The International Quilt Festival successfully wrapped up two exciting shows in the Western United States with great success. It was nice to see quilters getting a chance to see the latest offerings and become inspired by some of the judged quilts. We can’t wait for the Houston, Texas Quilt Festival in November.

The Salt Lake City Quilt Festival was July 21-23 at the Salt Palace Convention Center. Followed by the Long Beach Quilt Festival held this month August 4-6  at the Long Beach Entertainment & Convention Center. Both events had great attendance from both vendors and quilters. It’s been a while for a Long Beach, California show, and Salt Lake, Utah was a new addition. Quilters and crafters came from across the region to check out the offerings, classes, and friendship.

Celebration of Color

The quilt festival organizers also recently announced the top winners of their “A Celebration of Color” show, with unique selections. This annual judged competition is open to all quilters, with a focus on the vibrant use of colors. The three categories were Traditional, Modern and Art with each winner taking home $500 with the Best of Show being awarded $1,000.

The Best of Show was given to Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry for Celebration #2. Fallert-Gentry used an original design and hand-dyed fabrics.

The Art category was claimed by Lou Ellen Hassold for Clamshell Surprise. Her variation of the Judy Niemeyer design is bright and colorful. She discusses her work here.

Susan McKinney won the Modern pick for Chroma Infinitum. It was paper-pieced with over 50 colors.

Twenty Baskets Full of Flowers by Rossillis Rosario won the Traditional selection. It took two years to make.

Houston Quilt Festival

The next Festival will be held in Houston, Texas on November 3-6, 2022.  Here are some details. We can’t wait to see the vendors, classes, and quilts on display.

Which quilt did you favor?

Images courtesy of International Quilt Festival