Judges' Comments From QuiltFest Northwest Show

Ole Truck

March 28-30 was QuiltFest Northwest--the Clark County Quilters quilt show. I entered four pieces into the show. I also put together a memorial of a few quilts that my friend Martha had created. I really liked the layout of the show this year because it was possible to see quilts from a distance as well as up close and personal!

The judge's feedback for "Ole Truck" was:
Wonderful job of depicting the patina of this ole truck Even the surface design of the clouds have an aged look. Micro-stippling on the truck add to the rusty feel. Mitered borders do a good job of framing the quilt. Facing is very well done.

It was awarded a Judge's Choice ribbon which was cool to receive. You can read more about this project here.

Aurora Borealis

The judge's feedback for "Aurora Borealis" was:
Good use of color and value to depict the Borealis. Hand-stitching and embellishments are appropriate and well applied. Quilting motif adds to the theme of the quilt. Binding corners are nicely mitered.

This entry was part of the "Thread Tales" exhibit and the members voted to not have ribbons awarded. You can read more about this project here.

Gladys

The judge's feedback for "Gladys" was:
Very interesting and innovative mosaic technique creates a charming quilt. Piecing and construction is well done. Quilting motif is fitting for the quilts. Binding edges should be straight. You can read more about this project here.

This was also a "Thread Tales" exhibit and no ribbons were awarded.

Gardner's Mystery

The judge's feedback for "Gardener's Mystery" was:
Good balance of color and value to move your eye around the quilt. Piecing is well done. Beautiful background leaf quilting. Absolutely charming flowered quilting with micro-bubbles. Ditch quilting should stay in the ditch.

It was awarded a third place ribbon in the Pieced Large category skill level advanced.

I was surprised at how vibrant the design of this quilt is. Without seeing it hang, I would not have had this view! Nor would I have seen how much I like the colors that I chose. Who knew a block of the month mystery quilt could have so much visual impact? I sure didn't! You can read more about this project here.

One section of the display

When my friend, Martha, died last summer, her family asked me if I wanted a few quilts that no one else wanted. The last time that I was in her house and after the estate sale, there were a few other finished projects that I couldn't see going to the Salvation Army so I picked those up to become part of my collection.

The "I Love Vicky" and the Cupboard quilts were projects that she had made as her answer to a couple guild challenges. We made vegetable table runners and she was always stitching gifts for someone using sparkly fabrics and threads.

Martha had a terrific eye for color and a wicked sense of humor. She had fun designing her projects and interpreting challenge rules. We laughed a lot when we stitched together once a week for many years. I appreciate that the show chairs supported this exhibit. I heard that as people who knew her passed by, they shared a story or two which would have tickled Martha.

Other section of the display

My favorite exhibit at the show was "The Lady." JoJo Hall designed "The Lady" ten years ago. JoJo spent the last decade letting "The Lady" speak her mind as to how she wanted to be pieced, quilted and embellished!! JoJo quilted words in the earth part of quilt. The words are adjectives that describe women. . .a few of my favorites are adventurous, caring, imaginative and teacher.

JoJo won first place in the Art Representational Category intermediate level and won best domestic machine quilting. Well done, JoJo!!

JoJo with "The Lady"