I will be judging the quilts at the County Fair again this year, fun for all to be had. Never tire of looking at quilts.

YAY!! I am sure it is an honor to be asked. Good for you.

Sounds like fun.

When judging quilts, what criteria do you use?

Have fun!!!

Sounds fun. I judged knit and crochet in years past and thoroughly enjoyed it. You get a much better look at the entries and even get to handle them. Hope you have plenty of quilts to judge.

Great!! I love watching quilt judging. It is so interesting to hear the judges' comments.

Most shows have categories so in judging you have to pay attention to what category is. If hand quilting you look at stitch length and if stitches are spaced evenly.....It can get tricky tho because some quilts are just plain ugly but the quilting is wonderful. Some categories are machine quilting, piecing, most original, antique, baby, wall hanging, embroidered ect.. You put your quilt in right category and you could win even if it isn't the prettiest one there. I also judge embroidery and knit and crochet. Best of show is my favorite because no matter what you can all elements in making a quilt together and choose the best. usually there a about 300 quilts to judge. This will be the 4th year to do this for me.

Wow. 300 quilts is a lot. What county fair is it? I live in Wisconsin and would love to come see what goes on.
Maribeth
in historic Cedarburg, WI

How fun! What alot of work.

Our fair is next month. I can't wait to see the quilts and other handwork.