PFAFF® Art Embroidery Challenge 2009 - 2010

The PFAFF® Art Embroidery Challenge is a truly global competition judged by an international jury. The works are created predominantly on a home sewing machine using either freehand embroidery or/and embroidery software. The fantastic works of the winners as well as the works of selected artists from different countries are shown exclusive, apart from the other shows, at the Knitting & Stitching show at Alexandra Palace, London.

PFAFF® Art Embroidery Challenge 2009-2010

« LANDSCAPE - Let us travel » was the theme of the PFAFF® Art Embroidery Challenge 2009-2010.

Winners 2009:

• Grand Prize : ”Twilight” by Jane Kenyon, Canada (top image)
• Excellence Award : ”Ruined Forest” by Karen Richards, Australia

• Fine Art Award : “Fire” by Carol Shinn, USA

Jury 2009:

• Annlis Kruger, Sweden
• Jacqueline Govin, France
• Cindy Hickock, USA (her contribution in our exhibition; See the USA- in your Chevrolet)

112 entries from 18 different countries around the world joined the competition. From these 112 entries, 51 works were selected to be part of the exhibition, created by 49 artists.

PFAFF® ART EMBROIDERY- LANDSCAPE / Let us travel is now displayed at:

BIBLIOTHEQUE FORNEY
HÔTEL de SENS,
1 rue du Figuier,
75004 PARIS
From the 9thof March until the 19th of June, 2010

Opening hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10- 19.30
Friday and Saturday: 13- 19.30
Monday and Sunday – closed