Art Show Recap: From Quilts to LEGOs: A Stunning Showcase of Congregational Creativity

Celebrating the Success of the Creative Hands &; Display Show

From Quilts to LEGOs: A Stunning Showcase of Congregational Creativity

A colorful handprint with a rose, ladybug, sun, and creative words outlining the hand in blue ink.

A Diversity of Talents

The Creative Hands & Display Show is now a fun memory I hope for all, but I need to say some personal thank you’s to those who helped make it such a success: Vicki Seehaer; Kim Guerriero; Trish Meyers; Tracy Shields; Doreen Lawrence; and Mary Van Osten, who very patiently held our hands and gave us so much support as we put everything together.

What began as an idea to share with each other the diversity within our congregation of our creative talents and passions blossomed into a much bigger event. It began with Vicky Seehafer’s custom designed two-handed illustrated logo that we used to promote this event. It was designed to show the variety of creative interests, all outlining the shape of hands.

By show weekend, we hosted 33 artists showcasing 133 displays. Vicky and Mary spent two long days meeting artists with their work, planning and setting up displays,and getting every artful submission labeled with Trish and Kim.

Colorful outline of a hand filled with drawings of art supplies and creative hobby names written around the fingers.

Our Artful Contributors

The artwork included some 14 quilts, which we hung around the altar; dozens of varieties of needlepoint art; facepainting; stained glass; wall art created from painted crushed egg shells; tatting; pressed flowers; Flashe painting; wax art; paintings in watercolor, oil and acrylic; jewelry; paper craft; crochet; knitting; custom painted sneakers; wood working; clay art; custom-designed costumes; knit infant hats; candlewicking; painted fondant cake decorating; needlepoint done on renovated dining room chairs; candle making; and LEGOs de Frable, a special display of 13 different Lego projects compiled by the Frable family.

Bakers added culinary delights to the snack table for our opening reception and Joe and Kim Villani donated a case of wine.

Every piece told a story. It was inspiring to hear the energetic conversations between the artists and everyone admiring their work.

Thank you, thank you all
Peggy Marks for FCC

Hands shaping clay on a pottery wheel, with Philippians 3:12 Bible verse at the bottom of the image.

Gallery of Creative Hands

See our full collection of photos below featuring the stained glass, watercolor, needlework, and unique displays that made this event a success.

Framed embroidered poem with a yellow bird, displayed on a blue sofa in a cozy room.
Paper plate craft of a yellow chick hatching from an egg, hanging on a line with clothespins.
A stained glass panel with a flower and swan hangs in a kitchen window above a sink and small figurines.
Colorful paper globes and bunting hang in a bright, decorated classroom with toys and art supplies visible.
A colorful patchwork quilt made of small, patterned fabric squares in a white frame.
A detailed LEGO city scene sits on a table next to a vase of colorful plastic flowers in a room.
Green slip-on shoes with cartoon eyes painted on the toes, resembling a playful monster face.
Framed artwork of a cartoon boy eating pie with text: "Security is knowing there's more pie left.
Framed white crochet art with a house, flowers, hearts, and text on a red background, on a table.
Three people look at a display table in a library with bookshelves and stacked chairs in the background.
Six adults gather around tables displaying various colorful items in a room with brick walls and a green chalkboard.
LEGO model of an otter lying on its back in blue water with plants and lily pads around it.
Two colorful quilts are draped over a railing inside a church, near the altar and pews.
Stained glass window with pink flowers and green leaves on a narrow, vertical panel.
Quilts with pastel star patterns are draped over wooden pews inside a church with stained glass windows.
Framed cross-stitch with wishes for love, joy, peace, beauty, silence, and hope in brown text with yellow flowers.
A colorful patchwork quilt with vibrant squares and patterns, draped over a wooden surface.
A crocheted white tote bag with red and blue speckles, featuring a built-in handle, lying on a table.
Mosaic artwork of a landscape with hills, sky, and greenery, framed in gold and displayed on a stand.
Three framed pressed plant specimens are displayed on a wooden table with a small yellow label in front.
Framed painting of a mailbox in a field beside a photo and letter display, both on wooden easels.
Framed art, a small dog painting, and notes are displayed on a wooden surface against a wall.
Three knit scarves and two sock-wrapped bottles are displayed on a table with a yellow note.
A sparkling figure and a festive wreath with a red candle and bow stand in a wooden church interior.
Colorful, large butterfly wings art display with heart shapes, set indoors near wood and brick walls.
Rectangular stained glass panel with colorful abstract shapes and a white heart in the center.
A round gold tray with colorful, intricate floral embroidery, placed on a light wood surface.
A church sanctuary with colorful quilts draped over pews and a cross hanging from the wooden ceiling.
A hand painting colorful brushstrokes with a paintbrush on a canvas.

Thank you to all
who exhibited.

  • Peggy Marks
  • Pat Hall
  • Vicky Seehafer
  • Marsha Magauran
  • Karen Widin
  • Julie Oakley
  • Trish Radey
  • Mary VanOsten
  • Sandy Meany
  • Pat Murray
  • Megan Meany Walker
  • Barbara Duffy
  • Ruth Fausak
  • Mary Zimmerman
  • Tracy Shields
  • Shelley Geehr
  • JoAnn Lawrence
  • The Frable Family
  • Naomi Brown
  • Patricia Brown
  • Kris Twesme
  • Carmen vonWrangell
  • Kimba & Alan Guerriero
  • John & Marianne O’Meara
  • Kathleen Brown Birdsall
  • Joyce Schultz
  • Heather Lerch
  • Debbie Lukridge
  • Patricia Brown Delany
  • Ross Charmoli