Huntley quilter’s work featured at Nice Wisconsin Quilt Present

Quilters from throughout the nation submitted their greatest work for judging on this yr’s Nice Wisconsin Quilt Present.

The “Colour of Satisfaction” quilt by Rob Stoll of Huntley has been chosen to compete within the 2022 Nice Wisconsin Quilt Present Quilt Contest. His quilt shall be displayed for greater than 20,000 guests to the annual occasion in Madison this September.

Each quilt has a narrative. “This has develop into an annual occasion to create a Satisfaction quilt each June,” he mentioned in his artist’s assertion. “This quilt tells a few of who I’m as a person, as every coloured pencil is quilted with symbols that symbolize who I’m and my passions and hobbies.”

Entries accepted within the Quilt Contest are judged on visible impression and stitching approach. Awards are given for first- to third-place recognition in every class, and one quilt is awarded as “Better of Present.” One quilt can be chosen to obtain the Viewers’ Selection award by those that attend the occasion.

For the primary time in three years, The Nice Wisconsin Quilt Present will return to the Alliant Power Middle in Madison as an in-person occasion, welcoming quilt lovers from throughout Wisconsin and all through the USA to hitch collectively and rejoice the artwork of quilting. It will likely be held Sept. 8-10.

The Nice Wisconsin Quilt Present’s most important attraction is the 10-category juried and judged quilt contest exhibit, showcasing the unbelievable skills of quilters from throughout the nation. Featured quilts vary from conventional shapes and sizes to modern pictorial quilts.

The Nice Wisconsin Quilt Present additionally contains dozens of academic lectures and workshops led by knowledgeable quilters; procuring alternatives from trusted distributors, that includes the newest materials and notions; and a group service challenge — Quilt to Give — during which attendees donate their supplies and abilities to create quilts for these in want.

Go to quiltshow.com for advance registration and full occasion particulars now.

Occasion organizers will proceed to watch updates from well being officers concerning COVID-19 security tips and can share the newest details about their protocols at quiltshow.com.

The Nice Wisconsin Quilt Present is offered by PBS Wisconsin and Nancy Zieman Productions. Proceeds from The Nice Wisconsin Quilt Present help PBS Wisconsin applications and group outreach tasks.

Thanks to the Premier Occasion Sponsors: Husqvarna Viking Stitching Machines and Pfaff Stitching Machines. Further because of our Affiliate Occasion Sponsors: Ana’s Stitching Studio, BERNINA of America, Blue Bar Quilts, Brother Worldwide Stitching Corp., Janome, Juki America Inc. and Linda Z’s Stitching Middle.

PBS Wisconsin is a service of the Academic Communications Board and the College of Wisconsin-Madison.

PBS Wisconsin is a spot to develop via studying on WHA-TV, Madison; WPNE-TV, Inexperienced Bay; WHRM-TV, Wausau; WLEF-TV, Park Falls; WHLA-TV, La Crosse; and WHWC-TV, Menomonie-Eau Claire.