FIRST-PLACE WINNER - $750

Miniature Quilt
The English paper pieced quilt is 5 1/2" x 6", with each six-sided piece 1/2" across. I was so pleased with the results, I designed a miniature room box around it. I charted and stitched the tapestries over the bed in 40-mesh silk gauze at 1600 stitches per square inch. The carpet at the base of the bed rug was made using 3 strands of Persian wool braided and stitched together.
Dr. Carroll L. Meek, Life Member
Anacortes, Washington

SECOND-PLACE WINNER - $500

Quilted Pillow
John William Waterhouse's “The Crystal Ball” was my inspiration for this quilted pillow, which I made as a gift for a special friend. When designing this piece, I chose batik fabrics that resembled the artist's painting. I painted the face and hands with fabric inks. The pillow was hand pieced and machine appliquéd.
Donna Crogan
Whiteford, Maryland

THIRD-PLACE WINNER - $150  

“Sbearulino”
This fully jointed and movable mohair bear was created using my own original pattern. I used real mohair material specifically woven for bear construction, two-tone ultrasuede for the raised paws, and glass eyes. He is meticulously stuffed with polyfill, with glass pellets added for weight. The various body parts were joined with washers and butterflied T-pins that allow the head, arms, and legs to swivel.
Teresa Manocchia
Cambridge, New York

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Western Outfits
I made these outfits (except the boots and bear) for a western-themed event we attended. The dress and bonnet are made of décor silk fabric and beading. Each shell appliqué was made by hand. The cotton embroidered shirt and pants were made to represent Roy Rogers' style, and the hats were handmade from millinery felt.
Sharon Panozzo, Life Member
Peotone, Illinois

Embroidered Ancestry Quilt
I researched my family's ancestry for several years, then worked it out on a crazy quilt pattern. Each block, dating as far back as 1812, represents a part of our family tree, with birthdates, wedding dates, etc., with the border listing names from the 1700s. I did the embroidery with my Baby Lock machine and embellished with antique jewelry. It took about a year to create.
Pat Butler
Round Rock, Texas

Santa Pillow Runner
My pillow runner is a width of decorated fabric that lays across the pillow area of the bed and can be quickly removed and folded away at night. Mine features fabric sculptures of Mr. & Mrs. Claus taking a well-deserved nap. Details include individual eyelashes, fingernails, and creases in the palms of their hands.
Martha Jenkins
Sebring, Florida

“Over the Rainbow” Table Runner
I designed and made this for my daughter, who always looks on the bright side of things. I developed the blocks and overall design using an application called EQ6. Each of the five spirals has over 200 pieces. I sewed them precisely by using foundation piecing techniques. The quilting was done to enhance the spiral design.
Dr. Micki Wiersma, Life Member
Raleigh, North Carolina

Fabric Vase
I drew my pattern and sandwiched batting between layers of flannel. I hand sewed the circles part way, and stuffed them, then finished. I sewed the outlines on my grandmother's old sewing machine. I slid chopsticks in each corner and sewed in place. Needle felted, then wet felted the feet. Finally, I used acrylic paint mixed with fabric medium to give it the look of metal.
Diane DeWitt, Life Member
Denver, Colorado

Wedding Gown
I designed this gown for my daughter's wedding by blending three patterns for the basic dress. I used bridal satin, sparkle organza, lace and bead appliqués, and individual hand beading. I made my own patterns for the sleeve and train cutouts. It took nine months and was truly a work of love.
Rebecca Spann
Baytown, Texas

Raggedy Ann & Andy Dolls
I used a 1988 McCalls pattern for the dolls so they'd be the right size for the camel, which came from a 1941 McCalls pattern. The dolls are 10" tall and the camel is 14" tall. The dolls are made from muslin with cotton clothing, and the camel is very lightweight velour.
Frances Hand
Sag Harbor

Bible Quilt
I made this quilt for my daughter and son in law, who is a pastor, so they could pass it on to their children and remember me. The center represents the “Creation of Time.” This was a challenge and at times I wanted to give up, but I'm stubborn.
Cathy Marks
Hamlin, New York

Banner
For many years I have created banners for our church's annual Mission's Celebration. I designed this hand quilted banner with graph paper and colored pencils. The cotton squares and triangles create a kaleidoscope of color that carries your eye around the design.
Jennifer Yoder
Sugarcreek, Ohio

Denim Jacket
I started out making a selection of designs such as Seminole patchwork and using my Pfaff 1475 CD. I embroidered many strips with Sulky threads, and also included some pin tucks across the back using a quilt stencil. The strips are then sewn onto a muslin base.
Anne Marie Baskin
Yuma, Arizona

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Denim Laptop Case
I've been recycling blue jeans for years. I got a new laptop computer and when I went to look at cases, I thought to myself that I could make something for a lot cheaper. I found a pocket I've been saving for maybe 20 years, just waiting for the right project. It's perfect for my mouse. I found some leftover waterproof padding my son used to cushion his aquarium, and sandwiched it in between the blue jean patchwork and some lightweight canvas left over from another project.
Lucia Velazquez
San Diego, California

Vikings Halloween Costumes
My husband Chris and I are huge Minnesota Viking fans. We are season ticket holders and drive 3 1/2 hours each way to attend almost every game. I made these for Halloween Viking games. When wearing these outfits we were on local and national TV. I used NFL Viking material for the cape and cummerbund, and felt-like material for the dress with satin gold material for shine.
Bonnie Salinas, Life Member
Jesup, Iowa

“Stella” Quilt
My son has a cute “Stella” motorcycle and he wanted a quilt. We took a picture of his scooter and then went to the computer to break the photo down into colored pixels. I went shopping for lots of different shades of blue and other colors and cut them into 2" squares. After that it was just a matter of matching each square to the picture and sewing them all together. It took much longer than I had anticipated, but the finished quilt was well worth it. If you are close to it, it is just pretty little squares with no rhyme or reason, but when you step back, there is his scooter with the little sidecar (including the clear windshield). It was a fun mother-son project that will be with us for years to come.
Cindy Sumner
Shoreline, Washington

Prom Dress
I created this dress for my daughter's senior prom. She actually wanted two different dresses combined: the bodice and corset effect of one dress and the neck, rosettes, and full layered skirt of another. The under layers and rosettes are made of a solid sapphire blue crepe-back satin, and the upper layers are a deep royal purple oriental brocade fabric with embroidered flowering vines. The dress was designed, cut, and sewn to fit her exactly, and boning was placed in the inner layers to help give it form. I applied various colors of Swarovski crystals all over the dress.
Tina Smith
Campbellsburg, Kentucky

Attic Window Quilt
In 1937 a terrible flood covered most of the two-story house I now live in. I created this attic window quilt to hang on the wall where I needed a window. I pretend it shows the view someone might have seen out a window during the flood.
Teresa Fisher
Jeffersonville, Indiana

Smocked Dress & Purse
I saw a copy of the Australian Smocking & Embroidery magazine and decided my granddaughter had to have the dress and purse to wear to a wedding a year later. The pieces were hand tucked, embroidered, and beaded with seed pearls. The entire hemline of the dress is pearled, and the pink satin trim was hand sewn with invisible stitches. It took months to make, but was totally worth it!
Carol Dagg
Farmington Hills, Michigan

Leather Coat
I made this leather coat because I was never satisfied with ones I would buy—the sleeves were always too tight when I wore a sweater. It has a detachable collar, acetate lining, and raglan sleeves. Now I am always comfortable no matter what I wear. I can also have two different looks by removing the collar.
Charlotte Bingaman
Herndon, Pennsylvania

Court Jester Costume
I worked at a Renaissance Faire making costumes, so my daughter wanted me to make her a costume to wear at the Faire and at Halloween. I have a court jester pattern that I pretty much designed myself by combining different pieces to get this look. I used a washable velvet fabric and made a wide neckline on the bodice. I added gold and black lace trim with hand sewn beads. It has eyelets up the entire back that are laced up to close (as was done in 1645). The knickers also have lace-up eyelets. The horns on the head piece are stuffed with lightweight netting, and it's kept on with a chin strap.
Colleen Artz, Life Member
Myerstown, Pennsylvania

Quilted Wall hanging
I wanted to make something special for my sister for Christmas and found this wonderful pattern by Kim Diehl in her book Simple Traditions. I hand appliquéd and machine quilted the 62" square wall hanging using cotton fabrics and cotton batting.
Betsy Davis
Cincinnati, Ohio

Baltimore Album Quilt
This design was based on the Baltimore Bouquets book by Mimi Dietrich. Each block has dimensional aspects. The book opens and has the date and my name inside. Other blocks have flowers creating with a ruching technique, folded flower buds, stuffed grapes, yoyo flowers, and hand embroidered flower centers. Each block was hand quilted on a diagonal grid. Then the blocks were hand sewn together with a final binding attached.
Kim Kuntz
Plano, Texas

Baby Bumper Set
I was looking for a bumper set for my baby daughter, but could not find any I liked so I decided to make my own. The bees on the bumper set are hand painted with fabric paint to fit the colors of the polka dot chenille on the back. I used black and white ribbons for the bands and piping. The hand sewed every bee on the mobile from chenille scraps and black felt, using a half stitching from covered with batting and ribbons for the frame. For the quilt, I used polka dot chenille on the back, with black and white gingham at the binding, and a white fashion fabric front with flowers in the middle.
Gabriela Schwender, Life Member
Rocky Point, New York

Doll Dress
I like to collect dolls and dress them. This one had no clothes when I got her. I found a picture of this dress in a doll catalog and drafted a pattern to fit my doll. I used some purple silk fabric and old lace. I used buckram for stiffening the bonnet and found some small artificial flowers to decorate it. She is now my prettiest doll.
Janet Kramer
Fort Pierce, Florida

Nativity Wall Hanging
I made this Nativity wall hanging with a stained glass look. Lots of sewing involved in this project, but it was worth all the work when I displayed it at Christmas this year. I had a Christmas party and many of the guests could hardly believe it was home made. I love it.
Barbara Campbell
Clearwater, Florida

Victorian Jewelry Pincushion
I made this Victorian jewelry pincushion for my daughter when she and her husband redid their bedroom. It is a cotton blend with a contrasting fabric in the center. The two ruched flowers are the same fabric as the pincushion. It is stuffed with wool batting. The green fringe makes it so special.
Eva Meliti
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Fabric Valentine Postcards
I created these postcards to send to my grandchildren for Valentines Day. I downloaded the back of the postcard template from the internet and printed it on June Tailor Sew-in Computer Printer Fabric Sheets. I cut fabric and felt for the front. I did all sewing and decorating for the front first. I appliquéd fabric hearts, did some free motion quilting around them, and sewed on Wrights rickrack and other ribbon and scraps of fabric. I used Jones Tones foil glue and paper to embellish the front. I finished the postcards by sewing the front and back together using decorative stitching. These can be sent in the mail, but the postal service does charge a little extra. It is totally worth it because the grandkids love getting mailed that Grammy “sewed.”
Barbara Thompson, Life Member
Osage City, Kansas