"Heartwarming Days" by Aki Sakai won Best of Show at AQS QuiltWeek - Daytona Beach 2025 and AQS QuiltWeek - Branson 2025
Artist Statement: "The design was based on my family memories, our quilt group (Honey Bee), and my favorite things. It took one year and four months to make this."
Techniques: Hand Piecing, Hand Appliqué, Hand Embellishment, Hand Embroidery, and Hand Quilting; Yo-yos
Design Source: Original Design
(Main Quilt Photo by Ricky Tims; All Other Photos by Mary Kay Davis)
Awards: Best of Show at AQS QuiltWeek - Branson 2025 ; Best of Show at AQS QuiltWeek - Daytona Beach 2025 ; Second Place - Hand Crafted / Hand Made (Sponsored by Andover) at Houston International Quilt Festival 2024
