Judging

Shortly after I starting quilting, I was asked to help develop a local quilt show. During that show, I was lucky enough to scribe for the judge. Not only did I learn a lot from the experience, but I began to wonder about the process and what makes a quilt a "winner." Winning quilts not only have wonderful workmanship, but employ good design principles. I have taken a broad range of classes, learned a wide variety of techniques, and appreciate all form of quilting and surface design.

Quilt judging is a study of "good", "better" and "best". It not only takes knowledge of a variety of techniques, it also takes knowledge design principles. I see the purpose of quilt judging is to acknowledge accomplishments and encourage quilters. Instead of providing a laundry list of errors, I try to provide the next step or two for the maker to improve their work. I find judging quilt shows to be a rewarding, and enjoy seeing the wide variety of creations made by quilters. As an active entrant myself, I appreciate judges' comments, the "pat on the back" for techniques done well, and the considerate mention of an area requiring improvement.

I have judged shows independently and as a member of a team. I am a member of the National Association Certified Quilt Judges (NACQJ). I am also a Regional Representative for SAQA. For a listing of my exhibitions, please visit my other website: http://www.suecortesequilt.com/contact--information.html

I would love to help your guild or group with judging a show, contest or challenge! Please contact me for availability.

Experience:
Little Traverse Bay Quilters' Guild - June 2024
Mountain QuiltFest (Pigeon Forge, TN) - May 2024
Road to California - January 2024
Minnesota Quilters Show - June 2023
Mountain QuiltFest (Pigeon Forge, TN) - May 2023
Sauder Village Quilt Show - May 2023
Mississippi Valley Quilters' Guild-Sept 2022
Narragansett Bay Quilters' Association- August 2022
Little Traverse Bay Quilters' Guild- June 2022
Sauder Village Quilt Show- May 2022
Saginaw Piecemakers Quilt Guild- March 2022
Virtual Quilt Show by Gammill-Sept 2020-Online-260 Judged
Indiana Heritage Quilt Show-March 2020-Bloomington, IN-165 Judged
Desert Quilters of Nevada-March 2018-LasVegas, NV-210 Judged
North Star Quilt Guild-October 2017-Grand Forks, ND-195 Judged
Shipshewana Quilt Festival-June 2017- Shipshewana, IN- 175 Judged
Minnesota Quilters Guild-June 2016-St. Paul, MN-158 Judged
Arizona Quilters Guild March 2015-Mesa, AZ-197 Judged

…..for a complete list of shows please contact me.