Enjoy the work of our NJS Award Winners!
This year, Sue Sherman, of Newmarket, Ont., dominated the National Juried Show, winning Best in Show and the Dorothy McMurdie Award for outstanding workmanship in an original design. In addition to her work, we also share the work of artists recognized by this year’s judges, and the stories behind their work, via this article.
AllDorothy McMurdie Founders AwardArt | Landscapes, Still LifeTraditionalJudge's ChoiceExcellence in InnovationExcellence in Thread using WonderFilExcellence in a Group QuiltExcellence in Workmanship by First Time Exhibitor in NJSWearable ArtAbstract and ImprovisationalArt Depiction of Human or Animal FormMiniature (Traditional, Contemporary, Art or Modern)Modern - Wall and Bed QuiltPatterns/Books/Magazines or Social Media - Bed QuiltsExcellence in Workmanship for AppliqueExcellence in Workmanship for PiecingExcellence in Hand QuiltingExcellence Award - Machine Quilting FramelessExcellence Award – Machine Quilting FramedExcellence Award - Threadwork Using Aurifil ThreadBest in ShowExcellence Award - SustainablilityPatterns/Books/Magazines or Social Media - Wall QuiltsExcellence in workmanship by a Manitoba or Saskatchewan Quilter
NJS – On Thin Ice – Best In Show
Create…get your AIG – Excellence Machine Quilting Frameless Award
Holy Y Seams AKA Eldon – Excellence Machine Quilting Framed Award
Windermere – Excellence Hand Quilting Award
Baltimore Spring – Excellence in Workmanship for Applique Award
N43º W79º – Excellence in Workmanship for Piecing Award
NJS – You Are Not Alone – Excellence in Workmanship by a First Time Exhibitor Award
NJS – The Ties That Bind: Threadbare and Fancy-Free – Excellence in Innovation Award
NJS – Solids on Steroids – Excellence for Group Quilt Award
NJS – Egout Pluvial – Excellence in Sustainability Award
A Sparkle of Inspiration – Excellence in workmanship by a Manitoba or Saskatchewan Quilter Award
What Holds Us – Excellence in Theadwork Using Wonderfil Thread Award
NJS – Threshold of Flight – Excellence in Theadwork Using Aurifil Thread Award
NJS – Every Child Matters – Judges Choice
Homage à Ricky Tims The Convergi-scope-sody – Judges Choice
NJS – Where’s the Tipping Point? – Dorothy McMurdie Founders Award
NJS – Denizen of Añangu Lake – Art-Depiction of Human or Animal Form 1st Place
NJS – Living the High Life – Art-Depiction of Human or Animal Form 2nd Place
NJS – Puffin Pals – Art-Depiction of Human or Animal Form Puffin – 3rd Place
NJS – It Starts Here – Art- Abstract & Improvisational 1st Place
NJS – Cosmic Explosion – Art- Abstract & Improvisational 2nd Place
NJS – Take Two – Art- Abstract & Improvisational 3rd Place
NJS – “Northern River” Revisited – Art – Landscapes, Still Life 1st Place
NJS – Summer Pathway – Art – Landscapes, Still Life 2nd Place
Big City Blues – Art – Landscapes, Still Life 3rd Place
Whimsical Wonders – Patterns/Books/Magazines or Social Media – Wall Quilts 1st Place
Plum Party Quilt – Patterns/Books/Magazines or Social Media – Wall Quilts 2nd Place
Modern Mandala – Patterns/Books/Magazines or Social Media – Wall Quilts 3rd Place
Dinner Plate Dahlia – Patterns/Books/Magazines or Social Media – Bed Quilts 1st Place
Happy Garden – Patterns/Books/Magazines or Social Media – Bed Quilts 2nd Place
Star of Wonder – Patterns/Books/Magazines or Social Media – Bed Quilts 3rd Place
Antique Blush – Traditional – Wall Quilts and Bed Quilts 1st Place
You Spin Me Right Round Baby Right Round – Traditional – Wall Quilts and Bed Quilts 2nd Place
Precious Memories – Traditional – Wall Quilts and Bed Quilts 3rd Place
Loose Weave – Modern – Wall Quilts and Bed Quilts 1st Place
Good Morning Mom! – Modern – Wall Quilts and Bed Quilts 2nd Place
Normal Is An Illusion – Modern – Wall Quilts and Bed Quilts Normal Is An Illusion 3rd Place
Mulberry Cabins – Miniature Quilts 1st Place
Forest Green – Miniature Quilts 2nd Place
Tiny Baskets – Miniature Quilts 3rd Place
Living the Good Life – Wearables 1st Place
Vintage Couture – Wearables 2nd Place
Cotton Hug – Wearables 3rd Place
