Quilting Love and Joy
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Sewing became a part of my life at the age of nine upon successfully making my first 4-H project. Since retiring, quilting has become my passion.
There are several reasons why I quilt. It’s my legacy because people will remember me through my quilts long after my time on this earth. I love the challenge of finding an interesting design and selecting the fabric to make it. Going into a quilt shop is candy for the eyes. The fabric these days can reflect designs from the 1800’s to modern ideas. |
Jean Ludeman with Polar Vortex
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Jean at Long Arm quilter
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Jean quilting free-style on the Long Arm quilter
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Quilting has a long history. Early settlers made hand stitched quilts for a variety of reasons. Some were made as blankets and some were decorative. Tools and notions have helped catapult quilting to new levels. Sewists have gone from hand quilting, often done in groups (quilting bees), to machine quilting with very intricate designs.
I do the piecing of the quilt tops with my regular domestic machine and quilt the “sandwich” (top, batting and backing) on my longarm machine. I’m able to do free-motion and computer assisted designs to enhance a quilt. I am probably considered an eclectic quilter. I make quilts reflecting the 1800’s up to modern designs. |
Jean at work in her quilting studio
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Fantastic News!
First Run at Timberline Lodge quilt was inspired by Steve Ludeman's painting First Run. Five Hoodland Piecemakers collaborated in creating this quilt. Pat, Charlene, Andi, Jean and Darlene each made and quilted their panel. We are honored that this quilt is a semifinalist for the 2022 AQS QuiltWeek in Paducah, Kentucky. Quilts were entered in this international contest from 43 US states and 15 other countries.
First Run at Timberline Lodge quilt was inspired by Steve Ludeman's painting First Run. Five Hoodland Piecemakers collaborated in creating this quilt. Pat, Charlene, Andi, Jean and Darlene each made and quilted their panel. We are honored that this quilt is a semifinalist for the 2022 AQS QuiltWeek in Paducah, Kentucky. Quilts were entered in this international contest from 43 US states and 15 other countries.
First Run at Timberline Lodge quilt, semifinalist, 2022 AQS QuiltWeek
First Run, prints available
Quilts
Quilts are functional art, displaying beautiful colors and designs while keeping the bed warm. I love making quilts for the beds of family and friends. Here are some of my favorites.
Polar Vortex is an amazing quilt that has won many accolades. It was selected to be in the prestigious American Quilt Society's 2020 International Quilt Show in Paducah, Kentucky. Being selected to be in this show has been Jean's life-long quilting goal, though the show was cancelled due to the Covid 19 pandemic, Jean and Polar Vortex are winners.
Polar Vortex
Kaleidescope
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Nadia Iris
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Prismatic Star
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Salsa, blue ribbon winner
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Circle of Life, blue ribbon and People's Choice winner
Dear Jane
Jane Stickle lived in Shaftsbury, Vermont during the 1800’s. One of her quilts is on display at the Bennington Museum. It is embroidered on the label “In War Time 1863” and “Pieces 5602”. This quilt is all hand pieced and hand quilted which would be the method at that time.
Brenda Papadakis drafted copies of each of the blocks and triangles which have been published. She kept a “Dear Jane” diary to talk about these amazing quilt designs.
The sampler quilt is comprised of 225 differed quilting designs either pieced or appliqued. Each of the 169 squares are 4 1/2” and 4 1/2” square and there are 52 triangles and 4 corner blocks. I chose to use different print fabrics for each block in my “Dear Jane.” I didn’t work on it all the time, but spaced it out over seven years.
My “Dear Jane” won awards in the Sandy and Clark County Quilt Guild shows and hung in a national show in Utah.
Jane Stickle lived in Shaftsbury, Vermont during the 1800’s. One of her quilts is on display at the Bennington Museum. It is embroidered on the label “In War Time 1863” and “Pieces 5602”. This quilt is all hand pieced and hand quilted which would be the method at that time.
Brenda Papadakis drafted copies of each of the blocks and triangles which have been published. She kept a “Dear Jane” diary to talk about these amazing quilt designs.
The sampler quilt is comprised of 225 differed quilting designs either pieced or appliqued. Each of the 169 squares are 4 1/2” and 4 1/2” square and there are 52 triangles and 4 corner blocks. I chose to use different print fabrics for each block in my “Dear Jane.” I didn’t work on it all the time, but spaced it out over seven years.
My “Dear Jane” won awards in the Sandy and Clark County Quilt Guild shows and hung in a national show in Utah.
Dear Jane
Hobo Quilt
During the depression many men rode the rails in search of work. They developed a symbol system to let other hobos know where they were able to get help for food. This quilt is based on those symbols. See if you can match the quilt blocks with the symbols.
During the depression many men rode the rails in search of work. They developed a symbol system to let other hobos know where they were able to get help for food. This quilt is based on those symbols. See if you can match the quilt blocks with the symbols.
Hobo Quilt
hobo symbols 1
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hobo symbols 2
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Wall Hangings
Walling Hangings allow us to enjoy the art of quilting in any room of the house.
Celtic Knot
Elephant Walk
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Fall Leaves
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Frosty
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Ginko
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Twinkle Star
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The Feather
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Quilts of Valor
The mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is to cover all those service members and veterans touched by war with healing and comforting quilts called Quilts of Valor.
In 2003 Catherine Roberts, a Blue Star mom, wanted to welcome home military people with a show of love and gratitude. Her son, Nathanael, was serving in Iraq at the time. She came up with idea of linking quilt-toppers with machine-quilters in a national effort to cover all returning service women and men with a quilt stitched with love, prayers, and healing thoughts. That vision has expanded over the years to include all veterans and military people eligible to be awarded a Quilt of Valor. The quilts say, “Thank you for your service, sacrifice and valor.” Since the inception of the program, 283,763 Quilts of Valor have been awarded as of October 2, 2021.
If you are interested in helping make a Quilt of Valor or know someone who deserves to be awarded one, check out www.qovf.org. There are also local groups who get together to make and award the quilts. If you don’t sew, you can donate to the Foundation or local group to help purchase supplies to make the quilts.
The veterans to whom I’ve awarded a Quilt of Valor are very moved by this loving gesture. Veterans are often brought to tears when they receive their Quilt of Valor.
In 2003 Catherine Roberts, a Blue Star mom, wanted to welcome home military people with a show of love and gratitude. Her son, Nathanael, was serving in Iraq at the time. She came up with idea of linking quilt-toppers with machine-quilters in a national effort to cover all returning service women and men with a quilt stitched with love, prayers, and healing thoughts. That vision has expanded over the years to include all veterans and military people eligible to be awarded a Quilt of Valor. The quilts say, “Thank you for your service, sacrifice and valor.” Since the inception of the program, 283,763 Quilts of Valor have been awarded as of October 2, 2021.
If you are interested in helping make a Quilt of Valor or know someone who deserves to be awarded one, check out www.qovf.org. There are also local groups who get together to make and award the quilts. If you don’t sew, you can donate to the Foundation or local group to help purchase supplies to make the quilts.
The veterans to whom I’ve awarded a Quilt of Valor are very moved by this loving gesture. Veterans are often brought to tears when they receive their Quilt of Valor.
Collier
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Steve Lueman
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Darrel
Galloway
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Dubiel
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Check out more of my Quilts of Valor.
Inspiration
Although not a painter, creative outlets are found through my quilting. Landscape quilting is one way to create a piece of art in textiles. Check out more of my quilting inspirations.
Tatanka
Tatanka, up close
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Tatanka, detail
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Man in the Maze
Strumming Along
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Dancing Circles
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Fanciful Flights
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Quilt Shows
Part of the joy of quilting is sharing our work. One way is to enter my quilts in Quilt Shows. My wall is adorned with many award-winning ribbons and quilts. Check out my Quilting Biography.
Quilting Retreats
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Part of the joy of quilting is sharing with other quilters. There are many ways to do that: buddies sewing together, show and share, Quilt Shows, weekly sewing groups, and retreats.
Quilt retreats or quilt camps can take many structures. Usually, the quilters go to an off-site location for 3 – 5 days. They can bring projects of their own or take classes if they are offered. Sometimes there is a mystery quilt that is in the agenda. A “Mystery Quilt” is just that. The quilters are given the yardage and select their fabrics not knowing what the quilt design looks like. Clues are given throughout the retreat and by the end of the 3-5 days a beautiful quilt top is completed. These photos capture a bit of a couple retreats I’ve attended in 2019. In 2020 and 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic most of the retreats were Virtual on ZOOM. Many of the same components were included – mystery quilt, door prizes, charitable projects and individual projects. An advantage was you didn’t have to pack up all our projects and sewed at home. The down side was the lack of in-person collegiality. I’m looking forward to our next in-person retreat. |
The Ludeman Studios - This Way!
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My quilts are usually displayed in our home, given to family and friends, or donated to various charities.
While I usually don’t sell my quilts, I will do commissions. Contact me through this form to discuss a special commission. |
Seasons of Mt Hood
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