Some favorite quilts from PIQF
Everybody loves a good quilt show, so today I’m sharing some of my favorite quilts from PIQF (Pacific International Quilt Festival). This yearly show takes place in October and is held in California at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Fortunately for me, I live about 15 minutes away so it’s an easy go-to.
PIQF has a merchant mall, quilt competition, special exhibits and lots of classes. I didn’t take any classes this year, but I did some shopping and enjoyed seeing all of the quilts. I attended the first day of the show which was very busy. I spent most of my time visiting the vendors and had fun shopping (just a little). On the last day of the show, I went with the intention of taking photos and seeing all of the competition quilts and special exhibits. This is usually the quietest day of the show, so I was able to get some pretty good pictures.
Below are some of the quilts that caught my eye starting with the competition quilts (in no particular order). Some of these are ribbon winners and some are not. If you keep scrolling down, you’ll see the special exhibit quilts. I hope you enjoy them all!
PIQF 2023 Competition Quilts
I have taken great effort in recording the name of the quilt and the artist’s name. You’ll find that information at the bottom of each photo. If there are any errors, I apologize in advance. For the sake of time, I’m not providing any extra information such as who won what ribbon or the techniques used in each quilt. I don’t have a picture of the Best of Show quilt, because there was always someone in the way. You can find a full list of competition winners here.
Special Exhibit Quilts
There were quite a few exhibits at PIQF, but I only had time to focus on a few. I wasn’t good at recording the details of these exhibits and now I can’t find the information anywhere online. I can tell you that the first group of photos are Art Quilts by Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry. Her quilts really draw you in. The second group come from Fabric Portraiture of the African Diaspora: Quilts by Uzoma Samuel. These quilts are beautiful with fascinating details.
Art Quilts by Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry
Fabric Portraiture of the African Diaspora: Quilts by Uzoma Samuel
I’m so lucky to have seen these quilts in person. There’s nothing like a quilt show to inspire your creativity! I hope this sampling of beautiful quilts from PIQF has done the same for you.
Breathtaking. Inspiring. Wondrous. You have given us a gift with these photographs. Thank you so very much.
Thanks for showing these beautiful quilts. What a gift.
Thank you for this post with pictures of all the stunning quilts.
Wow… such talented quilt makers….thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the photos! I couldn’t make it this year.
Thank you, Julie, amazing!
Thanks Julie
Wonderful artists. I love that you shared.
Thank you for taking these photos and sharing them.
Thank you so much for showing these. Sharon
Thank you so much Julie. I was unable to go this year. Your pictures were just wonderful.
Thank you so much for posting these! I missed the show this year and it’s nice to see the highlights.
So many gorgeous quilts. I did save a few for inspiration!
Wow !!! AMAZING artistry thanks for sharing these pictures
PIQF was such a great show this year! Thank you for featuring “More Than One”.
J’ai été éblouie par tant de merveilleuses réalisations. Un grand merci à toi pour ce reportage.
It was so good to see the quilts: thanks for sharing!! I had gone to PIQF for 20 or more years, but with the lock-downs, and then we moved, I haven’t been for about the last 4 years. I miss it! Hugs, H
Thank you Julie. A wonderful selection of amazing quilts. I agree, there is nothing like seeing them in person, but the PIQF is a little way away from me here in the UK, so I appreciate the opportunity of seeing them at all.
Thank you for taking the time to take pictures and share them with us. Some of these quilts are truly amazing. Shirley
In the aisle was another FABULOUS exhibit that was a collection of 19 Best of Show and Viewers Choice quilted wearable art ensembles by Rami Kim. Her hallmarks are fabric manipulation, impeccable detailing, exquisite color combinations. No detail is overlooked. To see so many award winners together was chilling. She is a great teacher too.
OMG . Conclusion: These Quilters, don’t sleep and don’t have a husband ether , Every Single Quilt is a work of art, Thank you so much for shearing such a wonderful display of beauty.
Thank you for sharing, Julie. They are spectacular!
Fantastic quilts. Thank you for sharing!
Stunning array of quilts. Seeing these gorgeous really makes one appreciate all the efforts by all the makers. Caryl Bryer Faller-Gentry’s quilts are always so perfect. She definitely has a “style.” Although, in looking at these quilts she is branching out a bit and some are not as recognizable to be hers. Looks to be an outstanding show. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful quilts!
Thank you for posting these pictures of these most fantastic quilts! Wow!
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, thank you—-beautiful quilts!!!
WOW!!! What amazing quilts! Absolutely amazing!! Thanks for thinking of us, and taking the time to take pictures and record the name and creator of these quilts. All I can say is WOW!!!
Absolutely incredible…..it’s given me so many thoughts and ideas….that are most probably beyond me!!!!!!
Thank you.
You are surrounded by such wonderful talent, they are all beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
If it weren’t for your generous sharing, I would not have seen all of these wonderful quilts! So very inspirational! I had such a difficult time choosing a favorite until I saw the quilt Not Today by Kestrel Michaud. Love the title, love the subject and the skill to put it all together! Thanks! 🙂
Wonderful exhibit! Thank you for sharing!
So much talent! Such beautiful works of art! Thank you for sharing these with us. I would not have seen them otherwise.
They are beautiful. Thanks for sharing. So many talented people!
Julie thank you for sharing the photos. The quilts are spectacular
Thank you so much for sharing these magnificent quilts with us. There is certainly a lot of talent out there. I really enjoyed.
Thank you Julie, so many talented quilters. I can’t even begin to pick a favourite, they are so beautiful. Thankyou so much for sharing this with us.
Sharon