"Flower Calendar" by Sachiko Chiba won Best Hand Workmanship Award at AQS QuiltWeek - Grand Rapids 2024.
Artist Statement: "We are always soothed by beautiful flowers. I wanted to express these seasonal flowers in my quilt. It took me a long time to create this design. I carefully selected various fabrics and had a hard time expressing the characteristics of each flower. I'm so happy I am able to complete this quilt to my satisfaction."
Techniques: Hand Pieced, Appliquéd, Embellished, Embroidered, Beaded, and Quilted; Trapunto; Machine Pieced
Design Source: Original Design
Maker: Sachiko Chiba
Quilter: Sachiko Chiba
Year Made: NA
Owned By: NA
Size: 40 x 46.5 inches
Shows & Museums: AQS QuiltWeek - Grand Rapids 2024 ; Houston International Quilt Festival 2023
Awards: Best Hand Workmanship Award at AQS QuiltWeek - Grand Rapids 2024 ; Second Place - Hand Crafted / Hand Made (Sponsored by Flynn Quilt Frame Company) at Houston International Quilt Festival 2023
