Ashe County Quilt Fair

I sent my application and $5.00 to the Ashe County Piecmakers Quilt Guild to enter my quilt in the Ashe County Quilt Fair.  The money was for a professional judge to look at my quilt and give feedback.  I was a little nervous over this since it is my first quilt and I  know of the many mistakes it contains.

Hubby and I went downtown to the Fair and my quilt was the first one we saw after coming in the front door.  It was hanging alongside three other quilts in its category and it had a white ribbon.  I came in third out of four quilts!

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On that note, we meandered around the large open area of hanging quilts with our clipboards.  Each person is asked to judge their favorite quilt in different categories.  Here are some of our favorites:

This one has all different sized squares

Great appliques

Best in Show  This one is all hand sewn.

A different snowman for each month

Terrific colors

After the show I picked up my quilt and the judge's assessment.  He liked the fabric choices, but thought I could should do more background quilting and cut my threads a little closer.  I was happy with my third place ribbon and can't wait for next year.  I am thinking yo-yos.

All appliqued