The Sample Book Quilt

"The Sample Book Quilt" by Pat Holly won Best of Show at AQS QuiltWeek - Daytona Beach 2026.

The Sample Book Quilt is addition to winning Best of Show at AQS QuiltWeek - Daytona Beach 2026, also won Best of Show at AQS QuiltWeek - Lancaster 2025, and received the Best Stationary Machine Workmanship Award at AQS QuiltWeek - Grand Rapids 2025. Pat says, "Made of silk fabric, this quilt was inspired by 19th century textile sample books in the Museum of Printed Fabrics, Mulhouse, France."

Techniques Used: Appliqué (Machine), Appliqué (Raw Edge), Appliqué (Reverse), Binding Technique (Piped Edging), Embroidery (Hand), Piecing (Machine), Quilting (Free-Motion), Quilting (Walking Foot)

(Main Full Quilt Photos from American Quilter's Society Facebook Page; Ribbon Photo from Pat Holly's Facebook Page)

Maker: Pat Holly

Quilter: Pat Holly

Year Made: NA

Owned By: NA

Size: 77 x 75 inches

Shows & Museums: AQS QuiltWeek - Daytona Beach 2026; AQS QuiltWeek - Lancaster 2025; AQS QuiltWeek - Grand Rapids 2025

Awards: Best of Show at AQS QuiltWeek - Daytona Beach 2026; Best of Show at AQS QuiltWeek - Lancaster 2025; Best Stationary Machine Workmanship Award at AQS QuiltWeek - Grand Rapids 2025