The next day, Barbara Weeks and I judged the show held at the Festival City Mall. I was very impressed with the quality and variety of the work offered for exhibition and judging. Unfortunately, I do not have a list of the title to the pieces and their makers name, so I will share the images here as a virtual quilt show. The subject matters were varied and ranged from traditional, contemporary and whimsical. Some pieces reflected the images of the area such as the piece above that was awarded best of show.

The detail here was amazing. It won First Place in the long arm quilted category.

This was another ribbon winner. Gorgeous intricate thread painting was used. Because this show was hung in the mall, it attracted a great deal of interest from the people in the mall. While we were there, a gentlemen from Iran came up and asked about the quilts. He was touched by one quilt in particular that was set in an Iranian town that he grew up in. The theme of the show was reflections and the artists statement about that quilt described how when they behaved badly as a child, their mother would send them to the river to see the reflection of the person they have become. It struck me that worldwide, quilters put their hearts and souls in their quilts.

This was a ribbon winner in the Contemporary category.

That evening we enjoyed a Gala Dinner, awarding of the prizes and a very entertaining Turkish Dancer.

The next day was my final day of classes teaching the Sunrise Mariner`s Compass. Here is a happy student who has completed half of her block.

Here are two more happy students…

And we even had several finished tops by the end of the class. It was a great day had by all.

In fact, the trip was everything I could have hoped for and more. I loved teaching the classes and judging the show and getting to know the quilters from Dubai and the surrounding areas and countries. Thank you Dubai for your warm hospitality.

All the best,

Carol

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