The XXII Olympic Winter Games will take place in 2014 in Sochi, Russia. This week the Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee unveiled the concept of the "Look of the Games" which was designed by BOSCO Sports, a sponsor of the Olympics, as well as the official uniform provider for the Russian Olympic team since 2002. Their newest entry for 'the look' revolves around “the principle of the ‘patchwork quilt’ — a combination of 16 designs representing the most famous traditional Russian arts and crafts, ranging from Gzhel to Khokhloma.”
Using these compiled fabrics....
.....they created a design which the press release describes as....
Check out the fabulous unveiling photos...
Oh yes....If I could vote I'd definitely vote for this patchwork crafts entry as the theme of the 2014 Olympics, how about you?
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Oh, yes! These are all great, and I want one of the tee shirts!
ReplyDeleteWow! How cool is that!!! I SO hope they go with it!
ReplyDeleteWow! I love them - imagine that patchwork plane gracing the skies!
ReplyDeleteLove the colours they used - I feel another quilt coming on!!
Oh, wow...love this idea!
ReplyDeleteeverything looks better in a quilt! Beautiful idea and execution! Well Done Russia! :)
ReplyDeletewow! Very impressive!
ReplyDeleteI NEVER wear t-shirts with printed words, but I want one of these! They are terrific!
ReplyDeleteHow Beautiful!!! I vote for this too...and could I please have one of those T-shirts?? :)
ReplyDeleteTerrific if that theme was chosen! What a boost for quilting.
ReplyDeleteBravo for the insight of the 2014 Olympics design team. Hopefully there will be many new, young quiters joining our ranks during and after the Olympics!
ReplyDeleteI agree, I would love one of those awesome t-shirts!
warm quilt hugs, sue in CA
Wow, that is amazing and unique idea and so well done! Thank you for sharing!
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