The four patchwork basket blocks that form a central medallion for this wall quilt were constructed at a workshop titled Sixteen Baskets of Mud, taught by Diane Gaudynski. The quilting was completed after her weekend seminar covering the various techniques of Heirloom Machine Quilting. As Diane and I grew to know one another, we discovered that we share a love of deep, rich colors combined with the traditional patterns of antique quilts. I dedicated this quilt, my first heirloom machine quilted piece, to my teacher who changed my life forever. Diane continues to inspire me with the incredible beauty of her quilts and her generous spirit.

I used my home sewing machine to stitch original drawings that create quilting designs and texture on the surface of the quilt. The same quilting designs that surround the central patchwork baskets were modified and repeated to fill the border space. A cartouche containing my initials and another with the date are at the bottom of the quilt. The quilt was constructed of cotton fabric, with 80/20 cotton batting. Mettler 60 weight cotton thread was used for the top and in the bobbin of my machine. It was completed in March of 2000.

This quilt is featured in “Guide to Machine Quilting” by Diane Gaudynski, published by American Quilters Society, 2002.

2004

International Quilting Assn., Chicago,
            Traditional Treasures Exhibit
American Quilters Society, Nashville, Finalist

2003

Crazy Quilters Quilt Show, Best of Show, Machine Quilting

2000

Prairie Heritage Quilt Show, First Place, Wall Quilts

© Joanie Zeier Poole 2000 Photo by Norman Lenburg

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