“First Bite of Summer”
31" x 40" • JOANNA ELLIS
HONORABLE MENTION
“This quilt started with failed attempts to portray my
granddaughter’s carefree enjoyment of that first bite of
watermelon. I discovered the subtle beauty of silk in the
vendor booths at the Tokyo International Quilt Festival in
Japan. As Covid-19 began to change our world, I arrived home
in March, with two suitcases full of used kimonos, just before
the borders closed.”"Oh, My!”
53" x 60½ " • SANDRA FISHER
HONORABLE MENTION
“My grandmother taught me how to quilt
50 years ago using cardboard templates,
hand piecing, and quilting. Very traditional.
She would be amazed at the wonky blocks
and non-traditional quilting methods I
use today, but she gave me a solid base
to expand my skills. She introduced me
to a lifetime of creativity and I thank her
every day. On the back is a feed sack my
grandmother mended so it could be used
over and over.”