National Association of Certified Quilt Judges
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Welcome!
The National Association of Certified Quilt Judges was created in October of 2015 and represents a group of quilt judges who were certified by the former National Quilting Association.  They hail from California to Rhode Island, from Texas to Minnesota, and all places in between.  When the NQA ceased to exist, succumbing to the economic realities of the 21st century quilt world, the certified judges felt strongly that they did not want to allow professional quilt judging to disappear with it.
 
Certified judges believe in fairness, objectivity, a positive approach, and a broad and very deep knowledge of quilting techniques, color, design, and history. These qualities allow all quiltmakers to receive a consistent, meaningful critique as well as recognition of skill and achievement for the ribbon winners.  Likewise, currently certified judges wish to continue to offer the opportunity for certification to anyone who satisfies the same requirements they themselves met.
 
On this site, you will find a contact list of all Certified Judges, both alphabetical by last name, and by state.  You will also find a list of Candidates currently enrolled in the Judges Certification Program.  In addition, you will find information regarding the application process for Candidacy, the requirements for acceptance into Candidacy and a description of the Candidacy process.
 
We feel that the quality of quilt judging should match the dedication, time, and skill devoted to the creation of the quilts we evaluate.  We are available to serve in all types of judging situations and look forward to sharing our enthusiasm and joy in quilts with you!
 
NACQJ is incorporated as a 501(c)3 non-profit entity.  


“Honoring excellence in quilts;

encouraging success for quiltmakers”

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A gathering of NACQJ Certified Judges at the International Quilt Study Center in Lincoln, NE

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  • Home
    • Welcome!
    • What's New with NACQJ!
    • CJ Challenge 2022
    • CJs in Action!
    • Reviews
    • History of the Judging Program
  • Certified Judges
    • Lists of Judges
    • Certified Judged Shows
    • Annual Partner Shows
    • Evaluation Form
  • Certification Program
    • Candidates in Action !
    • Becoming a CJ - What's Involved
    • New Candidate Application and FAQs
    • List of Current Candidates
  • Judging Seminars
  • CJ Award of Merit
    • About the Award
    • Media Permission Form & Letter
    • 2023 Gallery
    • 2022 Gallery
    • 2021 Gallery
    • 2020 Gallery
    • 2019 Gallery
    • Award of Merit Gallery 2016-18
  • Masterpiece Quilts
    • Masterpiece Quilt Program
    • Masterpiece Gallery
  • Blog - The Quilt Judge's Eye
  • Judging Topics
    • The Quilt Police
    • Benefit of a CJ comment sheet
    • How Original Work is Addressed
  • Association Forms and Documents
    • Board Members
    • Association Documents
    • Association Forms
    • Members Only