309 art quilts were donated for the 2011 SAQA Auction, raising $52,100! I’d call that a raging success actually. The funds raised through the Auction are critical to supporting SAQA’s exhibitions, catalogs and outreach programs. And I was lucky enough to be high bidder on Elemental Surprise by Janice McKeehan of Houston, Texas.
I hope the photograph does it justice. I love the detailed quilting that changes in each area of the quilt. She used two yarns to outline the feature on the left, then punched it up with fabulous beading. I’m charmed by the three pairs of beads that allow a peek under the fabric flap.
There are still a few of these small treasure available, but not for much longer.
Congratulations on your auction and also being low bidder on a beautiful piece.
Another Master Piece!
Thank you Franki for spotlighting my donation piece! Appreciate the kind remarks very much! Glad I could contribute to SAQA, such a fine organization for fiber artists.
janice/Houston
Janice, the pleasure is mine. Thank you again for the opportunity to own a piece of your beautiful art!