We had a wonderful time at the Houston International Quilt Festival! We enjoyed seeing 1200 quilts from around the world, and are excited to share photos of our favorites... here is Part 3!
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1st PLACE ALTERNATIVE TECHNIQUES: Motocat by Esther Tronchoni Simo (Spain) @esthertronchonisimo
Machine applique and quilting were combined with wool felting to create Motocat, which won a blue ribbon (1st place) in the Alternative Techniques category! Check out this kitty's realistic fuzzy wool felted face!
MASTER AWARD for THREAD ARTISTRY: Family by Yoshiyuki Ishizaki (Japan)
The quantity, variety, and colors of the embroidery stitches can only be appreciated close up, including the details of the pets on the front porch! As the artist says: "The more effort that goes into it, the more gorgeous it becomes!"
This Land is Your Land by Elizabeth Bauman (USA)
Elizabeth Bauman is a quilt artist, teacher, and member of Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA). Celebrating America's beauty, this quilt is named after a famous folk song from the 1960s: "This Land is Your Land" by Woody Guthrie. Solid color fabrics give it a cheerful vibe, echoing the travel posters of the 1930s.
MASTER AWARD for INNOVATIVE ARTISTRY: Painted Ponies on the Prairie (106" x 63") by Melissa Sobotka (USA)
Melissa Sobotka is an artist and teacher, specializing in photo-realistic techniques. This quilt has an interesting family history! A family photo depicts a traveling carnival and horse-powered merry-go-round on the plains of Nebraska and South Dakota during the early 1900s. It was professionally fabric printed, enhanced with ink and pencils, machine appliqued and quilted.
Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2025 Houston International Quilt Festival.
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