Huntley quilter's work featured at Great Wisconsin Quilt Show
Quilters from across the country submitted their best work for judging in this year's Great Wisconsin Quilt Show.
The "Color of Pride" quilt by Rob Stoll of Huntley has been selected to compete in the 2022 Great Wisconsin Quilt Show Quilt Contest. His quilt will be displayed for more than 20,000 visitors to the annual event in Madison this September.
Every quilt has a story. "This has become an annual event to create a Pride quilt every June," he said in his artist's statement. "This quilt tells some of who I am as an individual, as each colored pencil is quilted with symbols that represent who I am and my passions and hobbies."
Entries accepted in the Quilt Contest are judged on visual impact and stitching technique. Awards are given for first- to third-place recognition in each category, and one quilt is awarded as "Best of Show." One quilt is also selected to receive the Viewers' Choice award by those who attend the event.
For the first time in three years, The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show will return to the Alliant Energy Center in Madison as an in-person event, welcoming quilt lovers from across Wisconsin and throughout the United States to join together and celebrate the art of quilting. It will be held Sept. 8-10.
The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show's main attraction is the 10-category juried and judged quilt contest exhibit, showcasing the incredible talents of quilters from across the country. Featured quilts range from traditional sizes and shapes to innovative pictorial quilts.
The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show also includes dozens of educational lectures and workshops led by expert quilters; shopping opportunities from trusted vendors, featuring the latest fabrics and notions; and a community service project - Quilt to Give - in which attendees donate their materials and skills to create quilts for those in need.
Visit quiltshow.com for advance registration and full event details now.
Event organizers will continue to monitor updates from health officials regarding COVID-19 safety guidelines and will share the latest information about their protocols at quiltshow.com.
The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show is presented by PBS Wisconsin and Nancy Zieman Productions. Proceeds from The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show support PBS Wisconsin programs and community outreach projects.
Thank you to the Premier Event Sponsors: Husqvarna Viking Sewing Machines and Pfaff Sewing Machines. Additional thanks to our Associate Event Sponsors: Ana's Sewing Studio, BERNINA of America, Blue Bar Quilts, Brother International Sewing Corp., Janome, Juki America Inc. and Linda Z's Sewing Center.
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