Judging Guidelines for the Machine Quilters
Showcase (MQS)
(E) = Excellent (S) Satisfactory (N) Needs Improvement
E S N Appropriate design; enhances the quilt
E S N Creativity of design
E S N Quilting density well-balanced
E S N Straight lines are straight; curved lines are smooth
E S N Parallel and grid lines are evenly spaced and well concealed
E S N Tension
E S N Stitch length and consistency
E S N Beginnings and endings of quilt lines are well concealed
E S N Stitch in the ditch (SID) is in the seam
E S N Trapunto (or similar technique) is well done and evenly stuffed
Areas of Strength:_________________________________________
Areas of improvement:______________________________________
Appliqué/piecing of top:
E S N General appearance
E S N Design
E S N Construction
E S N Binding
Areas of Strength:__________________________________________
Areas of Improvement:_______________________________________
- More accurate piecing
- Thread used for piecing should not
be visible
- Less visible appliqué stitches
- More accurately aligned sashing
- Accurate grain line positioning
- Filled and even bindings
- Accurate mitered corners
- More quilting
- Removing quilting design marks
- More uniform quilting stitches
- Color impact could be improved
- Avoid dark fabrics shadowing through
light fabric
- Blind stitches on the binding
- More accurate border measurement
to ensure quilt hands straight
Judging Guidelines for the International Quilters
Exposition (Houston Quilt Show)
(+) = Excellent (‚) = Satisfactory (-) = Needs improvement
_____Visual Impact
_____Original in Design
_____Execution of chose construction techniques
_____Appropriateness of quilting design
_____Execution of quilting technique
_____Use of Color
_____Balance of Design
_____Integration of all design elements
_____Overall appearance
Best features of this quilt are (circle only items
apply)
- Excellent visual impact
- Accurately pieced
- Well appliquéd
- Bindings full and well applied
- Good choice of quilting design and style
- Well executed quilting enhances this quilt
- Outstanding use of color
- Creative use of patterns
- Well balanced design
- Colors and fabrics well chosen for quilt style
- Appropriate use of embroidery and/or embellishment
- Pleasing overall appearance
- Very original
- Stood up well against strong competition