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Artists from around the world incorporate influences from their own cultures into the design and technique of their quilts. The prestigious, long-running international showcase includes a variety of recent quilts from international artists. Criss Cross by Edith Bieri-Hanselmann

Neftenbach, ZH Switzerland

Techniques: Hand dyed, machine pieced

Design Source: Original design

The green meadows in Switzerland are more and more crossed through more streets and ways. Criss Cross by Edith Bieri-Hanselmann Detail Sun Persimmon Culture by Lan Tsai Kuei Sanxia , New City Taiwan Techniques: Machine embellished Design Source: Original design The fruit under the sunlight is three feet long, and the process of transforming persimmons into persimmons is presented using the technique of color separation. Sun Persimmon Taiwan Culture by Lan Tsai Kuei Detail Sunshine Filtering Through Leaves by Akiko Kawata Osaka-City, Osaka-Pref Japan Techniques: Hand appliquéd, dyed, and pieced, machine pieced Design Source: Original design The theme of this quilt is beautiful sunshine filtered through leaves on a mossy garden. Yellow and green colors show the glittering sunshine through leaves and shadows of leaves. I want everyone to feel the transparency of sunlight and swaying of the wind. Sunshine Filtering Through Leaves by Akiko Kawata Detail Cree Hunters II by Maggie Vanderweit Fergus, ON Canada Techniques: Machine pieced, photo transfered Design Source: Original design My extended family of Cree hunters keep up the tradition of hunting, fishing, and trapping to provide food, tools, shelter, and clothing for us all. This quilt was made in celebration of my son’s first moose hunt. We appreciate his skills and the bounty of the land. Cree Hunters II by Maggie Vanderweit Detail California Dreaming by Nancy Bardach Berkeley, CA USA Techniques: Hand dyed, machine appliquéd and pieced Design Source: Original design Imagine you are looking directly into the heart of several blooming California Poppies. Theses are the state flower, found on hillsides and in curbside gardens, empty lots, and cultivated. We love their bright, velvety petals, and waving fronds in late spring every year. California Dreaming by Nancy Bardach Detail My Whimsical World by Li-Hui Yin Linkou District, Taiwan Techniques: Hand appliquéd, and embroidered, machine appliquéd and embroidered Design Source: Original design This work wants to express what you see in the mirror, maybe what you want to be. In another fantasy world, you may be able to exchange identities and let yourself change. My Whimsical World by Li-Hui Yin Detail Alphabet for Wawate by Maggie Vanderweit

Fergus, ON Canada Techniques: Machine pieced, photo transfered Design Source: Original design Our beloved grandson, Wawate, is Cree- Dutch-Algonquin-French Canadian. He explores his world in Northern Quebec with great gusto and loves his family, drumming, and being in the bush. Alphabet for Wawate by Maggie Vanderweit Detail Neighbors by Vicki Conley Ruidoso Downs, NM USA Techniques: Machine pieced Design Source: Original design Colorful flags flying high bring a sense of pride to the citizens of every country. Let us celebrate the uniqueness of our neighbors around the world, and the interconnectedness of people, and our societies. Neighbors by Vicki Conley Detail Penghu Dried Fish, Taiwan by Shu-Li Hsu Xingang Township, County Taiwan Techniques: Machine embroidered Design Source: Original design Sun-dried fish is a unique culture of Penghu. In the past, in order to store food, fresh fish was processed and dried by the sun to extend the shelf life. All kinds of dried fish placed in the net form a unique cultural landscape in the square. Penghu Dried Fish, Taiwan by Shu-Li Hsu Detail Gustav by Cecilia Koppmann Buenos Aires Argentina Techniques: Hand dyed, machine pieced Design Source: Original design Gustav Klims was always one of my favorite painters. I was inspired by his fantastic use of colors. So I dyed all the cotton fabrics, gathered the silks, and I improvised this quilt. Gustav by Cecilia Koppmann Detail Mame, Where Are You? by Jerona Williams Houston, TX USA Techniques: Hand appliquéd, machine pieced Design Source: Original design I took a picture of Midnight III and realized he had aged right before my eyes. We used to play hide and seek. Now, he can no longer see me. The graduation of light blue to dark blue colors, represents the gradual deterioration of his eye sight. The log cabins represent home where he is loved unconditionally. He pops his head up looking for me, even though I am standing right behind him in my red shoes. I made this quilt to remember and honor him. Mame, Where Are You? by Jerona Williams Detail My Generation #1: Self-Discipline by Hsin-Chen Lin City Taiwan Techniques: Hand appliquéd, dyed, and pieced Design Source: Original design

My generation is like a flower, growing up in a tempting and complex environment. No matter how many seasons I have experienced, I keep myself disciplined to coexist with the world and feel the things I own. Like a flower, bloomed and faded in its lifetime, but happiness is still there, and enthusiasm has not reduced. How brave, free, colorful, and always ready to share joy and love! My Generation #1: Self-Discipline by Hsin-Chen Lin Detail My Generation #3: LOHAS by Hsin-Chen Lin Tainan City, N/A Taiwan Techniques: Hand appliquéd, embroidered, dyed, and pieced Design Source: Original design Flowers are scattered by the winds, just like my no-longer-young self. Keeping such a unique gesture and charm, living a happy life, and being light-hearted and at ease, it is the LOHAS (Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability) generation. In the second half of life, I am looking for a happy self living LOHAS. Care less about how others see you, but think more about how to live a meaningful life. My Generation #3: LOHAS by Hsin-Chen Lin Detail Gobi Carpet by Natalya Martynova

Taganrog, Rostov Region Russia

Techniques: Machine appliquéd, art quilted

Design Source: Original design

The carpet is made based on the traditions of Asian nomads. Zoomorphic ornaments are used. Such carpets protected the nomads on a long and difficult journey. Gobi Carpet by Natalya Martynova Detail On Broadway by Leslie Rose

Georgetown, TX USA

Techniques: Hand-embellished, Machine Appliquéd, Machine Embellished Beading, small amount of painting on organza

Design Source: Original design

Rita finally gets to dance on Broadway. This Day of the Dead Quilt is a celebration of life; that those who have passed are not forgotten. On Broadway by Leslie Rose Detail Face the World by Nate Robbins

Chatham, IL USA Techniques: Machine appliquéd Design Source: Original design

This piece is a tribute to the late Los Angeles legend, Nipsey Hussle. Nipsey was more than music. He was a movement, a maverick, a community activist, and a model for anyone in the pursuit of building something of their own while taking the stairs. The Marathon was his brand and credo and as this piece was the first quilt I started. It is a testament to staying the course and never compromising what you set out to do. The Marathon Continues. Face the World by Nate Robbins Detail Blue Basket by Roberta Lagomarsini Bishop, CA USA Techniques: Machine appliquéd and pieced, painted, fusible appliquéd Design Source: Original design The meaning of a basket lies not in its seen contours, but in its unseen connectivity. (Scrape the Willow Until it Sings, Deborah Valoma). Inspired by the Great Basin Native American Basket Weavers living in my area, I honor them with an abstract, Winnowing Basket. Mine is more open to showcase weaving skills and materials. The painted background suggests the seeds and other debris that fall through. A basket-weave quilting pattern is used. Blue Basket by Roberta Lagomarsini Detail Rhumba by Wendy L Starn

Alexandria, LA USA

Techniques: Machine pieced

Design Source: Original design

I participated in a weeklong improvisational piecing challenge, experimenting with various shapes and techniques. At the end of the week, the blocks came together and danced! The piano key border adds to the musical theme. Rhumba by Wendy L Starn Detail We hope you enjoyed Hands All Around. Thank you to our valued sponsor. And be sure to visit our other virtual exhibits!