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Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Nominations Accepted for 2011 Golden Quilter Awards


SewCalGal is accepting nominations for the 2011 Golden Quilter Awards thru March 15th. You can submit your nomination by leaving a comment on this post, or via email to SewCalGal, but please be sure to read the guidelines at the bottom of this post to ensure your nomination is considered. 

Nominations are open for the following categories...and my most recent attempt to update this post, to include nominations, are also included:

1) Best Designer
Bari J. Ackerman    
Liz Angus at Sunflower Fields Pattern Co
Curtis Boehringer
Sherri K. Falls, This & That
Sarah Fielke
Joanna Figuora, Fig Tree Quilts
Jill Finley, Jilly Studio  Quilting
Harriet Hargrave
Julie Herman, of Jaybird Quilts
Lacy J. Hill,of Golden Thyme Design
Aneela Hoey of Comfortstitching and Sherbet Pips
Lori Holt, of Bee in my Bonnet
Susan Brubaker Knapp of Blue Moon River
Sandra Leichner
Toby Lischko (Gateway Quilts Stuff)
Patrick Lose
Kim McLean 
Melody Miller (Ruby Star Rising)
Nina Lise Moen
Verna Mosquera (The Vintage Spool)
Amanda Murphy
Carrie Nelson of Miss Rosie Quilts
Angie Padilla (Angie's Bits & Pieces)
Jennifer Paganelli
Camille Roskelley (Thimble Blossoms)
Heather Ross
Erin Russek
Pat Sloan
Jessica J. E. Smith, mystery quilt designer of Quilt & Needle
Anne Sutton of Bunny Hills Designs
Sarah Vedeler
Elaine Waldschmitt, of The Quilted Closet
Linda Winters of B. Bumble & Company
Toni Whitney

2) Best Teacher/Instructor
Alex Anderson
Karen Kay Buckley
Margaret Bucklew, Chisled in Cloth
Mary Buvia, Shiisa Quilts
Kay Capps Cross
Karen Cunagin, Millefleur Fibre Arts
Carol Doak
Jenny Doan, of The Missouri Star Quilt Company & also teaches at Sympoz
Kaye England
Harriet Hargrave
Linda Hungeford, Stitchin Mission
Linda Hahn, Two Country Quilters
Bonnie Hunter, Quiltville
Susan Brubaker Knapp of Blue Moon River
Kay Mackenzie
Wendy Mathson
Sue Nickels
Sue Patten
Dawn Ramirez, the Pajama Quilter
Sharon Schamber
Pat Speth (Nickel quilt books)
Elly Sienkiewicz, Applique with Elly
Pat Sloan
Mary Ellen Von Holt  of Little Quilts, Marietta, GA     
Sarah Vedeler
Pat Wys of Silver Thimble Club
 
3) Best Author
Karla Alexander, Saginaw Street Quilt Company
Bari J
Kim Brackett, Magnolia Bay Quilts
Eleanor Burns, of Quilt In A Day
Kim Diehl
Sarah Fielke
Linda Franz
Linda J. Hahn
Harriet Hargrave
Elizabeth Hartman
Judy Laquidara, Patchwork Times
Bonnie Hunter, Quiltville
Lynn Jensen (Thimbleberries)
Liz Kettle
Sandra Leichner
Patrick Lose
Cheryl Lynch
Kay Mackenzie
Gwen Marston
Deborah Moebes
Tonya Ricucci (UnRuly Quilter
Pat Sloan
Kathleen Tracey (A Sentimental Quilter)


4) Best Quilt Store (Physical)
A Quilted Heart in Vacaville, Ca
Cozy Quilt Shop, El Cajon, CA
Fabric-Etc, in Bellingham, WA
Fabric Expressions,  Littleton CO
Fabric Shack, Waynesville, Ohio
Glacier Quilts of Kalispell, Montana
Going Batty, Reno, NV
Harriet's Treadle Art, in Wheat Ridge, CO
Luella's Quilt Basket, Redondo Beach, CA
The Quilt Barn in Puyallup, WA
The Quilt Crossing, in Boise, Idaho
Little Quilts, Marietta, GA
Mary Jo's in Gastonia NC
Mill House Quilts, Waunakee, Wisconsin
Monica's Quilt and Beads Shop in Palm Desert, CA
Quilters Paradise, Escondido, CA
Quilting Possibilities & Sewing Center, in New Jersey
Quilts on Plum Lane, in Dade City, Florida
Quiltz, Phoenix, Arizona
Red Hen, Marietta, GA
Rosies Calico Cupboard, San Diego, CA 
Satin Moon, Victoria, BC
Serendipity Quilt Shop,  in Dagsboro, DE
Sew from the Heart, Scottsdale, AZ
Sew to Speak, Columbus, OH
Suzanne's Quilt Shop of Moultrie, Georgia
The Quilted Kitty, Lincoln, Nebraska
Tiny Stitches in Marietta, GA
Ye Olde Schoolhouse Quilts in Cedarburg, WI
Waterwheel House Quilt Shop, Londonderry Vermont



5) Best Quilt Store (online)
Abby Mays
Burgundy Buttons
Canton Village Quilt Works
Cotton Charm Quilts
Cozy Quilt Shop
Crazy Quilt Girl Fabric Shop
Delta Patchwork
Fabric.com
Fabric Buffet
FabricWorm
Fashionable Fabrics
Fat Quarter Shop
Green Fairy Quilts
Hawthorne Threads
I Have a Notion
Missouri Star Quilt Company
Old Country Store Fabrics
Pink Chalk Fabrics
Prairie Moon Quilts
Quilt Home
Quilt In A Day
Quilt Taffy
Sew Fresh Fabrics
Sew, Mama, Sew!
Sew-Sisters.com in Canada
Sew Fun Quilts
Sew Unique Creations
Shabby Fabrics
Stitch in the Ditch in Canada
The Quilted Kitty
Venezie Designs
Whittlesfabrics.com

6) Best Long Arm Quilter
Natalia Bonner, Piece N Quilt
Thearica Burroughs, Pigtales & Quilts
 Mary Flynn of Quilt Hollow
Deb Geyer of Deb Geyer Quilter
Sarah Hahn, Two Country Quilters
Jessica Jones (Jessica's Quilting Studio
Kathy Kessler (Kathy's Machine Quilting)
Jackie Kunkle  (Canton Village Quiltworks)
Millie Kriel  (Millie's Quilting)
Judi Madsen - Green Fairy Quilts
Lisa Marie - That Crazy Quilty Girl
Sue Patten
Tammy Spencer - Quilt'n Things for You.


7) Most Innovative product (physical item)
AccuQuilt Go! Fabric Cutter
AccuQuilt Go!  Baby
Angler II, by Pam Bono Designs
Bias Stripper (ruler) by Quilt in a Day
Creatopia by Xyron
Cutting Corners Ruler set, by Sharyn Craig
Fusi-Boo Batting, by Fairfield Processing
HQ Sweet Sixteen
Lapel Stick
Rule Steady from Keep Quilting
Silhouette
Slice Fabrique by Making Memories
Set in Triangle ruler, by Quilt in a Day
Spoonflower

 
8) Most Innovated product (software item)
Bernina Cutwork tool & software
Electric Quilt 7 (EQ7)
Inklingo, by Linda Franz
Kaleidoscope Kreator
Quilt Album Software
Pro-Q Designer

9) Most influential person in the world of quilting to-date, aka "Lifetime Achievement"
Alex Anderson
Eleanor Burns, Quilt in a Day
Fons & Porter team,  Marianne Fons and Liz Porter
Diane Gaudynski
Harriet Hargrave
Bonnie Hunter, Quiltville
Lynette Jensen, Thimbleberries
Patrick Lose
Gwen Marston (Liberated Quilting)
Nancy J. Martin
Dean Neumann, main programmer for Electric Quilt software.
Sharon Pederson
Pat Sloan
Kate Spain
Ricky Tims


10) Best Quilt Retreat
Bed, Breakfast, Quilts (BBQ weekends in Vermont)
North Bow Lodge (Alberta, Canada)
Saw Mill Creek Cottages  (Alberta, Canada)
Teton Patchworks Quilt Retreat, Eastern Idaho
That Dam Christmas Party, Patrick Lose- Hoover Dam/Boulder City, NV
Two Wacky Woman (Southern California)
Cindy Casciato's Quiltescape Retreat (Southern Idaho)
Quilters Connection Magazine Retreat, organized by Heather Macarther, in Canada










  The sponsors for the 2011 Golden Quilter Awards and giveaway are:

You will always be able to find a summary of the most current information on the activities for the  annual Golden Quilter Awards by visiting the page on this blog labeled "Golden Quilter Awards".

Guidelines for submitting nominations are:
1) Only one submission per person will be accepted.  If more than one submission is received, your nominations and entry to the giveaway will be voided.

2) Nominations can be submitted by leaving a comment on this post, or by sending an email to SewCalGal.  For entries that are submitted via email, please be sure that the subject shows "Nominations to 2011 Golden Quilter Awards".

3) SewCalGal reserves the right to screen out nominations that are not acceptable. E.G. Micky Mouse does not qualify for any of the categories.  Nominating a person or business that does not have a website may not be accepted, unless appropriate contact information is approved by the person for ultimate web posting on SewCalGal.  E.G. Nominating Mary Smith  as Best Quilt Teacher does not qualify as a valid entry if Mary doesn't have a website, or want her contact info to be published on SewCalGAl for others to contact her. 

4) Nominations received after March 15th will  not be considered.

As SewCalGal is hosting this event, she is unable to nominate or vote!

This post will be updated daily to reflect nominations.  Once a person or business has been nominated for the 2011 Golden Quilter Awards, it really doesn't make a difference if they are nominated again, but it will make a difference when voting starts on March 19th. A new post will be released on March 19th, showing the nominees and voters can submit votes at that time, for ultimate winners to be announced early April.

For those that can provide websites for nominees, it is appreciated, but not required.  SewCalGal will ultimately search to find valid websites to link to all nominees, but help is always appreciated.

The giveaway for the 2011 Golden Quilter Awards will be announced late March, but by submitting a valid nomination on this post you receive an entry in upcoming giveaway.

A winner of the 2010 Golden Quilter Awards can still be nominated for the 2011 Golden Quilter Awards! 

SewCalGal will not be able to reply to nomination comments, due to the behind the scenes work that is required to coordinate this activity. But if you have a valid question,  that you do not find answered on the main page for this event, please email me.

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors, to the PR Angels that have taken time to help with PR for this event, and to all of you that take time to nominate those quilters that you view are deserving to be nominated for the 2011 Golden Quilter Awards!  Ultimate, this is all about the quilters that deserve recognition for all they have done to make our world of quilting so wonderful.  And, SewCalGal couldn't host the Golden Quilter Awards without your help!

120 comments:

Cathi said...

I nominate Linda Franz, the inventor and patent-holder of Inklingo, in the most innovated product category.

Carli The Quilter said...

I nominate Heather Macarther of Quilters Connection Magazine who was one of three organizers for the Most Awesome Quilting Retreat. Best retreat ever!!

Patty said...

I nominate Old Country Store Fabrics for best online quilt store!


http://www.theoldcountrystore.com/fabrics/

Gene Black said...

I would like to nominate Ricky Tims http://www.rickytims.com/ for the Most influential person in the world of quilting to-date, aka "Lifetime Achievement"

Ricky has shown that quilting is open to all people. He has developed patterns, techniques and designed fabric. He has written books, made DVDs and has a quilting show. As a teacher his classes are normally sold out. And (my favorite) he has shown that quilting is NOT just for ladies only.

I am sure I left out some things.

Marla Willier said...

I'd like to nominate Sawmill Creek Cottages as the best quilting retreat. The accomodations are comfortable and the sewing space is excellent. Roxanne and Audrey are friendly hostesses who go the extra mile for their guests. The food is exceptional and I go home stuffed after a busy quilting weekend.

Cheryl said...

I would like to nominate Pro-Q Designer for Most Innovated product (software item) http://pqdesigner.com/overview.htm

Yankee Valley Stitcher said...

I would like to nominate Sew Unique Creations for the absolute best online quilt store.
https://www.sewuniquecreations.com/

Quilting_Chris said...

I would like to nominate Sue Patten for Long Arm Quilting Teacher and Handiquilter for Best Customer Service for after market support.

Joyful Quilter said...

I would like to nominate Mary Flynn of Quilt Hollow http://www.quilthollow.com/ for Best Long Arm Quilter.

Lana said...

I would like to nominate Linda Winters of B. Bumble & Company for best designer. Her applique quilt patterns are absolutely original and adorable. Here is her link.
http://www.b-bumble.com/

Thank you for doing this!

QuiltSue said...

I would like to nominate Kim Brackett for the Best Author category. Her books make me feel that even scrap-challenged I can make a "scrap" quilt.

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cityquilter grace said...

i'd like to nominate bonnie hunter of NC as best teacher. for showing us innovative and streamlined ways to use up all our delicious fabric. she taught us to be frugal and flirtatious using the stash we all have while satisfying our creative muses with humor and generosity. her site was free to anyone and still is despite her publishing endeavors.

Donna~~ said...

I agree with the previous nomination of Bonnie Hunter. Her site is great! I would also like to nominate The Quilt Crossing (Boise, ID) for the best physical quilt store. It's always a delightful place to visit--both for the lovely items on sale and great inspiration, as well as the supportive, friendly environment.

Helle-May Cheney said...

I nominate Linda J. Hahn for Best Author for her new book, New York Beauty Simplified. It's a beauty!

Jessie said...

I sent in an email nomiating Lapel Stick for the best new physical product www.lapelstick.com

Have a crafty day!

Nanbon44 said...

my nominations are sent to your email

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chris W said...

I nominate Lacy J. Hill,of Golden Thyme Design for best designer. Linda Hahn for best teacher, Linda Hahn for best author. Quilting Possibilites for best physical quilt store. Sarah Hahn for best long arm quilter. Angler II most innovated product. Best Quilt retreat is Bed, Breakfast & quilt. "BBQ" Wildwood, NJ

Rebecca said...

For Best Quilt Store (online), I'd like to nominate Pink Chalk Fabrics.

http://www.pinkchalkfabrics.com/
http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/

Thanks!
ourbusylittlebunch(at)hotmail(dot)com

Lisa England said...

For best online store I nominate fabric.com for their large selection, frequent discounts and top notch customer service.

Lynn W. said...
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Lynn W. said...

I would like to nominate Quilter's Paradise in Escondido, CA for physical store. It's spacious, full of wonderful fabrics, lots of project ideas, a long arm available for rent, talented teachers and helpful staff.

(sorry about the delete - the cat jumped just right on the keyboard and sent it)

Michele T said...

I am Canadian and I nominate "Sew-Sisters.com" located in Toronto, ON for the best on-line quilt store.

Miss Hillbilly said...

I would like to nominate Missouri Star Quilt Company...only I am unsure of which category. I guess for their online store. With their tutorials; forums; deal of the day...they deserve a nomination!

Peach Rainbow said...

Most of my favorite online shops are already nominated.
I'd like to nominate Hawthorne threads for best online quilt store.

http://www.hawthornethreads.com/home

Melissa Corry said...

I would like to nominate Burgundy Buttons for the Online quilt store catagory.
www.burgundybuttons.com

I would also like to nominate Natalia Bonner for the long arm quilter catagory.
www.piecenquilt.blogspot.com

Rhonda the Rambler said...

For the machine quilter category I would like to nominate Lisa Marie of That Crazy Quilty Girl. For me it is because she has no problem taking an "imperfect" quilt and making it beautiful. There are many of us who end up with wonky quilts and long-armers squeal because they are not square...not Lisa Marie!

For online stores I would like to nominate Pink Chalk Fabrics...great unusual selection!

For lifetime...Alex Anderson

JudyCinNC said...

My nomination for best internet quilt shop is Fabric Buffet, Paoli, IN - they have repeatedly exceeded my expectations with customer service and prompness in processing their orders. Thanks you for this opportunity. Judy C www.judyandmartyn@nc.rr.com

Linda at Roscoe's Ma said...

I would like to nominate Canton Village Quilt Works for best online quilt store. The fabric and service are wonderful!

http://www.cvquiltworks.com/

momma said...

I'd like to nominate Gwen Marston for the lifetime award, and Spoonflower for most innovative physical product with their design your own fabric service

Kimberley Graf said...

I would like to nominate Shirley S. Greenhoe in the category of Best Machine Quilter. She is
"The Quilting Place", now in Thayne, WY formerly in Missoula, Mt, Monrovia, CA, and originally from El Cajon, CA in San Diego County. Thank you for these great awards to very deserving, talented people.
Kimberley Graf

Ruby said...

I nominate HQ Sweet Sixteen as the Most Innovative Product(physical. It is a sit-down quilting machine. I did not have to have the large space for the long arm quilting machine. this fits into a small area and is great to work with. Thank you David Taylor for show us how to quilt on this Sweet machine....

Janet said...

Best Long-Arm Quilter - Kathy Kessler, Bloomington IN

Most Innovative Product: Rule Steady from Keep Quilting

Most Innovative Product (Software): Bernina Cutwork Tool

Best Teacher: Mary Buvia, Shiisa Quilts

deborah said...

I would like to nominate Bonnie Hunter (www.quiltville.com) for the Author category. She has written her books in a way that allows the reader/quilter to make beautiful quilts that become one of a kind because one uses their own stash of scraps.

The Nifty Stitcher said...

Bonnie Hunter --any category - enough said!

Dana Gaffney said...

I'd like to nominate Karla Alexander for best author, I'm working with one of her books now and I love her style.

Anonymous said...

I nominate Sandra Leichner for Best Designer and Best Author.

*karendianne. said...

I'd like to nominate Deb Geyer for Long Arm quilter. Her site is Deb Geyer, Quilter

She has many awards and to add to that, a quilt she did a friend a while back is headed to Paducah. I don't think that quilt is posted but she's reachable thru facebook.

sao said...

Bonnie Hunter of QUILTVILLE FOR EVERY CATEGORY!

sao of Midlothian, VA

matate10 said...

I'd like to nominate Liz Angus at Sunflower Fields Pattern Co as best designer.

http://sunflowerfieldspatternco.blogspot.com/

Kathy H said...

I would like to nominate Elly Sienkiewicz for best teacher.

Char said...

I'd like to nominate Delta Patchwork as the best online quilt store.

www.deltapatchwork.com

Anonymous said...

I wanted to nominate Bonnie Hunter for best teacher, but I think some have beaten me to it! Her site is full of wonderful tips, great patterns, and evidence of a selfless quilter. She inspires me to use my stash in creative ways.
(I came here from Madame Samm's.)
Jacque in SC
quiltnsrep(at)yahoo(dot)com

Mary Ann said...

I found your wonderful blog through Madame Samm! I must nominate the AccuQuilt! Fabric cutter for THE best innovative product - it has changed lives because people who couldn't previously cut their own quilts due to a variety of hand or wrist injuries or arthritis, etc. are now able to be back to the wonderful business of making their own quilts! THANK YOU, AccuQuilt! (PS Please make a 1 1/2" HST for the Civil War Chronicles quilters ready for November 2011 - there will be seven hundred of these HST's in the border!)

Cindy said...

I nominate Jessica J. E. Smith, mystery quilt designer of www.thequiltandneedle.com, in the Best Designer category. Thank you!

Rosa Robichaud said...

Linda Frantz for Most Innovative Product (Software)....

She's got MY vote!

*grin*

Rosa
P.S. not affiliated... just a fan!

Joan Wallace said...

I nominate Cindy Casciato's Quiltescape Retreat as the Best Quilt Retreat. Great venue, wonderful teachers, good food, vendors. Wonderful.

Carol from Panama said...

I would like to nominate Jackie Kunkle of Canton Village Quiltworks in the long arm quilters category.

sharon said...

Best online store for me is Hawthorne Threads. Great service and reasonable shipping rates! Thank you for all your work on these awards!

Marie said...

What a wonderful giveaway opportunity. I would be happy with any of these wonderful gifts. Thank you.

Hugs - Marie

Marie said...

I am a follower.

Victoria Findlay Wolfe said...

I nominate Jennifer Paganelli for best designer. Her colors and old vs. new designs make them a dream to work with,besides that she's very lovely person.

Melissa ;-) said...

I would like to nominate Sharon Schamber for best teacher. Her YouTube videos are great!

Cheryl Lynch Quilts said...

I became a Follower (not sure if I was before), put a post on my blog, www.CherylLynchQuilts.blogspot.com, and I'd like to nominate QuiltAlbum - an amazing piece of software for documenting quilts and printing stationery.

Kathleen C said...

I nominate Gwen Marston for Best
Author. Her books are varied in subject, well written with clear directions and include history and photos of antique quilts. She inspires her readers to design their own quilts, to experiment and to trust their abilities.

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

I would like to nominate Millhouse Quilts in Waunakee Wisconsin as best physical quilt shop. It is a very much must see shop if you are in the Madison Wisconsin area.
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/

YankeeQuilter said...

I nominate Kim McLean for best designer. Her applique quilts are a challenge both technically and artistically.

Anonymous said...

I nominate Joanna Figuora for Best Designer!
Thanks for sharing!

jldouglas@wispwest.net

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

I nominate Sherri K Falls for best designer.

Little Creatable said...

I nominate:
1) Bari. J
6) Natalia (Piece N Quilt)
5) Fat Quarter Shop
7) Spoonflower

Ned's Place said...

I nominate Pat Sloan for the lifetime award, and Green fairy Quilts for best online quilt store.

Ned's Place said...

I nominate Kim McLean for best designer.

Danielle said...

I nominate Susan Brubaker Knapp for best teacher.

Hattie said...

I nominate Cheryl Lynch, author of Quilt Fiesta, for the fantastic publication of quilt patterns that are interchangable and form secondary patterns along with numerous tips throughout the book.

Quiltingranny said...

#1 I would choose #20, 21 or 23.
I love this idea!

Quiltingranny said...

#2- I already am a follower Darlene and I nominate you for this award for always sharing with us the greatest quilting ideas ever. If you can't win, then it would be AccuQuilt family for their innovative ideas for quilters!

Quiltingranny said...

I guess I couldn't nominate you, so I would have to go with Best On Line Quilt store... Abby Mays, the store is well laid out and the customer service is excellent! I still think you should be able to win an award for all you do!

Kd Brown said...

I would like to nominate Amanda Murphy of http://www.amandamurphydesign.com/ for Best Designer. Her fabric and patterns are fabulous!

Anonymous said...

I nominate Erin Russek,
http://erinrussek.typepad.com/one-piece-at-a-time/ because she not only designs beautifull applique, but explains all the 'how to's" very clear on her blog.

Lee from Indy said...

I would like to nominate Dean Neumann for the most influential person. He is the main programmer of Electric Quilt software. I can't tell you how many quilters, designers, authors, editors, teachers, quilt shop owners, and publishing companies... use Electric Quilt software, which would be nothing without Dean.

Anneke said...

I nominate Linda Franz for best author. She has written an amazing amount of books and instructions in 2010 alone (32 Inklingo titles and 66 blog posts), and all of them are excellent, very well written, structured, clearly explained and illustrated.
Website: www.inklingo.com
Weblog: www.inklingo.com/blog

Anonymous said...

I nominate Sawmill Creek Cottages as best retreat. It caters to quilters, sewing spaces are excellent, food is to die for and you could not find a nicer hostess than Roxanne and her sister Audrey.

www.sawmillcreekcottages.com

Anonymous said...

I would like to nominate Corrie from the Quilttaffy Etsy Shop/Ebay Store for the best quilt shop online. She has had her ebay store for 11 years and alsways offers a delicious variety of fabrics.

Dee said...

I would like to nominat Kaye England for best teacher. Humor, common sense and design ability is remarkable.

epban said...

I'd like to nominate Melody Miller for best designer and Fabric Shack for best physical quilt store! So fun to go and hunt through all the fabric.

Karen said...

I'd like to nominate Diane Gaudynski for lifetime achievement for her work in domestic machine quilting.

Pat said...

In the Best Quilt Shop (physical location) I'd like to nominate Serendipity Quilt Shop in Dagsboro, DE. I'll paste the website link below. This shop was started in June 2008 and soon grew in popularity to the extent they have outgrown their space and are building a new facility (a block away from their present location). The owner and staff are all very knowledgeable and extremely helpful as well as very good at building confidence levels of all quilters who seek them out. Here is the website link:
http://www.serendipityquiltshop.com/index.html

HelenMarie said...

I nominate pat sloan.... designer, teacher, published author and web sharing... her forum quilt mashup is a great place to hang, meet friends and share!

hm

Jac of all Trades said...

I would like to nominate Glacier Quilts of Kalispell, Montana for the best physical quilt store, Whittlesfabrics.com for the best on-line store, and Ricky Tims for the most influential person!

deborah said...

I nominate Tonya Ricucci for best new author (Word Play Quilts)

Anonymous said...

I nominate Ye Olde Schoolhouse Quilts in Cedarburg, WI for best physical quilt shop.

mo said...

I nominate Sew Mama Sew for best quilt store. Fantastic selection and great customer service. Plus their blog is a wonderful resource. www.sewmamasew.com

Anonymous said...

I nominate Toni Whitney for best designer. Her wildlife fabric art is stunningly true to life. www.toniwhitney.com

Kate D. Spain said...

Uh, there must be a typo in the "Lifetime Achievement" section!! There is no way i could even hold a candle to any of the people on that list!! I just learned to use a walking foot!! I humbly remove myself from the nomination. xo

Patricia Lessell said...

I nominate Jenny from Missouri Star Quilt Company as Teacher for all her online teaching tutorials and also the teaching classes that she has put together and also I would like to nominate The Fat Quarter Shop if it hasn't already been nominated for best online store as Kims service is just the best.

pcflamingo said...

Best Quilt Store (physical) is The Quilt Barn in Puyallup, WA. Even better now that they have expanded their space. Huge selection of fabrics, books and notions and great classes.

http://quiltbarn.com/

krisgray said...

I nominate Toby Lischko as best designer, gatewayquiltsnstuff.com.

Shruti said...
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Shruti said...

I'd liek to nominate Elizabeth Hartman (The Practical Guide to Patchwork) for Best Author... It is one of the best written books... Clear instructions and inspirational blog too...

Debbie B Sam said...

I would like to nominate Venezie Designs http://www.etsy.com/shop/VenezieDesigns?ref=pr_shop for the best online quilt shop.

Karen has the best pricing around, great bundles and the best customer service ever!

Anonymous said...

I didn't see Sew Fresh Fabrics in the online quilting stores. I would like to nominate them not only for their products, but for their use of studio scraps in a charity quilting bee!

Lee D said...

I would like to nominate Bonnie Hunter for best teacher. Although I haven't met her in person, her books and website are so easy to follow. She amazes me with every new pattern she comes up. She is so thrifty with her fabric, reminds me of what quilting was all about in years gone by.

Nedra said...

I nominate Bonnie Miles for Best Quilt Retreat. She has hosted a large group (doing all the work herself!) up at Ruby's Inn near Bryce, Utah for nearly 20 years now. Every detail is taken care of and she really puts the TREAT in Retreat.

Anonymous said...

Waterwheel House Quilt Shop, Londonderry Vermont
Best Physical Shop
Elizabeth Hartman- Best Author

LiahonaGirl said...

Kim Diehl -- best author.

Jodi said...

Best designer: Angela Pingel of cuttopieces.blogspot.com

Chris said...

I nominate Tiny Stitches in Marietta, GA in the Best Quilt Store (Physical) category.

Needle in a haystack said...

I nominate www.twowackywomen.com for the best quilt retreat category! Robin Gallagher and Marilynn Pond host fabulous, fun filled weekends thru out the year. They must be on the list!

Patricia Lessell said...

Can I please nominate Bari J for the Best Author category please?

Thank you.

Love
Patti xxx

sharon said...
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Anne said...

I nominate Julie Herman, of Jaybird Quilts, as best designer [http://www.jaybirdquilts.com/p/about-me.html]

Mommarock said...

I would like to nominate Erin Russek for the Best Designer, and the Accuquilt Go as the most innovative product.

Laura in Palm Springs said...

I would like to nominate Monica's Quilt and Beads Shop in Palm Desert, CA as the best quilt shop! Disneyland thinks it is the "happiest place on earth" but I think it is Monica's!

Jennifer Gwyn said...

I support the nomination for Fat Quarter Shop for best online store. Wide variety, great kits, wonderful customer support and fast shipping!

Jennifer G.

marilyn said...

I nominate Dawn Ramirez, the Pajama Quilter as the best teacher for teaching me to use my quilting machine. She has two DVD's out and really is an inspiration to beginning and more advanced quilters to be creative!

marilyn said...

I'd like to nominate Judy Laquidara from Patchwork Times for Best Author and most insiprational (is that a category :) for always giving me great ideas and encouraging me to start my own quilting book.

marilyn said...

Best Quilt Store, A Quilted Heart in Vacaville, Ca. Friendly staff, lots of fabric, books classes and they host our BInky Patrol meetings!

Cecilia said...

I would like to nominate Suzanne's Quilt Shop of Moultrie, Georgia for best quilt shop. She has a great selection of fabric and gives great classes.

Jane Carey said...

I nominate Harriet's Treadle Art, in Wheat Ridge, CO as the Best Quilt store (physical)- it's a fabulous haven for quilters and owned by Harriet Hargrave.

I would also nominate Harriet Hargrave as Best Author- she has been writing awesome books that actually teach you the skills you are looking for for well over 20 years!

Sus Blom said...

I want to nominate Camille Roskelley (camilleroskelley.com) with Thimble Blossoms for Designer. Her patterns are nice and easy to follow.

Mary said...

I nominate Bonnie Hunter of Quiltville for designer and teacher. She is awesome on both counts.

Linda said...

I want to nominate Bonnie Hunter of Quiltville for the Best Teacher. She has shown me tons of tips and tricks as well as teaching me to look my scraps in a whole new way.

bonniequilt said...

I would like to nominate the following:
1. Anne Sutton
2. Carol Doak
3. Kim Diehl
9. Kate Spain
I can honestly say I have used all the above in some way or another and feel they are the best at what they do!

Unknown said...

Linda Winters - Best Designer Bee.Bumble & Co

Conn said...

I would like to vote for QuiltAlbum for Innovative New Product. :)

debbie said...

I vote for Bonnie Hunter for best teacher and designer and for Thearica Burroughs, Pigtales & Quilts
for best LA quilter and Accuquilt GO for new product
debbie

Denise said...

I nominate:
1) Anne Sutton
2) Bonnie Hunter
3) Kim Diehl
5) Fat Quarter Shop
7) Lapel Stick
9) Eleanor Burns

Gloria said...

I vote for Bonnie Hunter for best teacher