Last week I shared how much fun I had at Quilt Week 2023. This year, I was determined to see all the quilts and try out all the quilting machines that were available to test. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to see ALL the quilts, but I did get to test out all the quilting machines that were there! Next week I’ll do a little round up where I discuss all the machines I tried and what I thought of them.
I did at least get to see the quilts in the winner’s circle, and a little bit of the other quilts. There are just so many quilts!!! My cousins were so kind to spend the day with me and ooh’d and aaaah’d with me through the entire event.
Winners Circle Quilts
Here are pictures of the quilts from the Winner’s Circle. I took an overall photo and then some close-ups to get some details of the quilts. I hope that you find them as beautiful and inspiring as I did!
Eyes of the Forest by Margaret Solomon Gunn – Best of Show
Buddy by Hiroko Miyama & Masanobu Miyama – Best Wall Quilt
Floral Symphony No. 2 by Mariya Waters – Best Stationary Machine Workmanship
Subtle Reflections by Laurie Tigner – Best Original Design
My Blancket Tweetment by Christine Wickert – Best Traditional Design
Dreams of a Summer Day by Margaret Solomon Gunn – Best Movable Machine Workmanship
Peacock by Naomi Otomo – Best Hand Workmanship
Sphere by Clem Buzick & Beth Nufer – Third Place
Best Wishes by Miyuki Hamaba – First Place
Let Freedom Ring by Barbara Clem – Honorable Mention
Stella Luminous by Kim Fong – Honorable Mention
And… (DOT, DOT, DOT) by Gail Stepanek – First Place
Other Quilt Week Quilts
Here are a few other quilts that weren’t in the winner’s circle, but that stood out to me! I’m really hoping to be just good enough to enter a quilt in the show one day!
Heart and Soul by Jackie Perry
Lily Rosenberry by Sue Garman
Blue September by Cecilia French & Charlotte Wright
Amazing Grey by Stacie D. Spradlin
Fractal Feathers by Barbara Hill Manning
The 90’s Called… by Diane K. Poor
El Camino de las Mariposas Doradas by Megan Bracy
Lauren – My Hockey Girl by Terry Smith
Painted Ponies on the Prairie by Melissa Sobotka
Wrapping Up – March Reminder
Can you believe that isn’t even ALL the quilts that were there! There were so many, and I have so many more pictures of the quilts! I’m already thinking about Quilt Week 2025 and excited to see what quilts will be there! I’m keeping an eye on the AQS website to see the official dates for next year! (You can also sign up to go to another AQS Show this year!)
It’s March 1st! How are you doing on your temperature quilt for the 2024 QAL? If you are interested in joining me to discuss your progress and see how other’s quilts are coming, click here to sign up!
Our next Zoom call will be on Saturday, March 9th at 1:00 p.m. Easter Time. I can’t wait to see you and your progress on your quilts!
Happy Quilting!
