Glenda Wilder is asking for help in locating three quilts, all her original design. These quilts were shipped from Hannover, Germany to the US, to be used as display items in a quilt show in Houston, TX. A box containing quilts was shipped on October 16, 2018 from Germany to Houston, TX. When it was received at the show, the package was sealed and inside was a note from the … Continue reading
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Irene Grimes would like to find her 365 Challenge Quilt. This quilt was last seen on October 21, 2017 in Bareggio, Italy. It was being mailed back from a quilt show in Italy. It left Milan on October 28, but it never made it back to the USA. This quilt is 104″ by 104″. It was made during 2016. The main colors are white, grey, and black. This quilt is … Continue reading
Maria Billings is asking that people watch out for her missing quilt. On June 9, 2017, “Generosity” was last seen during the set up of the SAQA (Studio Art Quilt Association) exhibition entitled “Wide Horizons,” which was held in Fuerth, Germany. More than a month later, on July 20, Maria was informed that her quilt had disappeared. A quilt by Sandy Snowdon also disappeared. This quilt is 40″ square. It … Continue reading
Katriina Flesnburg is appealing to the international quilting community in hopes of recovering a collection of her original art quilts. She writes, “Not only one work lost, but a whole invitational collection of Art Quilts.” In all, ten quilts are missing. The loss took place in Holland, in November 2015 and in connection to a Textile festivals/OEQC-event (“Open European Quilt Championships”). After the show all Katriina’s work was handed over … Continue reading
Katrina Jones hoped someone could help her recover two quilts that became missing during September 2015. She shipped them in a suitcase along with some personal items from Belfast, UK to Colorado and the suitcase went missing during transit on September 12. On November 8, 2015, Katrina reported that the missing quilts have been recovered! Katrina writes, “I recommend that anyone with a lost case contacts the shippers every day … Continue reading
Rita Orban is asking for help locating her quilt, “Water — Life.” The quilt was last seen in England in 2007. It came up missing during a move to France. This quilt is about 20″ by 30″. It is based on Matisse’s “Femme a l’amphore.” The main colors are white and blue. The deep blue fabric is “Harvest Mosaic” by Robert Kaufman. This quilt is made with reverse applique. It … Continue reading
Tamara Serrao asked for help locating her quilt called “Parterre.” It was last seen in February 2014 in Belgium where it was shipped to New York. She has been told it arrived in New York, but it was never delivered. Tamara reported the loss to this website on March 20, 2014. Happily, on May 5, 2014, Tamara reported that UPS finally found her quilt! All fabrics from her “Helen’s Garden” … Continue reading
We are happy to report that Angelika Schwienbacher’s quilt, “Oriental Spices,” has finally made it home! The quilt was last seen in October 2013 in Seeboden, Austria. After an exhibition of the group “Quiltirol” it was sent back to owner by mail from Seeboden, Austria to St. Martin, Italy and it did not arrive when expected. Three months after it was shipped, the quilt was finally delivered! This quilt is … Continue reading
Patty Macy is searching for a quilt that she made for her grandson, Peter Macy. This quilt was last seen in 2009 in Silverdale, Washington. The Navy family was moved to Italy for assignment. The quilt didn’t make it. It may have been packed in the household goods that were stored in Washington, but when the family returned to Silverdale and opened the boxes, they still couldn’t find the quilt. … Continue reading
B.J. Reid’s quilt, “One Female at a Time” was last seen in April 2011 in Geneva, Switzerland. The quilt had been part of the show, “Women - Peace and Security.” It was displayed at the United Nations in Geneva. The quilt became missing between the date when the show ended and the day it was to have been shipped back to the USA. This quilt has now been located! However, … Continue reading
