Akemi Sugiyama, Tokyo, Japan HANA KASANE-FLOWER LAYERING IV 69” x 69” Quilting Method: Hand Quilting Techniques: Appliqué (Hand), Embroidery (Hand), Piecing (Hand), Quilting (Trapunto)   Akemi made a large medallion by connecting many pieces and spreading out from the center. This quilt took two years to complete. While unable to go out at the COVID 19 pandemic, she made a quilt in bright colors to feel the breath of spring while watching the daily changes in the garden.

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Susan A. Deshensky, Mamaroneck, NY

OMBRE STAR 68" x 68"

Quilting Method: Movable Machine
Quilting Techniques: Piecing (Foundation), Piecing (Machine), Piecing (Paper)
Quilted By: Shelly Pagliai
Design Source: Crimson Poppy pattern by Judy & Bradley Niemeyer, Quiltworx.com, 2020

This quilt was made with Ombre fabrics by Moda Fabrics and V & Co. The pattern is Crimson Poppy by Quiltworx. Susan fussy cut the templates to get an ombre look and used as many of the ombre fabrics as possible. This award-winning quilt was completed in less than a year. Made with Ombre fabrics and it is foundation paper pieced.

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