2013 Golden Quilter Awards Ceremony - Giveaway Party

Wow, did the after party to the Golden Quilter Awards Ceremony get wild?  Definitely a lot of celebrating with many smiling faces.  And, like many great celebrations we have some great quilty prizes, thanks to our sponsors. And, today I'm delighted to announce the lucky winners!

If you didn't yet see the Awards Ceremony, you are encouraged to check it out to find out the 2013 Golden Quilter Award winners who have bragging rights all year long!

Thank you to all of our wonderful 
Sponsors of the

2013 Golden Quilters Awards:

The Fat Quarter Shop, Sew Fun Quilts, Kelly Jackson (I Have A Notion), CT Publishing, Aurifil, Bonnie K. Hunter (Quiltville), Udder Cream ,  Martingale and Fabrics N Quilts.

Prizes are awarded to PR Angels, those that took time to submit nominations, vote, as well as those that attended the Awards Ceremony.

Sponsor(s)	Prize(s)
The Fat Quarter Shop	Two lucky winners will each receive a $150 gift certificate.  WINNERS: Susan R (Farm Quilter) Stitchin Therapy
Sew Fun Quilts and Judy Chain's ETSY store.	One lucky winner will receive a strip bundle  (20 strips) in the color of their choice:  purple, yellow, aqua, vanilla-cream-white, red, black & white,  blue   and many other yummy colors too!   and a 5" charm square pack. WINNER: Joanna (Needle Thread Happiness)
Kelly Jackson (I Have A Notion)	Two lucky winners will each receive a $25 gift certificate. WINNERS: Raewyn B. Kimberly S.
	Three lucky winners will receive one of three new products from CT Publishing. Essential Sandboard, from Piece O'Cake Designs WINNER: Debbie C.   ****  passed *** TBA Stars Quilt - Eco Wheelie Tote WINNER: Stitchin Therapy Fast2clean Civil War Sampler Microfibre Cleaning Cloth WINNER: Ellen L.
	Twenty Two lucky winners, will receive a designer collection of ten spools of Aurifil thread from many of Aurifil's amazing designers. Mark Lipinksi's collection: I Can Fly - Blue  (2 sets) WINNERS: Huisei (Love It Sew It) Judy R. Edyta Sitar's collection:  Over the Rainbow (2 sets)  WINNERS: Gene Black (Art By Gene) Rina M. Pat Sloan's collection: Eat Your Fruits and Veggies (2 sets) WINNERS: MJ B. Alicia K. Vanessa Christensen's collection: Simple Color (2 sets) WINNERS: Vicky K. (Vicky K. Creating) Jenny F. Marianne Bryne's collection:  Esprit Folk Art (2 sets) WINNERS: Janet (What Comes Next) ***passed*** Nina-Marie (Creations, Quilts, Art)    Kaye England's collection: Freshly Baked (2 sets)   WINNERS: Pat (Amity Quilter) Brenda (Quilter Raised in the South) Marti Michell's collection:  Wild Roses (2 sets)  WINNERS: Quiltin Jenny Michele (Quilting Tutorials)  Jill Finley's collection:  Everyday Colors (2 sets)   WINNERS: Sharon (Vrooman's Quilts) Kaaren (The Painted Quilt) Bari Pales Ackerman's collection:  Splendor 1920 (2 sets)    WINNERS: Joyce C. KD Brown Minick & Simpson's Collection (2 sets) WINNERS: Dana G. Sallie W.  Michele Scott's collection: Prism  WINNERS: Jocelyn Tonya
Bonnie K. Hunter (Quiltville)	One lucky winner will get to pick one of Bonnie's books as a prize. WINNER: Becky Scraps & Shirttails: Re-use, Re-purpose, Recycle!  The Art of "Quilting Green". Scraps & Shirttails II: Continuing the Art of Quilting Green Adventures with Leaders & Enders: Make More Quilts in Less Time! String Fling: Scrappy, Happy and Loving It!
Udder Cream	One lucky winner will receive a bundle that includes: WINNER: Kearstie G. Hat 16 oz Udderly Smooth Hand and Body Lotion 3 oz Udderly Smooth  Vitamin E cream 8 oz Udderly Smooth Shea Foot Cream 12 oz tub Udderly Smooth 2 oz Udderly Smooth
Martingale	Martingale has generously donated the following books, one book each for five lucky winners Quilt Batik!, by Cheryl Brown,  WINNER:  Kathleen C. ***Passed/new winner will be drawn** Paper Piecing Quilts of Praise, by Jaynette Huff WINNER: Bonnie L. Homestyle Quilts, by Kim Diehl and Laurie Baker WINNER: Lynette C. Solids, Stripes, Circles, and Squares, by Pippa Eccles Armbrester WINNER: Pat (Life in the Scrapatch) Design, Create, and Quilt, by Rose Hughes WINNER: MaryAnn C.
Fabrics N Quilts	Two lucky winners will each receive a $25 gift certificate. WINNERS: Darlene K. Jacque (Lilypad Quilting)

An email will be sent to all of the lucky winners today to confirm they want to claim their prize.  Unclaimed prizes will be redrawn this coming Friday, to identify a new winner.

Welcome to the 2013 Golden Quilter Awards Ceremony

This is the event we've all been waiting for.

First, I want to recognize and thank the sponsors for the 2013 Golden Quilter Awards Ceremony.  For a complete list of prizes, as well as more info on the annual Golden Quilter Awards, visit the main page for this event by clicking on a tab, under the blog header, labeled "Golden Quilter Awards".



And, I want to congratulate all of the nominees as they are appreciated by quilters from all over the world who took time to nominate them, in honor of their contributions to our world of quilting.  A complete list of all the nominees can be found at: http://sewcalgal.blogspot.com/2013/02/2013-golden-quilter-awards-final.html

SewCalGal is the host for this annual event. As such, she is unable to nominate, nor vote.  But, along with the help of some wonderful PR Angels, a major effort is made to ensure WW quilters are given the opportunity to nominate and vote in this event, as well as give recognition to all nominees and the ultimate winners!





Padsworth (Lilypad Quilting) created a fun video to announce the winners of the 2013 Golden Quilter Awards.


The Ceremony Video can also be viewed directly via Youtube.

SewCalGal wants to thank you for attending the 2013 Golden Quilter Awards Ceremony and helping to celebrate the winners of the the Golden Quilter Awards for 2013.  For those attending this event on March lst and would like to enter to win SWAG (prizes) at the after event party, please complete the  rafflecopter form below,  for an entry eligible for those that attend the Ceremonies between March lst-3rd.  On March 4th, SewCalGal will announce the winners of the giveaway prizes for this event, which will be given to PR Angels, those that joined the nominating committee, those that took time to vote for their favorite nominees, as well as those that attended the Awards Ceremony.

 PR Angels and needed to help increase awareness of the winners.  If you are interested in creating a blog post to recognize the winners, please feel free to use this video.  SewCalGal can also provide you individual slides, if you prefer.

And, for those that attend the Ceremonies (watch the video of the ceremony) you can also enter to win prizes donated by our sponsors.  Simply complete the rafflecopter form.  Giveaway prizes will be randomly awarded on Monday, March 4th to PR Angels, those that joined the nomination committee, those that voted, and those that attend the 2013 Golden Quilter Awards Ceremony.


Please note that anyone attending this ceremony can enter to win a prize.  But, as this event is all about giving recognition to those in the business, SewCalGal also wants to give an extra entry to those that might use Facebook and "like" an Award Winner and/or Sponsor. They share wonderful insights and inspiration on their Facebook page too!

a Rafflecopter giveaway






 

2013 Golden Quilter Awards - Final Recognition To All Nominees

While today is the last day you can vote for your favorite nominee for the 2013 Golden Quilter Awards, I wanted to emphasize, nominations and voting is performed by quilters from all over the world.  They took time to submit a nomination and/or vote for their favorite nominees, to give recognition to those in the quilting business.  As such, to be a nominee is quite an honor as you were recognized by quilters from around the world that appreciate how you have made our world of quilting so wonderful!  

SewCalGal is the host for this annual event. As such, she is unable to nominate, nor vote.  But, along with the help of some wonderful PR Angels, a major effort is made to ensure WW quilters are given the opportunity to nominate and vote in this event.

Congratulations to all of the 2013 Golden Quilter Award Nominees.....


Nominees for Best Quilt Designer
 

Eleanor Burns	Carol Doak	Bonnie K. Hunter	Camille Roskelly
McKenna Ryan	April Rosenthal	Barb Gaddy	Sandra Leichner
Edyta Sitar	Elizabeth Harman	Brigitte Heitland (Zen Chic)	Julie Herman
Carrie Nelson & Rosie	Barbara Brackman	Pat Sloan	Pamela Goecke Dinndorf
Becky Goldsmith	Lisa Bongean	Pat Wys /Silver Thimble	Gwen Marston
Judy Martin	Jenny Pedigo, Sew Kind of Wonderful	Judy Niemeyer	Victoria Findlay Wolfe
Benita Skinner	Angela Walters, Quilting is my Therapy	Elly Sienkiewicz	Heather Mulder Peterson
Deb Tucker	Marsha McCloskey	Doug Leko	Kay Mackenzie
Patrick Lose	n/a	n/a	n/a

Nominees for Best Fabric Designer

McKenna Ryan	Bari J Ackerman	Kate Spain	Kaffe Fassett
Joel Dewberry	Anne Sutton	Amanda Herring	Brigitte Heitland (Zen Chic)
Judie Rothermel	Tula Pink	Sweetwater	Jinny Beyer
Lisa Bongean	Michael Oakshott	Kaari Meng (French General)	Loralie Harris
Malka Dubrawsky, A stitch in Dye	Jan DiCintio of Daisy Janie	Aneela Hoey	Jo Morton
Jane A. Sassaman	Patrick Lose	n/a	n/a

Nominees for Best Quilt Book Author

Bonnie K. Hunter	Daniela Stout/Cozy Quilt Designs	Angela Walters	Linda Franz
Jennifer Chiaverini	Harriett Hargrave	Edyta Sitar	Barbara Brackman
Katie Pedersen	Eleanor Burns	Kim Diehl	Kaffe Fassett
Pam and Nicky Lintott	Pat Wys	Gwen Marston	Kim Schaefer
Judy Martin	Elly Sienkiewciz	Cheryl Wall	Marsha McCloskey
Kari Carr	Kay MacKenzie	Patrick Lose	n/a

Nominees for Best Teacher/Instructor

Bonnie K. Hunter	Leah Day	Cindy Needham	Kaye England
Ami Simms	Linda Franz	Elizabeth Barton	Weeks Ringle
Alex Anderson	Patsy Thompson	Sandra Leichner	Eleanor Burns
Elizabeth Hartman	Jenny Doan	Harriet Hargrave	Ann Fahl
Judy Niemeyer	Laura Wasilowski	Gyleen Fitzgerald	Lisa Bongean
Pat Sloan	Gwen Marston	Kaffee Fassett	Susan K Cleveland
Mo Newman	Elly Sienkiewicz	Deb Tucker	Carrie Nelson
Kari Carr	Jamie Wallen	n/a	n/a

Nominees for Best Quilt Store (Physical)

Gruber's Quilt Shop	Quilter's Way	Sew Sisters	Martelli's
Bits N Pieces, Pelham, NH	3 Dudes Quilt Shop	Burkholders, Lancaster County, PA	Country Stitches Quilt Shop
The Quilt Asylum	The City Quilter	Thimble Pleasures	Quiltique
Quilts and Lace - Melbourne, Florida	Primitive Gatherings	Hyggeligt Fabrics	Little Quilts
Linda Z's Sewing Center	Stitchin Heaven	The Quilted Forest	Quilting in the Country
Lolly's in Shipshewana, IN	Country Quilts and Bears	Cozy Quilt Shop	Homestead Hearth

Nominees for Best Quilt Store (online)

Fat Quarter Shop	Connecting Threads	equilter	Hancock's of Paducah
Hawthorne Threads	I Have A Notion	Red Rock Threads	Bits N Pieces Quilt Shop
Missouri Star Quilt Company	Keepsake Quilting	Homestead Hearth	Fabric.com
Old Country Store Fabric	Burgundy Buttons	Over The Rainbow	Green Fairy Quilts
Shabby Fabrics	Hyggeligt Fabrics	The Intrepid Thread	Glorious Color
Oakshott Fabrics	Quilt Home	Stitch-N-Frame	Pink Chalk Fabrics
Quilt in a Day	Superior Threads	n/a	n/a

Nominees for Most Innovative Product (Physical)

Big Shot Pro, by Sizzix	Silhouette Cameo	Accuquilt Go! Baby	WISS thread nippers
Fiskar's Fuse	10" Hexagon Template	EcoLux LED sewing machine Light	Clover Needle Threader
Oliso ProSmart Iron	Flip Pal Scanner	Pinmoors	Hex N More Ruler
batting tape	Olfa Rotary Cutter	Little Gripper Template Handle	Clearly Perfect Angles

Nominees for Most Innovative Product (Software)

Electric Quilt EQ7	Inklingo	Pfaff 5D Suite	Fabric Stash App for iPhone
Quilt Albumn Software	BlockFab-HD for iPad	Find My Fabric - Search Engine	n/a

Nominees for Best New Product (Physical) Introduced in 2012

Hex N More Ruler, by Jaybird Quilts	the Queen Supreme Slider	Clover Wonder Clips	Quick Curve Ruler
Karen Kay Buckley Curved Perfect Scissors	batting tape	Swatch Buddies	n/a

Nominees for Best New Product (Software) Introduced in 2012

Star Power	Embird 2012	BlockFab-HD for iPad

Nominees for Best Quilt Book Introduced in 2012

Scrap-Applique' Playground, by Kay Mackenzie, published by Martingale	Easy and Fun Free-Motion Quilting,  by Eva A. Larkin,  published by Martingale.	Skip The Borders,  by Julie Herman, published by Martingale	Doodle Quilting, by Cheryl Malkowski, published by CT Pub
Free Motion Quilting with Angela Walters, by Angela Walters, published by CT Pub	Quilter's Academy, by by Harriet Hargrave and Carrie Hargrave, published by CT Pub	Reasons for Quilts by Edyta Sitar, published by Laundauer Publishing	Modern Patchwork, by Elizabeth Hartman, published by CT Pub
Civil War Legacies, by Carol Hopkins, published by Martingale	The Big Little Book of Fabric Die Cutting Tips, by Ebony Love, published by Ebony Love	Patchwork Sassaman Style, by Jane Sassaman, published by Dragon Threads	Journey to Inspired Art Quiilting, by Jean Wells, by CT Pub
Baltimore Blocks for Beginners, by Mimi Dietrich, published by Martingale	Sunday Morning Quilts, by Amanda Jean Nyberg and Cheryl Arkison, published by CT Pub	String Fling by Bonnie K. Hunter, published by Pickle Dish	Sew Embellished by Cheryl Lynch, published by CT Pub
In the Studio with Angela Walters, by Angela Walters, published by CT Pub	At Home with Country Quilts, by Cheryl Wall, published by Martingale	Quilting Modern by Jacquie Gerring and Katie Pedersen, published by Interweave Press	Twice as Nice: Quilts with Scrap Saving Bonus, by Kari M. Carr, published by  Martingale

Nominees for Lifetime Achievement Award

Alex Anderson	Eleanor Burns	Diane Gaudynski	Jinny Beyer
Becky Goldsmith	Marianne Fons	Jenny Doan	Harriet Hargrave
Paula Nadelstern	Jane Sassaman	Bonnie Hunter	Pat Sloan
Gwen Marston	Kaffe Fassett	Ricky Tims	Leah Day
Marti Michell	Judy Martin	Elly Sienkiewicz	Carrie Nelson
Libby Lehman	n/a	n/a	n/a

Here is an optional image that nominees can use, as appropriate:


(click here to download the above image)


I hope you'll come to the Golden Quilter Award Ceremony tomorrow.  Going to be fun and everyone is invited to the after parties too!  You can get dressed up, wear your favorite quilty outfit, or attend this virtual event in casual attire.