It is our pleasure to present the finalist and prize winning quilts in the Traditional, Large Pieced Quilt category, sponsored by ARDCOTM by QuiltSmith, Ltd., at the 2001 Houston International Quilt Festival.
A Traditional Pieced Quilt is defined as being "predominantly pieced quilts based on traditional style patterns and sets." Large means "length + width must exceed 120 inches but not exceed 240 inches. Width must not exceed 120 inches." (from IQA contest rules) Quilts in this category do not have to be made using ARDCOTM templates. However, we are pleased to point out that the first place quilt this year was made using our templates!
Many quilters think that we have a role in judging the quilts. Actually, we have no input at all in judging. We only fund the award. The first time we see the quilts is when the show opens. We are very happy not to judge, as they all are wonderful and we think the judges have a tough job!