Quilters Companion

QuiltCon 2023

Best in Show

Bullseye, 178cm x 178cm (70in x 70in), Barbara Strick

Photo by Barbara Strick

“With the traditional Drunkard’s Path as a starting point, I used colour play to make the circles shimmer, shake and roll. The book , an exhibit curated by Nancy Crow, was a direct inspiration. The rich colours, mixed with black, white, brown and beige, keep the eye moving. Hot-pink quilting thread brings out even more colour.”

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