Judging Form
DESIGN
Color
(15 Points) Points Awarded
Good use of color and fabric. Quilt makes an overall statement, pleasing graphics. Fabrics are suitable for use in the design. Comments:
Quilt Design
(20 Points)
Innovation and/or original interpretation. Good balance, rhythm, and continuity; quilt produces the desired visual effect. Borders are in proper scale and complementary to overall design. Comments:
Quilting
(10 Points )
Motifs enhance overall design. The amount of quilting is sufficient.
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Back of Quilt
(5 Points)
Smooth, no knots, no tucks.
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WORKMANSHIP
Piecing/Appliqué
(15 Points)
Precise piecing or appliqué stitches appropriate to style, matched threads. Grainline used well and no shadow-through.
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Quilting Stitches
(15 Points)
Small, even, knots hidden, no puckers. Tension even for machine quilting; even top and bottom for hand quilting. No visible stops and starts.
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Finishing
(10 Points)
Border is straight, binding smooth and even, corners well-turned. Batting fills the binding to the edge of the quilt.
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GENERAL APPEARANCE
Visual Impact
(10 Points)
All elements in balance, quilt is clean, all marks removed. The quilt lies or hangs flat.
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Total Points Awarded
An average score is about half of the maximum points. 2008-CH