BRNO PATCHWORK MEETING

From April 25 to 27, 2025, Brno will once again become the European centre of artistic textile creation. The 17th edition of the international exhibition will take place in the historic Hall A1 of the Brno Exhibition Center, featuring nearly 30 galleries of individual artists and artistic groups. The exhibited works will captivate visitors with a variety of techniques – from classic patchwork to modern wall hangings and original at quilts.

I’m a designer of original fashion and home accessories with over 17 years of experience. Under my brand Puntík, I create products that combine creativity, functionality, and sustainability. I focus on using unconventional materials such as washable paper, which I transform into unique handbags, cases, wallets, and backpacks.

Our mission is to promote and market these unique fabrics, known for their whimsical characters and charming romantic designs that have won the hearts of patchwork and quilting enthusiasts around the world.

Růžena Bílková was born in Čkyně, in the Prachatice region of the Czech Republic. She spent her entire life there with her family, working as an office clerk and laborer. It wasn’t until retirement that she finally had enough time to fully devote herself to her passions – art, handicrafts, and collecting. Her fascination with old objects led her to the technique of collage, which incorporates even seemingly useless materials. Over time – and quite by chance – her interest shifted from old postcards and dried plants to working with buttons.

We are a group of textile artists from around the world who express their art through individual approaches to textiles. As a collective of artists, we vary in both our experience and in the nature of expression in our art - from surface design and mixed media to stitching both hand and machine.

Brother Sewing Machines – Come and try our top-of-the-line Japanese sewing machines, watch embroidery in action, or choose from our selection of overlock and coverlock machines.

The symbolic flagship—and freight ship—of my work are rag rugs made from worn-out textiles. The patterns are partly inspired by open-air museum classics and partly by the diversity of nature. Of course, I also weave custom replicas of damaged pieces. My motto, "Don't throw your old T-shirt in the trash—throw it on the floor instead," has followed me since my very first weaving attempts.

We specialize in producing precise rulers and templates for patchwork and creative sewing. Our products are designed with a focus on quality, functionality, and aesthetics – individual projects can be combined in creative ways.

We are pleased to announce that we will once again be presenting our company at the Brno Patchwork Meeting 2025. We are the largest seller of sewing machines and equipment in the Czech and Slovak Republics, and we are proud to be the newly awarded winner of the 2024 E-shop of the Year in the sewing machine category. This year, we will again showcase top-of-the-line machines and equipment for both hobby and professional textile and garment production.