Tag: Viewer’s Choice Awards

News · Quilt Faire

And the Ribbon Goes to…

Independence Hall Quilters

On Monday, October 27, 2025, The Independence Hall Quilters presented the 2025 Viewers Choice Awards. These awards comprise all votes per category, given by people who attended our Quilt Faire. Complete listing of winners is displayed under the slide show.

Maybe you voted for one of these winning entries?

  • Diane Van Egmond – Calico Cottages
  • Becky Scholl – Petite Rouge Rooster
  • Paige Johnson – Happy Jacks
  • Karen Beeding – Jacobean Floral
  • Candy Gutierrez – Travel with the Stars
  • Lisa Chapman – Victorian Houses
  • Lori Wisheropp – Round Leaves on Trees
  • Lori Souza – The Castle
  • Linda VanBerckelaer – 399 Queen of the Tetons
  • Vivian Cefalo – T-Rex Roar

The Complete Listing of Winners…

Beginners
Alisa Cole for Humming Bird Mosaic
Paige Johnson for Happy Jacks

Needle Art
Lori Souza – The Castle

Dolls
Mickey McNamara – A Doll Named Ivy

Wearable Art
Valerie Conrado – Embroidered Jacket

Small Wall Hanging
Lori Wisheropp – Round Leaves on Trees

Large Wall Hangings
Candy Gutierrez – Caught in a Web
Lisa Chapman – Victorian Houses
Karen Beeding – Jacobean Floral
Mary Stevens – Alfred by Forage
Becky Scholl – Petite Rouge Rooster

Medium Bed Quilts
Vivian Cefalo – T-Rex Roar
Eileen Roberson – Natural Beauty
Cindy Barkley – Once in a Boo Moon

Large Bed Quilts
Candy Gutierrez – Travel with the Stars
Linda VanBerckelaer – 399 Queen of the Tetons
Diane Van Egmond – Calico Cottages

Best of Show
Charlotte Beech – Woodland Wonders

News · Quilt Faire

Quilt Faire Results

Independence Hall Quilters

Every year, in our Quilt Faire Program, there is a ballot to vote for your favorite entries. The most favorite entries receive a “Viewer’s Choice” award ribbon.

We know that these are tough choices, and we notice the concentration and serious consideration that our guests show when voting. We are all grateful that you make the effort for us. Those in the guild who didn’t get ribbons this year will have another chance next year.

Y’all are our ‘Academy,’ and we thank you for rewarding us with what we feel in our hearts is equivalent to an Oscar.

And this year’s winners are…

Cool Stuff · Quilt Faire

And the Winners Are…

Independence Hall Quilters

In case you missed Monday’s meeting, the awards are different this year. No more 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons. This year, IHQ started a new system where the number of top awards is based on the number of entries in each category. For example, the Dolls had four entries, so that category was awarded one ribbon. The Wall and Bed Quilts had many entries, so 19 ribbons were awarded among those categories. The voting was especially difficult – so many beautiful and clever pieces of art. Thank you to our dedicated ‘Viewers’.

Congratulations to the winners!

Dolls
Barbara Cleveland“Granny Quilter”
Needle Art
Dana Osterlund“Needle Books”
Wearable Art
Diana Davis“Tamarack Stars Jacket”
Member Challenge
Doris Lantz“Frogs”
Large Wall Quilts
Diane Mitchell“Best Friends, Almost Sisters”
Doris Lantz“Zebra with Bird”
Doris Lantz“Makings Wings”
Joanne Padelford“View of Yosemite”
Small Wall Quilts
Lori Wisheropp“Tree Stump”
Doris Lantz“Leopard Face”
Renorise Krause“Harriet Tubman”
Valerie Conrado“Mark Twain”
Large Bed Quilts
Charlotte Beach“Born Free”
Charlotte Beach“Shirt off his Back”
Deb Luevano-Hicks“Boho Heart Quilt”
Cindy Barkley“Book Shelves”
Eileen Roberson“Asian Windows”
Mary Sue Budrow“Blue & Yellow Modified Ohio Star”
Laura McGavrenPiccadilly Circus
Sue Bishop“O Say…Can You Sew”
Small Bed Quilts
Jean Schwisow“Route 66”
Candy Gutierrez“The Gathering”
Candy Gutierrez“Bag Ladies”
Sue Bishop“Wooly Star”
Nadine Bowlus“National Quilt Museum Round 4”
Paula Broglio“Oranges”
Best of Show for 2023
Candy Gutierrez“Deer Creek Falls”

Photos can be found on the Independence Hall Quilters Facebook page.