Mary Wood Tabar San Diego, CA

Quilt Full Description: Photo printed, hand painted sky by Phyllis Binkley. Reverse applique, direct applique, hand dyed fabrics by artist. Wool batting.

Quilt source: Fabrics on Demand printed my photo of the Midway Navy ship docked in San Diego Bay.

Quilt Stories: My father was a salvage diver in WWII for the USS Navy. His ship the Enterprise was bombed at Pearl Harbor. This quilt is in memory of Paul Ephriam Wood.

Sandra Takaro-Miller Milton, FL

Other Participants: Hilda Myrick and quilting by Ellen Flaherty of The Quilting Station

Quilt Full Description: The Prowler was created with applique technique. Basic zigzag stitch was used to make the bold outlines. The eyes were created using glass beads embedded in resin. The teeth and claws were created using polymer clay. The design was created using symbolism to bring the Prowler aircaft together with the Marines.

Quilt Stories: The challenge was accepted because of my husband's Marine Corps career. When we met, he was stationed at NAS Whidbey Island and assigned to VAQ-129; the Prowler Training Squadron. The quilt is created using many jewelry making techniques. The eyes are made with poured resin. The teeth and claws are made with polymer clay. This quilt is the first one that I have ever attempted to create. It was a wonderful experience that I am planning to continue with more quilts. The experience was more pleasurable because my husbnad, James Miller, was able to assist with the completion of the quilt by completing the sleeve.

Susie J Thiel Minatare, NE

Quilt source: Adapted from the Redwork Sea Shell Pattern from Quilter's Cove - Newport, OR

Quilt Stories: I made this quilt in honor of my brother, Albert Chrisman, who served in the Navy for 12 years and my nephew, Corey Chrisman, who served in the Navy for 6 years.

Scheherazade Gail vanHartesveldt Wyoming, MI

Quilt Full Description: Snowball and 9-Patch

Quilt source: Embroidery by Dakota Collectables 970044

Karen L. Williamson Pensacola, FL

Quilt Stories: This quilt tells 2 stories. It tells of sunset at sea - majestic, radiant,compelling. It also tells of brave F6F Hellcat pilots returning after their mission. Without radar capability, it was vital they reach their carrier before sunset to land safely. Victorious for another day, they were going home.

Wendy Ann Witzel Colorado Springs, CO

Quilt Full Description: Wendy Witzel's life as a Naval Aviator from bootcamp to retirement. Machine quilted and hand appliqued.

Quilt Stories: It is my first time trying hand applique and even though I need more practice have been told I did a good job by friends. I just learned binding techniques recently and wanted to try new techniques with this quilt.