In this beautiful quilt, "Dawning Forest" by Soyoung Chung from South Korea, there is a wonderful contrast between the pieced background and the trunks of the trees.

There is a fountain at the center of the garden. The roses are in full bloom. Many butterflies are enjoying the flower season.

Yoshiyuki Ishizaki created "Summer Memory" in memory of a summer bike ride.

Hiroko Nakayama's quilt "Mariage" (French for "Wedding"),

We had seen "You Know What?" by Hiroko Miyama before, but at the AQS QuiltWeek Paducah show it was placed on the end with other winners and it was easy...

A beautiful, award winning view in Japan.

Sachiko Yoshida's subtle use of color and amazing handwork created an absolutely stunning piece of art.

I liked the book, "Foolproof Crazy Quilting" by Jennifer Clouston. I used her hexagon patterns, but I did not follow her intricate embellishment designs exactly. Although, I did not plan...

Yoko Saito

Aki Sakai