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Texas Agriculture Department Quilt Contest

Every two years, the Texas Department of Agriculture has a quilt contest in the "Go Texan" program. The TDA chooses the theme and provides a packet of all-natural fabrics. The entrant designs his/her own block and must use these fabrics. The entrant can add up to 3 fabrics of their own in their block.
The theme for 2010 was "Texas Wildlife -- Adventure Awaits". There were approximately 100 entries and only 25 blocks were chosen. I was blessed to have my block chosen! On Friday, 9/25, opening day of the State Fair of Texas (Dallas, TX), the quilt was unveiled for the first time and winners were presented with a certificate and a goody bag.
The following is a partial diagram of where each person's block was placed in the quilt. My block was in the center -- I was so excited. The first order of business was the presentation of awards. Here I am receiving my certificate and a personal letter from Todd Staples, Commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture. Next, we moved over to where the quilt was displayed for the unveiling. A representative from Hobbs Batting (one of the sponsors and I'm sorry I don't remember his name), Terri Vogds (she pieced the quilt together), and Maria Davis (the longarm quilter -- who did a fantastic job!) do the honors of unveiling the quilt. And here is the completed quilt! It is beautiful. Terri did a fantastic job putting it together. All the pieced blocks have an animal name. She incorporated some embroidered blocks as well. Maria did a great job on the quilting. Here I am -- pointing to my block. Last, here is my block. I chose to use the outline of the State of Texas and then applique the various animals that inhabit each different region of Texas. Posted by Kathy at 7:39 AM Sweet Pea Quilter said...

Congratulations Kathy. Your block is beautiful and really compliments the quilt. What an honor!

September 26, 2010 at 8:25 AM 
You did a wonderful job on your block, Kathy! Its beautiful! I wish I could have been there. My block was also chosen. Its the one at the top left corner with the bass jumping out of the water. Didn't they do a great job of quilting it all?!!
I would have loved to have met you.

September 26, 2010 at 8:46 AM 
Wonderful block Kathy - I would never have thought of the animals. Congratulations! blessings, marlene

September 26, 2010 at 8:55 AM 
What a fun day that must have been for you! You are truely gifted and your work is awesome!

September 26, 2010 at 10:41 AM 
Congratulations, Kathy. Your block is wonderful! You can be very proud of this.....it's such an honor!

September 26, 2010 at 3:17 PM 
Looking good, girlfriend!!!

September 26, 2010 at 4:58 PM Quilter In Paradise said...

a big YE-Haw - Congratulations! We are going on the 8th ( I can get off work! )and I ALWAYS go see the quilts - I'll make a special point to see your block!

Beth in Dallas

September 26, 2010 at 5:03 PM 
Wow! Congratulations! And how awesome that yours is right smack dab in the middle :o) It looks awesome!


September 27, 2010 at 4:30 PM 
Congratulations and its a great block!

September 29, 2010 at 5:35 AM Karen Smith said...

I think that this years quilt is the best one by the TDA yet! I, like so many others, made a block that wasn't picked, but I have to say everyone who won deserved their win and more. You did a great job and I think all the blocks are incredible! Wish I could have seen it in person, but alas, the Army say fit to move me to Germany before the fair. I MISS TEXAS!!!

October 24, 2010 at 2:14 PM