Festival Events
The Soul of Russia
The partner of the contest is the American company, the largest manufacturer of fabrics in the USA - Moda Fabrics.
The Soul of Russia is the main exhibition and the main competition of our Festival. The exhibition will feature the best works of Russian quilters from Arkhangelsk to Siberia, as well as the works of foreign quilters.
The Antique American Quilts of 1820-1930-s
Exhibition The Antique American Quilts of 1820-1930-s will be open in the refectory of the church of the Assumption of the museum complex within Spaso-Evfimiev monastery.
At our Festival within the walls of the refectory of the church of the Assumption in the ancient Spaso-Evfimiev monastery, the first time in Russia will be a unique exhibition The Antique American Quilts of 1820-1930-s.
Art project “Quilted Field”
Patchwork Field is the unique art project where we gathers quilts from around the world.
Put together, they open for guests of the Festival the diversity of traditions from near and distant parts of Russia, the culture of other countries and peoples.
Japanese Patchwork Exhibition
The unique culture of the East manifests in needlework Japanese masters.
Woman in Japan is the head of a family. She keeps the house and the children, takes care of her husband.
The exhibition "The Russian Chintz from the funds of the Museum of Ivanovo Chintz
The visitors will have the unique opportunity to get acquainted with national traditions and peculiarities of Russian design printed fabrics from the end of XIX – the beginning of the XX century.
The exhibition includes works that are in the collection of the unique Museum of Ivanovo Chintz, a division of the Ivanovo State Historical Museum named after Burylin (Ivanovo).
Nostalgia for the Chintz Fabrics, or Born in the USSR
Continuing the tradition of pre-revolutionary Russia, in Soviet times, our country has produced a huge number of fabrics.
Light industry working "at full speed" dressed the Soviet people and exported a lot of fabrics abroad. Nowadays Russian chintz can be seen at local history museums and in private collections of people who enjoy the traditional patchwork clothing and sewing.
Magic Birds
A Magic Bird with a woman's appearance is a symbol of our Festival. Image of a bird had a special significance for our ancestors.
Magic birds appeared in the human world from the Garden of Eden, to open before the man heavenly expanse and depth of wisdom. Their images were closely associated with the myths and tales of the Tree of Life, the branches of which they set their nests.
Stylish Patchwork Bag
Creativity in current patchwork is not limited only by quilt covers and cushions.
Our quilters are able to sew original accessories that are able to compete with the most fashionable and stylish collections of famous brands.
Scarecrow
During your stay in Suzdal you will come across really special “participants” of our Festival.
You will notice them because they are funny, bright, large and very unusual. Please, meet – quilted scarecrows!
Come Together!
All participants of our Festival wholeheartedly supports the idea that a patchwork creativity can be one of the topics that brings together children and adults.
Folk culture has always served as a bridge supporting the link between generations. Unfortunately, in the world of modern technology people of different ages increasingly spend time in isolation.
Photo Exhibition “The World Made of Patches”
Exhibition of works by professional and amateur photographers reveals a colorful patchwork charm and joy of creativity.
Quilts created of colored patches will find their place everywhere - whether it is a rustic shelter, a country cottage or on a rocking chair at the apartment, a favorite pillow, a stylish bag or a blanket for a picnic.
Textile Doll
The hobby of creating textile dolls is experiencing a new birth in our time.
Thousands of women take classes on making textile dolls across the country, and scientists, finally, have started to professionally research the doll itself as a phenomenon of a folk culture from the depths of Russian history.
Let a smile shine!
Quilters are very creative and share sense of humor.
For the guests of the Festival we will have a competition-show with comic costumes made in patchwork technique. You will see quilted clothes during the Quilt Carnaval and if you want you can buy them later.
Patchwork Cover For Cars
The participants of our Festival are capable to change any object into a beautiful quilt , regardless of its size and scale.
In one of the days of the Festival you will see the parade of the participants with their private cars, decorated with unique covers, created in the technique of patchwork.
Patchwork-style Tent
Original art solution is the main feature of patchwork creation.
On one of the meadows of Suzdal, we will present a colorful and memorable quilted tents. These tents, of course, are not created for serious hiker but to cheer up or, for example, set it on the front lawn for the kids. A million smiles and funny photos are guaranteed!
Yoko Saito
The name of Yoko Saito, an amazing quilter and a talented teacher, is widely known throughout the world.
Yoko Saito actively cooperates with Japanese TV, conducted its own TV program on channel NHK TV, advises the Japanese Cultural Center and the NHK Japanese version of the Vogue magazine, teaches at workshops on different continents, prepares materials for publication in the most respected journals on patchwork, writes books and organizes exhibitions in Europe , Asia and the Americas.
Tamara Sanchez
At our Festival, you will meet with the great master - Tamara Sanchez, who will show her works at the exhibition and will present master shows on August 4—6. The time and place we will announce later.
The name of Tamara Sanchez is known far beyond the borders of Russia. Russian by birth, Tamara received her family name from her husband, a native of Spain. Tamara is a member of the Artists' Union, back in the 70s she was one of a few artists who began to work with textiles in the technique of patchwork. Her textile works hit with boldness and originality of their decisions.
Lubov Lezhanina
Lubov Lezhanina, the famous artist and teacher of free machine embroidery, is coming to the Festival in Suzdal.
All Russian quilters who are seriously passionate about patchwork know the name of Lubov Lezhanina.
Alla Snegovskaya
At our Festival you will have the unique opportunity to get acquainted with one of the most exiting traditions of the Russian North patchwork — the quilts made of patched fabric corners.
Alla Snegovskaya is among the most Interesting and talented quilters will tell and show how to work in this rare artistic style.
Keiko Nakamura and Furoshiki
Today we will take a little trip into the world of patchwork in Japan. Many of you may know how famous Japanese quilters are for their creativity and unique style.
At our Festival, we will present to you a master class in furoshiki, the art of folding the fabrics. Moreover, a skilled master Keiko Nakamura will present it.
Tatiana Bassova
Since childhood, Tatiana Bassova has been fascinated by needlework. Her grandmother from a village Mechka in Arkhangelsk area in the mouth of the Northern Dvina taught the girl her favorite ways of needlework.
Permanent interest was fueled by books and exhibitions on embroidery, weaving, beads, and, most importantly, there were meetings with people who in fact lived in the last century and retained the ability to weave, embroider, twist textile dolls and even artistically spread firewood woodpile!
Tatyana Lazareva
Tatyana Lazareva occupies a special place on the horizon of patchwork. Lively, bright, sociable, she won the hearts and sympathy of thousands of women all over Russia, telling about the possibilities of needlework and quilting as part of her TV show on the First Educational channel.
If you go to the Internet, you will find dozens of videos of television shows with records of her master classes.
Vera Sukhova
At the Festival you will have the opportunity to visit the master class of the folk artists of the Ivanovo region Vera Sukhova, who is the multiple winner and medalist of the Russian and international exhibitions, the Grand Prix of the 6th Festival "Patchwork Mosaic of Russia 2007".
As well as participator of many exhibitions and projects in Russia, France, Germany, Italy, USA, England and Japan. In March 2014, Vera Sukhova held a solo exhibition at the Design and Architecture center "Artplay" in Moscow.
Nina Nazarova
Nina Nazarova is a master of patchwork, a member of Russian Quilters’ Association, the winner of two festivals "Patchwork Mosaic of Russia" and the finalist of many other competitions.
Her quilts were shown at the first Russian exhibitions and festivals abroad, where people around the world began to discover Russian textile creativity.
Galina Dine
Galina Dine is a known expert with MA in art, the unique person who holds a special place in Russian cultural studies. She dedicated her creative and scientific gifts to the study of Russian folk toys and children's culture.
Numerous scientific and journalistic works of Galina Dine (which are more than 280 now) are being studied at schools, universities, at the houses of folk art, clubs, art schools, and at Orthodox schools.
Fishing in Suzdal
Fishing can be right in town because the river "Kamenka" flows in the town.
You will enjoy picturesque location on the river near the ancient monasteries and will get a good catch.
Russian Sauna in Suzdal
In Suzdal the traditions of bathing in sauna which is called “banya” in Russian are especially honored. We can tell you about the best saunas in the town and recommend pre-ordering during the Festival.
You can choose any convenient time from 7 p.m. daily on August 3-9.
Art project “Quilted Field”
At the Festival in 2016, we continue the Quilted field project. There are two themes of works this year - "Wooden architecture" and “Calico wedding”. You can choose any.
Every year the theme of the works will change. In 2016, we dedicate the works to the wooden architecture, which became a unique treasure of Russia as early as in 17th century. Preservation of the cultural heritage is one of the major challenges of mankind.
Second theme of the project Quilted field is “Calico Wedding”, which also would be presented as a theatrical concert program
Contests of Festival 2017
The theme for the 2018 Suzdal Quilt Festival is CELEBRATIONS
Every celebration has its own mood and its special sounds. To show the wonderful world of celebrations in all its colour, plastics, proportions, shapes and lines is a truly interesting and fun opportunity. In certain quilts, perhaps, you may hear bravura orchestra, in others – affectionate flute, and somewhere else a fervent harmonica. It all depends on the human emotions, that reflect the celebration, since there can be no celebration without people. All people have their own celebrations throughout their lives. The celebrations can be to remember the past or to dream of the distant future. Some of them are like the good old friends, while others we wait for like we wait to meet new people. Waiting for the new celebration is also a special part of the celebration itself.
Every nation has its own celebrations. Their celebrations were part of their lives long time ago, but even now they are not forgotten, their traditions nurture the national culture, upkeeping the ways of the old days and filling the modern times with the colourful, national images.
The concept of the celebration is multifaced and varied. This is wonderful! Contests’ exposition and the festival will become the grand quilting celebration in the town of celebrations, the old town of Suzdal on the ancient land of Vladimir!
We wait for the participants and guests in Suzdal from 9th till 16th of August 2018
Main contest of Suzdal 2018 Festival
"Selebration"
Art Project "Quilted Field"
Textile dolls contest
Quilted blankets contest
Contest "Bag in patchwork style"
Contest "Fashion in patchwork style"
Children contest
Contest "Quilts made by men"
Children fashion theatres' contest