"A Year in Hand" by Margaret Brockbank, and quilted by Maika Christensen, won Second Place-Large Quilts - 1st Entry in an AQS Paducah Quilt Contest at AQS QuiltWeek - Paducah 2026.
Artist Statement: "I have always enjoyed any type of handwork. I had previously done English Paper Piecing but never on this large of a scale. All piecing was hand-sewn with some of the borders attached by machine. I chose to use a contemporary palette. It took a year to complete and approximately 2000 hours. My daughter, Maika, used her skills as a machine quilter to finish this enjoyable project."
Quilting Method: Stationary Machine
Quilting Technique: Appliqué (Hand), Piecing (English Paper, Hand, Machine), Quilting (Free Motion, Ruler Work)
Design Source: Mrs. Billings Coverlet pattern by Karen Styles, Somerset Patchwork & Quilting, 2011; Original quilt was made in 1790 and is in the collection of the Quilters Guild of the British Isles
Maker: Margaret Brockbank
Quilter: Maika Christensen
Size: 90" x 90" Inches
Shows & Museums: AQS QuiltWeek - Paducah 2026; Pieced Category (Sponsored by AccuQuilt/June Tailer) at Houston International Quilt Festival 2024
Awards: Second Place - Large Quilts - 1st Entry in an AQS Paducah Quilt Contest (Sponsored by Gammill®) at AQS QuiltWeek - Paducah 2026
