Kent Quilters 2024 Quilt Trail August 30 to October 26,2024
Kent, Connecticut 06757
(917) 817-5728 Contact:: zenfashion1@gmail.com
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Proceeds benefit Kent Volunteer Fire Department
https://www.kentfire.org/kent-quilters-quilt-trail
Kent Quilters Quilt Trail Sale 2024 Kent, CT
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Red-y Responders KVFD
Maker: Kent Quilters
$1250
Kent Quilters formed in 2014 to raise money for Kent Memorial Library. Now in our tenth year, we continue our mission to promote the art of quilting and benefit nonprofit organizations in our community.
Two of our group projects hang in Town Hall.
Twirling Leaves
22”x 46”
Maker: Dana Slaughter
$95
Dana Slaughter began quilting over 20 years ago, but renewed her interest when Kent Quilters was formed. Since then, she has enjoyed new techniques and contributing items for Kent Sale Days and for large group quilt projects.
Beulah
14.5” by 15”
$60
Maker: Sue Rook Nichols
BEULAH won Honorable Mention at Quilters Take Manhattan in 2015
and appeared in the Quilting Arts Magazine Issue 77.
Sue Rook Nichols first learned to quilt in the mid 70s. Since retiring from a teaching career in public education, she has focused more on fiber art and modern quilting. Sue is no longer a part-time resident in Kent but remains active with K
Flying South
22” by 60”
Maker: Deborah Oswarek
SOLD
Deborah Oswarek is a local quilter and award-winning doll clothing designer
(The Ginny Doll, Marie Osmond, the Vogue Doll Company). She has been sewing since she was nine, and has been giving individual sewing lessons for the past four years. She graciously participates in Kent Quilters fundraising projects.
FALLEN LEAVES
17” by 54”
Maker: Gail Tobin
SOLD
Kent has been my home since 1962. In 1965 Jerry and I married and raised our four children on Skiff Mountain. Over the years I’ve enjoyed many crafts and most recently quilting as the grandchildren came along.
Tiny Steps
14” by 42”
Maker: Gail Tobin
SOLD
Kent has been my home since 1962. In 1965 Jerry and I married and raised our four children on Skiff Mountain. Over the years I’ve enjoyed many crafts and most recently quilting as the grandchildren came along.
Birds of a Different Feather
3 @ approximately 13.5”by 14”
Cardinal
Blue Jay
Hummingbird
Maker: Jo Mellis
$75 each
This is a style of paper piecing that allows one to do small inserts easily.
The silk material is Cambodian.
Volunteer Star
60” by 60”
Maker: Barbara Marcone
SOLD
Volunteer Star was made for this Quilt Trail Sale to fundraise for the Kent Volunteer Fire Department,
as those involved with the FVFD are STARS in our community.
This quilt is upcycled. All fabrics were purchased at thrift shops, and the quilt top is made of men’s shirts. Reuse, repurpose and upcycle!
Doris Blocks
46” x 60”
Maker: Barbara Marcone
$250
Doris Palmer (1933-2024), a Kent Quilter and friend to many, made this quilt top. Another Kent Quilter,
Barbara Marcone, quilted and finish this quilt to display Doris’ work on this Quilt Trail Sale which benefits the Kent Volunteer Fire Department.
‘60s Birds
27” x 29”
Maker: Jane Suttell Zatlin
$125
Jane comes to the world of quilting from costume and fashion design. She
has learned a lot from her fellow Kent Quilters, especially Veralyn Davee and Barbara Marcone, who have graciously shared their extensive knowledge with the group.
LINEN Farm THEMED Aprons
100% Linen
Maker: Jane Suttell Zatlin
$40 each
Jane comes to the world of quilting from costume and fashion design. She
has learned a lot from her fellow Kent Quilters, especially Veralyn Davee and Barbara Marcone, who have graciously shared their extensive knowledge with the group.
Rainbow Interrupted
38” by 33”
Maker: Veralyn Davee
$275
Inspired by a “rainbow” pattern I saw what was done in straight vertical row. I altered the design with offset piecing that added movement. I love working with strong, solid colors.
The River
30” by 34”
Maker: Veralyn Davee
SOLD
Adapted from a pattern in Modern Landscape Quilts, I used ombré/shaded fabrics to give realistic variation in the features of mountains, fields and the river. This was a fun challenge, using all triangular pieces, and appropriate with our location on the Housatonic River.
Forest Friends
27” by 27”
Maker: Veralyn Davee
SOLD
Cutting up a panel of the animals, I bordered each block with compatible but not matching fabrics to give continuity as well as variety. The border fabric resembles tree bark and frames it nicely. A salute to our local wildlife.
5 Chunky Monkeys
38” by 50”
Maker: Judith Flynn
$125
Judith Flynn has been sewing in one genre or another since she was 6 years old. She began by making Ginny doll outfits leading to me/made garments and interior design activities. This was and still is inspired by her love of fabrics. The quilting revival of the 70’s led to making quilts. A mirror image, fussy cut and tied quilt using a flowered sh
Playhouse Quilt
41” by 42”
Maker: Satomi Hoar
$250
A Japanese transplant to the hills of Northwest Connecticut, Satomi Hoar quilts to express happiness. She is a quilt designer and maker who creates fun and unique quilt patterns with modern twists for different skill levels. Her creative inspirations often come from nature and the beauty of daily life. She loves playing with colors and using quilting
At Home with Doris
39” x43”
Maker: Karen Eckmeier
$275
This quilt was started by Kent Quilter and friend Doris Palmer (1933-2024), possibly in the 1980s or 1990s. She had made 63 house blocks and sewn 4 rows together. All of the fabrics to finish the quilt were in a shoe box. I made 17 more house blocks, sewed 4 more rows together, and quilted it.
Thank you, Doris!
Country Village
49” by 41”
Houses and Trees by Doris Palmer
Assembles by Lorry Schiesel
SOLD
Lorry Schiesel started her first quilt almost 50 years ago. The combination of fabric textures, colors, and geometry made a perfect combination for her interest in sewing and crafts. She has made many pieced and appliqué quilts.
Doris Palmer was a member of Kent Quilters since its inception. Sadly, she passed
Fields and Streams
49” by 69
Maker: Alicia Winter
$350
Alicia Winter is a long-time knitter who came to quilting rather recently, Alicia especially loves handwork. She believes the fiber arts, especially intentional stitching, are a metaphor for a strong community. While each individual thread alone may be delicate, when working together, all the varied threads become a thing of function and beauty,
Shimmering Sunlight
24” x 40”
Maker: Gail Tobin
$75
Kent has been my home since 1962. In 1965 Jerry and I married and raised our four children on Skiff Mountain. Over the years I’ve enjoyed many crafts and most recently quilting as the grandchildren came along.