Finn Quilt 2012 (1) / Almazuela Finlandesa 2012 (1) / Courtepointe Finnoise 2012 (1)

August 10, 2012

Finn Quilt 2012 (1) / Almazuela Finlandesa 2012 (1) / Courtepointe Finnoise 2012 (1)

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In English:

Annual Quilt show in Vaasa. Part 1.

It was in March when we drove to the town of Vaasa to visit annual nationwide Quilt show. The distance to Vaasa from Helsinki is 422 kilometers / 262 miles. This means that we stayed overnight there and enjoyed our mini holiday.

I took plenty of nice photos and due to that I had to divide them into three parts. This part has 51 photos. Enjoy Quilts and Patchwork.

En español:

Anual espectáculo de almazuela en Vaasa.Parte 1.

Fue en marzo cuando nos fuimos a la ciudad de Vaasa a visitarla el Anual espectáculo de almazuela a escala nacional. La distancia a Vaasa desde Helsinki es 422 kilómetros o millas 262. Esto quiere decir que quedamos una noche allí y disfrutamos de nuestro fin de semana de mini vacaciones.

Sacaba un montón de bonitas fotos y debido a eso tuve que dividirlos en tres partes. Esta parte tiene 51 fotos. Disfruten de almazuelas.

En francais:

Spectacle annuel de Courtpoint Finnoise à Vaasa. Part 1.

C’était en Mars quand nous sommes allés à la ville de Vaasa à visiter le spectacle annuel de Courtepointe à l’échelle nationale. La distance d’Helsinki à Vaasa est de 422 km ou 262 miles. Cela signifie que nous avons passé une nuit là-bas et nous avons passé notre week-end de mini-vacances.

J’ai pris beaucoup de belles images et c’est la raison pourquoi j’ai eu les diviser en trois parties. Cette partie dispose de 51 photos. Réjouissez-Vous de mes photos de Courtepointe.

Finn Quilt 2012 / Almazuela Finlandesa 2012 / Courtepointe Finnoise 2012

Exhibition of Finn Quilt 20 years 1 / Exposición de Almazuela Finlandesa 20 años 1 / Exposition de Courtepointe Finnoise 20 années 1

Exhibition of Finn Quilt 20 years 2 / Exposición de Almazuela Finlandesa 20 años 2 / Exposition de Courtepointe Finnoise 20 années 2

Exhibition of Finn Quilt 20 years 3 / Exposición de Almazuela Finlandesa 20 años 3 / Exposition de Courtepointe Finnoise 20 années 3

Exhibition of Finn Quilt 20 years 4 / Exposición de Almazuela Finlandesa 20 años 4 / Exposition de Courtepointe Finnoise 20 années 4

Quilting and patchwork / Almazuelas / Appliqués

Patchwork and quilt exhibition / Exposición de Colchas y almazuelas / Exposition de courtepointes

Quilted hand bags and toiletry bags / bolsas de mano y bolsas de aseo acolchadas / Sacs à main matelassés et trousses de toilette matelassées

Patchwork and quilt show Summer 2012 / Exposición de Colchas y almazuelas de verano 2012 / Exposition de courtepointes de l’ètè 2012

Comments (52)

52 Comments »

Wow! These are utterly gorgeous!

Comment by Madhu — August 10, 2012 @ 07:10 | Reply
- Good Friday morning Madhu.
  
  Thank You. I appreciate Your comment very much.
  
  Have a lovely week-end!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — August 10, 2012 @ 07:22 | Reply
I’ve got a lot of blog catching up to do at the moment, but these are BEAUTIFUL, … I wanted to say that Little Mr who looked at these with me was particularly interested and very partial to the one in mostly black/white with all the little cars and the arrows down the sides… now I’m in trouble because he’s hinted (in typical lack of subtlety of 7 year old boys) that this would be a perfect gift for his next birthday, and wistfully mentioned that I should try and contact this quilts owner so I can buy it for him!

Comment by kiwidutch — August 10, 2012 @ 08:43 | Reply
- Hello Kiwidutch.
  
  Thank You for Your comment. I checked from the original photo that who made that quilt and found the name Anneli Virta who seems to be the member of
  
  Vaasan Tilkkupatteristo.
  
  These sections of quilts have blogs in BlogSpot.fi, but there are no contact addresses. I am sorry. One possibility is if You make a comment on some post and tell what You want.
  
  Happy Friday!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — August 10, 2012 @ 11:08 | Reply
  - Thanks! I’ll look into the link and enquire to see if by any chance that one might be for sale 🙂
    
    Comment by kiwidutch — August 10, 2012 @ 23:18 | Reply
Incredible!

Comment by Chillbrook — August 10, 2012 @ 09:03 | Reply
- Hello Chillbrook.
  
  So nice to read that You did like these quilts.
  
  Happy Friday.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — August 10, 2012 @ 11:10 | Reply
Son preciosos, sin duda me quedaría con alguno de ellos, besos

Comment by ManoliRizoFotografia — August 10, 2012 @ 11:50 | Reply
- Hola Manoli.
  
  Muchas gracias al hacer un comentario tan amable.
  
  Te deseo un buen día.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — August 10, 2012 @ 12:30 | Reply
  - Igualmente Sartenada, abrazos
    
    Comment by ManoliRizoFotografia — August 10, 2012 @ 21:00 | Reply
For those of us who are quilt lovers, Sartenada, and know how much goes into making them, this is pure eye candy! WOW.

Comment by Ginnie — August 10, 2012 @ 12:37 | Reply
- Hello Ginnie.
  
  That’s great comment from which I can read that You know that are made by snapping fingers. Thank You.
  
  Have a wonderful week-end!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — August 10, 2012 @ 12:46 | Reply
I love how each one is different and beautiful in its own way. Thanks for sharing. I look forward to the other parts.

Comment by TBM — August 10, 2012 @ 13:46 | Reply
- Hi TBM.
  
  Thank You. There will two more posts from this quilt show, but I’ll present them sometimes during the upcoming autumn. Next week something unique from our history and which cannot be find nowhere else than in Finland.
  
  Happy week-end!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — August 10, 2012 @ 14:43 | Reply
What beautiful quilts! I particularly like the ones with sailboats and the anchor quilt with anchor buttons – they’re so creative. Great post!

Comment by megtraveling — August 10, 2012 @ 13:57 | Reply
- Hello Megtraveling.
  
  Very interesting, because it was from my mind also excellent and that’s why I took some close-up from it. Thank You commenting.
  
  Happy Friday!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — August 10, 2012 @ 14:48 | Reply
These quilts are really fabulous. I am so impressed with their creativity. Thanks for taking time to photograph these so we could see them!

Comment by Bondseye — August 10, 2012 @ 15:59 | Reply
- Hello Lisa.
  
  How glad I am when reading Your comment. I love shooting photos from quilts. They are close to my heart because I admire how skilful people can be. Thank You.
  
  Happy Friday.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — August 10, 2012 @ 16:03 | Reply
They are all so beautiful – amazing work – and a lovely display. I can see the Finnish influence – lots of boats, nautical themes, water & ice. I couldn’t pick a favourite – I know how much work goes into every one of them. Thank you for sharing.

Comment by basildonkitchens — August 10, 2012 @ 17:01 | Reply
- Hi Connie.
  
  I never thought that Finnish influence is so visible in these quilts. Well, maybe it is good thing. Thank You very much for Your comment.
  
  Happy week-end!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — August 11, 2012 @ 07:31 | Reply
Beautiful quilts.

Comment by wordsfromanneli — August 10, 2012 @ 17:39 | Reply
- Hello Anneli.
  
  I am glad that You did like my photos from Finnish quilts.
  
  Happy week-end!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — August 11, 2012 @ 07:32 | Reply
Such beautiful fabric art! Each quilt show you photograph is more spectacular than the last one. I am looking forward to photos of the rest of the show. have a great weekend, Matti!

Comment by Heart To Harp — August 10, 2012 @ 18:55 | Reply
- Hi Janet.
  
  Thank You. It was “difficult” to shoot photos from these, because I felt myself incompetent the in front of these quilts.
  
  Have a wonderful week-end.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — August 11, 2012 @ 07:38 | Reply
These quilts are so beautiful and colorful. Each one is a work of art. Did your wife make one of these?

Comment by Northern Narratives — August 10, 2012 @ 21:48 | Reply
- Hi Northern narratives.
  
  I am glad that You commented this post of mine. None are made by my wife. I have some photos from her works in earlier quilting post.
  
  Happy Monday!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — August 13, 2012 @ 14:31 | Reply
These quilts are beautiful. You have many talented quilters in Finland. I especially enjoyed the quilts with the sailboat designs, but that anchor is very impressive as well. Thank you for sharing these with us.

Comment by seniorhiker — August 11, 2012 @ 03:11 | Reply
- Hi George.
  
  I appreciate Your comment very much. I think that sailing boat designs are popular for those quilters who live by the sea and the town of Vaasa is on the Western coast of Finland.
  
  Nice week-end.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — August 11, 2012 @ 07:42 | Reply
They have moved beyond quilt making into a combined form of art. They are incredible, each one of them!

Comment by montucky — August 11, 2012 @ 05:04 | Reply
- Hello Terry.
  
  Thank You very much commenting. Your words are gold to me.
  
  Have a lovely week-end!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — August 11, 2012 @ 07:43 | Reply
These are really awesome! I loved seeing them! 😀 Thanks for sharing such beautiful work!

Comment by Amanda Jolly — August 11, 2012 @ 05:13 | Reply
- Hi Amanda.
  
  I am happy that You love them. Thank You for Your comment.
  
  Have a wonderful week-end!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — August 11, 2012 @ 07:44 | Reply
With all these beautiful quilts you remind me I need to go and look for a Hawaiian quilt exhibit.

Comment by kareninhonolulu — August 11, 2012 @ 18:50 | Reply
- Hello Karen.
  
  Sorry being so late with my answer to Your comment. The reason to it is that my mother died last Saturday. This requires few days from me to adapt.
  
  Anyway I wish to You a very happy Monday!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — August 13, 2012 @ 14:28 | Reply
  - that will help you but that I hope you will heal with fond memories and something of hers that will keep her fresh in your heart.
    Aloha, Karen
    
    Comment by kareninhonolulu — August 14, 2012 @ 02:59 | Reply
    - Thank You Karen. I appreciate Your consoling words.
      
      Matti.
      
      Comment by Sartenada — August 14, 2012 @ 06:46 | Reply
Wow! These are all amazing. These quilts are Art in itself. Each one has a story to tell. My favorites are the seascapes…a beautiful way to celebrate Summer even during Winter time.

Comment by island traveler — August 12, 2012 @ 07:39 | Reply
- Hi Island traveler.
  
  Sorry being so late with my answer to Your comment. The reason to it is that my mother died last Saturday. I wish a very happy week start to You.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — August 13, 2012 @ 06:31 | Reply
Matti,
I am so very sorry t hear that yur Mother died. I send you my kindest thoughts. We will be thinking of you.
Clive & Adi

Comment by Clive and Adi Anderson — August 13, 2012 @ 17:00 | Reply
- Clive and Adi.
  
  Thank You very much for Your your kind words. She lived to the age of 93, even though she had to overcome during her life eight surgical operations. Invitation to the Heaven released her from earthly problems. Time heals grief, so I believe. I remember her thru many photos and a small video which I took this year will enliven her memory.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — August 14, 2012 @ 06:45 | Reply
  - Hello again, Matti;
    Yes, time does heal grief but grief never vanishes – it just gets softer. I lost all my close relatives now. My Father was 95, his sister, my favourite Aunt was also 95. I did my best for them – that is a comfort.
    Now I have another comfort; your lovely song “Oi Muistatko Viela Sen Virren”. We don’t have a song like that in UK. Although so sad, it does bring so much comfort.
    Adi & I will light a candle for you and yours,
    Clive and Adi.
    
    Comment by Clive and Adi Anderson — August 14, 2012 @ 11:00 | Reply
    - Hi Clive and Adi.
      
      Thank You. You are talking wise words. That hymn by Oskar Merikanto, is really beautiful and freely translated it is: “Oh, do you remember still the hymn that was sung when we were child”. There are hundreds of recordings from that. Oskar Merikanto has composed one of the most famous Waltzes in Finland: Kesäillanvalssi = “Summer evening’s Waltz”.
      
      Matti.
      
      Comment by Sartenada — August 14, 2012 @ 11:34 | Reply
Quelle magnifique exposition ! Encore tellement de talentueuses quilteuses finlandaises. J’aime beaucoup les quilts inspirés par la mer (24, 25, 26). Le quilt flamboyant (48) est une merveille !
Merci Matti pour ces photos pleines d’inspiration.

Comment by isathreadsoflife — August 14, 2012 @ 22:00 | Reply
- Bonjour Isa.
  
  J’apprécie beaucoup ton commentaires. Cette semaine est toujours triste pour moi, parce que ma mère est décédée samedi dernier.
  
  Belle journée.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — August 15, 2012 @ 12:12 | Reply
Cher Matti, comme je comprends ta tristesse. Perdre une maman est si douloureux. Je l’ai vécu moi aussi il y a quelques années. Mais je sais aussi qu’une maman ne nous quitte jamais vraiment. Nous sommes une partie d’elle, une maman reste proche de nous. Je t’envoie toute ma sympathie et mon amitié ainsi qu’aux tiens.

Comment by isathreadsoflife — August 15, 2012 @ 15:09 | Reply
- Salut Isa.
  
  Merci pour vos mots de consolation. Je sais que cela prendra du temps. L’année dernière, mon beau-père mourait et ma femme n’était pas capable de faire des choses pendant de nombreuses semaines.
  
  Mes pensées: “Il est temps pour le chagrin et il est temps pour le bonheur”.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — August 16, 2012 @ 06:37 | Reply
Sorry to hear about your Mother Matti,
My condolences to you and your family. My Oma (Grandma) passed away just two months short of her 100th Birthday, she was extra special to me since my Mother died young of cancer. Time will make things easier and you will be able to remember all the good times you had together with happiness and not sadness.
The Dutch wish people “strength” at these times so I wish you … “sterkte!”

Comment by kiwidutch — August 16, 2012 @ 11:33 | Reply
- Hello Kiwidutch.
  
  I thank You for Your kind and comforting words. Life must go on and we must accept what ever it offers to us.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — August 16, 2012 @ 12:49 | Reply
I am happy to have found your blog. These quilts are lovely works of art. I know how much work it involves as I belonged to a group that quilted when I lived in Nova Scotia.

Comment by babyboomersmusings — August 17, 2012 @ 16:21 | Reply
- Hello Elizabeth.
  
  I got good feeling when reading Your nice comment. My wife has been also quilter and she says that someday again. At this moment she is beading. Thank You very much for Your comment.
  
  Have a lovely week-end!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — August 18, 2012 @ 10:23 | Reply
Hello Matti,
I am asking you for a favour. In two weeks I will present a MS Power Point slide show of our holiday in Finland. It will be for our church group, “Friend to Friend” This is for older people who meet on Tuesday afternoons. I will show photos of our time in Helsinki and I will play Finnish music (Kanteleeni, Oi Muistatko. . . etc.
Please, may I use some of your photos of Finnish countryside? I want everybody to see what a beautiful country you live in and why I like to go there for holidays.
Clive, Isle of Wight.

Comment by Clive and Adi Anderson — August 29, 2012 @ 21:07 | Reply
- Hi Clive and Adi.
  
  Affirmative. I’ll answer to You better by email. Today my time goes mainly when storing first part of our winter firewood to our home wood store. It is hard job.
  
  Matti.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — August 30, 2012 @ 06:45 | Reply