The results are in for the P&B Textiles and Pattern Observer 2015 Textile Design Competition! After reviewing the additional coordinate from each semifinalist, the P&B Textiles team has chosen their winning collection! I am thrilled to announce that Amy Reber won the grand prize, a licensing contract with P&B Textiles, as well as lots of goodies from our sponsors, including:
- Accuquilt – Go! Baby Fabric Cutter Starter Set (Retail Value $129.00)
- Colonial Needle – Turn-Sharp, Colonial 45mm Rotary Blade Sharpener (Retail Value $32)
- Presencia America –10 pack, 50 Weight, 100M spools of Sewing Thread assorted colors ($20)
- Nancy’s Notions – $10 gift certificate to Nancy’s Notions
Judge comments: “I felt her execution was new, fresh and bold…she kept it very sophisticated in the main design but through the coordinates, was able to bring in another view that was a bit more simplistic while still keeping to the theme and vision. A great combo for quilters in my opinion.”
Katherine Lenius won 1st Runner-Up and prizes from:
- Nancy’s Notions – $10 gift certificate to Nancy’s Notions
- AQS- 1 year digital subscription to American Quilter’s Society Magazine ($25)
- 1 P&B Fat Quarter Pack ($50)
Judge comments: I really loved her artwork of the poppies. The group worked so well together especially once the last coordinate was added. Again sophisticated but in a subdued way. Designs and layouts that were beautiful yet workable for the quilter.
Julie Marriott was awarded 2nd Runner-up for her collection and won prizes including:
- Nancy’s Notions – 1 $10 gift certificate to Nancy’s Notions
- AQS- 1 year digital subscription to American Quilter’s Society Magazine ($25)
- 1 P&B Fat Quarter Pack ($50)
Judge comments: Whimsical, well thought out, coordinates worked together in both color and style and basically she created a well rounded saleable group. Very well done.
I want to thank all the designers who participated in our first annual design competition. We hope to run this again in 2016 so please sign up for our newsletter to stay informed!
