The 2022 Quilt Show has passed, having been held on Friday and Saturday, May 20-21. The turnout for attendees as large as many guests and lovers of all things crafty showed up to admire the work. Beautiful quilts hung expertly throughout the middle of the gym, showcasing gorgeous craftmanship and attention to detail. Surrounding the walls of the gym were various vendors, all with a unique contribution of their own.

Every quilt show offers 
a challenge and this year the challenge was Log Cabin. Out of the entries, the winners included: First place-Shana Cutter. Second Place-Lorry Kirschner. Third Place-Beth Caudill, and Honorable Mention-Carolyn Tully.

Viewer's choice awards are as follows:

Bed Size, Hand Pieced, & Quilted-Lorry Kirschner

Bed Size, Combination Machine & Hand-Connie Gayda

Bed Size, Machine Pieced & Machine Quilted-Jean Dwenger

Youth Quilt made by Exhibitor 16 or younger-Ali Rudicil

Lap Quilt, Any Method-Dottie Roleson

Baby or Crib Quilt-Linda Sayne

Wall Hanging/Art Quilt-Barbara Radschulte

Miscellaneous-Dotti Roleson

Quilt of Valor-Nancy Bodnar.

Out of 23 entries, congratulations to the winners selected for the Log Cabin challenge. The 2023 Quilt Show challenge has been announced as Panel Play. Those entering are asked to select any panel piece they like and enhance it. Cut it up and rearrange the blocks, add borders, etc. 

Vendors who set up their booths around the quilts range from Never Done Fiber Farms of Connersville hosted by Joy Davis and Thirty-One, hosted by Carol Schweitzer. Beth Caudill brought an assortment of sewn items, and the Quilt Batts showcased numerous pieces, vintage items, magazines, books, and fabric pieces. Alongside the Quilt Batts, attending were the Indiana Extension Homemakers Association. This vibrant group brought along baked goods, various books and magazines, and small crafts. 

Judy Drake, who is currently president of the IEHA, states that "I've been working alongside these ladies for years. It's fulfilling to know that we are providing a scholarship, we get to help with the Baby show, as well as the Red Barn. Our work is fun, whether it's for the town or for just us."

The show also provided two incredible events for attendees to watch, Bed Turning, hosted by Diane Singer, and live demonstrations from Tracy Burns, and Indiana Artisan. Diane debuted several pieces to the audience as well as narrated some background on the artist and how they chose to create their piece. Tracy Burns demonstrated original rug hooking and mentions that she is hosting classes soon.

Kappa Kappa Sigma provided food and drinks for the staff and attendees. Julie Bommer and Susann Wendel held the entryway down as they passed out pamphlets, entry ballots, and a sign-in sheet. 

Some other important vendors to mention are Amanda Caudill, Jennifer Caudill, Lorna Jones, Rebecca Meyer, Joann Koch, and Donna Benning. Their booths debuted natural soaps, hand-made pillow designs, comfort loungewear, Tupperware, fabric panels, and two beautiful Silk Sari.

Thank you to everyone who helped the 2022 Quilt Show be a success.