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 a 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 best utilize design principles to further the design.  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 quilters have made. 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 Rep. 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:  
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
Cal-Co Quilters Guild-July 2019-Battle Creek, MI-103 Judged
PALS Quilt Guild-May 2019-Muskegon, MI-128 Judged
Saginaw Piecemakers Quilt Guild-March 2019-Saginaw, MI-100 Judged
Desert Quilters of Nevada-March 2018-LasVegas, NV-210 Judged
Bay Heritage Quilters Guild-March 2018-Bay City, MI-79 Judged
PALS Quilt Guild-March 2018-Muskegon, MI-20 Juried
North Star Quilt Guild-October 2017-Grand Forks, ND-195 Judged
Cal-Co Quilters Guild-July 2017-Battle Creek, MI-140 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.