The Northern Shenandoah Valley Quilt Show
Viewer's Choice &
General Entry 1st Place
"My Busy Garden"
Made by Katherine Genung
No weeds please! This was my first wool applique quilt taking over 2 years to complete. While the overall design is not original, a lot of artistic license was taken. The monarch butterfly, caterpillar, luna moth, clover, turtle, sweet violets, and red-tailed hawk are all my own design. Two jumping frogs were added (seen from their undersides). All the birds use the designer's original silhouette, but were re-styled in color and stitches to fit the birds from my own backyard. How many can you identify? Made of over-dyed wool on a wool background with a flannel back.
Design Source: "Fresh Cut Garden" by Primitive Gatherings
Techniques used: Hand Appliqued, Hand Embroidered
Custom Quilted on a Longarm by Gene Oliver, Torch & Thread
Size: 57 x 70
Presenting the NSVQS 2028 Show Theme
"Birds of a Feather"
“Birds of a Feather,” offers so many diverse directions for interpretation—both literal and symbolic. We challenge you to stretch creatively. Whether you express this concept literally or use your imagination to depict the warmth and connection of community, your quilt can tell the story of belonging through our shared love of quilting.
New for 2028!
In order to be able to accomodate more quilt entries in our show:
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Only one quilt per person can be entered into the Show Theme
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The maximum size for your Show Theme quilt is a maximum of
35" wide x 45" long. (Smaller quilts are acceptable.)
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Any quilt submitted that is larger than this will not be accepted due to space limitations.
Please note that the size limitaion only applies to quilts entered into the Show Theme category!
INVALUABLE SUPPORT
Quilt Show Sponsors
For our 2026 quilt show we were thrilled to once again have local businesses partner with us in showcasing our local quilt artisans. Their generosity enabled us to make needed improvements and help keep the cost of attending our show to a minimum. We cannot express how much we appreciated the support of the following local businesses who joined us in promoting the art of quilting in our community. Please click on their logos to learn more about their businesses.
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Grants
Additionally, our show was partially supported by funding from the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts, and the town of Berryville, Virginia.
This year we were honored to receive a grant from the Bank of Clarke Foundation, who, like us, has a core value of giving back to their community.
We are deeply appreciative of the support from all of these grantors, as they help us in our endeavor to highlight and promote the art of quilting in our community.
