Masterpiece Quilts

These Masterpiece quiltmakers share the knowledge that they have achieved the very highest distinction among award winners. Collectively, their names are a veritable “Who’s Who” in the quilting community.  When a nomination is accepted, a team of five NACQJ certified judges then evaluates the quilt.  The evaluation is highly structured and usually lasts almost two hours to complete.  A full evaluation is then written and sent to the quiltmaker, whether the quilt achieves a Masterpiece designation or not.  Quiltmakers appreciate the detailed and positive nature of the feedback.  Up to three quilts per year are accepted for evaluation.

And the Winners are....

2019 ~ Sally Brown, TX & Jackie Brown, TX, My Baltimore Album

2017 ~ Gail Stepanek, IL & Jan Hutchison, KS, Cardinal Points

2015 ~ Margaret Solomon Gunn, ME, Bouquet Royale

2015 ~ Mary Buvia, IN, He Who Guides Me

*2015 ~ Bethanne Nemesh, PA, October Sky

2014 ~ Sue Hawkes, ID, Juanita’s Pearl

*2014 ~ Pat Holly, MI, Saffron Splendor

*2012 ~ Janet Stone, KS, Red Letter Daze

2011 ~ Mary Buvia, IN, The Loading Dock

*2010 ~ Sue McCarty, UT, Tribute to Tolkien

2010 ~ Linda M. Roy, TN, Vintage Button Bouquet

*2008 ~ Sharon Schamber, AZ, Spirit of Mother Earth

2007 ~ Linda McCuean, PA, Bella

2006 ~ Ted Storm, Netherlands, Nocturnal Garden

2006 ~ Diane LeClair, TX, Coeur du Vigne

2005 ~ Shirley Kelly, NY, Flowers of the Crown

2005 ~ Margaret Docherty, UK, Birds ‘n Roses

2003 ~ Zena Thorpe, CA, Kells: Magnum Opus

2002 ~ Diane Gaudynski, WI, Through a Glass Darkly: An American Memory

1998 ~ Sharon Norbutas, CA, Window in the Wall

1997 ~ Jane Holihan, NY, Spring’s Symphony

1995 ~ Irma Gail Hatcher, AR, Conway Album

1992 ~ Debra Wagner, MN, Rail Through the Rockies

1991 ~ June Culvey, IL, Tranquil Violets

1990 ~ Janice Streeter, VA, Spring Flower Basket

1989 ~ Betty Ekern Suiter, WI, Delectable Pansies

1987 ~ Rose Sanders, LA, Crown of Cerise

1987 ~ Linda G. Emery, KS, Rosemaling Inspiration

1987 ~ Beverly Williams, MI, Victorian Fantasy/Feathers and Lace

1986 ~ Julia Needham, TN, Wintergreen

*1986 ~ Caryl Bryer Fallert, IL, Through the Gazebo Window

1984 ~ Donna Eddy Andrew, OR, Calendulas

1983 ~ Dorothy Finley, TN, Dot’s Vintage 198

1980 ~ Thelma Barr, VA, Horn of Plenty

Many of the quilts can be found in See Quilts, Search for the Name of the Quilt.

*Guest Artist on TheQuiltShow.com  Go to Quiltipedia to learn more about this amazing Quilter.