The Arrival
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Quilt Summary:
"The Arrival" by Kestrel Michaud won Best Of Show Quilt at Road to California 2025.
Category:
Featured Quilts
Style:
Whimsical Quilts
Owned By:
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Name of Maker:
Kestrel Michaud
Name of Quilter:
Kestrel Michaud
Year Made:
2024
Awards:
Best Of Show Quilt (Sponsored by Handi Quilter) at Road to California 2025 ; The Innova Mastery Award (Sponsored by Innova) for Contemporary Artistry at Houston International Quilt Festival 2024
Design Source:
Original Design
Quilt Width:
65
Quilt Height:
43.5
Measurements In:
Inches
Techniques:
- - Die Cutting
- Quilting
- - Domestic Machine
Show or Museums:
Road to California 2025 ; Houston International Quilt Festival 2024
Description:
Artist’s Statement: “This lush tropical paradise is the scene of a monumental event. An airship from the human realm has just arrived. It carries an emissary, who hopes to establish friendly diplomatic relations with the resident elves in the interest of learning about their connection to—and mastery of—magic! This meeting will have a resonating effect on both cultures.”
Techniques: Machine Quilting and Fused Appliqué; Digital Printing
Design Source: Original Design
(Main Quilt Photo by Ricky Tims; All Other Photos by Mary Kay Davis)