Travels in Finland and abroad

March 29, 2017

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

In English:

Quilt show in Kemi, Finland. Part 1.

It was cold, but sunny Sunday in March, when we headed our car towards the town called Kemi from Oulu. This small northern town is known about its Snow castle and Pink church. The road was iceless, which meant enjoyable carefree driving.

The purpose of our trip was to explore the quilt show in Kemi. The quilt show was arranged by the Finnish Quilting Association Finn Quilt, which is the nationwide association of quilt enthusiasts, in collaboration of local quild Tilkkukööri.

The admission fee was collected only from women, not from men. The quilts on display were divided into into two parts, those made in Finland and those made in Europe. In this post, I present only quilts made in Finland. I also took some close-ups of some of quilts that may interest among enthusiasts.

En español:

Exposición de colchas en Kemi, Finlandia. Parte 1.

Hacía frío, pero día soleado el domingo de marzo, cuando dirigimos nuestro carro azul hacia la ciudad llamada Kemi de Oulu. Esta pequeña ciudad del norte se conoce sobre su Castillo de nieve y la Iglesia rosa. El camino estaba sin hielo, lo que significaba una conducción agradable y despreocupada.

El propósito de nuestro viaje fue para explorar la exposición de colchas en Kemi. La Exposición de colchas fue organizado por la Asociación Finlandesa de Acolchado Finn Quilt, que es la asociación nacional de entusiastas de los colchas, en colaboración con el gremio local Tilkkukööri.

La cuota de admisión fue recaudada sólo de mujeres, no de hombres. Las colchas expuestas se dividieron en dos partes, las fabricadas en Finlandia y las fabricadas en Europa. En este post, sólo le presento colchas hechos en Finlandia. También tomé algunos fotos de primeros planos de algunas colchas que pueden interesar entre las entusiastas.

En Francais:

Exposition de courtepointe à Kemi, Finlande. Partie 1.

Il faisait froid, mais ensoleillé dimanche en mars, quand nous avons dirigé notre bagnole vers la ville appelée Kemi d’Oulu. Cette petite ville du nord est connue au sujet de son Château de Neige et Église rose. La route n’était pas verglacée, ce qui signifiait une conduite agréable et insouciante.

Le but de notre voyage était d’explorer l’exposition de courtepointe à Kemi. L’exposition de courtepointe a été organisée par l’association finlandaise Finn Quilt, qui est l’association nationale des passionné de courtepointe, en collaboration avec la guilde locale Tilkkukööri.

Seules les femmes devaient payer pour l’entrée et pour les hommes l’entrée était gratuite. Les courtepointes exposées étaient divisées en deux parties, celles fabriquées en Finlande et celles fabriquées en Europe. Dans ce post, je ne présente que des courtepointes faites en Finlande. J’ai également pris quelques gros plans de quelques courtepointes qui peuvent intéresser les passionnées.

Em Português:

Exposição de colchas de retalhos em Kemi, Finlandia. Parte 1.

Estava frio mas, ensolarado domingo em março, quando nós dirigimos o nosso carro para uma cidade chamada Kemi de Oulu. Esta pequena cidade do norte é conhecida sobre o seu Castelo de neve e a igreja rosa. A estrada não estava gelada, o que significou a condução despreocupada agradável.

O objetivo de nossa viagem foi explorar uma exposição de colchas de retalhos em Kemi. A exposição de colcha de retalhos foi organizado pela Finnish Quilting Association Finn Quilt, que é a associação nacional de entusiastas quilt, em colaboração com a guilda local Tilkkukööri.

A taxa de admissão foi cobrado apenas de mulheres, não de homens. As colchas em exibição foram divididos em duas partes, as feitas na Finlândia e aqueles feitos na Europa. Neste post, eu apresento apenas mantas feitas na Finlândia. Eu também levei alguns fotos em grande plano de algumas das colchas que podem interessar entre entusiastas.

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

Quilt show / Exposición de colchas / Exposition de courtpoint / Exposição de colchas de retalhos

More quilts / Más de colchas / Plus de courtepointes / Mais de colchas de retalhos:

Quilt show 2 in Kemi

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86 Comments »

  1. Wow, they are all so beautiful. Not quite fair that they charge women only though…

    Comment by Photography Journal Blog — March 29, 2017 @ 08:00 | Reply

    • Hello Photography Journal Blog.

      I am glad that You loved my post. Quilt are very near to my heart, because many years ago my wife quilted them. Well, one reason to it why men do not pay entrance fee is, that Ladies who visit this kind of exhibition could also drag in their husbands! I have visited maybe in 15 quilt shows and every time I have admired these artistic creations which have only one limit – imagination.

      Have a good day!

      Comment by Sartenada — March 29, 2017 @ 10:44 | Reply

  2. Absolutely amazing quilts. That must have been hours , days, weeks of work. They are like paintings, like no definitely pieces of art! My favourite is the butterfly one at the beginning, Just perfect.

    Comment by utesmile — March 29, 2017 @ 08:18 | Reply

    • Hello Ute.

      Thank You. Quilting requires proper fabrics, planning patience and perseverance. When my wife made a quilt which model she got from our holiday trip in Azores, it took all the winter.

      Have a good day!

      Comment by Sartenada — March 29, 2017 @ 11:07 | Reply

  3. Quelle magnifique exposition ! Merci pour ces jolies photos 😊Très bonne journée

    Comment by chantaki — March 29, 2017 @ 08:50 | Reply

    • Bonjour Chantaki.

      Je suis vraiment content que vous aimiez mes photos. Bisous.

      Je te souhaite une agréable journée!

      Comment by Sartenada — March 29, 2017 @ 11:16 | Reply

  4. All is a wonderful work. There seem to be many lovers of qulting it in Finland.

    Comment by wakasahs15th — March 29, 2017 @ 10:37 | Reply

    • Hello Wakasahs15th.

      Thank You for Your kind words. I am happy that You loved them. In Finland is popular indeed. There are local quilt guilds around Finland.

      こんばんは.

      Comment by Sartenada — March 29, 2017 @ 11:30 | Reply

  5. The quilts are exquisite and what a sensible idea to just charge admission fees to ladies as they are likely to be the most interested in quilting and sewing.

    Comment by Little Miss Traveller — March 29, 2017 @ 12:26 | Reply

    • Hello Marion.

      You are right. I appreciate Your opinion very much and I am glad that You loved my post. Thank You.

      Have a good day!

      Comment by Sartenada — March 29, 2017 @ 12:30 | Reply

  6. Hello (^ ^)
    Finnish quilts are wonderful. I had you entertain me with pictures.

    Comment by saganhama — March 29, 2017 @ 12:28 | Reply

    • Hello Saganhama.

      How nice to read that Finnish quilts are beautiful and that You loved my photos. Thank You.

      こんばんは.

      Comment by Sartenada — March 29, 2017 @ 12:41 | Reply

  7. They are all beautiful designs! Amazing that your wife also made quilts 🙂

    Comment by T Ibara Photo — March 29, 2017 @ 12:32 | Reply

    • Hello Takami.

      Thank You. Well, it has been “silent time” with quilts, but she has made some pillows for us. She loves knitting and crocheting while watching TV, but I have not presented them. Maybe someday!

      こんばんは.

      Comment by Sartenada — March 29, 2017 @ 12:38 | Reply

  8. Love browsing your quilt show pictures. My favorites are the star quilts and log cabins, but the first sampler with blues/tans is especially lovely. Thanks for sharing.

    Comment by peggycooperquilts — March 29, 2017 @ 12:43 | Reply

    • Hello Peggy.

      How nice to read Your comment. If You are lacking someday Quilt ideas, then click the link, which I gave in my post after photos, because it contains 12 posts during the years. ´Thank You.

      Happy quilting!

      Comment by Sartenada — March 29, 2017 @ 12:52 | Reply

  9. Awwww… this post fills my eyes with delight .. there is so much inspiration here,from the simple to the most intricate there is a beauty in all of them. Thank you for sharing !

    Comment by Deb — March 29, 2017 @ 14:02 | Reply

    • Hello Deb.

      So many praising words. I am glad You loved my photos Thank You.

      Hav good day!

      Comment by Sartenada — March 30, 2017 @ 07:10 | Reply

  10. Thank you for sharing……..beautiful quilts…..survivor972002@midco.net

    Comment by Mary Ann — March 29, 2017 @ 16:16 | Reply

    • Hello Mary Ann.

      Thank You leaving Your kind comment.

      Have wonderful day!

      Comment by Sartenada — March 30, 2017 @ 07:18 | Reply

  11. The quilts are absolutely beautiful. The talent of the quilters is truly amazing. I would say that the quilt show was definitely worth the drive.

    Comment by seniorhiker — March 29, 2017 @ 16:27 | Reply

    • Hello George.

      Thank You. Quilts are art and passions made by persons who love to create with their own hands beautiful things and share them with us.

      Have a nice day!

      Comment by Sartenada — March 30, 2017 @ 07:23 | Reply

  12. So much work and creativity!

    Comment by Yvonne — March 29, 2017 @ 17:56 | Reply

    • Hello Yvonne.

      Thank You commenting and loving my photos.

      Have a beautiful day!

      Comment by Sartenada — March 30, 2017 @ 07:26 | Reply

  13. Wonderful!
    I like some quilts that I feel story.

    Comment by 洋子 — March 29, 2017 @ 18:37 | Reply

    • Hello August.

      Thank You I always love to see and admire all that what people can create with their hands. It is marvelous.

      こんばんは.

      Comment by Sartenada — March 30, 2017 @ 07:32 | Reply

  14. Wonderful post. Quilts tell unique stories! 🎶 Christine

    Comment by C.E.Robinson — March 29, 2017 @ 18:37 | Reply

    • Hello Christine.

      Thank You. Stories – yes. After visiting about 15 quilt shows, I agree. Finns also love to show their landscapes and old traditions in their quilts.

      Have a good day!

      Comment by Sartenada — March 30, 2017 @ 07:37 | Reply

  15. These are beautiful, thank you for sharing! My mom is a wonderful quilter, though I prefer knitting. I look forward to her visit to show her Finnish quilts. Do you know of any quilt shows closer to Helsinki?
    Have a wonderful day!

    Comment by egutman27gmailcom — March 29, 2017 @ 21:15 | Reply

    • Hello egutman.

      I am very glad that You loved my post and happy hearing that Your mom is quilter also. I checked Internet looking for new exhibitions of quilts, but at this moment there are not. I remember You and will check from time when there will be. Normally in summer, there are quilt shows. My wife has knitted all her life and while looking at TV, she knits. 🙂 At home, we realized that in this quilt show there were no quilted bag. Normally there are. They are popular in Finland and I have excellent (although I say so) post presenting. Among them there are some made by my wife:

      Quilted handbags and toiletry bags.

      Have a sunny day!

      Comment by Sartenada — March 30, 2017 @ 10:15 | Reply

  16. Great masterpieces

    Comment by 365dniwobiektywielg — March 29, 2017 @ 21:51 | Reply

    • Hello 365dniwobiektywielg.

      Thank You commenting.

      Have great day!

      Comment by Sartenada — March 30, 2017 @ 10:17 | Reply

      • For you also a nice weekend

        Comment by 365dniwobiektywielg — March 31, 2017 @ 22:30 | Reply

  17. Siempre encuentro muy interesantes todos tus reportajes fotográficos, Sartenada. Las colchas finlandesas son verdaderas obras de arte. Muchas gracias y mis saludos desde España.

    Comment by Isabel F. Bernaldo de Quirós — March 29, 2017 @ 22:17 | Reply

    • Hola Isabel.

      Muchas gracias por tus palabras, me dan mucho ánimo y al mismo tiempo soy feliz de que te gusten las fotos.

      ¡Que tengas un muy buen día!

      Comment by Sartenada — March 30, 2017 @ 10:29 | Reply

  18. Such pretty quilts, they were lovey to see! Thank you for sharing.

    Comment by Sandra Healy — March 29, 2017 @ 22:47 | Reply

    • Hello Sandra.

      How glad I am that You loved them. Thank You.

      Have a nice day!

      Comment by Sartenada — March 30, 2017 @ 11:01 | Reply

  19. This is lovely work and quite similar to the quilts we would see here in a quilt show. It’s a universal craft.

    Comment by the eternal traveller — March 30, 2017 @ 07:42 | Reply

    • Hello Carol.

      Thank You. Yes, so it is, as You say. Internet makes as global, ideas spread fast all over our world, but always some national specialties here are and will be always.

      Happy weekend.

      Comment by Sartenada — March 30, 2017 @ 11:15 | Reply

  20. What a great variety of styles, and all are beautiful! I tend to like the abstract ones with many vivid colors.

    Comment by Marilyn Albright — March 30, 2017 @ 10:57 | Reply

    • Hello Marilyn.

      Thank You for Your praising words. I am glad that You loved my photos.

      Have a great day!

      Comment by Sartenada — March 30, 2017 @ 11:21 | Reply

  21. Que trabalho maravilhoso! Cada um mais bonito do que o outro! Super! Obrigada por mostrar!
    Claudia

    Comment by claudialasetzki — March 30, 2017 @ 11:52 | Reply

    • Oi Claudia.

      Seu elogiado comentário fez o meu dia brilhante e ensolarado. Obrigado.

      Bom fim de semana!

      Comment by Sartenada — March 30, 2017 @ 12:16 | Reply

  22. Those are amazingly beautiful! I admire them and those who created them!

    Comment by montucky — March 30, 2017 @ 16:38 | Reply

    • Hello Terry.

      Sorry for late answer, but I have had problems with my eyes. Thank You.

      Happy Sunday!

      Comment by Sartenada — April 2, 2017 @ 08:00 | Reply

  23. Hello Matti, I meanwhile had not only one but many looks at your photos taken at the quilt show. They are all beautiful and quite a lot of these exhibition objects are really special masterpieces! In general I got the impression that having such ideas, creating such patterns and quilting such brilliant motives or complete sceneries is absolutely artistic. An art handicraft.
    In many cases I fell in love with the abstract motives, often because of their fantastic colours or harmonic colour range. But only the next second I absolutely adored the realistic pictures with birds, light houses etc. So different even the effect when watching! You could compare some of these quilts made of shiny fabrics with paintings, others quilted with coarse material seem to be far more textile and appear even in a three-dimensional manner.
    I’m full with admiration of such extraordinary skills .. Great!

    Have a nice evening and thanks for this great post!
    Michèle

    Comment by ladyfromhamburg — March 30, 2017 @ 18:27 | Reply

    • Hello Michèle.

      We have always admired Your ability to write! When reading Your comment I am running out of words. Sorry for my late answer, but I have had problems with my eyes. My left eye is blind since three and half years and few days ago, I had consult doctor due to my right eye. Today it is the first day, when I can see better. Every day, I see better and better. Tomorrow, I expect to read some book. It hs been hard time without sight, no reading and no Internet.

      Happy Sunday! Matti.

      Comment by Sartenada — April 2, 2017 @ 08:11 | Reply

    • Hello Michèle.

      We have always admired Your ability to write! When reading Your comment I am running out of words. Sorry for my late answer, but I have had problems with my eyes since last Friday. My left eye is blind since three and half years and few days ago, I had to consult a doctor due to my right eye. Today it is the first day, when I can see better. I use magnifying glass to ensure my text today. Every day, I see better and better. Tomorrow, I expect to read some book. It has been hard time without eyesight, no reading, no TV and no Internet.

      Happy Sunday! Matti.

      Comment by Sartenada — April 2, 2017 @ 08:11 | Reply

      • I’m so sorry to hear about your eye problems! I remember when you told about the difficulties with your left eye about three years ago, Matti. I keep my fingers crossed that the right eye is getting better quickly. So terrible not to be able to see, to recognize, to read, to watch …. Get well soon!

        Comment by ladyfromhamburg — April 5, 2017 @ 19:27 | Reply

        • Hello Michèle.

          Happy days are here again! My doctor was amazing and medicaments helped in a few days. Now my sight is normal! Thank You for Your comment and thinking about me! Matti.

          Comment by Sartenada — April 6, 2017 @ 08:48 | Reply

  24. What a nice collection of beautiful quilts. Thank you for sharing them with us.

    Comment by kathy70 — April 1, 2017 @ 06:44 | Reply

    • Hello Kathy.

      Thank You for Your kind words.

      Happy Sunday!

      Comment by Sartenada — April 2, 2017 @ 09:52 | Reply

  25. The work that goes into them is incredible, Sartenada. Thanks for sharing 🙂 🙂 Have a great weekend!

    Comment by restlessjo — April 1, 2017 @ 09:29 | Reply

    • Hello Johanna.

      How glad I am when reading Your kind comment. Thank You.

      Happy Sunday!

      Comment by Sartenada — April 2, 2017 @ 10:22 | Reply

  26. colorful! and very big!
    I’m surprise. Thank you very much!

    Comment by キース — April 1, 2017 @ 11:44 | Reply

    • Hello Keith.

      Quilts are beautiful and creating them, imagination is free. I think that all quilters are artists. 🙂 Thank You.

      すばらしい日を過してください。

      Comment by Sartenada — April 2, 2017 @ 10:25 | Reply

  27. They are AMAAAAAAAAZING > Thanks for posting this dazzling display of colour. Tweeted!!!! Have a brilliant week

    Comment by Andy Smart — April 3, 2017 @ 12:30 | Reply

    • Hello Andy.

      So glad to read Your comment. I have always said that quilts are art and these are good art. Thank You.

      Happy new week.

      Comment by Sartenada — April 3, 2017 @ 12:38 | Reply

      • Totally in agreement with you there. Amazing skill. No doubt years and years of practice

        Comment by Andy Smart — April 7, 2017 @ 15:55 | Reply

  28. Kiitos kovasti nayttely kuvista! Ehkapa viela joskus olen Suomessa oikeaan aikaan! x Teje

    Comment by Teje — April 3, 2017 @ 18:38 | Reply

    • Hei Teje.

      Kiitos kehuista. Olimme Oulussa ja tiesimme tästä näyttelystä. Edellisestä tilkkutyönäyttelystä olikin aikaa. Olemme käyneet vuosien varrella melkein kaikissa näyttelyissä, joista minulla on kuvia isä määrä blogissani. Vaimoni innostui tilkuista matkallamme Azoreilla 2005, josta ottamani kuvan pohjalta hän teki ensimmäisen ison tilkkutyön, joka oli esillä Hyvinkäällä. Olemme käyneet vuosien varrella monissa näyttelyissä, joista minulla on paljon kuvia blogissani.

      Kaikkea hyvää sinne upealle saarelle. Matti.

      Comment by Sartenada — April 4, 2017 @ 07:34 | Reply

      • Hei Matti! Muistan etta vaimosi tekee tilkkutoita. Voin kuvitella etta matka Azoreille antoi inspiraatiota vaikka kuinka! Terveisia koto Suomeen! Teje

        Comment by Teje — April 4, 2017 @ 08:16 | Reply

  29. Es una colección preciosa. Son verdaderas obras de arte pintadas con tela e hilos. Y, además, bien calentitas para abrigar los inviernos del Norte 😉

    Comment by magnoliae — April 8, 2017 @ 18:47 | Reply

    • Hola Magnoliae.

      Me alegro que te hayan gustado las fotos. Todas estas colchas son piezas de arte, coloridas, con fantasía e imaginarias. Muchas gracias.

      Un abrazo y ¡buen día!

      Comment by Sartenada — April 9, 2017 @ 08:07 | Reply

  30. hermosas todas !!!

    Comment by Leyla — April 10, 2017 @ 04:11 | Reply

    • Hola Leyla.

      Me alegra que te haya gustado este post.

      ¡Que tengas un muy buen día!

      Comment by Sartenada — April 10, 2017 @ 07:19 | Reply

  31. Reblogged this on a quilter's diary and commented:
    I was grinding to a halt in quilting. Anyhow it is nice to see international quilter expose their work. I want to hand you over to Sartenada, who always shares his excellent photos.

    Comment by Elisabeth — April 11, 2017 @ 15:09 | Reply

    • Hello.

      Thank You Elisabeth reblogging my post.

      Have nice day!

      Comment by Sartenada — April 12, 2017 @ 08:08 | Reply

  32. Some really beautiful quilts!

    Comment by wanderlusterer17 — April 14, 2017 @ 16:12 | Reply

    • Hello wanderlusterer17.

      I am glad that You loved them. Thank You.

      Have good day!

      Comment by Sartenada — April 15, 2017 @ 11:20 | Reply

  33. Bonjour Matti et merci de ta gentille visite. Une longue pause pour moi (raisons de santé). Quelle belle exposition, de tous les styles et teintes, beaucoup de créativité chez les quilteuses finnoises, Bravo ! Belle Fête de Pâques à toi et aux tiens.

    Comment by isathreadsoflife — April 14, 2017 @ 17:28 | Reply

    • Bonjour Isa.

      Je suis désolé en lisant votre santé. J’espère que vous êtes mieux maintenant. Au cours de ces années, j’ai perdu la vue de mon œil gauche. Je peux vivre une vie normale, bien que je sois borgne. Je visiterai plus sur votre site à l’avenir. Je vous remercie vivement pour votre si gentil commentaire.

      Bon journée.

      Comment by Sartenada — April 15, 2017 @ 11:28 | Reply

  34. These quits are incredibly beautiful. What an exceptional talent to make them! Thank you! Christine

    Comment by C.E.Robinson — July 3, 2018 @ 06:40 | Reply

    • Hello C.E.Robinson.

      We love quilts and some years ago, my wife used to quilt. Thank You commenting.

      Have a wonderful day!

      Comment by Sartenada — July 3, 2018 @ 08:30 | Reply

    • Hello C.E.Robinson.

      We love quilts and some years ago, my wife used to quilt. Thank You commenting.

      Have a wonderful day!

      Comment by Sartenada — July 3, 2018 @ 08:30 | Reply

  35. I am really stunned by those designs and patterns,Matti.Fantastic quilts,they are all so beautiful with lovely colours.Thanks for providing the link,I had missed this post.Off now,to your new post.

    Comment by DG MARYOGA — July 3, 2018 @ 12:41 | Reply

    • Hello Doda.

      We love quilts and quilt shows. Thank You.

      Happy Friday!.

      Comment by Sartenada — July 6, 2018 @ 06:56 | Reply

      • I love quilts too,but those ones are absolutely extraordinary.Happy Friday.

        Comment by DG MARYOGA — July 6, 2018 @ 13:35 | Reply

  36. All of the quilts are beautiful, the detail on some is amazing! Thanks for sharing!

    Comment by My Sewful Retirement — July 11, 2018 @ 15:02 | Reply

    • Hello My Sewful Retirement.

      Thank You leaving Your praising comment. I am glad that You loved this exposition and my photos.

      Have a wonderful day!

      Comment by Sartenada — July 12, 2018 @ 06:59 | Reply

  37. I was looking at the thin quilt runner that was very puffy, and saying, “I have that fabric! And that one too!” 🙂
    My favorite is the one in subtle colors with the leaves and various stitching patterns, and I also love the one next to it that has small squares, with one large square of a scene set off-center.
    And those wintry landscapes would be great souvenirs of my recent trip to Germany where we experienced wintry weather we never have here in Texas!

    Comment by TextileRanger — December 6, 2018 @ 19:08 | Reply

    • Hello TextileRanger.

      I am very glad that You love my photos of this exhibition. My wife has made some quilts and that is why we visit these exhibitions when possible. If You are curious to see her quilt and some other works, then look at this post from the year 2010.

      Quilting and patchwork

      Photo 7 shows it on the left, photo 8 totally and photo 9 she with the quilt. The model (pattern) which she made was taken from the Azores, but colors my wife selected. This quilt is still in uses in out home and it and it decorates our couch. We love it very much Thank You commenting.

      Have a wonderful day!

      Comment by Sartenada — December 7, 2018 @ 08:19 | Reply

  38. Thank you for the lovely look at Finnish quilting.

    Comment by Dione @ Clever Chameleon — September 23, 2019 @ 09:02 | Reply

    • Hello Dione.

      I am glad that you checked my posts. Thank you.

      Happy new week!

      Comment by Sartenada — September 23, 2019 @ 09:25 | Reply


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