Contemporary Quilts - 1st Prize
Country: India

Dimensions: 142 x 92 x 0.5
Artist Statement/ Description/ Method: This was a quilt made for a challenge. The title given was "Simplify". While pondering over a design, I googled the meaning for 'simplify', and of the dozen or so synonyms that popped up, the word 'untangle' caught my attention, and the idea was born. I used dark colour at the bottom to show a dark mind in chaos. The lighter brighter colours in the middle show peace and calm when one emerges from the chaos. The dark colour at the top was added to show that life is a cycle!

Contemporary Quilts - 2nd Prize
Country: United Arab Emirates.

Dimensions: 149 x 149 x 2
Artist Statement/ Description/ Method: Convex illusion is a very simple pieced design with a very dramatic optical illusion. It is easily created by using shapes and shaded fabric colors. The entire quilt is machine pieced and I quilted it on a domestic machine using holographic and metallic variegated thread. For this pattern, I did simple quilting stitches which enhanced the optical illusion in the center. For the embellishment, I used around 800- 1000 crystals. Making this quilt has taught me how to use various fabric colors to bring out a 3D optical illusion which is a beauty to the eyes.

Contemporary Quilts - Honorable mention
Country: India

Dimensions: 130 x 127
Artist Statement/ Description/ Method: This is quilt made in pure contemporary style with basic primary colours geometrical forms and line drawn using machines. The quilt is made using khadi cotton and traditional printed Gurjary cotton. This quilt was made during lock down and therefore can be called Lockdown quilt. Between the lines hand quilting is done.

Gen Nxt - 1st Prize
Country: India

Dimensions: 80 x 72
Artist Statement/ Description/ Method: I am studying 10th STD at KMSC school. I was impressed by the Mrs.Meena's starting idea for the quilt. I made it and finished. It is so beautiful and I loved it. Thank you.

Gen Nxt - 2nd Prize
Country: India

Dimensions: 82.5 x 101.6
Artist Statement/ Description/ Method: Tokyo 2020 I was all excited to visit Japan in Spring, right in time to see the beautiful Sakura in bloom (Cherry Blossoms), to meet Nitama the cat station master, master some complex origami and even try a Shibori workshop. And in Summer, Japan would host the Olympics and I would get to enjoy 2 weeks of scintillating sports. Well, all those plans just got ‘2020’-ed! This quilt of Sakura blooms and Olympic rings eclipses the many shades of grey that was this year. Here’s to 2021 - a year of hope.

Gen Nxt - Honorable Mention
Country: India

Dimensions: 66 x 66
Artist Statement/ Description/ Method: Gudi Padwa is an Indian festival that marks the beginning of the New Year and the harvest season for the people of Maharashtra. Gudi is the word used to refer to Brahma’s flag (which is hoisted on this day) while Padva is derived from the Sanskrit word Paddava or Paddavo which refers to the first day of the bright phase of the moon. This festival is celebrated on the first day of the month of Chaitra, according to the Hindu calendar, which usually falls during March-April according to the Gregorian calendar. This day is also symbolic of the season of Vasant or spring in India. Besides Maharashtra, it is also observed under different names in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu as well, however by a smaller community of people. The Gudi

Indian Quilts - 1st Prize
Country: India

Dimensions: 153 x 115 x 0.5
Artist Statement/ Description/ Method: In times of ever changing thoughts about culture & traditions,this is an interpretation of past with tree motifs from folklores & mythology.Just like trees,we are also ever evolving in newer environs- adapting,pruning & nurturing.Our multifaceted development is affirmed in our cultural roots & equally shaped by technology, innovations & ideas.This 'look backward-move forward' attempt acknowledges a synergy between intergenerational tacit knowledge & indigenous skills. Within this cusp of ‘old and new’ lies the interpretation of ‘Design’ ~ an excellent mash up of undeniable culture & a crystal ball to futuristic expression.Where one can harness opportunities for rerouting an augmented, sustainable co-operation in future design alternatives.

Indian Quilts- 2nd Prize
Country: India

Dimensions: 223 x 176 x 1
Artist Statement/ Description/ Method: I love the bright blue lungis that men wear in South India and wanted to create something that would remind me of my home in India when I am not here. I chose a symmetrical yet varied pattern in order to display as many types of lungi as possible.

Indian Quilts- Honorable Mention
Country: United States

Dimensions: 104 x 127 x 0.5
Artist Statement/ Description/ Method: “Fall”,41”x50”; Technique - Kawandi hand quilting; Material - remnant fabrics and thrift store buys - used sheet, window valance, napkins, embroidered yoke and sleeve of tunic; Purpose - Exploration I named this quilt based on what I was thinking. However, I have heard people making their own interpretations of it and it sounds beautiful. What does the quilt look like to you?

Miniature Quilts- 1st Prize
Country: Kenya

Dimensions: 34 x 34
Artist Statement/ Description/ Method: Medallion quilt with raw edge applique, needle turn applique, paper piecing, quilted on domestic machine.

Miniature Quilts- 2nd Prize
Country: India

Dimensions: 45 x 45 x 1
Artist Statement/ Description/ Method: A miniature quilt inspired by George Sicilliano, entierely designed, machine pieced and quilted by myself. This project was in my mind for a long time before daring to try it.

Miniature Quilts- Honorable Mention
Country: INDIA

Dimensions: 42 x 42
Artist Statement/ Description/ Method: Carpenter's wheel pattern has fascinated me. I wanted to challenge myself by doing this pattern on a miniature quilt. After watching Donna Jordan of Jordan Fabrics video, I have been longing to try this pattern. So I have minimised the design to make this miniature quilt. Each block is one inch when finished. It's cut, machine pieced and quilted by me. The pieced border adds beauty to the quilt. The quilting has been entirely done by me on a domestic machine. This is my first miniature quilt and also the first time i have quilted a quilt. i am very happy with the quilt.

Pictorial Art Quilts - 1st Prize
Country: India

Dimensions: 97 x 117
Artist Statement/ Description/ Method: If you want to know what a pure heart is, you've to meet 'Poopaati Anjalè'. 'Poopaati' means 'Flower Grandma' in TN, India. Anjalè sells flowers on the pavement in my neighborhood. Once while my 1 1/2 years old daughter & I were on a walk, my little ones eyes fell on the flowers that Anjalè was selling & called out to her as 'Poopaati'. She smiled & gestured us towards her. My little one eagerly took all the flowers she liked. Once she was satisfied with her pick, I took my purse out to pay. This is when Anjalè surprised me with her generosity & love. She didn't charge me a penny & instead said It is for the child. She can take as many flowers as she wants. It is her generous heart & beautiful smile I have attempted to capture in my quilt.

Pictorial Art Quilts - 2nd Prize
Country: INDIA

Dimensions: 62 x 73
Artist Statement/ Description/ Method: Mary and Melisha Mary is a true representation of the kind-hearted and hardworking people of Uganda. She hails from a small town called Kasese at the foothills of the Rwenzori mountains. She moved to the capital city, Kampala in search of work and offered to help me around the house. Often while working she would pop in to see me quilting and share her thoughts with a smile. Little does she know, she and her daughter, Melisha are the inspiration for this quilt. This quilt is made entirely with printed fabrics. For the dresses on Mary and Melisha I have chosen African prints. To be true to the photograph, I quilted the face densely and retained the nature of the African fabric with minimal quilting.

Pictorial Art Quilts - Honorable mention
Country: India

Dimensions: 92 x 78
Artist Statement/ Description/ Method: This quilt, based on a selfie of a joyful mother with her beloved daughter nestling happily in her arms, took me far out of my comfort zone. As someone who paints realistic portraits it was not easy to work with values in printed fabric. I still made some kind of basic rules, like choosing bright colours to depict the pair's joy, symmetry in fabric prints on either side of the faces and cool blues and greens in shadows. I used Susan Carlson's technique of raw-edge collage, gluing the tiny fabric pieces lightly on top of each other to build up the picture. The entire piece is brought together under tulle through quilting. The quilted spirals speak of the daughter's fondness for spinning objects and the larger arcs encircle the duo in love!

Theme Quilts- 1st Prize
Country: India

Dimensions: 122 x 91
Artist Statement/ Description/ Method: Show me a mustard field in bloom, and I’ll show you a couple having their own DDLJ moment. What is it about a field of flowers that makes Bollywood break into a song and wax rhapsodic about love? Be it the radiant sarson ke kheth (mustard fields) of North India or the vibrant tulip fields of Europe, Bollywood is there in its saree-clad avatar, with extravagance and glamour, complete with song and dance in the imagery to captivate us in endless rapture! What remains with us is a technicolor dream-like sequence where we are Sridevi in the flowery hillside of Switzerland, Rekha in the tulip fields of the Netherlands, or Kajol in the mustard fields of Punjab, in an incredible mood and melody with an imaginary Amitabh, Rishi, SRK there with us!

Theme Quilts- 2nd Prize
Country: India

Dimensions: 122 x 92
Artist Statement/ Description/ Method: Flowers! Though considered feminine, when used well, flowers can compliment the masculine. I have always been fascinated by the bright paintings on Indian trucks. Workhorses; trucks such as these are a common sight around the country. These rugged metal monsters are adorned with delicate flowers painted all over them making these macho machines seem gentler ...truly a rhapsody!

Theme Quilts- Honorable mention
Country: India

Dimensions: 122 x 94 x 0.5
Artist Statement/ Description/ Method: Having been born and brought up in the tropical island of Sri Lanka, I have always been enchanted by the flowers of the rain-forests. Especially Heliconias and Torch Ginger. Also I have been a great fan of the renowned artist Senaka Senanayake whose works revolves around the rainforests of Sri Lanka. I have drawn inspiration from his paintings for this quilt. Most of the elements were constructed outside and then appliquéd to the base. I have used hand dyed material mostly. Some were coloured using Intense pencils and also acrylic paints.

Traditional Quilts - 1st Prize
Country: India

Dimensions: 122 x 122
Artist Statement/ Description/ Method: Machine quilted without a frame - the quilt moved under the stationary needle. Machine used - Bernina 750 QE, thread used - Aurifil 50wt

Traditional Quilts - 2nd Prize
Country: UAE

Dimensions: 211 x 211
Artist Statement/ Description/ Method: I have always wanted to work on a black fabric and experiment with different colored threads. It has been a wonderful experience working on this quilt.