2011 Winners
Best in Show – “Katie and the Coneflower” by Robbie Porter, Batavia, OH
Mayor’s Choice -”Running Free” by Linda Pankiewicz, Cumberland, IN
Pieced Bed Quilt
1st Place – “Crowning Glory” by Julie Lambert, Erlanger, KY
2nd Place – “Basket of Prayers” by Linda Pankiewicz, Cumberland, IN
Honorable Mention -” Fig Tree Irish Chain” by Karen Schiltz, Erlanger, KY
Pieced Wall Quilt
1st Place – “Cambrian Moon” by Margaret Powers, Columbus, IN
2nd Place – “Christmas Fanfare” by Beth Caudill, Brookville, IN
Honorable Mention -”Fourth of July” by Chris Gerhardt, Moores Hill, IN
Appliqued Bed Quilt
1st Place – “A Tisket a Tasket” by Karen Schiltz, Erlanger, KY
2nd Place – “Nana’s Farm” by Gayle Robertson, Moores Hill, IN
Appliqued Wall Quilt
1st Place – “Fleur Du Jardin” by Joye Dilts, Cincinnati, OH
2nd Place – “Rebellious Rhapsody” by Chris Combs, Rising Sun, IN
Novelty Quilts & Other Items
1st Place -”500 Tatted Motifs and 6 Crocheted Shamrocks” by Donna McDade, Middletown, OH
2nd Place – “Brown and Pink Tote Bag” by Jackie Barrett, Aurora, IN
Doll Quilts
1st Place – “It’s a Small World” by Pamela Traynham, Chesapekae, VA
2nd Place – “American Girl Collection” by Cynthia Schmid-Perry, Erlanger, KY
Youth Entry (under 18)
1st Place – “Stash Box Quilt” by Erika Horton, Seymour, IN
2nd Place – “Sweetie Pie’s Quilt” by Samantha Romans, Rising Sun, IN
Art Quilt
1st Place - “Poppy” by-Chris Gerhardt, Moores Hill, IN
2nd Place – “Stars Over the Mountain” by Patricia Statzer, Cincinnati, OH
Artist Doll
1st Place -”Allison” by Patricia Statzer, Cincinnati, OH
2nd Place – “Along for the Ride” by Robbie Porter, Batavia, OH
Art Work (with a quilt or quilting theme)
1st Place – “Special Delivery” by Martha Bladen, Vevay, IN
2nd Place – “Bum-Ber-Shoots” by John T. Plucinski, Plainfield, IL
Photos by Matthew Latscha
Rising Sun QuiltFest 2011 was sponsored by the City of Rising Sun and the Columbus Area Arts Council, Regional Parnters Initiative Grant.
QuiltFest is organized by the Ohio County Historical Society, Inc. and Sunshine Stitchers of Rising Sun.
Contact us at quiltfest@orvcomm.com
