🧵🌸 LET'S TALK ABOUT QUILTING JUDGING with Brandy Maslowski- KAREN’S QUILT CIRCLE

Today’s guest is Brandy Maslowski also known as the Quilter on Fire who, on top of being a fiber artist, author, teacher and podcaster, she is also a quilt judge. We are discussing quilts show, how quilts are evaluated and her experience from both side of the judging bench.
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[@rhondaschellin8878]

❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️ I REALLY enjoyed and connected with Brandy on a personal level! I learned so much from her about being brave and going for it!! I entered my first quilt in my guild's show this past August FOUR DAYS after I had back surgery! Lol! The person who was going to take it wasn't able to at the last minute! I was able to get my next-door neighbor to drive me 15 mins to where the show was, have my grandson carry the bundle and open doors while I scooted along with my walker along the entrance of the civic center finding them!😅 Fortunately it's not a large place and she was waiting on me and I got it in with FIVE minutes to spare!! It's a modern 3D quilt by Ruth Anne Berry that I hand quilted. I wasn't expecting a ribbon at ALL, but I wanted the experience and to see what the judges said I needed to improve on! Well. Wouldn't you know it? A woman was kind enough to collect and take care of my quilt until after my second back surgery 2 weeks later. When we opened the bag, everything was there EXCEPT the judges sheet! Oh well, you gotta laugh... I connected with Brandy on a personal level with her fire PTSD. Except mine was ER. I worked for almost 6 years, which really isn't that long, but it affected my personality, my relationships, what kind of parent I became, and I started drinking too much. There came a tipping point of two traumatic events that happened within a month, one involving a fellow nurse and one an infant about the same age as my youngest. About this time, my grandmother had a stroke and could no longer live on her own, so I volunteered to quit my job, bring her home, and take care of her. During that time I hand pieced and hand quilted my first quilt solo! 🥰 She was my inspiration!!

[@tiffanycollier54]

People like Brandy are one of the main reasons I have gotten into quilting. Not only the calming repetitive "work" (it's not really work to me!), but the quality of the people one meets is truly inspiring. Thank you, Karen!

[@Rainydaylily]

I have entered quilt shows and agree that the best experience is when you learn something that improves your quilting from the judge. Also, Karen, one of the reasons I love your channel is that you stress the importance honing basic quilting skills, no matter how long you've been quilting. I've been quilting for decades and I still strive to cut well and to sew that perfect 1/4 inch seam.

[@karimadawood3366]

Quilter on Fire really suits Brandy. She is full of energy and great to listen to. Her podcasts are awesome . 💕🇨🇦

[@MyQuiltProjects]

I am a county fair textile judge. And the takeaways from training are what most quilters already know. I give advice when someone comes to me and asks a specific question. But, it just boils down to, you just don’t have to be perfect. You just have to be better than other entries. A blue ribbon at a county fair, may not even place at a quilt show. Those of you who decide to enter a quilt show after you are finished with your quilt, you may want to rethink that decision. Our educators told us, that if you decide to be in a quilt show, you have to have that mindset when you START the quilt. Placing quality in your work from the get go, may get you better results for the ribbon you have always wanted. And even though I am a judge, I am always learning. 🙂

[@christinevalentine3373]

I so admire Brandy and all emergency services workers. I am a knitter and I understand the benefit of repetitive tasks which are food and hugs for our souls and brains. It’s also important to talk about the impact of stress and beneficial methods of treating it, thank you Brandy. What a treat to hear a tiny part of Brandy’s journey and her enthusiasm for creativity. Many thanks Karen for winkling out these amazing people so we may share a tiny party of their valuable information.

[@rayettajones6441]

Thank you, Karen, for interviewing Brandy. Love her energy. I don't usually watch videos over 15 or 20 minutes. But Brandy was so entertaining and informative that the time just flew back.

[@sarahkinsey5434]

So many of Karen's interviews are like that!

[@deethreadz]

I love Brandy’s podcast. Often listen while piecing, and so it was really fun to see her and hav a face to put with her voice! Great episode!!!

[@annabellejankowiak1676]

I LOVED this interview with Brandy! Brandy, I like your perspective on Quilt Judging. thank you Karen for having her on your show!

[@maureenkomperda3421]

Great interview Karen. I’m thinking about entering a quilt this year & I couldn’t believe I hadn’t seen your Brandy interview!

[@wendywiese419]

This was excellent. Brandy is so full of life and fun. She has truly found her passion. Thank you so much.

[@vdenegre]

What a great conversation. Brandy’s mission of uplifting and mentoring others is one example of the generosity and kindness I see in so many quilters. Thank you both for being a positive force in our quilting industry!

[@maryellenstraughn1384]

I traveled with Brandy on her UK trip last year. She was lots of fun and so inspiring! So good to see her again.

[@cleementine]

What a font of positive energy she is! This is exactly the sort of person I would want to judge something I had submitted for consideration.

[@dorothydishman4664]

Karen. You are an expert interviewer.....thanks for sharing all your friends who quilt so we can all benefit.

[@tracyvirta6692]

Thank you so much for interviewing Brandy! I so enjoy her podcasts. It was great to learn her history.

[@valeriesuttonpayne7413]

Great interview. Want to see more about Brandy. Thanks.

[@margaretlee8345]

Hi Karen. I am Ann Lee from Saginaw, Texas. I am truly enjoying all You Tubes shows. This judging prompts my question. Think about sponsoring some Quilt Appraisal persons. Thank you.

[@itcouldbeanyone]

Makes me want to take the quilt I made my niece (for a 13th birthday present this month) and enter it in a show. It is the quilt I am most proud of making so far. Even though I look at it and see where I went wrong 😊 and what I would do differently if I made it again.

[@marniehouston7465]

Wow, thank you Karen for hosting Brandy. I love listening and watching you both. Such an uplifting fun chat to listen to. i just wanted to add…..I had NO idea why Brandy called herself “Quilter on Fire”. Now i understand because she is a firefighter.

[@gerrysiebert8639]

Very insightful re effects of being involved in a professional helping role in other's lives.

[@juliemorrison4348]

Great interview Karen. Brandy is a very knowledgeable lady.💗🇦🇺

[@TheHawkeyeQuilter]

Enjoyable and liked her fiery energy! :) After hearing her I may attend another quilt show; attended a state-wide one several years ago when new to quilting and was disappointed to see so many blue ribbons go to extremely traditional quilts -- as if the modern ones were designated as "a cute craft". One of the blue ribbon winners said one of the tricks to winning is to find out who the judges are and make a quilt that appeals to them. This was so unappealing for me to even consider doing. Heading to Brandy's website to check out more now!

[@shellyboyle9407]

Soooooo Much Fun!!!!!!! Thanks!!!

[@moniquelavigne-patenaude889]

I loved this interview. Brandy, You reminded me a lot of your interview with Tula Pink. Karen would ask a Question and you just talked. I love your enthusiasm. The first quilt I submitted in a local fair won first place in my category. Now I’m hooked, I’ve won many ribbons and am still trying to get a quilt accepted in CQA. I’ve learned from the judges comments on every quilt. Thanks again, Both of you.

[@carollombard1813]

Thank you! A must watch as far as I'm concerned! I felt inspired and encouraged just to keep quilting, not necessarily judging. She gave some great tips on how to photo your quilts and I'm starting to think about memory quilts. Great interview and terrific personal history. I have a step son in Kelowna who is a brewmaster and another who is a winemaker in Oliver, both born in Ontario! Talent travels! Thanks again! Now time to pull out the next quilt to be quilted; all sandwiched and ready to go!

[@rhondaschellin8878]

😁QUILT SHOW CHALLENGE! 😁 Oh wow! I'm catching up on your videos backwards & I JUST heard you say on Jan 3rd that you've never entered a quilt in a show! So. For 2023, I believe that you should challenge yourself to enter a quilt in a show! Maybe your guild's show! Your 4th of July quilt would be great, or I've seen others that are GORGEOUS!! I mean, you don't have to do Quilt Con or Houston, etc. Just something local! If *I* can be brave enough to do it after only quilting 2 years, I **know** you should!

[@abee8405]

Thank you so much for this video! I learned a lot and your guest was such an inspiration / she really is on fire ❤‍🔥

[@trishwinstead28]

Wonderful. I appreciate this interview ans want to thank you for so much excellence.

[@mlsutherland3821]

Oh my goodness, my two favorite Canadians together! I've been listening to/watching you both for several years and learned so much about a variety of quilting topics. AND my granddaughter (12 years old) made her very first quilt this summer while visiting me - which was accepted into QuiltCon, so we will be on the lookout for you two in Atlanta. Thanks for a great interview!!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I’ll look for it. I love the juniors

[@QuilteronFire]

How exciting MaryLynn! I cannot wait to see you again and do another selfie in front of that quilt! ❤

[@mlsutherland3821]

@@QuilteronFire can’t wait!

[@pamelah1220]

I like shows cuz they give me a deadline

[@rtKozeluna]

What a wonderful interview 🎉 Brandy is such a fun passionate person! 😊

[@lorilipsmacker1383]

Someone once told me that entering a quilt in a show is like final exams. Then you move to the next level.

[@jennifermaddock4382]

I entered a competition in my local guild and it was judged by viewer's choice. I put a ton of work into it and thought it was really good. It even had glow in the dark thread in the quilting but nobody knew that. I was crushed to not even win a third place. No more competitions for me.

[@IRISHLASS273]

I read a blog sometime ago where the blogger maintained that judges pick out well known quilters to win top prizes as they recognise their style. I'm afraid Brandy got on my nerves. Jennifer continue to enter your quilts in shows someone will judge it fairly. I don't know anyone who quilts. In my country crafts aren't popular.

[@CDIDDY327]

Canadian Tina Fey!

[@jeane.2722]

thx

[@polyesterbebe]

more more more

[@loriesau543]

When a quilt is entered in a County Fair, does it have to have been made recently? I have one I would consider entering, but it was made a couple of years ago.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Different shows have different rules. I think QuiltCon it’s within 6 years

[@SMey54]

I’ve never entered a quilt in a competition, but I have participated in a judged event through 4H and the local county fair. I confess it was not a positive experience and the reason I am not interested in quilting for a competition.

[@wowyummyyy]

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[@gamadebdegamadebde]

Fifty years of quilting and have never wanted to put a quilt in to e judged so almost passed this speaker talk by. Glad I did not. She is so enthusiastic, makes it fun to listen. Still do not want to enter but appreciate the process more now. Karen or others, you refer to Quilt Con a lot. I have never heard of it. What and where? I am in California, USA

[@jkscott5865]

It is in Atlanta GA

[@gamadebdegamadebde]

@@jkscott5865 thank you. Had no clue!!

[@hmneill]

It’s in a different place every year. Last year it was in Phoenix, this year atlanta. Put on by the modern quilt guild. I went last year and it was so fun!

[@MACoutureCrafting]

Sounds like getting a PhD in quilt judging.

[@QuilteronFire]

Hahaha!🤣 It’s nothing even remotely close to a real PhD of course, but it is a lot of work. 🫠The best part is that it is your passion or you wouldn’t be doing it so the hard part or the learning journey gets you jumping out of bed in the morning. I GET to do this and I am so grateful!

[@MACoutureCrafting]

@QuilteronFire I don't know... the process sounded very familiar. You pretty much had to defend your paper and research. In my mind, I'm just giving you an honorary doctorate in quilting. Don't be surprised if I see you at Quilt Con & refer to you as Dr. Fire! Lol

[@glowilk5377]

Other textile concentrations have college level accreditation too being knitting, weaving, spinning in USA, Canada. I found it the spinning discipline a challenge and the growth opportunity’s not for me. I believe those levels are for those who may instruct.

[@MACoutureCrafting]

@@glowilk5377 wow that's cool.