My Brunette Whig

Name/Title

My Brunette Whig

Entry/Object ID

2016.01.02

Made/Created

Artist Information

Gail Stepanek
Jan Hutchison

Date made

2014

Place

City

New Lenox

State/Province

Illinois

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Height

87 in

Width

87 in

Interpretative Labels

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Artist Commentary

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"My interest in quilting began in the early eighties but it wasn't until 2001, after attending a large quilt show, that I became interested in competing. In 2005, I entered my first competition and much to my surprise, I won a first place ribbon. I was hooked! I get bored following printed quilt patterns because I already know what they look like. So I found myself designing my own quilts with scrappy blocks to hold my interest. Antique round and detailed blocks are my favorites. I like to put my on spin on them, along with unusual layouts and backgrounds. Quilting is my 'go to' comfort zone. I find such peace spending hours in my sewing space leaving life's worries behind."

Research Notes

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Awards Won: APQS Best Longarm Machine Workmanship 2016

General Notes

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Materials Used

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Cotton, poly/cotton batting, wool batting

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Techniques Used

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Hand appliquéd, machine pieced, longarm machine quilted