Pencil Quilt Red by Yasuyo Kon won First Place - Large Quilts - Stationary Machine at AQS QuiltWeek - Daytona Beach 2026.

 

Artist Statement"I challenge myself to make quilts that maximize the use of my sewing machine's built-in stitches, particularly those I don't use. I created this work with the aim of building a sense of unity between the stitches and free-motion quilting."

 

Techniques Used: Machine Appliqué, Decorative Stitching, Free-Motion Embroidery, Free-Motion Quilting

 

Design Source: Original Design

 

Measurements: 74" x 74"

 

Awards: First Place - Large Quilts - Stationary Machine at AQS QuiltWeek - Daytona Beach 2026

 

Show Featured In: AQS QuiltWeek - Daytona Beach 2026; AQS QuiltWeek - Paducah 2025

 

Pencil Quilt Red by Yasuyo Kon (Photo from americanquilter.com)

 

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Pencil Quilt Red by Yasuyo Kon - On Display at AQS QuiltWeek - Paducah 2025

 

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Pencil Quilt Red by Yasuyo Kon - Detail 1

 

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Pencil Quilt Red by Yasuyo Kon - Detail 2

 

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Pencil Quilt Red by Yasuyo Kon - Detail 3

 

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Pencil Quilt Red by Yasuyo Kon - Detail 4

 

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Pencil Quilt Red by Yasuyo Kon - Detail 5

 

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Pencil Quilt Red by Yasuyo Kon - Corner

 

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Pencil Quilt Red by Yasuyo Kon - AQS QuiltWeek - Paducah 2025 Sign

 

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