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TURKEY
The sun never sets on quilters' homes. By Selma Kenter - group leader Istanbul, Turkey
People who share the same feelings understand each other, not those who speak the same Language. (Mevlana) By Betül Canatar Istanbul, Turkey
Flowers of my Garden By Berrak Koç Istanbul, Turkey For me patchwork unifies people and promotes peace.
Friendship is being able to walk on rough roads, looking out for one another. By Sevtap Alkan Istanbul, Turkey
Friendship Quilt By Ruhiye Karabucak Metal By Angel Eskenazi Adana, Turkey
Friendship Tapestry By Pat Beach Panama City, Panama (My heart is in Istanbul)
Come Come.. By Őzhan Abat Ankara, Turkey Come, come whatever you may be still come, regardless whether you are an infidel, Magian or pagan still come. Our court is not one of despair, whether you have broken your vows a hundred times after having repented still come.
8 quilts from the Textile Art Association in Istanbul, Turkey.


















UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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8 quilts by invitation from USA quilters.  Quilters were chosen by JT Trading Corporation to participate in this exhibit.
Selma Kenter - Group Leader
Janice Kelly and Sharon (SAM) Morrissey
Patricia Pineau
Brenda Cooper, Angela Liptack, Mary Franc
Jennifer O'Brien - Group Leader
The Road Between Friends is Never Long By Jennifer O'Brien New Fairfield, CT USA The leaves form a path through the fabric from each country. Australia=Eucalyptus, Japan=Ginkgo, Turkey=Red Bud, USA (Connecticut is the charter oak state.)=Oak Leaf
Friends are like flowers, they are different but all beautiful By Tevhide Yaltir Adana, Turkey I made many new friends who share the joy of quilting with me in Turkey and in other countries. I have never met a quilter I didn’t like. Quilting is the color of my life; I recommend quilting to all.
There are big ships, there are small ships, but there are no ships, like friendships By Sharon A Morrissey (SAM) Washington, CT USA Each ship is made with the fabrics from that particular country; the last ship contains at least one fabric from each country, representing the bonds of friendship.
Friendship is the Golden Thread that Ties the Hearts of all the World By Patricia Pineau New Milford, CT USA Being a doll maker, the first thing that came to me for this project was female figures. I wanted them to add dimension as well as texture to the quilt. A globe represents the world.
Friendship, like the seasons, is never ending By Brenda Cooper Sherman, CT USA This quilt is a pictorial of Victorian ladies at their tea parties all dressed up in their finest. Each section of the quilt hides a fine lady among the tea cups representing the varying seasons with the change of color
Tea for Two By Mary Franc Bethel, CT USA This quilt was a real challenge, use a friendship slogan, fabric plus size restrictions, use charms... It was difficult. The background, table cloth, teapot and cups were the same multi-color fabric. I used pastels to add subtle changes in in color.
Friends are Flowers that Never Fade By Janice Kelly Westport, CT USA I was influenced by a flower garden, I do belong to a garden club but with so much shade it’s hard for me to grow many flowers that the deer do not eat so I make them in fabric.
Friendship is a Sheltering Tree By Angela S. Liptack Ridgefield, CT USA Friendships are a network, a comfort, a support system, and a joyful presence. This quilt was inspired by a quote from Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834), a British poet who said simply that “Friendship is a sheltering tree.”
Crazy Quilting Friends By Mimi Shimp Nolensville, TN USA is dedicated to all the wonderful friends made during 25 years of teaching, writing for and quilting. Quilting friends come to your rescue in desperate of times; they help you to celebrate a special occasion, or for no reason at all.