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Still Life

(18” x 17”)

By Chen Jing of Bejing, China

Artist’s Statement: “I wanted to use silk to express a realistic still-life painting, including the picture and the frame. The realistic effect of the picture frame was achieved using embroidery by manually controlling it on a stationary machine. At the same time, I wanted to explore unique free-motion quilting to present different picture effects on the front and back of the work.”

Original Design.

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Butterflies, Bees, & AlphabeTrees

(67” x 62”)

By Janet Stone of Overland Park, Kansas, USA

Artist’s Statement: “I have had the word ‘AlphabeTrees’ in my head for a while and always wanted to make a quilt featuring trees to use that word. The gold letters were free-motion embroidered, and the cream-colored backgrounds were appliquèd using a decorative stitch.”

Original Design.

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Pathfinder

(82” x 89”)

By Kyra Reps of Northwood, Iowa, USA

Artist’s Statement: “Every mandals is as unique as the person creating it. This quilt is made solely of turned-edge hand applique and each piece was individually hand sewn. I brought her to life with my free-motion quilting. Pathfinder, with all her colors and of course, her dots, just makes me happy. In a world that isn’t always so colorful, I hope you smile when you look at her, too!”

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The Naughty Corner

(53” x 58”)

By Tania Tanti of Altona Meadows, Victoria, Australia

Artist’s Statement: “Do you ever have quilts that whisper to you after you’ve thrown them into the naughty corner? Well, this one just wouldn’t stop. Thankfully, it didn’t. It’s as stubborn and persistent as its maker. This quilt embodies an honest flow of moving emotions, connections, and letting go again. Last but not least, it serves as a reminder to never give up!”

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The Arrival

(65” x 44”)

By Kestrel Michaud of West Melbourne, Florida, USA

Artist’s Statement: “This lush tropical paradise is the scene of a monumental event. An airship from the human realm has just arrived. It carries an emissary, who hopes to establish friendly diplomatic relations with the resident elves in the interest of learning about their connection to—and mastery of—magic. This meeting will have a resonating effect on both cultures.”

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Solitude

(39” x 47”)

By Judith Phelps of Battle Ground, Washington, USA

Artist’s Statement: “The inspiration for this quilt came from a photo taken by Jimmy Debacker. I love the way he captured the sky, water, and boat and could feel the sense of isolation. The quilt was hand-painted and then threadpainted. It is a three-layered made-for-storytellers theme—’Water Works.’ The quilt was made to be viewed from both sides.”

Based on a photo by Jimmy DeBacker, used with permission.

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Climb Every Mountain

(71” x 79”)

By Kazuyo Doi of Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

Artist’s Statement: “I am grateful for my mother, who loved natural life. She suddenly passed away while gathering cherry tomatoes in her mountain cottage garden on a hot summer day. Each appliquéd circle on the left side, both colored and white ones, represents an alphabet that I designed and named Tomato Code. It reminds me of her life and encourages me at the same time.”

Original Design.

Friends

(77” x 39”)

By Serena Brooks of Los Angeles, California, USA

Artist’s Statement: “Our high school friend group still looms large for me, both in real life and in my memories. Two have passed away, so they are depicted as slightly going off the quilt on either side. One was so consumed by smoke as a teenager that he is depicted merely as a puff of smoke. The others will have to guess who they are!”

Original Design.

Life’s Paths XXVIII: Flow

(57” x 52”)

By Barbara Triscari of Lebanon, Indiana, USA

Artist’s Statement: “We often get into the flow of getting through each day doing what we always do. The depicted paths are not going with the flow but are breaching the expanse to engage with one another. I have been frustrated at the lack of diversity in my majority white quilting organizations and became a member of a Black guild. The hand embroidery spanning the negative space represents reaching out to build relationships and fighting the flow that carries us along.”

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A Rose for Sue—A Tribute

(78” x 78”)

By Joanne Sorrentino of Levittown, New York, USA with Rose Bell

Artist’s Statement: “This is my tribute to the late Susan H. Garman, the designer of this pattern. Her hand appliqué and her designs were impeccable. I love hand appliqué, and I loved doing every block in this quilt. It took me 1 1/2 years to complete the top, and it will be an heirloom for my family. I am working on two more of Sue Garman’s quilts and plan to do more.”

Design Source: Sue Garman’s “Bed of Roses” pattern.

Flowerland

(60” x 60”)

By Sue Nickels of Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

Artist’s Statement: “These are my original appliqué designs. Sampler blocks from my first book, Machine Applique: A Sampler of Techniques, were set around the new center flower basket. It was machine appliquéd using the stitched raw-edge fusible technique with original feather designs free-motion machine quilted in the border. There is some ruler work in the sashing area to complete the quilting. The little bird is a favorite design used frequently in my quilts.”

Original Design.

A Few of My Favorite Things

(76” x 76”)

By Judy Faulkner of Fort Worth, Texas, USA

Artist’s Statement: “This quilt is composed of a few of my favorite things: William Morris designs, the colors aqua and lime, turned-edge hand appliqué, silk embroidery thread, lustrous beads, decorative cording, quilted vines, and curved cross-hatching. I loved every minute…well, almost…that I got to spend creating it.”

Design Source: “Arabesque” by Michele Hill.

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Hello Ladybug

(70” x 71”)

By Yoshiyuki Ishizaki of Ashiya City, Hyogo, Japan

Artist’s Statement: “Would you like to count the number of lady bugs in my quilt?”

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Heartwarming Days

(58” x 57”)

By Aki Sakai of Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan

Artist’s Statement: “The design was based on my family memories, our quilt group (Honey Bee), and my favorite things. It took one year and four months to make this.”

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Tulips

(79” x 79”)

By Chinami Terai of Abiko, Chiba, Japan

Artist’s Statement: “Flowers, especially tulips, bring happiness to people in spring, so I’ll give you a tulip bouquet with hope for your happy days.”

Original Design.

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Truly Madly Deeply

(70” x 67”)

By Karen Lambdin of San Antonio, Texas, USA

Artist’s Statement: “I love the intricate piecing and touch of appliqué on this Whig’s Defeat pattern. The layout allowed me to play with the quilting designs. I added beaded piping to the fun scalloped edge of the quilt. It was quilted freehand on my Innova longarm.”

Design Source: Becky Goldsmith’s and Linda Jenkins’ “Whig’s Defeat” pattern in Quilts with a Spin book.

Electric Snails #2

(40” x 40”)

By Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry of Port Townsend, Washington, USA

Artist’s Statement: “This is one of a series of quilts that combine zigzags and spirals—in this case, symmetrical spirals. I created a line drawing in Corel Draw on my computer, then turned my line drawing into separate shapes. Where the shapes crossed, I used different colors and gradations, which made every shape appear transparent. The design was printed on cotton fabric by Spoonflower. The quilting was done with many different thread colors and patterns.”

Original Design.

Dream Flower

(76” x 75”)

By Sachiko Sasakura of Nakano-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Artist’s Statement: “This quilt was inspired by the ranma-e (picture) of the Hyakudan Staircase, a tangible cultural property designated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. The silk fabric used is from the kimono my daughter and I wore for our coming-of-age ceremonies.”

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Joyful Spring

(62” x 71”)

By Hiroko Miyama of Azumino City, Nagano, Japan with Masanobu Miyama

Artist’s Statement: “I wanted to make a fun quilt, so I made all the characters jump for joy. Mt. Jonen is our town’s symbol. These are reverse appliquéd with over 4,000 pieces, 1,900 leaves, and 300 flowers of apple trees.”

Original Design.

Ferentino

(81” x 85”)

By Janet Fogg of Lake Oswego, Oregon, USA

Artist’s Statement: “While visiting my ancestral town of Ferentino, Italy, I was inspired by the spiral column in the cathedral to design a family monument.” 

Original Design.

Oak and Rose

(52” x 79”)

By Beckey Prior of Mansfield, Texas, USA and quilted by Jackie Brown.

Artist’s Statement: “Oak and Rose is my interpretation of Beauty and the Beast. Hand-drawn, painted, and inked, the characters are hand appliquèd in Tudor costume, surrounded by a hand appliquèd broderie perse rose arbor in a moonlit forest glad filled with Jackie Brown’s hand-guided quilted trees. Small moths flutter through the scene as Oak courts Rose with the gift of her namesake flower. Will she accept him?”

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El Legado de los Maestros

(58” x 37”)

By Eva Garmendia of Tolosa, Guipuzkoa, Spain

Artist’s Statement: “This is a photo of the library of the Mafra Palace in Portugal, and I wanted to pay a small tribute to Jinny Beyer by placing one of her wonderful books on the lectern. I have not used any paint as it is a challenge for me to achieve the greatest realism using only fabrics. All the pieces were handcut.”

Design Source: The background image is a free access wallpaper from the 1ZOOM.ME page, and I have modified the book stand by inserting an image from the book Handmade Quilts by Jinny Beyer (used with permission).

Bremen Town Musicians

(32” x 47”)

By Kestrel Michaud of West Melbourne, Florida, USA

Artist’s Statement: “This is my artistic take on the Grimm Fairytales story, ‘Town Musicians of Bremen.’ This fairytale was my favorite as a kid. I loved how the animals won and scared the thieves away from the house. Animals are real-life underdogs, but in this story, they definitely came out on top.”

Original Design.

Is My Planet Broken?

(54” x 35”)

By Dale Stuart of Torrance, California, USA

Artist’s Statement: “Is this how a child views what’s happening to our planet? Maybe naïve confusion comes before understanding but after noticing something is amiss. This fragmented Earth is the environmental legacy we’re creating for the coming generations. The inheritors of our planet—the children who cannot yet grasp the complexities of environmental issues—are the ones who will face the consequences of our current actions. Do we care enough to do something?”

Original Design.

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Tunnel Vision

(80” x 80”)

By Clem Buzick of Harwood, North Dakota, USA with Beth Nufer

Artist’s Statement: “Tunnel Vision is an explosion of color, texture, and dimension. It is easy to get drawn in!”

Original Design.

Citrus Zing

(47” x 39”)

By Linda Steele of Park Orchards, Victoria, Australia

Artist’s Statement: “Juicy fruits on a plate and refreshing drinks are just what you need on a hot summer day.”

Original Design.

My Secret Garden

(67” x 77”)

By Megumi Mizuno of Shiki, Saitama, Japan

Artist’s Statement: “I began this piece in 2001 but did not have time to complete it. During the COVID stay-at-home restriction, I picked this up again and completed it using my taste, i.e., adorning it with flowers, animals, and insects. There are over 12,000 1cm hexagon pieces.”

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Millstones

(86” x 41”)

By Tetiana Bohachuk of Kyiv, Kyviska Oblast, Ukraine

Artist’s Statement: “Inspired by Vasyl Symonenko’s poem, ‘Millstones,’ my quilt embodies the resilience of Ukrainians. Millstones are reflected in Ukrainian folk motifs, symbolizing endurance through the 20th century’s trials. Crafted with care, they honor hard work and kinship across generations. Each patch tells a story of beauty, echoing the spirit of my resilient people.”

Original Design.

To My Father

(76” x 76”)

By Sachiko Chiba of Morioka City, Iwate, Japan

Artist’s Statement: “This piece is dedicated to my father, who passed away late last year. He is very important to our family. He was very excited about this quilt. I worked very hard to finish it, thinking of him. I put many of his favorite things into the design, and I believe he is pleased with its completion.”

Original Design.

A Prairie Evening

(37” x 27”)

By Deanna Corrigan of Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, Canada

Artist’s Statement: “A winter evening on the prairie—a magical landscape with snow-clad fields, an icy pond, and a dramatic sky!”

Original Design.

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Once Upon a Time

(31″ x 46″)

By Esther Tronchoni Simo with Peter Hayward

Based on a picture by Anne Stokes.

 

Artist’s Statement: “We fell in love with the magic and mystery of Anne Stokes’ picture and set out to recreate it as faithfully as possible in fabric. We combined our two very different fusing techniques, hoping that the delicate, gentle girl and the bewitched dragon would stand out from a rather dark and sinister background.”