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The "Wall Quilts - Pictorial" section was filled with beautiful quilts. The competition was very strong. There were many prior award winners that did not get a ribbon this year. The quality of the work and the many techniques in this quilt must have been what brought Mariko Miwa the 1st Place prize. Here are some close-ups to give you a feel for this wonderful quilt.

Techniques included: Hand Appliqué, Machine Appliqué, Confetti, Couching, Dimensional Work, Free-Motion Quilting on a Stationery Machine, Fabric Painting, Machine Piecing, Piped Edging and Trapunto.