quilts travel for one year.
Following the exhibit's tour, the quilts are auctioned at the annual Museum of the American Quilter's Society Benefit Auction.
A portion of the proceeds raised from the exhibit's rental fee support the conservation and preservation of the Museum of the
American Quilter's Society's Founders Collection.
This year's quilts are: |
- "Everything Goes With Chocolate!" by Charlotte Angotti
- "Funpatch" by Pat Yamin
- "If Fabric Could" by Sharyn Craig
- "Maddie's Magical Kaleidoscope" by Jenny Raymond
- "Regency Royal" by Georgia Bonesteel
- "Sunday-Go-To-Meeting" by Karen Boutté
- "Wild Men and Women" by Linda Carlson
- Untitled by Elsie Campbell
- Untitled by Karen Stone
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Local Professional Quilters:
Karen Eckmeier
Karen Eckmeier is an award-winning fiber artist, international teacher, author and pattern designer.
Owner of "The Quilted Lizard," Karen teaches her unique collage techniques like "Layered Curves" and "Accidental Landscapes"™
nationwide.
Quilts displayed:
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- "Enchanted Village"
- "Altstadt (old city)"
- "Sand & Sea"
- "Positive Energy #3"
- "Positive Energy #4"
- "Fern Forest"
- "My Stash at 50 (aka Log Cabin with an Attitude)"
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Paula Nadelstern
Author of three books, Paula Nadelstern is known for her innovative "Kaleidoscope" quilt designs.
Her quilts have been exhibited internationally and have been featured in television shows, on-line Web sites, books and magazines.
Quilt displayed:
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- "KALEIDOSCOPIC VIII: The Sun, the Moon... and the Stars"
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Anita Grossman Solomon
Anita Grossman Solomon of New York City is an award-winning quilter and quilting instructor with a degree in art and a fresh
perspective on the quilt making process with her "Make It Simpler"® techniques.
Quilts displayed:
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- "Old Italian Block Quilt"
- "No Patience Quilt"
- "Arrowhead Quilt"
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