Join us for a look at the Quilt Entries and Winners of the Pictorial Quilt category at the 20th anniversary of The Festival of Quilts at Birmingham NEC, which took place on 3rd-6th August 2023. Be inspired and enriched by the many thought provoking and beautiful quilting sights; more videos to come of competition entries, winners, gallery talks and more.
Pictorial Quilts. Quilts depicting a scene or subject eg: people, animal, flowers etc. as the main body of the quilt. A figurative or representational piece. 1st Prize – £1,000, 2nd Prize – £500, 3rd Prize – £250
In all categories the judges will be looking for:
* Visual impact and the emotional response the quilt evokes
* The originality and content of the design
* The composition and use of colour
* The choice and suitability of materials
* Surface design and embellishment
* Construction and accuracy of piecing
* Design and execution of applique
* Design and execution of quilting
* A suitable finish (the edges of the piece) and how well the piece hangs
Credit is given for individuality and innovation in all entries.
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