Nine Nutcrackers by Osami Gonohe won First Place - Hand Quilted Quilts (Sponsored by Martelli Enterprises) at AQS QuiltWeek - Paducah 2026. While we're still over half a year away from Christmas, and even a few months away from Christmas in July, Osami's quilt just gets us in the holiday spirit. Whether it's the exquisitely handmade nutcrackers of the title, the snow globes, or the pine needles in the background, we can't help but smile at the holly jolly joy this quilt brings us and is sure to bring you too!
