2006 Quilt Block
Contest Winners
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1st
Place - Tracy Noack, Oshkosh, WI
Title:
EAA'S FORD TRIMOTOR
Story: This quilt block of EAA's Ford Trimotor was
adapted from a photograph taken by Associated Air when the
Trimotors landed at Lansing Municipal Airport for a layover
during the 2003 National Air Tour. I thought the unusual angle
of the photograph would make an interesting and challenging
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2nd Place - Marillyn Campbell,
Oshkosh, WI
Title:
SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS
Story: I have
always admired the story of Charles Lindbergh and his
trans-oceanic flight that he accomplished by himself on May
20-21, 1927. Using a Vintage Redwork Design from "Lasting
Treasures," I embroidered the plane, "The Spirit of
St. Louis," in which he flew. I then machine pieced the
border of ½ square triangles. The red, white, and blue print is
a vintage piece of 100% cotton percale (circa 1930) that I
received from my mother. I have always wanted to use it in some
significant way.
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3rd
Place - Patricia Massimini, McLean, VA
Title: FREEDOM OF THE AIR
Story: Our beautiful airpark on Kent Island in the
Chesapeake Bay was founded in 1947 by our neighbor, Bill Morris,
and is said to be the oldest active airpark in the U.S. Bill
passed away at 98 last December and I dedicate this quilt to him
and his wonderful legacy.
Kentmorr Airpark (3W3) is open to
the public, with a 2,400' grass runway that ends in the bay. It is
bordered on one side by our houses and on the other side by a
large farm. We are blessed with easy access to our airplanes, the
bountiful bay, and a warm community. My husband flies a Citabria,
shown in the quilt block performing aerobatics over the airfield.
We all hope that the Washington Air Defense Identification Zone
will leave us in peace to enjoy the freedom of the air.
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4th
Place - Judy Carol Pankratz White, Fall City, WA
Title: BOPPA &
BRIAN'S 1937 TAYLOR CUB
Story: My family's love of aviation is stitched into this
quilt block. On my father's 5th birthday, my grandmother
arranged for his first flight in a J2 Cub. We laugh now about
how Boppa never fully recovered from that childhood experience
in Wisconsin. As a young man, dad washed planes in exchange for
flying lessons, went on to become an A&P mechanic and in
1993 retired as a Captain from Delta Airlines. He raised his
children to love aviation and is now fostering the passion in
his grandchildren. Boppa and my son, Brian, are now rebuilding
the 1937 Taylor Cub shown on the block, the sister to his first
flight airplane. The project has been good for both of them…
The old flyer (not as nimble as before) teaching his young and
agile co-pilot and mechanic … and the younger pushing the
older, "Come on, Boppa, let's go to work on the Cub!"
(And now they are both late for dinner!)
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5th
Place - Rosemary Davidson, Battle Creek, MI
Title: WAR-TESTED WARTHOG
Story: The A-10's (Warthogs) of the Battle Creek
Squadron, Michigan Fighter Wing, Air National Guard, fly
frequently over my house. These planes have been tested in war
times, earning a reputation as deadly tank destroyers. This
block is a tribute to a Wing deployed four times from Michigan's
green foliage and abundant lakes to Iraq's flat and dirty
terrain. This is symbolized in the bottom two sections. The
label picturing the deployments was made by my friend, Kay. The
patch came from Ken's uniform, worn in Iraq. Hand appliquéd and
quilted, an original design.
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Honorable
Mention - Rosemary Tyson, Studley, VA
Title: QUIET LANDING
Story: Quiet Landing comes from a photograph taken by my
husband at the 1995 World Gliding Championships in Omarama, New
Zealand. He has loved airplanes since boyhood, and my recently
renewed interest in quilting prompted him to suggest the
creation of this quilt block. The picture shows a glider's quiet
landing after a long contest day. The fern motif of the border
is for the silver fern, often used to represent New Zealand,
particularly in sport. For both of us, Quiet Landing brings back
memories of our wonderful New Zealand trip.
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Honorable
Mention - Carol J. Kujawa, Oshkosh, WI
Title: HAT'S OFF TO
HOMEBUILDERS
Story: AirVenture 2006 is highlighting "Hallmarks
of Homebuilding." This is a tribute to all those who, over
the years, have built their own airplanes. Their dreams came
alive in hangars, barns, garages and basements. This quilt block
is a composite of the EAA Museum homebuilders' corner and my
grandpa's basement workshop.
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Honorable
Mention - Mary A. Lawrence, Winnetka, CA
Title: LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP
Story: My copy of the membership lifetime advertisement
featuring very special people - my son and grandson.
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Honorable
Mention - Wendy Jacobs, Bucksport, ME
Title: FOLLOW YOUR STAR
Story: When my son was three, he decided he wanted to be
a pilot when he grew up. He went through school, into the Army,
and on to college and still wanted to fly. Fortunately, he
married a girl who shared his interests. They both took lessons
and became pilots and started building a Glasair. Nearly
fourteen years and three manor moves later, it is nearing
completion. This quilt square is to honor their steadfastness in
following their star and realizing their dream.
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