The 65th anniversary edition of the International Engineering Fair is successfully over and its evaluation is complete.

I have been exposed to quilting in 1995 during my studies in "Itzuvim" Combined Art College. The course, which focused on traditional techniques, introduced me to the centuries-old basics of quilting.

The history of one of the oldest manufactories in Germany began in 1923, when dressmaker Gertrud Lebek founded the first German factory in Breslau for the production of outerwear.

The German brand Anna Montana, founded in Engelskirchen in 1975, belongs to the commercial segment and has successfully established itself as a global leader in women's fashion. Today, the brand is represented in over 30 countries, with main branches in Europe, Canada, Japan and Australia. And now Anna Montana is also being presented in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

We are excited to introduce Brazilian quilter Estela Motu, whom you will have the chance to meet in person at the BPM 2025 and also take part in her workshops!

The International Food Fair was first held in Brno in 1974 and is one of the most traditional trade fair brands. The organisers aim to build on this exceptional fifty-year history with a fair in a modern format. The next edition will take place in 2026, when it will be presented in a new concept that takes into account current trends in the entire food industry.

The International Sales Exhibition of Minerals, Fossils, Jewellery and Natural Products MINERALS BRNO will take place at the Brno Exhibition Centre from 23 to 24 November. The exhibition will take place traditionally in Hall B.

Since childhood, I have loved handcrafts, painting, and all kinds of creative activities. After studying at the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at Charles University, I worked as a researcher at the Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences. However, because I wanted to spend as much time as possible with my three children, my husband and I set up a ceramics workshop in Štěchovice, and since then, we have earned our living by making ceramic miniatures.

The magic of colorful fabric pieces captivated me when I was just a teenager. The first time I held a German Burda magazine in my hands, I couldn’t imagine how anyone could create such beautiful works like the patchwork quilts I saw in its pages. So, you can probably guess that when I had my first chance to try the art of patchwork sewing by hand, I simply couldn’t resist.