Originally Posted by costumegirl
Your quilt is adorable!!! The other quilts posted here are also great and deserve to be seen.
The local fair here does display them and there are three guilds in the area so there are lots of entries - you have to attach a sleeve on the back for hanging or you are disqualified.
A few of us were discussing the judging and the recognition given which in comparison to some of the other competitions isn't much. I guess the 'best pie' and 'best jam' get $85 while the 'best quilt' gets (now don't hold your breath!) $15. Too bad they do not recognize the amount of work and effort in a quilt in comparison to making a pie or jam even though they are yummy!) I have never entered but have gone to see the display.
The monetary awards provided for the various displays are paid for by supporters. The honest truth is that companies like Ball or Kerr are willing to pay out good money for winners while those who sponser the quilt displays don't have the same money to put forward. If you are one of those who are talented in drumming up business, I bet the fair board would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to have you help in getting more sponsers. :thumbup:
Originally Posted by Delilah
My friend's quilt was in the cubby next to TRIF's quilt. Have attached a picture of it. It's a cathedral window and took tons of work and was folded up so you could see about 4x10 inches.
Wow is that a show stopper! I can't believe it didn't win a ribbon of some kind. :shock: