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FESTIVAL OF QUILTS 2010

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estival of Quilts is held annually in Birmingham in August, and in 2010 it celebrated its eighth successful year, with

again, visitors were received from around the world, including attendance up again on last year to over 33,000. Once

one attendee from the Falkland Islands.

of special quilt exhibitions, workshops and lectures by The event features a major quilt competition plus a number

renowned quilters from the UK and across the world, as well as a large retail area. But the Festival of Quilts doesn’t only

consist of day events; there is a schedule of evening events,

Winner Miniature QuiltsBest in Show

Kumiko Frydl

Winner Contemporary QuiltsJune Barnes Winner Traditional QuiltsPauline Ineson

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“Patchwork reminds me of a

communit y, where all these little,

unique pieces come together and

form something beautiful.”

“Patchwork is about companionship,

creativit y, skill, love of fabrics. It is

a craft that brings generations

together and is timeless.”

“Every patchwork

is an original work

of art. Each design

matures from the

heart. Always

evolving, different

st yles. Technique

upon technique from

coloured fabric tiles.”

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