Tips for your show quilt by a Quilt Judge! - Live Chat with LINDA V. TAYLOR!

Join Dianna and Corey tonight on After Hours as they talk about a highly requested topic, Quilt Judging and Critiquing! They are so excited to announce that they will be joined by Linda V. Taylor for this conversation. Linda has had the honor of judging many quilt shows and brings her years of experience to the discussion. The best part, for you as a viewer, is Linda will be live to answer your questions to help understand how quilts are judged.
Sample Judge Score Sheet found online - christaquilts....
Please note: We did not create the sheet listed above and do not own any rights to it.

[@drewrichardson8789]

Just stunned at Linda saying she stopped entering shows so others could win ribbons. Pure class

[@loiskindley1462]

Great show guys! I’m going through the NACQJ certification process now and Linda’s always full of excellent information! Shows are a great opportunity to share and inspire other quilters! Hope to see you soon on a trip through TX!! Hugs my sweet friends!

[@sunflowerbaby1853]

This was an excellent overview. Personally I enjoy the Judges comments. If they would note an area that needed improvement I made sure I never received that comment again. I strived to only get positive comments and be one of the top 3 winners. And on the few occasions when I was able to speak to a judge she gave me a bunch of pointers and clues on how to win a ribbon. I have won a ribbon on every quilt I have ever entered because of listening and applying their comments with a positive attitude. Plus a few tricks up my sleeve that I've learned over the years. Anybody can win a ribbon if they strive for it. Not all quilts you make have to be blue ribbon beauties. You still need to enjoy the process. 🥇🥈🥉☺

[@brendadunham2442]

This was fantastic information, thank you.

[@vanessaodomsellsmansions]

I love Linda's videos. She helped me overcome my fear of turning on the long arm machine. I don't have a computer on my long-arm and I have not learned to use pantos, so I draw, draw, draw and then I quilt it free-motion. Thank you for sharing, Linda!!

[@beverleybrowning3480]

So sad I missed the live. Wonderful and informative! However some questions: do you loose marks if the thread color changes in the backing? Are there deductions if the borders are pieced rather than continuous, and must they be mitred? Also, can the quilt be washed before the entry?

[@vanessataylor3961]

As a piecer and a longarmer I learned and confirmed soooo much for me and my clients. Thank You!!!

[@dawncunningham6051]

Great show! Nothing else like this on youtube!

[@upriver7047]

Excellent show! I learned so much. I'm hoping to enter my first competition at our county fair this summer. Thank you so much!

[@leonenera]

What if your quilt was super clean when you entered it and then I get negatively judged as they laid one with pet hair on top of mine? I was told to next time enter a clean quilt. Not nice!!

[@irisguild672]

Do binding corners need to be mitred?

[@sandan2358]

Nice to see you all having so much fun. Linda is an amazing quilter.

[@deloresangus7117]

Why don’t shows give ribbons to pieces and quilter-if done by two people?

[@deloresangus7117]

Hmmm, I have seen a judge discount the binding corners for not being stitched closed.

[@sunflowerbaby1853]

Of course.

[@lizzymartin6916]

What is "Linda's choice"?

[@LindasElectricQuilters]

Its a really nice batting that was designed for Linda's show quilts and is now sold and used for all quilts. Here is the link to it. www.longarmsupplies.net/products/hobbs-lindas-choice-100-bleached-cotton-108-wide-batting-roll