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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Cuckoo Clock by Alethea Ballard @maverickquilts (USA)
Gorgeous colors and imagery drew us into this brilliant quilt by Alethea Ballard. Read on for more details of the artist's inspiration.
Arcane Snap by Kestrel Michaud (USA)
Winner of a 2nd Place ribbon in the Pictorial category, Arcane Snap captivated viewers with its imagery, colors, and expert quilting. More amazing fabric art can be seen on the artist's website at Kestrel Michaud.
California Huipil by Allison Lockwood (USA)
Woven Guatemalan fabrics were used to create this lovely quilt which is embellished with yo yos. This piece was inspired by the huipil, a garment worn by the indigenous women in Guatemala. The chevrons and embroidery add even more dimension to the surface.
detail, California Huipil
MASTER AWARD for TRADITIONAL ARTISTRY: Poco a Poco by Keiko Morihiro (Japan)
It's no wonder this quilt won the award for traditional artistry. You can't tell from a distance, but this quilt is made entirely of tiny hexagons: more than 30,000, to be exact. Each side of each hexagon measures only 8 mm. WOW.
Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2025 Houston International Quilt Festival.
