Flower Garden

"Flower Garden" by Toshiko Kikuchi won First Place - Wall Quilts - 1st Entry in an AQS Quilt Contest at AQS QuiltWeek - New England 2026 and received an Honorable Mention in the Small Wall Quilts - 1st Entry in an AQS Paducah Quilt Contest (Sponsored by Laurastar by Sew-A-Lot) at AQS QuiltWeek - Paducah 2026.

Artist Statement: "It has been a long-time dream to create a quilt using the Double Wedding Ring block design. The 288 pieces are paper pieced. I think the floral appliqués in the center are beautiful. I am currently learning ruler work and created a quilting design that makes use of the Double Wedding Ring motif."

Quilting Method: Stationary Machine

Quilting Technique: Appliqué (Machine), Embellishments (Beading), Piecing (Machine, Paper), Quilting (Free-Motion, Ruler Work)

Makers: Toshiko Kikuchi

Quilter: Toshiko Kikuchi

Size: 51" x 51" Inches

Shows & Museums: AQS QuiltWeek - New England 2026; AQS QuiltWeek - Paducah 2026

Awards: First Place - Wall Quilts - 1st Entry in an AQS Quilt Contest at AQS QuiltWeek - New England 2026; Honorable Mention in the Small Wall Quilts - 1st Entry in an AQS Paducah Quilt Contest (Sponsored by Laurastar by Sew-A-Lot) at AQS QuiltWeek - Paducah 2026