Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, September 19-21, 436 quilts were on display at the Prime Osborne Convention Center. I had the privilege of attending on Thursday, and spent all my time viewing 77 quilts in the Modern Category (a new category this year), spending time with a few friends, and shopping from my list among vendors.
The first place modern winner was made by Janel Bendis of Jacksonville.
In the modern category, second place, third place, and honorable mention were awarded to my friend Candi Lennox @candipursuits, a member of the JAX MQG.
The judge was impressed with Candi's domestic machine walking foot quilting. Candi said it's a design in Jacqui Gering's book Walk 2.0.
Candi was also awarded a ribbon in the Small Quilts category.
It was special seeing again friends from a relatively new MQG chapter - Palm Beach MQG. Sherry made this quilt during a Modern Quilt Studio (Single and Kerr) quilt along.
Susan Skatoff is the founder and president of the Palm Beach MQG, and this is the first quilt she's ever entered in a show! She won a "Judges Recognition" ribbon.
Along with three other members of Central Florida MQG, we entered a total of six quilts in the show. Two of them were mine. Neither won a ribbon.
This is Alternate Route made in a "Dancing With the Wall" workshop with Irene Roderick. It was a 2024 QuiltCon "reject."
Feelin' Groovy is my maximalist quilt that did appear at QuiltCon 2024 in Raleigh.
I really appreciated receiving the judge's (Mary Garda) thoughtful comments. I learned that both of my quilts made the "first round" and were among 30 quilts designated "hold" for reconsideration. And my Feelin' Groovy maximalist quilt went through a second "hold" for "stationary quilting."
If you'd like to see more show pictures, including a link to all QuiltFest winners, go HERE.
From show vendors I picked up a few needed items: Aurifil thread, glue stick refills, and two packages of purse zippers with tabs. Only one piece of fabric, a black and white stripe, came home with me.
What I found fascinating was a new (to me) product: Carolina Moore Glow Ruler. This 6½ square ruler actually has an LED light that lights up lines and numbers. And it's rechargeable! With a $58 price tag, I'll pass. What will quilt makers think of next?!
A quilt retreat is in my near future. I've made a list, and six projects will accompany me. Three of them are no-sewing-machine projects. Let's see how much I accomplish! Linda
Have fun on your retreat! I really love the quilt in the first photo.
ReplyDeleteFun to see quilts from the show. And interesting about that glowing ruler!???
ReplyDeleteCandi is an amazing modern quilter! So are you, Linda!!! Love seeing your quilts hanging there. I got excited when you pictured the Glow Ruler--In thought you'd have a tutorial or review. Because I bought one very recently for half price! I couldn't resist! I haven't charged it yet, but I will now.
ReplyDeleteYou my friend are very kind! Thank you for the nice words and thank you for entering your gorgeous quilts in my local show and for coming to visit! I loved seeing your quilts and you and here! And please pass my sincere thanks all of you of in CFMQG who supported our modern category and our show! You are appreciated and let’s do it again next year 💗 have a great time at your retreat!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the quilt show! And yes, I've seen those lighted rulers, but the price of acrylic has increased such that even un-lit rulers are pricey, so I'm not going for it either.
ReplyDeleteThank you for showing the quilts. Sure you have enjoyed this day together with friends.
ReplyDeleteThis selection of quilts you've shared with us are mind-blowingly stunning!! Not the sort of quilt I would make but I think they're tremendous all the same.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear your quilts are out there getting noticed even if there were no ribbons. Both are winners to me. Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing the other quilts. It's been ages since I've been to a quilt show.
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous quilts. I am also going on a retreat in a couple of weeks. Looking forward to it. Time for us to have a FaceTime visit soon. Most exciting news for us is that our Ukrainian daughter in law became A U S citizen on Friday. Very proud of her.
ReplyDeleteThe above is written by your friend Deb W. My phone is on the blink.
ReplyDeleteOh what fun to go to a show! I have not been to one for ages. Do have a quilt retreat coming up this month. They are always so much fun.
ReplyDeleteAm having trouble subscribing as myself again. New computer has me overwhelmed due to another eye surgery. It's Deb W from Iowa. Can you please advise?
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