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NACQJ Award of Merit Ribbon Winners
Gallery
2016 ~ 2018

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"Summertime"
by Patty Barrett
of Clive, IA
Quilted by Patty Barrett
Pattern: Wendy WIlliams, "Round the Garden"
Des Moines Area Quilt Guild Show
Des Moines, IA
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Kate Eelkema
September, 2018

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"Sorbet Solstice"
by JoAnn Taylor Rice
of Scottsdale, AZ
Quilted by Jeannie Rogers of Glendale, AZ
Pattern: Quiltworx, "Summer Solstice"
Rim Country Quilt Roundup
Payson, AZ
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Diane Pitchford
October, 2018

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"In the Shadow of the Wisteria"
by Carla Beene
of Santa Fe, NM
Recreated from an oil painting by Mikki Senkarik
Northern New Mexico Quilt Show
Santa Fe, NM
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Judy Taylor
October, 2018

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"Sarah's Quilt"
by Carol A. Holoubek
of Hartford, WI
Quilted by Carol Holoubek
Original Design
It's a Stitch" Quilt Show
Jackson, WI
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Maribeth Schmit
May, 2018


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"Hana"
by Michiko Yonemaru
of Ocala, FL
Quilted by Michiko Yonemaru
Original from a photograph
Country Roads Quilters Inc. Quilt Show
Ocala, FL
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Molly Waddell
November, 2018

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"Gardens of a King"
by Cynthia Oldenkamp
of Dubuque, IA
Quilted by Nancy Troyer, Shawnee, KS
Pattern by Missie Carpenter of Traditional Primitives
Cable Car Quilt Guild Show
Dubuque, IA
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Maribeth Schmit
November, 2018

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"Greens of June"
by Jane Zillmer
of Mercer, WI
Quilted by Ann Becker of West Jefferson, NC
Original Design
Treasures of Tomorrow Quilt Show
Marshfield, WI
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Maribeth Schmit
October, 2018

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"Old Crow Woman"
by Pam Moller
of Beloit, WI
Quilted by Pam Moller
Original Design
Rock Valley Quilt Guild Show
Janesville, WI
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Allison Rainboth
October, 2018



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"Now & Forever a Rainbow"
by Brenda Nell Oliver
of Weir, MS
Quilted by Colleen Eskridge of Boone, NC
Pattern: Beth Ferrier, "Now and Forever"
Pine Belt Quilters Fiber Art Quilt Show
Hattiesburg, MS
Awarded by NACQJ CJ De LeClair
October, 2018

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"Moonlight Gardens"
by Sherry Durbin
of Burnsville, NC
Quilted by Gina Boone of Yadkinville, NC
Original Design
Asheville Quilt Guild Quilt Show
Asheville, NC
Awarded by NACQJ CJs Kate Eelkema and Lorraine Covington
September, 2018

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"Embroidery Heirloom Quilt"
by Busaba McDermott
of Peyton, CO
Quilted by Busaba McDermott
Pattern" Latte Quilt book by Kerrie Hay
Colorado State Fair Quilt Show
Pueblo, CO
Awarded by NAQCJ CJ Christine Brown
August, 2018

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"Oliver"
by Pam George
of Loudon, TN
Quilted by Pam George
Original Design
Village Quilters Quilt Show
Loudon, TN
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Madeline Hawley
October, 2018

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"Patchwork of the Crosses"
by Kathryn Bauman
of Kent City, MI
Quilted by Bonnie Rhoby
Inspired by Lucy Boston designs
of Middleville, MI
"Quilts on the Grand" Quilt Show
Grand Rapids, MI
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Doris Goins & Kathy Lichtendahl
October, 2018

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"Red-shouldered Hawk"
by Isabel Downs
of Santa Barbara, CA
Quilted by Isabel Downs
Pattern in pubic domain
Harvest of Colors Quilt Show
Santa Barbara, CA
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Andi Perejda
September, 2018

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"Keith's 50th Birthday Quilt"
by Judy Redmond
of Davenport, IA
Quilted by Judy Redmond
Original Design inspired by Kaleidoscope ABCs by Marti Michell
Great River Quilt Show
Davenport, IA
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Cindy Erickson
September, 2018

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"Batiks in Bloom"
by Louise Robitaille
of Newbury, MA
Quilted by Janet-Lee Santeusanio
of Hampton Fall, NH
Pattern: Edyta Sitar, Laundry Basket Quilts
Merrimack Valley Quilters Guild Quilt Show
Newburyport, MA
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Holice Turnbow
September, 2018

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"Mason Jar Bouquet"
by Deana Steel
of Twin Falls, ID
Quilted by Deana Steel
Original Design
Boise Basin Quilt Show
Boise Basin, ID
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Kathie Kerler
September, 2018

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"Baltimore Spring"
by Jerona Williams
of Houston, TX
Coastal Prairie Quilt Show
Houston, TX
Quilted by Penny Barnes
Pattern: Pearl Pereria of P3 Designs
of West Des Moines, IA
Awarded by NACQJ CJs Karen Blocher & Judy Taylor
September, 2018

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"Birds, Bugs, and Blooms"
by Susanne Milbourn
of Columbus, NE
Quilted by Susan Milbourn of Columbus, NE
Pattern: Kellie Wulfson, " Love Birds"
Nebraska State Fair
Grand Isle, NE
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Serena Vrnak
August, 2018

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"Birds & Roses"
by Carol Miller
of Bruceton Mills, WV
Quilted by Carol Miller
Pattern: Public domain
WV Div of Culture and History - 2018 Juried Exhibition
Charleston, WV
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Stacey Koehler
May, 2018

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"Dragons Around the World"
by Cheryl Ann Matzen
of Austin, TX
Original Design
Crossroads to Texas Quilt Show
Killeen, TX
Awarded by NACQJ Diane DeClair
September, 2018

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"Red Canoe"
by Jackie Nixon-Fulton
of Paradise, TX
Quilted by Jackie Nixon-Fulton
Original Design
Vereins Quilt Guild Quilt Show
Fredericksburg, TX
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Serena Vrnak
August, 2018


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"Grey and Friends"
by Deb Kimball
of Clive, IA
Quilted by Deb Treusch of W. Des Moines, IA
Pattern: AQS Magazine, September, 2015
Iowa State Fair
West Des Moines, IA
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Carol Brooks
August, 2018

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"Dutch Treat"
by Ginger Brant
of New Braunfels, TX
Pattern: Judy Garden, "Dutch Treat"
New Braunfels Area Quilt Show
New Braunfels, TX
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Diane DeClair
July, 2018

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"Yankee Doodle Joshua"
by Pamila Bowen
of Chesapeake, VA
Original Design
Tidewater Quilter's Guild
Virginia Beach, VA
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Beverly Fine
August, 2018


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"Like Butta"
by Mary Markworth
of Nacogdoches, TX
Quilted by Melane McCuller of Nacogdoches, TX
Pattern: Quilt designed by Jenny Pedigo and Helen Robinson of Sew Kind of Wonderful with Sherilyn Mortensen from the book One Wonderful Curve published by Landauer Publishing, an imprint of Fox Chapel Publishing. Quilted by Melane McCuller.
Blueberry Festival of Quilts
Nacagdoches, TX
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Serena Vrnak
June, 2018

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"Fascinating Fungus"
by Sharlee M. Dimenno
of Stratford, CT
Original Design
Connecticut Piecemakers Quilt Show
Southbury, CT
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Pat Harrison
April, 2018

Picture
"Wildflower Wedding Ring"
by Sarah Huie
of Burnet, TX
Quilted by Sarah Huie
Pattern: Carol Morrissey, "Texas Wildflower Bouquet & Postcards"
New Braunfels Area Quild Guild Show
New Braunfels, TX
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Serena Vrnak
July, 2018

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"Ancient Rose"
by Kumiko Frydl
of Houston, TX
Quilted by Kumiko Frydl
Original Design
The Woodlands Area Guild Quilt Show
Conroe, TX
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Marilyn Hardy
June, 2018

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"Midsomer Flowers"
by Peggy Richards
of Willis, TX
Pattern: Sue Spargo, "Fresh Cut
The Woodlands Area Guild Quilt Show
Conroe, TX
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Serena Vrnak
July, 2018

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"WILDLIFE: The Stars above the Sierras"
by Terrie Peets
of Markleeville, CA
Quilted by Terrie Peets
Original Design
Carson Valley Quilt Show 2018
Gardnerville, NV
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Andi Perejda
June, 2018

Picture
"A horse of a different color"
by Suzanne Gilbride
of Cypress, TX
Original Design
The Woodlands Area Guild Quilt Show
Conroe, TX
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Diane DeClair
June, 2018

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"Whitework Sampler"
by Gail H. Smith
of Barrington, IL
Quilted by Angela McCorkle of Priddy, TX
Pattern: Rabbit Factory, "Whitework Sampler"
Shipshewana Quilt Show
Shipshewana, IN
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Carol Brooks
June, 2018

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"The Sprinter"
by Birgit Schueller
of Riegelsberg, Germany
Quilted by Birgti Schueller
Original Design
Utah Quilting and Sewing Marketplace Quilt Show
Sandy, Utah
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Judy Taylor
May, 2018

Picture
"Carnival"
by Beth Nufer
of Brookings, OR
Quilted by Clem Busick of Fargo, SD
Original Design
Minnesota Quilters Guild
St. Cloud, MN
Awarded by NAQCJ CJ Kathi Eubank
June, 2018

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"And then there were two"
by Katherine Dossman
of Belton, TX
Original Design
Bosque Art Center Quilt Show
Clifton, TX
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Connie Silber
June, 2018

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"Ben's First Fish"
by Regina Hyatt
of Tinton Falls, NJ
Original Design
Rebecca's Reel Quilt Show
Middletown, NJ
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Sandra Dorrbecker
May 2018



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"Jungle Patches"
by Susan Hardi
of Rockwell, TX
Pattern: Craft Chubby, "Jungle Patches"
Kaufman Quilt Show
Terrell, TX
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Marilyn Hardy
April, 2018

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"Kind Words Heal"
by Cheryl Kosarek
of Shokan, NY
Original Design
Northern Star Quilters' Guild Quilt Show
Danbury, CT
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Pat Harrison
May, 2018


Picture
"Untitled"
by Lynn Czaban
of Eugene, OR
Photo in public domain, Library of Congress
Clark County Quilters Quilt Show
Vancouver, WA
Awarded by NACQJ CJs Kathie Kerler and Carol Brooks
April, 2018

Picture
"Leftovers... 1 of 3"
by Jill Coleman
of Biglerville, PA
Original Design
Celebration of Quilts
York, PA
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Stacey Koehler
May, 2018

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"Flower Garden"
by Erika Joerke
of Bay City, MI
Pattern in public domain
Bay Heritage Quilters Guild Show
Bay City, MI
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Sue Cortese
March, 2018

Picture
"The Flower Girl"
by Lynne Reamey
of Prairieville, LA
Original Design
Gulf States Quilting Association Show
Slidel, LA
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Marilyn Hardy
April, 2018

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"Shoofly Divergence"
by Pat Harrison
of Exeter, RI
Pattern: American Patchwork, 1999
Narragansett Bay Quilters Show
North Kingstown, RI
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Kathi Eubank
April, 2018

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"Property of W. Rabbit"
by Lisa Johnson
of Nederland, TX
Original design
Golden Triangle Quilt Show
Beaumont, TX
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Diane DeClair
April, 2018

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"Luminary"
by Missy Bauer
of Pittsburgh, PA
Quilted by Nora Dougherty of Pittsburgh, PA
Pattern: Alison Glass & Jamie Swanson, "Luminary"
North Pittsburgh Quilt Guild Show
Pittsburgh, PA
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Stacy Koehler
April, 2018

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"Millie goes to Kansas"
by Carol J. Lee
of Henderson, NV
Quilted by Vickie Ruebel, Las Vegas, NV
Pattern: Katja Marek, "Milliefiore"
Desert Quilters of Nevada Quilt Show
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Sue Cortese
March, 2018

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"Stars and Blooms"
by Julie Sander
of Mount Pleasant, SC
Quilted by Karen Kendo
Pattern: Edyta Satir, Laundry Basket Quilts
Cobblestone Quilters Guild Show
Mount Pleasant, SC
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Beverly Fine
March, 2018

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"Day Break"
by Linda L. Guidinger
of Minot, ND
Quilted by Debbie Kaufman of Minot, ND
Pattern: Julie Herman, Jaybird Quilts, "Day Break"
Minot Prairie Quilt Festival
Minot, ND
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Shelly Burge
March, 2018

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"Spanish Dancer"
by Ron Hodge
of Bluffton, SC
Original Design
Palmetto Quilt Guild Show
Hilton Head Island, SC
Awarded by NACQJ CJ De LeClair
March, 2018

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"Pickle Birds"
by Beckey Prior
of Henderson, TX
Original Design & Public Domain
Quilters' Guild of East Texas Quilt Show
Tyler, TX
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Kathi Eubank
March, 2018

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"Sweet Puppy"
by Gwenneth Bundy
of Georgetown, TX
Pattern: Laura Heine, "Emerson"
Colorado Valley Quilt Guild Show
LaGrange, TX
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Marilyn Hardy
February, 2018

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"Many Friends"
by Carol Lee Chmielewski
of Nokomis, FL
Quilted by Cheryl
Szynkowski
Venice Area Quilters Guild Quilt Show
Venice, FL
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Beverly Fine
March, 2018

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"Dear Jane"
by Nancy Neeld Youens
of Magnolia, TX
Quilted by Mandy Stokes of Hockley, TX
Tri-County Quilt Show
Cypress, TX
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Marilyn Hardy
March 2018

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"Jane Sassaman's Garden"
by Ann B. Matheson
of Mount Dora, FL
Quilted by Karen Marchetti of Port St. Lucie, FL
Lake County Quilt Guild Show
Mount Dora, FL
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Beverly Fine
February, 2018

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"Grandmother's Life on Mars"
by Diana Vandeyar
of Oakton, VA
QuiltCon 2018
Pasadena, CA
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Beverly Fine
February, 2018

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"Vintage Rose"
by Sharon M. Ralph
of Naples, FL
Naples Quilter's Guild Show
Naples, FL
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Beverly Fine
February 2018

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"Bali Memory"
by Jane V. Cole
of Waynesville, NC
Asheville Quilt Guild Show
Asheville, NC
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Pat Harrison
September, 2017

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"Golden Aspens"
by Jeanne Price
of Aransas Pass, TX
Homespun Quilter's Quilt Show
Waco, TX
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Marilyn Hardy
January, 2018

"Cat's Meow"
by Winifred Larsen
of Fort Myers, FL
Southwest Florida Quilter's Guild Show
Fort Myers, FL
January, 2018
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Mary Zesiger
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"Old Glory"
by Melanie O'Dell
of Vian, OK
Country Fare Quilt Show
Claremore, OK
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Judy Taylor
October, 2017

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"My Eclipse Garden"
by Becky Scupin
of North Augusta, SC
Quilting on the River Quilt Show
North Augusta, SC
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Priscilla Godfrey
November, 2017

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"One Flew the Coop"
by the Cotton Patch Quilters of Kern County
Bakersfield, CA
Best of the Valley Quilt Show
Lindsay, CA
Awarded by NACQJ CJs Diane Pitchford & Judy Taylor
April, 2017

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"Evolving I"
by Lucia Chan
of Forest Hills, NY
Empire Quilter's Guild Show
New York, NY
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Pat Harrison
April, 2017

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"Fusion"
by Elaine Wick Poplin
of Huntsville, AL
Heritage Quilters of Huntsville Fanfare
Huntsville, AL
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Linda Luggen
October, 2017

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"Chickadees"
by Linda Puhle
of Millboro, VA
Rockbridge Piecemakers Quilt Guild
Lexington, VA
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Beverly Fine
September 2017

Picture

"The Beauchamp Brothers"
by Ann Hicks
of Midland, TX
Shapes + Fabrics = Quilts Show
Midland Quilters Guild
Midland, TX
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Shelly Burge
October, 2017

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"Shoofly Divergence"
by Pat Harrison
of Exeter, RI
Ninigret Quilters Quilt Show
Westerly, RI
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Mary Derry
September, 2017

Picture

"Dancing Dahlia"
by Laura Welkin
of Noblesville, IN
Quilters Guild of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Karen Blocher
October, 2017

Picture

"Affair of the Heart"
by Rhonda Weber
of Sioux City, IA
Siouxland Sampler Quilt Show
Sioux City, IA
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Shelly Burge
October 2017

Picture

Cog Wheels"
by Lynette Koelzer
of Wood River, NE
Nebraska State Fair Quilt Show
Grand Island, NE
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Carol Brooks
August, 2017



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​"Pineapple Crazy"
by Marie Novak
of Edinboro, PA
Beaver Valley Piecemakers Quilt Show
Beaver Falls, PA
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Stacy Koehler
October, 2017

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"Anchors Aweigh" 
by Alice T. Austiff 
of King George, VA
Virginia State Fair
Doswell, VA
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Priscilla Godfrey
September, 2017

Picture
"Hopeful Bloom"
by Lisa Burroughs
of Sunland, CA
Glendale Quilt Show
Pasadena, CA
Awarded by NACQJ Andi Perejda
September, 2017

Picture

" Liz, from a Selfie"
by Sandra L. Mollon
of Valley Springs, CA
Pacific International Quilt Festival
Santa Clara, CA
October, 2017
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Pat Harrison

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"I remember... Helping Grandma at the Beach"
by Louise M. Duff
of Stormville, NY
Dutchess Heritage XVII Quilt Show
Poughkeepsie, NY
October, 2017
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Sandra Dorrbecker

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"Field of Dreams"
by Karen Hampton
of Evansville, IN
Raintree Quilters Guild - Harvest of Quilts XII
Evansville, IN
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Pat Harrison
September, 2017

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"A Summer Day at the Lake"
by Karen G. Bean
of Bethel, ME
Maine Quilts 2017
Augusta, ME
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Pat Harrison
July, 2017

Picture

Stonehenge Stars"
by Linda Lydecker
of Reading, MA
Merrimack Valley Quilters Quilt Show
Newburyport, MA
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Mary Derry
September, 2017

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"Spring Flower Heart"
by Janae Bissinger
of Kuna, ID
Boise Basin Quilters Guild
Boise, ID
Awarded by NACQJ CJs Kathie Kerler and Linda Rasmussen
September, 2017

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"Evolution"
by Susan Cronenwett
of Newport, OR
Oregon Coastal Quilters Guild
Newport, OR
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Kathie Kerler
August, 2017

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"Simulated Flight"
by Carol Wilczek
of Kingfisher, OK
Central Oklahoma Quilters Guild
Oklahoma City, OK
Awarded by NACQJ CJs Shelly Burge and Cindy Erickson
July, 2017



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"Heading West"
by Jill Fisher
of Iowa City, IA
Iowa State Fair
Des Moines, IA
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Carol Brooks
August, 2017

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​"Shibori Album" (Joe's Last Quilt)
by Charli Fulton
of Charleston, WV
West Virginia Culture Center Quilts & Wall Hangings 2017 Quilt Show
Charleston, WV
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Linda Scholten
May, 2017

Picture

"Grand Dad's Journey"
by Skip Claiborne
of Millsboro, DE
Ocean Waves Quilt Guild Show
Lewes, DE
July, 2017
Awarded by NACQJ CJs Sandra Dorrbecker and Elizabeth Pauley Teletski

Picture

"Family Tree"
by Deborah Geistweidt
of Doss, TX
Hill Country Quilt Guild Show
Kerrville, TX
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Serena Vrnak
May, 2017

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"Caswell Quilt"
by Myung-Sook Kim
of Plano, TX
Plano Quilt Show
Plano, TX
Awarded by NACQJ CJ De LeClair
August, 2017

Picture

"Glory!"
by Marcia Hollopeter
of Mason, MI
Shipshewana Quilt Festival
Shipshewana, IN
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Sue Cortese
June, 2017

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"Delaware Storybook"
by Melodye Marks
of Newark, DE
Diamond State Quilt Show
Elkton, MD
Awarded by NACQJ CJs Stacy Koehler, Phyllis Manley, and Linda McCuean
August, 2017



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​"Farm Girl Vintage Sampler"
by Olivia Worthington
of Branchville, NJ
Sussex County Farm and Horse Show
Augusta, NJ
August, 2017



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"French Rose"
by Nancy Bowlin
of Powerhorn, CO & Snyder, TX
Black Canyon Quilt Show
Montrose, CO
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Candy Droz
July, 2017

Picture
"The Muncy Compass"
by Martha Jane Brown
of Hedgesville, WV
Schoolhouse Quilters Guild Quilt Show
Cumberland, MD
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Priscilla Godfrey
June, 2017

Picture
"A Patch of Posies"
by Deborah J. Bein
of Poughkeepsie, NY
Northern Star Quilters Guild ~ World of Quilts XXXVIII
Danbury, CT
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Pat Harrison
May, 2017

Picture
"Fussy Log Cabin"
by Marie Canfield
of Mobile, AL
Azalea City Quilters Guild ~ Festival of Quilts Show
Mobile, AL
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Marilyn Hardy
May, 2017

Picture
"The Language of Flowers"
by Cissa Kamakura
of Houston, TX
Quilt Guild of Greater Houston Quilt Show
Houston, TX
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Karen Blocher
May, 2017

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"Hilda's Hills
by Deborah Geisweidt
of Doss, TX
Hill Country Quilt Guild Show
Kerrville, TX
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Marilyn Hardy
May, 2017


Picture
"Improv 3"
Gerrie Thompson
of Happy Valley, OR,
Clark County Quilters
Vancouver, WA
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Kathie Kerler
April, 2017

Picture
"Blue Crab"
by Sue Jordan
of Albany, NY
Q.U.I.L.T. Show
Troy, NY
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Sandra Dorrbecker
April, 2017

Picture
"My Hand Painted Orchids"
by Nasreen Saeedi
of Houston, TX
Quilting a World of Color
West Houston Quilter's GUild
Houston, TX
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Serena Vrnak
March, 2017

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"Plum Line"
by Muff Fregia
of Midland, TX
Ogallala Quilters' Society Quilt Show
Dimmit, TX
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Maribeth Schmit
March, 2017



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​"Vestments"
by Mary Chalmers
of Willmar, MN
Metro Quilts Expo Quilt Show
Fargo, ND
Awarded by NACQJ Kate Eelkema
April, 2017

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"Calendar"
by Kathleen M. Webb
of Overland Park, KS
Kansas City Regional Quilt Festival
Overland Park, KS
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Doris Goins
June, 2017



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"Autumn"
by Linda R. Davis
of Wauchula, FL
Quilting in the Highlands Quilt Show
Sebring, FL
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Maribeth Schmit
January, 2017

Picture

"Crazy for Oz"
by Katherine Dossman
of Belton, TX
The Bosque Arts Center Quilt Show
Clifton, TX
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Serena Vrnak
June, 2017



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"Batik Circles"
by Donna Galiot
of Muskegon, MI
Patchers at the Lakeshore Quilt Guild
Muskegon, MI
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Sue Cortese
May 2017

Picture
"Hilda's Hills"
by Deborah Geistweidt
of Doss, TX
Hill Country Quilt Guild Show
Kerrville, TX
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Marilyn Hardy
May, 2017

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"Indian Summer"
by Wanda Sheram
of Athens, TX
Gun Barrel Quilters Guild Quilt Show
Gun Barrel City, TX
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Marilyn Hardy
April, 2017



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​"Dear Me, Inspired by Dear Jane"
by Claire Victor
of Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Quilt Guild Show
Mesa, AZ
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Kate Eelkema
March, 2017

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"Crazy Colorful Quilt"
by Britni Kraft
of Norwich, ND
Minot Prairie Quilt Festival
Minot, ND
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Kate Eelkema
March, 2017

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"End of the Rainbow"
by Barbara Smith Deeter
of Shreveport, LA
Red River Quilters Show
Shreveport, LA
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Connie Silber
September, 2016

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"Dolls with Balls"
by Frances Oldham Murphy
of Surprise, AZ
Arizona Quilters Guild Show
Mesa, AZ
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Andi Perejda
March, 2017

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"Safari 2015 - Zebra"
by Norma Pettigrew
of Watkinsville, GA
Cotton Patch Quilt Show
Athens, GA
Awarded by NACQJ Beverly Fine
March 2017

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"Pink Lemonade"
by Katherine Dossman
of Belton, TX
Homespun Quilters Guild Show
Waco, TX
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Connie Silber
February, 2017


Picture

"Shared Heritage"
by Deneen Peterson & Bill Meek

Tucson Quilt Fiesta
Tucson, AZ
Awarded by NAQCJ Andi Perejda
February, 2017

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 "Gathered Consciousness"
by Cindy Watkins of Golden Valley, Tasmania, Australia
World Quilt Show ~ New England  Manchester, NH
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Pat Harrison
August, 2016

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"Rigoletto"
by Sandi Cannarella
of Beaumont, CA
Busy Bears Quilt Show
Big Bear, CA
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Linda Rasmussen
August 30, 2016



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"Fonstren" (The Windows)
by Diana Baldwin, Sherri Grant, Carin Shaughnessy
of Austin, TX
Capital of Texas QuiltFest
Austin, TX
Awarded by NACQJ CJ De LeClair
September, 2016

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"Listen with Your Eyes"
by Jacqueline Williams
of Rockport, IL
Ozark Piecemakers Quilt SHow
Springfield, MO
September, 2016
Awarded by NAQCJ CJ Shelly Burge

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"Linda's Quilt Diva"
by Linda Henderson
of Stephenville, TX
The Threads of Texas Quilt Show
Stephenville, TX
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Serena Vrnak
October , 2016

Picture
"Jack and the Pods"
by Karla Nitz
of Janesville, WI
Rock Valley Quilter's Guild Show
Janesville, WI
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Maribeth Schmit
October, 2016
Picture

"Athena's Puzzle"
by Patricia Bradley
of Stevensville, VA
Virginia State Fair
Doswell, VA
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Priscilla Godfrey
September 2016

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"Red Shift"
by Monica Johnstone
of East Grand Rapids, MI
"Quilts on the Grand"
Western Michigan Quilters Guild
Grand Rapids, MI
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Marcia Knopp
October, 2016



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"Paper Piecing Stained Glass"
by Veronica Epperson
of Ohatchee, AL
Quilts by the Lake Quilt Show
Oxford, AL
Awarded by NACQJ Madeline Hawley
September, 2016

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"Snapshots"
by Laurel Flechtner
of Norfolk, VA
State Fair of Virginia
Doswell, VA
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Barbara Schafer
September 2016

Picture

"Taupe Tranquility #1"
by Leatrice A. Armstrong
of Santa Fe, NM
Quilt Fiesta Santa Fe
Santa Fe, NM
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Christine Brown
October, 2016

Picture

"Ele-Funky"
by Barbara McClellan
of Weatherford, TX
Trinity Valley Quilters' Guild
Fort Worth, TX
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Judy Taylor
September, 2016

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"Rose's Red Roses"
by Kathy Parker
of Albuquerque, NM
New Mexico State Fair
Albuquerque, NM
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Maribeth Schmit
September, 2016

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"Stars for a New Year"
by Sharon Cole
of Austin, TX
Quilt Fest
Austin Area Quilt Guild
Austin, TX
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Marilyn Hardy
September, 2016


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"Freedom from Taiji"
by Lys Axelson
of Big Bear City, CA
Busy Bears Quilt Show
Big Bear, CA
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Linda Rasmussen
August, 2016

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 "Bubblicious"
 by Rita Frost
of Battle Creek, MI
Quilted by Sharon Brule

Quilts in Bloom Quilt Show
Battle Creek, MI 
​July, 2016​

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"Baubles, Bangles, and  Beads"
By Carol Herbst
of Meridian, ID
Quilted by Jodi Burk

Boise Basin Quilt Show
Boise, ID
Awarded by NACQJ CJs Diane Pitchford & Christine Brown
​September, 2016

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"Eagle Eyes"
by Margery O. Hodges
of Austin, TX
Austin Area Quilt Show
Austin, TX
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Serena Vrnak
September, 2016

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"Descended from the Stars"
by Sarah Ann Smith
of Hope, ME
MaineQuilts 2016
Augusta, ME
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Pat Harrison
July, 2016

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"Moonlight Paddle"
by Karen Lambdin
of San Antonio, TX
New Braunfels Quilt Show
New Braunfels, TX
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Diane LeClair
July, 2016

Picture

"Marie's Quilt"
by Winifred O'Shaughnessy
of Mirror Lake, NH
Ladies of the Lake Quilt Show
Wolfeboro, NH
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Mary Derry
August 5, 2016

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 "Thought Process"
by Karen Marchetti 
of Port St. Lucie, FL
Port St. Lucie Crazy Quilters
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Pat Harrison
February, 2016

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"Sarah's Fantasy"
by Susan A. LaRue
of Lexington, VA
Pieceworkers Quilt Guild Show
Lexington, VA
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Beverly Fine
July 26, 2016

Picture

"A Bevy of Beautiful Bovine"
by Enid Weichselbaum
of Rochester, MN 
Minnesota Quilter's Show
St. Cloud, MN
​June, 2016

Picture

"The Beauty of Basford"
by Kimberley Burch
of Starks, LA
Gulf States Quilting Association
Slidell, LA
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Marilyn Hardy
April, 2016

Picture

"The Cycle - Long Island"
by Maria Ferri Cousins
of Great River, NY
Long Island Quilters' Society
Freeport, NY
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Stacy Koehler
May, 2016

Picture

"Tulip Serenade"
by Barbara Clem
of Rockford, IL
Indiana Heritage Quilt Show, Bloomington, IN. 
Awarded by NACQJ CJs Doris Goins and Linda McCuean  
​March, 2016

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"Blooming Batiks"
by Jill Ames
of Trenton, ME
MaineQuilts 2016
Augusta, ME
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Mary Derry
July, 2016

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"Hearts and Hands"
by Yvonne Cook
of Grants Pass, OR 
Umpqua Valley Quilters Guild Quilt Show
Roseburg, OR
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Kathie Kerler
​August, 2016

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 "Curved Pieced Improv"
by June Nyvall
of Kilgore, TX
Quilters' Guild of East Texas
Tyler, TX
Awarded by NACQJ CJ  Carol Brooks
​March, 2016


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"Swans' Landing"
by Suzanne Sanger
Naples, FL
Stitch in Time Quilt Show
Naples, FL
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Maribeth Schmit
February 2017
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"Broderie Perse Album"
by Gerlinde (Geri) Hruzek
Sun City West, AZ
Palo Verde Patchers Quilt Show
Sun City West, AZ
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Diane Pitchford
February 24, 2017

Picture

"Tiny Bubbles"
by Cindy Stowe
of Canton, TX
Texas Star Quilt Show
Canton, TX
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Marilyn Hardy
October, 2016
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"End of the Rainbow"
by Barbara Smith Deeter
of Shreveport, LA
Red River Quilters Show
Shreveport, LA
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Connie Silber
September, 2016

Picture
"Farmer's Wife Sampler"
by Pearl Mize
of Washington, West Virginia
Vandalia Gathering
West Virginia Division of Culture and History
Charleston, WV
Commercial Pattern - Laurie Hird
Awarded by NACQJ CJ Priscilla Godfrey
May, 2016

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