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This year Festival lived up to all its promises. The traders were plentiful with wonderful products to tempt everyone (including me). The quilts were amazing and as always, the prize winners caused much controversy.
I'm not certain but I think there were fewer entries from Region 3 this year which was disappointing but what we lacked in quantity we certainly made up for in quality. Our very own Sara Richards was thrilled to receive a 'Judges Choice' award and quite rightly too. And once again Abigail Clinton took top honours in the 10 - 13 Young Quilters category with Jessica Cleife getting shortlisted for a prize but just missing out.
Our two Sapphire Challenge quilts looked amazing and I overheard many complimentary comments as I lingered beside them. Well done to all who took part and thank you.
Please, if I missed your quilt I sincerely apologise and the photos are the best I could manage given the amount of time one gets with no-one standing in from of the quilt admiring all the wonderful stitching!
As ever, click on the pictures to get the full image.
Peaky Blinder
Amelia Hanratty
December sunset, South Pier, Blackpool
Anne Taylor
Break, Break, Break
Anne Heywood
Briar Rose
Jackie Sparks & Louisa Chapman
The Flower Garden
Jane Burnham Slipper & Margaret Leach
Tragically, this quilt has been lost in transit between the NEC and Jane's house. If anyone hears of its possible location, please contact The Guild immediately.
Winter Wonderland
Christine Coombes & Louisa Chapman
Geometree
Jo Westfoot & Joe Bennison
Surprise!!
Abigail Clinton
Abigail came away with the top prize in the 10 - 13 Category. An amazing young quilter we should all be very proud of her. Well done Abigail - I really wanted to lift the edges and have a better look!
Precious To Me
Jessica Cleife
One of our Young Quilters, Jessica was shortlisted for a prize in the 10 -13 year old category. Well done Jessica, a lovely tree!
Happy Birthday to our Guild
Region 3
Rose Window Quilt
Romsey Quilters
Quilting leads to ........
Jo Westfoot, The Crafty Nomad
Saltaires Grand Day Out - 1953
Diana Spoors
Our Enchanted Castle
Arty Tarts
Picture includes one of its makes, the wonderful Sue Chambers!
Happy Anniversary to our Guild
Region 3
Kaffe Zig Zags
Suzanne Foster
Wildlife UFO finally came together
Sara Bottomley
Over the Rainbow - transcending fear of curves
Debbie Hudson
From one child to another
Denham Heath End School
My Mariners Madness
K Carpenter
Rings for Henrietts and Christopher
Sarah Richards
A Judges Choice award for this beautiful quilt. The judges thought the colour palette was fabulous and so do I! well done Sarah - an amazing achievement.
Kate's Secret Garden
Jennifer Lawton
California
Jenny Greasley & Louisa Chapman
Staring in to Space
Sonia Crabb
A couple of extra Region 3 quilts on display at Festival
made by Pippa Cockhead
Your very own soon-to-be Co-ordinator made this fabulous quilt for Janet Clare. It hung on the Janome stand for all to admire.
Kate Christie
The pink and silver star was made by Kate as her entry to the Modern Quilt Groups 10 year anniversary challenge
Olivia Maguire.
Another from the Modern Groups 10 Year 'Tin' Challenge. Olivia is another of our YQ's Lovely block and very smart rosette! Well done.
