Chairperson Barbara Gross challenged us to use our choice of fabrics to make a quilted piece exploring the theme of “Root, Roots, Routes”. Think: Root (as in tree or root through stash or family item), Roots (as in family history or country of origin), or Routes (as in favorite roads or ways of getting somewhere). Entries were to measure 96" to 120" in perimeter (24" to 30" on a side), and could be square, rectangular, round, or any other shape, with the title visible on the front of the piece. The object was to have fun and try to work a little outside our comfort level!
Ten Challenge entries were displayed at the August 2009 Guild meeting when members voted for their favorite. We hope to see these entries again at our 2010 quilt show!
Cash prizes were awarded to these top three vote-getters in our 2009 Challenge:
(Click on any of the quilts for a larger picture.)
First Place -
Heidel Gerhard
Second Place -
Barbara Gross
Third Place -
BJ Titus
There were seven other entries:
(Click on any of the quilts for a larger picture.)
Judy Filipkowski and Betty Jean Boyd
Ann Tumolo
Judy Filipkowski
Barbara Gross
Katy Hoess
Karen Martin
Visit the BVQ ARCHIVES to view the Challenge entries from previous years.
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