"Blue Tone II" by Aki Sakai won the Yuko Watanabe Best of Show Award at Pacific International Quilt Festival 2023.
Artist Statement: "The designs of this quilt are based on my family memories such as 30th wedding anniversary and my favorite things. It took about a year and half to make this."
From Quiltfest - Mancuso Shows: "Created for her 30th wedding anniversary, the design is based on family memories, her favorite things, and the commemoration of joining the quilt group Honey Bee. This stunning piece was hand pieced, appliquéd and quilted. While it took Aki a lot of time to make this award winning traditional quilt, she took pleasure in reminiscing on her loved ones."
(Detail Photos 6, 7, and 8 from Quiltfest - Mancuso Shows Facebook Page)
Maker: Aki Sakai
Quilter: Aki Sakai
Year Made: NA
Owned By: NA
Size: NA
Shows & Museums: Pacific International Quilt Festival 2023 ; Road to California 2023
Awards: Yuko Watanabe Best of Show Award - Pacific International Quilt Festival 2023 ; First Place Award at Road to California 2023
