quilt show 2023 Silver jubilee celebration September 8-9, 2023

2022 Wilkes County Quilters show "Quilting Timeless Treasures" was a huge success!!  THANK YOU to all who made quilts, helped during the show, and came to view the beautiful quilts!

Judge's Ribbons Awarded

 Best of Show: “Sunburst” by Rosalee Reavis 

Judge’s Choice: “Life is Colorful” by Linda Costello

Best Hand Quilting: “In Full Bloom” by JoAnn Nichols 

Best Scrappy Quilt: “Cobweb Chic” by Betty Brame 

Best Machine Quilting: “Here and There” by Melissa McGuire 

Best Use of Color: “Watercolors” by Linda Costello 

Most Innovative: “The Creative Mind” by Ellen Rhyne

 Challenge 1st place: “Quilter’s Crest” by JoAnn Nichols

 Challenge 2nd place: “My Soul is Fed with Needle and Thread” by Kathy Hamby 

Challenge 3rd place: “Quilter’s Crest” by Sheila F. Nichols

Challenge Honorable Mention: “For the Love of Quilting” Crest by Sharon Carter Underwood 

 Viewer’s Choice Ribbons Awarded

Large Bed Category 

 1st place: “In Full Bloom” by JoAnn Nichols 

2nd place: “Down on the Farm” by Patsy Clanton

3rd place: “Sunburst” by Rosalee Reavis

Honorable Mention: “Life is Colorful” by Linda Costello 

 First Time Entries 

1st place: “Watercolors” by Linda Costello 

2nd place: “Irish Stars” by Nancy Jones 

3rd place: “Everlasting Love” by Brenda Pruitt 

Honorable Mention: “Peacefilled Purple Cabin” by Kathleen Potter 

Novelty and Panels 

1st place: “Hot Air Balloons” by Rosalee Reavis 

2nd place: “Glorious & Free” by Linda Costello 

3rd place: “Ocean Breeze” by Pat Brantley 

Honorable Mention: “American QOV” by Marion Bauer 

Wall Hangings 

1st place: “America the Beautiful” by Nancy Todd Wayne 

2 nd place: “Changing Gears” by Gloria Walker 

3rd place: “Posies in the Violets” by Laurie Love 

Honorable Mention: “The Creative Mind” by Ellen Rhyne 

Honorable Mention: “Fall – N – Diamonds” by Lynn Osborne 

Kits 

1st place: “City Cats” by Libby Whittington 

2nd place: “Crystal Blue” by Nancy Todd Wayne 

3rd place: “Dark Shadows” by Lindsay Smith 

Honorable Mention: “Chicken Littles” by Patsy Clanton 

Small Bed Category 

1st place: “Here and There” by Melissa McGuire 

2nd place: “Tranquil Star” by Ellen Rhyne 

3rd place: “Flower Baskets” by JoAnn Nichols 

Honorable Mention: “Aglow” by Laura Reavis