Caryl Bryer Fallert is internationally known for her award winning quilts. They are easily recognizable for their luminous colors and illusions of light, depth and motion. Her attention to detail has earned her a reputation for fine craftsmanship and stunning designs.
Caryl is one of the only American quiltmakers to have three quilts featured in the permanent collection of the AQS Museum in Paducah, KY (quilting Mecca) This honor goes to quilts that have been awarded the coveted “Best of Show” title. Her work has appeared in hundreds of exhibitions and publications throughout the world. Caryl won the Fairfield Award for Contemporary Artistry at the AQS Show 2003 for her quilt “Spirogyra”.

This quilt was inspired by the work of Dylis Fronks incorporating my love of watercolour quilts and impressionist techniques. The background is constructed with 2" squares and was designed to hang in my high-ceilinged stairway that needed a window. The black applique gate was drafted following the techniques from the book Wrought Iron in Architecture by Gerald K Geerlings, Dover Press. It was then transferred in three sections to the black fabric, and cutaway hand applique techniques were used to complete the project. This garden window has become a welcome sight especially on the cold days of January.
The quilt won first place for Applique at Quilts on the Rocks 2003.