Shortlisted
Country: India

Dimensions: 231 x 188
Artist Statement/ Description/ Method: Love the play of colors that come together to give a new and unique look

Shortlisted
Country: India

Dimensions: 92 x 77
Artist Statement/ Description/ Method: To improve my extra curricular activity I was joined tailoring class when I was studying 7 th std. Mrs.Meenal Madam gave me Quilt book and cloth.I admired the designs and selected some cloths now in this pandamic situation with the help of Mrs.Rani ,our school tailoring teacher completed my Quilt work successfully.Thank you.

Shortlisted
Country: Singapore

Dimensions: 46 x 46 x 0.5
Artist Statement/ Description/ Method: Rainbows are seen as half circles, though they are one of nature’s pure circles. Colours of rainbows are visible in the natural world around us. Using stained glass quilting technique, this quilt was created using designer fabrics from Tula Pink and TSI. Per Tula Pink, the floral world has vivid colours of the rainbow’s spectrum. This is a version to depict that vivid colour scheme of nature.

Shortlisted
Country: India

Dimensions: 222 x 174
Artist Statement/ Description/ Method: The main entrance of a South Indian home heralds auspiciousness. Open doors symbolise free movement of propitious goodness. Kuthuvilakku, brass oil lamps, adorn the sides dispelling darkness. Fabric Kolams [painted prayers with rice flour, drawn every morning to feed tiny insects] symbolic of good omens and Marigolds [hexies hand pieced] symbolise sun and positive energies. A festive fabric thoranam [bunting with fresh mango leaves] on top of the door symbolises prosperity. Tiny bells attached to it ring in good fortune and drown out evil. Nalvaravu - welcome to my home - expresses sustainable art sensibilities made with upcycled sarees and dresses, traditional applique and piecing techniques. Design concept by Tina Katwal.

Shortlisted
Country: India

Dimensions: 45.5 x 45.5
Artist Statement/ Description/ Method: Making a miniature version of the 170 year old vintage design of New York Beauty was a meaningful journey in scaling down the design,keeping in mind the seven spikes on the Crown of the Statue, crafting a suitable template, choosing colours and working with 1700 pieces of fabric. The meditative soulful ride had its challenges and Tina Katwal inspired me to work out options and push the boundaries of exploration in fabric construction. Experiments with extreme colour contrasts with stunning outcomes, the soulful meditative process allowed me to feel the “flow”. Every time the needle goes in and comes out, it holds that moment in suspended animation, a moment never to return, a moment that is precious in the here and now.

Shortlisted
Country: United States

Dimensions: 46 x 30 x 0.5
Artist Statement/ Description/ Method: “In Gratitude & Prayer – Welcome 2021”; 18”x12”; Crazy Quilt; using scraps of Indian batik; hand quilting and hand embroidery- ribbon embroidery and bead-work; Material – scraps of Indian batik, batting for middle layer, back is whole cloth; Purpose – Decorative Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. This year more so than other normal times, we need to count our blessings and hope for the best in the New Year!

Shortlisted
Country: United States

Dimensions: 155 x 150 x 0.5
Artist Statement/ Description/ Method: “This is NOT a drill”- Amazon Forest Fire; 61”x59”;Technique- Kawandi inspired hand quilting, Material - Ikat saree and black cotton fabric, middle layer is Pellon® cotton needle-punched batting, DMC variant thread; Purpose - telling a story. "This is Not a Drill” “I hear my son and daughter often discuss devastating Climate Change concerns and the need to adopt sustainable practices. Inspiration for this quilt was born from our discussions on the Amazon rain-forest fire, the deforestation and mining, the dark clouds of smoke, and how it may accelerate the climate change crisis. This quilt handmade in Indian style using cotton Ikat saree is a visual response to the hurt. What will you do to heal our home?"

Shortlisted
Country: india

Dimensions: 42 x 42
Artist Statement/ Description/ Method: This was a piece made out of only scraps. All the scraps were given to me by my good Omani friend Najaat , who handed over a bag full of stash ,upon my landing in muscat, during the covid lockdown period. This project also opened up my exposure to online classes through instagram. Have applied rawedge applique techniques, and half squares were machine pieced.

Shortlisted
Country: India

Dimensions: 44 x 44
Artist Statement/ Description/ Method: This is a very ambitious project .I love making star quilts..but scaling it down.I give the credit to my quilting friends who pushed me to do so. I challenged my self not to use any thing bigger than 3.1/4" strip or square. I wanted to try a different edge treatment so the scallop .It gives me immense joy to look at the complete quilt. The joy gets even more when I get to share it with my fellow quilters.

Shortlisted
Country: India

Dimensions: 240 x 91 x 1
Artist Statement/ Description/ Method: As an initiative from Game of Throwns, participants were mentored for a community group quilt. The theme focused on green thumbs of Bangalore, how gardening offered a solace to so many people and balconies converted into beautiful gardens. Inspiration of flowers and plants were captured as photographs and then composed into sketches. Final artwork was converted into a textile patch with combination of various textile techniques The group had participants from age groups 8 to 70 years and skill level from absolute beginners, hobbyists to professional embroiderers. Mentoring was done for each participant in a specially designed online workshop and each one's piece has been grouped into a community quilt screen.

Country: India

Dimensions: 109.22 x 77.47 x 0.5
Artist Statement/ Description/ Method: When we look around us, we see countless beautiful designs. Designs that have been a part of us ever since we remember. Be it our architecture, embroideries weaves to name a few. These Indian designs have been the inspiration for me and my team at Simply Beautiful Always to make this quilt.

Country: India

Dimensions: 105.41 x 78.74 x 0.5
Artist Statement/ Description/ Method: When we look around us, we see countless beautiful designs. Designs that have been a part of us ever since we remember. Be it our architecture, embroideries weaves to name a few. These Indian designs have been the inspiration for me and my team at Simply Beautiful Always to make this quilt.

Country: India

Dimensions: 223.52 x 218.44 x 1
Artist Statement/ Description/ Method: This entire quilt has been made using the half-square triangles. Even though my team and I worked on a very balanced and conventional layout, we have given it a very modern flavor.

Country: India

Dimensions: 200.66 x 160 x 1
Artist Statement/ Description/ Method: This one is a complete ‘ Out of the Box ‘ thinking of the very traditional and commonly used quilt block designs.

Country: India

Dimensions: 88 x 75
Artist Statement/ Description/ Method: This quilt is my ode to the ethereal beauty of Jaipur Blue Pottery, a craft that was brought back from near extinction . A mirror that I had made using the Jaipur Blue Pottery tiles became my inspiration for this quilt. The various designs and motifs used in the craft form the base in creating each of the tile blocks. The outlines of the designs have been done using FMQ and colors have been filled. I have attempted to give the effect of a mirror by using muted silvery fabric. The quilting on it has been done in alternate lines of grey and metallic silver thread to give a feel of light reflection. The individual blocks have been so assembled to give the effect of grouting between the tile blocks finally framing with a brown fabric.

Country: India

Dimensions: 112 x 94
Artist Statement/ Description/ Method: This quilt is my tribute to Madhubani Paintings, a traditional folk-art form from Bihar, an Indian state, that goes back to the days of the great epic, Ramayana. I feel extremely proud and privileged to have learnt Madhubani art from Ms. Vidushini Prasad. The art form employs a two-dimensional imagery and the motifs depicted are strictly limited to deities from the ancient epics, people, nature and/ their interconnected celebratory associations. In this quilt, I have used unbleached cotton fabric to give the effect of the traditional cow dung washed base. The outlines of the designs in my paintings have been first quilted down in the FMQ method and the colors have been filled. Loved and enjoyed this translation of Madhubani art to a quilt.

Country: India

Dimensions: 61 x 61 x 1.5
Artist Statement/ Description/ Method: This is my maiden attempt at pictorial quilting and I chose a picture of my daughter wearing her maiden saree.

Country: India

Dimensions: 204 x 204 x 1.5
Artist Statement/ Description/ Method: A traditional blooming nine patch quilt in purple and yellow hues. The yellow reminds me of the sun bursting through the purple sky.

Country: India

Dimensions: 150 x 130 x 2
Artist Statement/ Description/ Method: This quilt is a modern twist on the Double Wedding Ring. Using bright batiks and solids on a grey base, the design buzzes with a riot of colours against the neutral base. Original design using applique.

Country: India

Dimensions: 106 x 97
Artist Statement/ Description/ Method: I stitched this Quilt after finishing 10th std. When I was studying 10th std Mrs.Meenal Madam cut and gave me the quilt pieces. Mrs.Meenal Mam taught me how to stitch the quilt- from her instructions I just stitched it. I would like to thank Mrs.Rani Mam, my tailoring teacher. She helps me to make the quilt. I will continue this in my future. Thank you.